Mission News from Life Center Church, Beirut
In person Sunday morning church services: 19 September at 10.30am at Heriot Watt for the Balerno congregation. We will use a QR code to comply with Test and Protect so pre-booking is not required. Please arrive between 10 and 10.15 in order to allow the auditorium to fill safely, young people to be dropped off at groups and everyone to check in. The Livingston congregation will meet at St Margaret’s Academy, Livingston on 26 September.
0-18 Sunday mornings: Pre-school, Primary and Youth groups will all run during the live services (19 Sept is for the Balerno congregation). You will be able to drop off and register your young person from 10.15. Mighty Mungos continues online for those unable to attend.
Balerno Youth Sunday Morning Groups: On Sunday 19 September, Balerno Youth will meet in person at Heriot Watt University; doors open from 10.15am for a 10.30am start. On Sunday 26 September, Balerno Youth will be back on Zoom, whilst the Livingston Sunday morning service is happening. The session will begin at 10.50am until 11.45am. Zoom code will be emailed. All in S1-S6 are welcome.
Evening service on Sunday 19 September. An hour of worship starting at 6.30pm at Heriot Watt University open to anyone, with no need to prebook. No talk or children’s work, and will not be live streamed.
Friday Night Youth 24 Sept: 7.30pm - 9.00pm; continuing to run some events indoors and hopefully use of the 2G pitch at Balerno High School. Drop off and collection at the Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno. All S1-S6 welcome. Pre-booking not required. More details will be posted on the Youth Instagram and Community Facebook page during the week. Please remind your young person to bring a face covering.
Lesley Penny’s Ordination to the Diaconate will take place on Sunday 26 September at 3.30pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place. St Mungo’s are warmly invited to attend and bring their best singing voices! No booking required. She starts her new role as Curate at St Cuthbert’s, Colinton on Sunday 10 October.
House Group Leaders Meeting: 8.00 – 9.30pm on Wednesday 29th September. The meeting will be held at St Joseph’s in Balerno, further details and directions to follow soon.
Staff News: We are delighted that Jonny Slatter has started in his new role of Balerno youth worker this week and will be meeting young people and team in the coming weeks. We are also pleased to announce that Adrian Smith will be joining the pastoral team as Pastoral Assistant from Monday 27 September.
Prayers.
Please pray for the staff team as they come together on Monday 27 September for a team away day at Lendrick Muir; for reconnection, fun and time together as we worship, have some teaching and ministry, eating together and activities.