Holy Trinity Calendar for this week Sunday 27th September
Today TRINITY 17 (St Michael and All Angels)
11.00am Choral Eucharist Holy Trinity and Live Streamed
Monday 2.00pm Monday Club Trinity Centre
Wednesday 11.00am Said Eucharist Trinity Centre
Next Sunday Harvest (Trinity 18)
9.00am Said Eucharist Holy Trinity
11.00am Choral Eucharist Holy Trinity and Live Streamed
6.30pm Choral Evensong Holy Trinity and Live Streamed
Prayers, Intercessions, Remembrances
If you would like someone added to our Intercessions List can you please let the rector know. Please do not assume that we have the information. Thank you.
Organ Recital
Chris Achenbach, our organist, is giving a recital at St Mary's, Stow on Sunday 27th September at 3.00pm. Entry is by donation
to Stow Parish Church, and the recital will last around 1 hour, followed by refreshments.
GREETINGS FROM GALASHIELS AND AREA FOOD BANK
“Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?”
The answer to when is sadly now; to where is here; and to whom are the many presently in need. As the local independent Food Bank for the Galashiels area we seek, with the support of many, to provide help with food, household and personal goods to those who need such help. As an independent Food Bank we are clear that no-one who is hungry will be turned away and the help we can afford includes fresh food – such as milk, bread, cheese, as well as fruit and vegetables. None of this can happen without the support of so many in our communities.
Harvest celebrations are already happening, or are planned in many of our churches and we have been delighted at donations from some of tinned goods and cash donations alike.
Goods such as these are always welcome – some weeks due to demand we can spend close to £1,200 on food stuffs for those in need. We are able to access limited financial support from some trust funds but, we also rely heavily upon individuals to make regular donations.
Responding to a clear gospel message does not end with the giving of goods and money, like Christ’s story about the Good Samaritan we also have our time and skills to give. Our Food Bank would be in a sorry state were it not for the amazing volunteers who give of their time week in and week out. Some are able to help on a weekly basis, some less often – equally some pack food parcels, whilst others engage with those seeking our help, working with them to select the food and goods that they need.
Many goods need to be donated; finances are needed to keep our bank balance healthy, and we need people to give of their time, so responding to Christ’s assertion:
Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of those who are members of my family, you did it to me”
galashielsfoodbank@gmail.com lizw0124@gmail.com
07771513694 07976752766
Trinity Centre Bookings
Please ensure you book the Trinity Centre for your event even if it is for a church group. Contact trinitycentremelrose@gmail.com. We need to be mindful of turning off lights, heaters, taps etc, putting furniture back where it is stored, away from heaters and fire exits. Please also clean and put away anything used in the kitchen and lock the building after use. Thank you for your understanding in this matter and enjoy your events in the Trinity Centre. Trinity Centre Management Committee
PRAYER RESOURCES ON TELEVISION AND RADIO THIS WEEK
New Every Sunday is on BBC Radio Scotla
nd at 7.30am
An act of worship with the Rev Dr Nikki Macdonald, minister of Upper Clyde Parish, Church of Scotland, reflecting on inclusion.
Songs of Praise is on Sunday at 1.15pm on BBC2
65th Anniversary
Pam Rhodes and Aled Jones celebrate the past, present and future of Songs of Praise with favourite hymns old and new, and a special duet featuring the late great Sir Harry Secombe.
Sunday Worship is on Sunday at 8.10am BBC Radio 4
‘Praise the Lord’ - A Celebration of Black British Gospel Music
Gospel choir directors Bazil Meade (London Community Gospel Choir) and Karen Gibson (The Kingdom Choir) chat to Swarzy Shire about the tradition of gospel music in the UK.
Online resources
The web page for the Scottish Episcopal Church broadcasts is located at www.scotland.anglican.org/broadcast-sunday-worship.
The diocesan magazine The Communicant is produced fortnightly and can be downloaded if you scroll down this page https://edinburgh.anglican.org/publications/the-communicant/
The Church of England website has lots of resources for daily prayer
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer
Choral Evensong online - Available whenever you want it. https://www.choralevensong.org/uk/where-and-when-are-evensongs-streamed-online-around-britain-and-ireland.php
Holy Trinity Melrose Contact Details
Scottish Charity Number SC000966
Rector: Rev. Philip Blackledge
T. 01896 822626 M. 07977330074 Email: philipblackledge@gmail.com
Associate Priest:
Rev. Dr. Claire Nicholson Email: clairenicholson@doctors.org.uk
Honorary Assistant Priest:
Revd. David Fletcher Email: davidfletcher56@btinternet.com
Mobile number 07712372842
Reader: Liz Williams Email: lizw0124@gmail.com
Mobile number 07976752766
Rector’s Warden: Robert Marshall Email: robertmarshall963@gmail.com
Mobile number 07980876560
Peoples’ Warden: John Williams Email: ivetltd@gmail.com
Mobile number 07734059490
Pastoral Care: Liz Lowrie, email address, llowrie39@gmail.com.
mobile number 07769684310
Treasurer: John Wood 01835 822143
Our website is www.holytrinitymelrose.org
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