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Livestream. We are pausing our livestream, due to connectivity issues, but the full recording of the service “as live” will be made available as soon as possible later in the day.
Connect point [Balerno 10.30]. We recognise that connecting with others in a large congregation, in a noisy concourse is not always easy. To press into one of our core values of family, starting on 17 September, we will have a Connect Point where you can meet new people and have a chat over a cuppa. There will be someone there to welcome you and introduce you to others, so you don’t need to break the ice yourself. This is a place for everyone, whether you are brand new to the church or have been coming for years. Look out for the Connect Point banner near refreshments in the concourse after the service.
Healing prayer is offered after the 10.30 services in Balerno and Livingston. Just make your way to the healing banner where the team will pray for you. Also if you have personal healing needs you would like the healing prayer cell to pray for then email a brief description to enquiries@stmungos.org and the group will pray in confidence for you.
Transform our monthly evening of worship and prayer ministry will be returning to Balerno High School on Sunday 17 September at 6.30pm. Why not plan to come along.
Kintsugi Hope: We are excited to be starting a Kintsugi Hope Group on Thursday evenings at the end of September. The group is open to people both in the church and those in the community and provides a safe, supportive space for people who feel, or have felt, overwhelmed. It covers topics such as disappointment, loss, anxiety, anger perfectionism, shame and resilience. If you would like more information see our website (https://stmungos.org/news/kintsugi-hope )or email: david.lyons@stmungos.org
Spirit Café Livingston: The next date for Spirit Café in Livingston will be Thursday 21 September at Howden Park Centre 7:30-9:30. Put the date in your diary, grab the Eventbrite graphic shared on Facebook and start spreading the word.
Livi Family Update Lunch. Sunday 24 September (after the service in St Margaret’s) Members of the Livingston congregation are invited to bring along a picnic lunch and join us as we think about all things Livi, past, present and future. This will be a great opportunity to share with one another as we discern where God may be calling us as a congregation in Livingston. We would love as many people to be part of this as possible, so please do mark this in your diaries.
Communion & Soaking: Thursday 28 September 9.30am - 10.30am. A short liturgical communion service followed by a time of worship and soaking in the Church Building Ladycroft, Balerno.
Balerno Welcome Lunch [Sunday 1 October 12.30pm to 2.30pm]: We will be hosting a welcome lunch at the Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno for those in Balerno who started attending St Mungo's this year . This is an opportunity for you to meet some of the senior leadership team and others in the congregation, to hear more about the church and our vision. If you would like to come and haven't received the email invite, please contact wendy.brown@stmungos.org for more details. A welcome lunch for the Livingston congregation will be arranged at a later date.
Youth café help needed. One off volunteers, required. Friday 29 September to help run a café at Youth Encounter Night in Church Building, Balerno. Please contact Jonny.slatter@stmungos.org if you can help.
Life Seasons. Saturday 30 September (10.00am-12.30pm) will be the next Life Seasons event, open to all the ladies of St.Mungo's from S5 upwards. Sharon Garlough Brown will be our guest speaker, sharing some teaching with us and leading us in a time of prayer and reflection. More details and booking information was on the Church Suite email – or contact lifeseasons@stmungos.org.
Pioneers meets in Balerno High school at 10.30am on Sunday 17 September.
0-18 activities.
· Livi Kids and Livi youth will NOT meet on Sunday 17 September
· Balerno youth meet at church building at 10.30 on Sunday 17 Sept.
· Deeper Meet after Transform at 8pm at Erasmuson’s house.
· Envision worship rehearsal (for those in Oct band) meet Thursday 21st Oct at Dave & Helen Crow’s house 7.30-9.30pm.
· Next Youth Encounter Service will be on Friday 29 September – please sign up in advance for catering purposes.
· Saturday Socials for primary aged children will start in October, please pick up a flyer from your childs group.
Prayers
Pray for St Mungo’s Minis having a social and First Aid evening on Thursday 21 September. Pray for good social conversations, and for Brenda Binnie as she gives the first aid training.
Pray for Spirit Café in Livingston on Thursday 21st September, for everyone who comes along to experience God’s love for them.