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Clocks move forward an hour on Sunday 26 March. Don’t be late for church!
Communion is served at our morning services on Sunday 26 March. This is open to all who love the Lord, we continue to dip the wafer into the wine to receive. Gluten free wafers are available, and you can come forward for a blessing if you prefer.
Communion service and soaking time on Thursday 30 March, 9.30am for about an hour in the Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno. All welcome.
EASTER.
· Maundy Thursday (6 Apr) : 8-9pm. Traditional communion service, The 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: 10:30 Church Family Celebrations in both Balerno High School & St Margaret’s Academy (no separate 0-18 groups available)
· 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.
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.
Mission Update: Steve Packwood stepped down from his role at Operation Mobilisation (OM) at the end of February and therefore our regular financial giving to OM has also come to an end. Since OM have a global reach, we will consider future support through emergency appeals.
Youth/0-18:
· On Sunday 26 March Balerno youth have their own event, Refuel, in the church building, Ladycroft, Balerno at 10.30am. Livi youth start in the service then go to their groups.
· Youth Good Friday rehearsal at 1pm Sunday 26 March in church building Balerno
· Youth Worship Thursday 30 March at 7.30pm in church building
· Youth meet at Church Building on Friday 31 March.
· Primary P5-P7 Residential. Bookings open Saturday 1 April. See email and flyers on 26 March for details.