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Sunday
Services
Morning Services start at 11.00am. Sunday @ 7 evening service on the
first Sunday of each month. Short Communion held after the morning
service of the last Sunday in the month.
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Housegroup - 16 May
Housegroup meets on Wednesay 16 May at 21 Mauricewood Bank at 7.30pm. Ami and Friends - 19 May
Music for a summers evening with Ami and Friends. Easy listening and praise music. South Church. Starts 7.30pm. Free entry . Sunday Activities 20 May
A
busy Sunday starts at 11.00am with the morning service led by
Fred Harrison. After the service there will be a Christian Aid Lunch in
the church hall, concluding the Christian Aid Week. No tickets required, but donations welcome.
At 7.00pm we have an evening praise service with St. Mungo's praise band leading the singing, see main panel. Christian Aid - 21 May
The
Christian Aid count, i.e. counting the donations of the weeks
activities, will take part at 2.00pm in the church Hall. If you are
able to help with this task please come along.
Hope 4 Penicuik - 21 May
Planning
meeting for the Hope 4 Penicuik holiday club for primary school aged
children, from 13 to 17 August. If you would like to be involved
come along to the church hall at 7.30pm, or speak to Katrina McDonald
or Lynne Turnbull.
Songs of Praise - 22 May
An evening session of the General Assembly, hosted by the National Guild. Starts 7.30pm in the Assembly Hall.
Gift Day - 26 May
The Church will be open from 10.00am to 12 noon on Saturday 26 May to receive your Gift Day donations.
Holy Communion - 27 May
The sacrament of the Lords' Supper will be held during the 11.00am morning service on Sunday 27 May.
Visiting Team
We
have a caring team of people who visit folks we know about who are just
home from hospital, or who are housebound, living alone, bereaved,
unable to come to church or needing a bit of company for whatever
reason.
PLEASE let us know if you would
like a visit or know of anyone else who does. You can either
phone Margaret Webster (672347), or fill in a Care Card (available at
front and side entrances of church) and put it in the box in the
vestibule.
The Card can also be used for prayer requests.
Prayer
Requests
 You
can now submit your prayer requests to
the prayer team using this website. Simply click on the link and
fill in
the simple request form. You do
not have to be a member of St Mungo's or any other church to request a
prayer.
Prayer Request
Requested
Prayers |
| |  Church
Cleaners
Volunteers
always required to help keep the Church clean. A part time commitment
that can be fitted into your diary. Call Agnes
Ovenstone for details (01968 672387)
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| Gifts
A
range of gifts are available, from greeting cards and postcards, to a
model of St. Mungo's including the pre reformation ruins dating back to
the 15th century. |
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| Welcome
to our Church
God's
word
transcends all boundaries and we at St. Mungo's work to spread his
word. Our website is one more way to reach our community. If you live
nearby then we would be pleased to see you anytime, and if you are
visiting on holiday, our door is always open. The minister and
congregation extend a warm welcome to all visitors every Sunday
morning, and to all our activities. |
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| May Prayer Prompts
Congregations
where the minister has just left sometimes assume that they should
tread water for a while, generally not doing much that’s new
“until the next minister comes”. Big mistake. Not even
Jesus can build up a church that thinks like that. But thankfully, we
aren’t in that position, for at St Mungo’s we have started
to have a serious look at ourselves, asking fundamental questions like:
“What is the church here for? What does God want us to do
in Penicuik?” & “How are we going to do it?” This
is a vital exercise (which will soon involve everybody) – and a
great opportunity. [more] | |  | Christian Aid needs You for Christian Aid Week
St.
Mungo’s needs people to help distribute Christian Aid envelopes
and collect the donations during Christian Aid Week 13 to 19 May. It
takes 2-4 hours of time on that week to distribute and collect
envelopes and we could do with more volunteers - the more the merrier!
See Janis Hogg in the Church. | |  | St. Mungo's welcomes Andrew Dick
St.
Mungo's welcomed the Rev Andrew Dick on Sunday 22nd April. Andrew will
act as our Interim Moderator whilst we search for a new minister now
that Geoff has answered his calling to be an Army Chaplain. Andrew
was joined by members of St. Mungo's praise band to support his service
with an alternative uplifting musical accompaniment to our hymns and
praises. [more] | |  | | 
Hot
on the heels of Roll Away the Stone 2011 – our next large scale
event celebrating the life of the church: "Heart and Soul 2012". The
event will take place on May 20th, 2012 in Princes Street Gardens
(West) from 1.00pm until 6.00pm. We're using even more space in the
Gardens than last year and just about doubling everything that you can
see, do, listen to, and take part in. Like last year, the event is free
to enter and we do hope that you will put the date in your diary. Keep
checking the Heart and Soul website for up-to-date information on what's happening. | |  | Gareth Davies-Jones - Friday 25 May
On
Friday 25th May Gorebridge Church will be hosting a concert with Gareth
Davies-Jones, with support from local musician Jamie Wilson. The
concert will start around 7.30pm and there will be a refreshment
interval with proceeds going towards the work of Tearcraft. Irish-born
singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones has demonstrated an honesty,
depth and passion with his beautifully arranged, evocative and
challenging songs.[more] | |  | Benefit Concert - Love without Barriers - 16 June
A
Love Russia charity benefit concert with The Weatherfolk at 7.30pm on
Saturday 16 June in the Church. Admission free, with donations to
be used at Camp Gideon Estonia to help goive orphaned children a
holiday to remember. Refreshments after the Concert. [more] | | 
 | Penicuik Listeners
Listening
for Life, Health and Community. Listening is different from
counselling, although it is often used in conjunction with it. Penicuik
Listeners use reflective listening. This allows the speaker time to explore their concerns in a safe and compassionate environment and to
take appropriate action. All of our listeners are trained through Acorn in Scotland. The service is confidential and free.
If
you feel this service would help you, please drop in to the Welcome
Area, North Church any Monday 1230pm to 1.30pm, or any Thursday 6pm to
7pm. | |  | St. Mungo's 2012 Social Calendar
Now
available, the 2012 calendar of social events at St. Mungo's. With
events that entertain, challenge and exercise body and mind, there is
something for everyone. Keep looking to check for extra activities and
final dates. [more] | |
 | Choir
The
Church Choir meets for practices on most Thursday evenings and if you
enjoy singing please come and join us. We would like to welcome you!
For more details please phone Eileen – 673634. |
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Webmaster - Jim
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