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Dedications will take place towards the end of the Balerno morning service on Sunday 12 May. The 0-18 teams and children/youth will join the rest of the church for this.
Abide on Tuesday 14 May at 8pm in Church Building, Ladycroft Balerno. A time to worship and intercede together for the life of St Mungo’s.
Gold. St Mungo’s group for over 60’s meets on afternoon of Tuesday 14 May in church building Balerno.
Livingston Steering Group. We are excited to let you know that we now have a group to help us think about Livingston’s specific needs, focusing on outreach and evangelism, as we look to Be Love. Please do be praying for the group as we continue to meet, and speak to Isaac if you have any questions or ideas.
Balerno Children’s Gala Day, Saturday 25 May 12-4pm St Mungo’s will be hosting an ‘activity village’ and a quiet space for wee ones and their carers and we need a team to make it all happen. Balerno congregation – thanks to those who have already offered to help but more people are still needed! Check back for an email with more information and a link to sign up to get involved if you can, thank you. For further info or if you have questions contact andrea.brewster@stmungos.org
Company of Men. “Dealing with Disappointment, Droughts and Drownings” on Saturday 8 June in the Ministry Centre, Balerno from 9.30am -12.00 noon. We all have times of disappointment in our lives and Richard Taylor will be sharing his thoughts and insights and talking about how we as Christians respond to these times, as he brings in his wisdom and biblical perspective on the subject. There will be personal testimony and also time for a Q&A where Richard is happy to take questions on mental health issues on sadness, depression, anxiety or any other related matter. Invites have gone out via ChurchSuite to all men in the Balerno and Livingston congregations. It will be a significant morning so we hope you can make it. Refreshments provided. Any queries please contact adrian.smith@stmungos.org.
“This is Alpha” event with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel: St Mungo’s has bought 10 tickets for this day event in Perth on Saturday 8 June. If you are interested in finding out more about Alpha, are keen to get involved, in being part of the Alpha team in the future, or are looking to run Alpha with some of your friends then this will be a brilliant event to get inspiration and receive training. Tickets cost £10 and will be sold on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Please email enquiries@stmungos.org to book your place.
A Certificate in Integrative Counselling with a Christian Perspective is being held in the Ministry Centre, Balerno on Friday 6/Saturday 7 September and Friday 11/Saturday 12 October (10 am- 4pm). This Certificate is a pre-requisite for the next Diploma in Integrative counselling with a Christian perspective, which starts in September 2025, but it can be done as a stand-alone course as it is useful training for self-development and spiritual growth and if you wish to grow in communication and relational skills. More information can be found on our website here, or at www.vitalconnexions.org
Pioneers meet at 10.30am on Sunday 12 May in Balerno High School
0-18 notices.
Youth –
· Sunday 12 May – 10.30am. Refuel for Balerno youth at church building, and Livi youth Bible study at St. Margaret’s. Deeper are on serving teams.
· Deeper – Sunday 12 May at 4pm in Ministry Centre
· Youth worship Thursday 16 May at church building Balerno
· Friday 17 May – Friday Night youth – youth club night in Church Building, Balerno.
· Sunday 19 May – no 0-18 groups in either location
Primary -
· Dive In – Sunday 12 May at 4pm at Caitlin’s
Prayers.
Please pray for the two church families having their children dedicated in Balerno on Sunday morning. Calum and Amy Burgess with Oliver, and Mark and Goodnews Udoh with Caleb and Florence.
Pray for Vestry as they meet on Wednesday evening, for wisdom and discernment as they discuss church governance.