Vision Sunday – do plan to join us as Ollie shares the vision for the church for the coming year in Livingston on Sunday 7 May (10.30). Available on our website to catch up for those who missed it in Balerno.
Setup Team: We urgently need additional help setting up for Balerno service. We are looking for 4 people to serve on 2 Sundays between now and July. Timings are: 8am-9.30am and then 12-12.45. email graham.wilson@stmungos.org
Gold (St Mungo’s over 60’s group) meets on Tuesday 9 May from 2-3.30pm in the church building Balerno. Contact gold@stmungos.org or David and Marjorie Brown for more information.
Livi Welcome Lunch (Sunday 14 May, 12.45pm-2.45pm). We will be hosting a welcome lunch at Isaac and Ruth’s house for those in Livingston who started attending St Mungo's either just before or during the pandemic or since we have resumed meeting in person. 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 isaac.knight@stmungos.org
Livi Board Games Night. All Livi congregation adults are welcome to join us at Isaac and Ruth’s house from 7:30pm on Friday 19 May for an evening of board games, chat and snacks. A great opportunity to be church family and just spend time hanging out. If you’re planning on coming, please do let Isaac know either by email (isaac.knight@stmungos.org), or by signing up via the link sent out in the invite email.
Spirit Café Training: Saturday 20 May 9:30-4:30 at the Ministry Centre, Balerno. Spirit Café is a place of encounter and is a significant way that we can Be Love in the communities of Balerno and Livingston. Whether you have been involved previously or are looking to get involved moving forward, you will need to attend this training event in order to serve on the team. If you would like more information on what Spirit Café is then please check out the website: https://stmungos.org/spirit-cafe
Spirit Café Evening Event: In order to help our team to practice and to give you the opportunity to come and try it for yourself, we are running a one-off Spirit Café for church family only on Saturday 20 May at the Ministry Centre, Balerno from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. If you aren’t sure what it is, or are thinking of bringing a friend to one in the future but want to try it for yourself first then come along and be blessed.
Balerno Gala Day, Saturday 3 June **Save the date!** St Mungo’s will be hosting an activity area with lots of fun games. It’s a wonderful way to ‘Be Love’ in the local community and we’ll need a team to make it happen. More info on how to sign up coming soon or contact andrea.brewster@stmungos.org to find out more.
New Prayer Cell. Praying for the youth programmes and young people of the church starts this Tuesday (9 May) at 7pm at the Griesel's house. Contact Jonny (jonny.slatter@stmungos.org) if you are interested in joining.
0-18
Preschool:
· Baby changing facilities are available in F10 (our creche/Little Wonders room) – upstairs from reception area - for any new mums and visitors.
Primary:
· P5-P7 residential. Bookings now open. See email and flyers.
Youth:
· Sunday 7 May: All youth meet at Church Building, Ladycroft at 10.30am for Envision.
· Youth Worship on Thursday 11 May at 7.30pm at Church Building, Ladycroft.
· Friday 12 May -is a testimony evening at Church Building, Ladycroft at 7.30pm
· Leaver’s meal. Reminder to parents of S5 and S6 to RSVP by today for meal on 15 June. Reply to jonny.slatter@stmungos.org
Prayers
Pray for the team from St Mungos at the Balerno Farmers market on Saturday 13 May.