Dunfermline Presbtery News

In light of the Dunfermline Presbytery Census report some congregations might find the following book (and workbook) useful

Reaching & Keeping Tweenagers

Where have all the children gone? Why, in the 1990s did an average of 1,000 children a week under the age of 15 walk out of church or Sunday School and not come back? Most youth workers know that keeping the 10 to 14 age group is especially hard, but what is it that turns ‘Tweenagers’ off church?

This major research project sets out to uncover some of the reasons behind one of the key findings from the 1998 English Church Attendance Survey. The results are in this book. How to apply it to your situation is in the accompanying workbook.

Available from the bible society and christian research

http://www.bibleresources.org.uk/pages/data.asp?layout=book.htm&id=947

“I found this an absorbing study, full of information and very stimulating - essential reading for all youth professionals.” Revd Anthony Burnham, Moderator, Free Churches’ Group, Churches Together in England.

Oasis Centre LEVEL 2 KINGSGATE CENTREOFFICIAL OPENING12 NOON, SATURDAY 30^TH may, 2009  

Your very own quiet space in the heart of the town centre.Use it as a staff room, a place to enjoy your packed lunch, or a place to meet your friends, or just simply chill out.We do not sell food, but you are free to use the facilities and escape the stresses of the day.The Oasis is also a Community Information Centre where you can advertise your event.Look forward to meeting you!

Dear brothers and sisters in ChristFirst I would ask you in your prayers to give thanks to the Holy Spirit for bringing Rev Jayne Scott to Culross and Torryburn.  Her induction service will be this evening at Culross Abbey. Let us pray for the parish and her ministry starting, as she does, at a difficult time for the Lord’s Church. 

We are having a praise evening (with communion) on Sunday 14th June @ 7pm. Please come along and join us in worship and song.

 Thank you for praying together.    

Quotes from different people this month:- 

“I’m too quick to problem solve and too slow to pray” 

“sorry for responding….without first praying”

 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7  We praise you Lord that this is indeed the case. 

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If you have a prayer request you would like to share whether it is personal, world wide, through one of the church groups, a concern at school or in your employment…. and you would like others to pray too, in this open way, just leave a Comment below.

 There are many ways people are praying together….. 

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Prayer requests:-  

We thank you and praise you Lord for your armour and pray each piece in place, standing firm obedient to you. + Ephesians Chapter 6 v 10 to 18 

Thank you Lord for “guiding our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus”  delighting in what you have done and what you plan on doing.  Guide each step, each thought and each word.

Thank you Lord for all those serving in so many different capacities…… 

Be with those discovering you Lord, expressing themselves in such fun and new ways… 

Position those who do not yet know you where you would have them, so that you can be honoured when their delight in knowing you is revealed.

Thank you Lord for the love and delight expressed in prayers and comments said in kindness. eg “be assured of my prayers”.

We praise you Lord for your ways so loving and gracious, correcting and enlightening, inspiring, creating, encouraging and delighting.  Your new song being sung…. 

Prayers of dependence are such a joy Lord and we have such a lot of prayers of dependence for you Lord, so many which give us such delight because they are things nobody else can do but you, please help and thank you for helping.

We are sorry Lord when we do not do what you would have us do, correct and guide us as we journey.

In Jesus name we ask all this and what sits on each of our hearts, Amen.

Cowdenbeath Trinity Church Invite YOU To A FLOWER FESTIVAL
To CELEBRATE 40 years of the Life and Worship of the building at Sinclair Drive

May 14th opening ceremony 2.30pm
To be opened by Danny Lennon [Manager of Cowdenbeath Football Club]

May 15th, 10.00am - 4.00pm and 6.00 - 8.00pm
May 16th 10.00 - 4.00pm
May 17th 2.00 - 4.00pm

MAY 14th 7.00pm
SPECIAL Songs of Praise
To mark the Dedication of the building for worship.
entry free - donations only
refreshments available

 

Run by Town Centre Worker - Pat Carrigan this new initiative will seek to connect needy people to practical help with Christian compassion.  Pat writes:

We hope to provide an Oasis within the Kingsgate Centre where everyone
can come and enjoy a little peace and tranquillity.
Within this Chaplaincy you will find:

A Sanctuary/ A Chapel/ A quiet room

Access to Pastors of all Christian Denominations

Access to other Faith communities

Access to professional agencies which may assist you

Information

Free Advertising for Community Events

A Canteen area where you may enjoy your own food

Workshops

In order to fund these activities and many others we are seeking sponsorship
Please help us to help others in our community.

The Church of England has published the following selection of prayers for use in churches in light of the developing situation regarding ’swine flu’.These have been prepared in line with the Church’s practice of regularly publishing prayers on topics of contemporary concern. They are also available at: www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/prayers/

GENERAL PRAYERS Heavenly Father,
giver of life and health:
comfort and restore those who are sick,
that they may be strengthened in their weakness
and have confidence in your unfailing love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Creator and Father of all,
we pray for those who are ill.
Bless them, and those who serve their needs,
that they may put their whole trust in you
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FOR THE PEOPLE OF MEXICO Sovereign God,
the defence of those who trust in you
and the strength of those who suffer:
look with mercy on the people of Mexico:
   bring healing to those infected with the virus,
   give wisdom and insight to doctors, nurses and health professionals,
   and bring calm and peace to all within the nation,
through our mighty Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRACTED THE VIRUS

The almighty Lord,
who is a strong tower for all who put their trust in him,
whom all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth obey,
be now and evermore your defence.
May you believe and trust that the only name under heaven
given for health and salvation
is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.May our Lord Jesus Christ,
who healed the sick and brought comfort to those in need,
by his risen presence be with all who have contracted this virus,
take from them all that harms and hinders them,
and fill them with his healing and his peace.
Amen.

The general prayers and prayers for those who have contracted the virus are adapted from Common Worship, published by the Archbishops’ Council

Praying across scotland A new prayer resource to help us pray through the time of the General Assembly of our church is now available to download (above) or via www.dunfermlinepresbytery.org.uk  Please download the file and share it with others.

A CHARITY PLANT SALE is being held by the Kingdom Women in association with Dunfermline East Church at the DULOCH LEISURE CENTRE (behind Tesco) on Saturday 2 May, from 10.00 - 12.00 noon. 

All proceeds are going to Mission