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EASTER.
· Maundy Thursday (6 Apr) : 8-9pm. Traditional communion service, Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno.
· Good Friday (7 Apr) : 2:30pm – 4pm event for those with pre-school and Primary aged children. Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno.
· Good Friday (7 Apr) ; 7pm – 8:30pm evening event for Adults and youth, at Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno.
· Easter Sunday (9 Apr) : 10:30 Church Family Celebrations in both Balerno High School & St Margaret’s Academy (no separate 0-18 groups available). Invitations are available at our services on 2 April to bring guests. These services are not live streamed.
· Origin Scotland Resurrection Easter Event: On Sunday 9 April at 7.30pm the church is invited to join other churches attending this Easter Celebration at the Usher Hall. The worship line up includes Allan McKinlay, Fiona Crow and Steph Macleod, with Pete Anderson from City on a Hill Church as guest speaker. Book your tickets via Origin Resurrection.
Edinburgh Easter Passion Play in West Princes Street Gardens on Saturday 8 April at 2 pm. This is a free opportunity to bring friends along, and a great Christian witness in the heart of the city. More information at www.easterplay.org
Gold – the St Mungo’s group for over 60’s meets next on Tuesday 11 April, 2-3.30pm in Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno. More details from gold@stmungos.org, or direct from David and Marjorie Brown.
Youth/0-18:
· On Sunday 2 April all youth have their own event, Envision, in the church building, Ladycroft, Balerno at 10.30am.
· Youth then returns on Sunday 16 April – Balerno youth have Refuel at church building at 10.30am. Livi youth start in the service then go to their groups. Deeper meets on Sunday 16 April at 7.30pm at Erasmuson’s.
· No Friday Night youth now until 21 April – parents please respond regarding option of Magnitude Worship night or regular Friday Night youth.
· Primary P5-P7 Residential. Bookings open Saturday 1 April. See email and flyers on for details.
· Balerno P3-7 social on Saturday 13 May is now FULLY BOOKED.
End of the tax year is Wed 5 April– a gentle reminder for those of you who like to give a one-off gift at this time of year. Our bank account details are: St Mungo’s Church, Balerno, sort code 83-19-15 account no. 00266149. Please add your name as a reference!
Staff news. George Gera has been appointed to the temporary role of Operations Coordinator to help provide cover in the team in Fil Stevenson’s absence. Please pray for George as he takes on this role, and continue to pray for Fil and his recovery.
Pioneers meet today at Balerno High School.
Prayers
Please pray for the St Mungo’s team at the Balerno Farmers market on the morning of Saturday 8 April. They will be handing out chocolate, children’s crafts and Easter service invitations. Pray for positive conversations as we ‘Be Love’ in our local community.