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Following a fall of plaster in the church sanctuary in February 2010 we have been unable to use the church for worship, as structural surveys have revealed serious problems with the building. We are in the process of commissioning a feasibility study for our buildings to determine what kind of facilities we require to allow us to successfully provide outreach and services to our community. Exciting times are ahead for us.
As such, we are now using our church hall for the foreseeable future for all services. Since February, it has seen a remarkable transformation - from a thorough cleaning, installation of a digital organ, new window blinds, and over the course of the coming summer, new chairs and noticeboards/curtains.
We can happily accommodate over 120 people seated in the hall. For events that require a larger capacity such as some weddings and funerals, we have arrangements in place to use alternative church accommodation in the town.
Bus Trip to Kyles of Bute - Sat 31st July
We are organising a bus trip to the Kyles of Bute on Saturday 31st July. Departing the church at 9am, we will head to Gourock and get the ferry over to Dunoon. We will then head to Portavadie Marina for a BBQ lunch, before returning to Tighnabruaich around 2.30pm for a chance to wander around the scenic little village. Cost for the trip, including lunch, is £21 Adult and £10 Child. We only have 4 spaces left, so don't delay if you wish to go on this trip. Monies are due by Sunday 25th July.
Coffee Morning and Organ Recital - 26 June
Our coffee morning held on Saturday 26th June raised an amazing £935. In addition, the organ recital held later in the afternoon raised an additional £120 and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. A very big thank you to all who supported both events.
Pampered Chef
Our 'Pampered Chef' cookery demonstration evening held at the end of April raised the wonderful total of £270.86. A big thank you to all who supported the evening.
Church Information Leaflet
We have produced an information leaflet about our church and the organisations that currently use it. Please click the attached file to download a pdf file of the leaflet. It includes a tear-off slip which you can either fill in electronically and email to info@baronystjohns.co.uk or post it back to us.
Donate a Chair
There has been a wonderful response to our appeal to buy new chairs and we have now raised over £4300 to date. We now have some sample chairs for us to try.
The appeal will stay open during June as additional donations will enable us to put arms on some of the chairs and to buy special trolleys for moving the chairs in and out of the hall.
1st Ardrossan Boys' Brigade
The 1st Ardrossan Boys' Brigade is urgently looking to recruit some extra helpers and staff as they now only have two officers and one helper to look after three sections. As you can imagine this is putting a considerable strain on them, and if no-one else can be found to assist the company may not be able to continue.
If you are interested in helping or supporting the Boys' Brigade please speak to either Rev Dorothy Granger (01294 463571) or Rev Jim Smith (01294 469378).
Congregational Meeting 21 March 2010
Thanks to all who turned out for the Annual Stated Meeting and the Congregational Meeting on 21st March.
The Congregational Meeting was opened by Rev Dorothy Granger. Then the Presbytery Clerk, the Rev Dr Johnston McKay, addressed the meeting. Rev Dr McKay talked about the national situation in the Church of Scotland – the financial crisis and the need to reduce the number of ordained ministries in parishes across Scotland - and how this might affect us in Barony St John’s.
Annual Stated Meeting / Congregational Meeting
Annual Stated Meeting
The Annual Stated Meeting of the congregation will be held in the church hall on 21 March 2010 at 12.15pm (immediately following Sunday worship).
After the Annual Stated Meeting there will be a short break for lunch (tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided) then a congregational meeting will follow on.
Forthcoming Fundraising Events
Our forthcoming fundraising events for 2010 are as follows:
March 13th: Coffee and Cards
March 20th: Quiz Night and SUpper in aid of Ardrossan Presbytery Together's HIV/AIDS appeal
April 15th: Guild Daffodil Tea
April 23rd: Pampered Chef
June 26th: Coffee Morning
July 10th: Craft Fair
July 31st: Church Bus Outing
August 22nd: Sponsored Walk
October 23rd: Quiz Night and Supper
November 6th: Craft Fair
December 4th: Christmas Fair
December 14th: Carols by Candlelight
