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Prayer Requests
Click to visit the Prayer Request pageYou 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.
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St. Mungo's Diary

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.

Guild Meeting  -  16 Nov
Talk on  “Penicuik House” by Sir Robert Clerk. Church Hall at 7.30pm.

Housegroup     -  18 Nov
 Meets at 21 Mauricewood Bank,  7.40pm

Praise God Together
Sunday 22 Nov

Hymns and readings for St. Cecilia's day at St. James the Less church at 6.30pm. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and Church music


Prayer Request  - 24 Nov
Prayer Request Uplift. Meet at 8 Broomhill Avenue 6.30pm if you can help the team.

U3A             - 26 Nov
Penicuik & District University of the Third Age are holding an open meeting in the Town Hall, 2pm - 4pm. Dr. Paul Murray, School of Chemistry, Edinburgh University, will speak on "Remember, Remember". Entry free for members, small charge for visitors.

St.Andrews Night-27 Nov
Social evening of eating and entertainment celebrating Scotland's patron saint, St. Andrew. Tickets available from Agnes Ovenstone.

Advent Invitations-28 Nov
Hope4Penicuik are looking for helpers to create and distribute Advent invitations to the Christmas Carol event on Friday 18th December. If you can spare a half hour, or a day helping to fold or distribute the invitations then please head for the South Church Hall between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

Christmas Fair  - 5th Dec
Lots of goodies and ideas for stocking fillers. In the Church Hall 10.00am to 12 noon.

Sunday@7     - ,6th Dec
7.00pm in the Church Hall

Hope4Penicuik -  18 Dec
Christmas Carol event in the town hall. Starts 7.00pm. More news shortly. All welcome.

Love Russia -30 Jan 2010
Advanced notice of Burns Supper fundraising event in the Navaar Hotel at 7.00pm. Places limited to 70. Contact Ann Dunsire 673206 for more information.
Pastoral Care Group
If you would like to join our team of visitors, or you know of anyone who is unwell, housebound, bereaved, or just needing a bit of company, please phone Margaret Webster 672347, or fill in a care card and pop it into the box in the vestibule. (The cards may also be used for prayer or other types of requests.

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)

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.

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 Rev Geoff Berry is now our resident minister. Both Geoff and the congregation extend a warm welcome to all visitors.

Remembrance Service
St. Mungo's Church were once again privileged to host the Remembrance Service on Sunday 8 November 2009. Led by members of the British Legion, with Army and RAF Cadets, Girl Guides, and VIP's for the Presentation of the Colours. The eulogy was read by parade commander Mr J.MacLean. [more]

Prayer Requests  go Online
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

November Prayer Prompts
If you wander off the road to the right or the left, you will hear his voice behind you saying, ‘Here is the road. Follow it.’ This is one of God’s promises to every Christian. For he wants to speak his words of encouragement, reassurance, warning and love to each one of us, not just a special few!  [more]

Geoff Berry Induction
St. Mungo’s new minister, Geoff Berry was formally inducted as the resident minister on Thursday 8th October. Some 170 people attended the Ordination service in the church and 150 followed on to the Hall for the welcome and entertainment. [more]

Guild Programme
The 2009 / 2010 Guild programme is now in full swing with many interesting subjects and speakers lined up for the meetings. A mixture of education and entertainment is guaranteed in this years session which is open to both men and women. Look out for the meeting on 16th November  "Penicuik House" by Sir Robert Clerk. [more]

Pray Now 2009
Pray Now is a collection of modern prayers that can be used by all denominations, by individuals, prayer groups and leaders of worship. Each year, our relationship with God is explored through a theme. This year's theme is ‘Environment’. Pray Now gives a place to start when you feel you have no words of your own, and prayer activities that allow time to think and space to listen. They also prompt action and movement when the words just don't seem enough. Available at £5.00 in the Church, or from Bill Webster 672347  [more]

Updated 15 November 2009
Webmaster - Jim Paterson

 

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