Week beginning 6 October

Gather - worship nights: tonight is the first of our new monthly worship nights in our evening service! Refreshments from 6pm, starts 6.30pm.

Youth @ Gather: We’ll be running an Open House for our S1-S6 young people from 4 to 6pm at 46B Bavelaw Road, Balerno where we’ll provide hot dogs and snacks.  We will then walk to the Gather event together.

Life Seasons: Advance notice of our event on Sat 2 Nov 10am–12noon. Jungle Jen will be visiting and we will consider “A season to be BOLD!”

GOLD: meeting for over 60s, 2-4pm on Tues 8 Oct. Entertainment and afternoon tea provided. RSVP to gold@stmungos.org to book your place

Light up the Night: Thur 31 Oct for all 3 yr olds – p3 (and younger siblings), 4.45-6.45pm in the church building. Bouncy castle, games, crafts, glow-in-the-dark fun and food! NB all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact andrea.brewster@stmungos.org

Balerno Farmers Market: Sat 12 Oct 9am-1pm. A St Mungo’s team will be there on Balerno Main St, connecting with people and running kids crafts. Please email ollie.clegg@stmungos.org or andrea.brewster@stmungos.org (crafts) to get involved or just come along and support the market!

Sunday morning youth in Balerno: From today, all S1-S6 young people will start their morning in the concourse at 10.30am for worship as usual. 

BHS Concourse Seating: With the youth back in the concourse on Sunday mornings, there will be some seating changes. These will be indicated by signage from today.

Catalyst: Due to David Lyons being in Eswatini, there will be NO CATALYST on Wednesdays 9 and 16 Oct.

Community group: new Facebook group for St Mungo’s family. A place of encouragement and support.  facebook.com/groups/stmungoscommunity

Safe Families for Children: Training Days on Sat 26 October and Sat 16 November at Davidson’s Mains Parish Church, 1 Quality St, Edinburgh. 9:30am–4pm. More info from scotland@safefamiliesforchildren.com

Prayers

Please pray for our team of 6 young people and 4 leaders who leave for Eswatini (Swaziland) on Thursday on a mission impact trip for ten days.  Pray for safe travels, health, unity, protection, boldness and courage as they step out of their comfort zone and bless those they encounter.