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New Church Web Site Address
7th March 2010
From the 16th March, the new Church web site address will be: bennochyparishchurch.org.ukThe current St. John's web address will no longer bring you to these pages so please visit and bookmark the new web site after this date. |
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Tea Afternoon
7th March 2010
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Missionary News
7th March 2010
Jenny Featherstone sends belated greetings for a good year ahead. She is returning to the UK on furlough on the 27th March for two months and will be in Fife during that time. Her main work is now in the UCZ Theological College, teaching in a Social Work Diploma Course. However, she is to keep contacts with the village project groups:
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Table Top Sale
7th March 2010
The Women's Group are having a Table Top Sale on Tuesday 23rd March at 6.30pm. Goods for sale can be handed into the Methven Hall on 17th March from 2-4pm. The sale is open to any group, £6 to rent a table. Please speak to Irene Wood (267995) or any member of the Women's Group. Now is the time to have a good clear out. |
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World Day of Prayer
28th February 2010
Services for World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday 5th March at the following venues:
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Retiring Offering for Haiti
28th February 2010
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Fundraising News
28th February 2010
Excellent support for the recent fundraising events raised the following totals:
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Walk to Cardenden
23rd February 2010
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Safeguarding Training
23rd February 2010
There is to be a Safeguarding Training course organised by Kirkcaldy Presbytery for those currently on the register of Children's Workers on Saturday 27th March at St Columba's Church, Glenrothes from 08.45 - 11.45. Anyone wishing to book a place please speak to Bob Docherty or Dianne Waddell before 20th March |
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Fairtrade Fortnight
21st February 2010
Millions of farmers across the world struggle to feed their families and yet they supply us with everyday items which we enjoy. Fairtrade has given which one worker calls "sustainability of life" - security for the future, funds to invest in education, health and economic development and has "opened the vista for a sense of belonging and self-development". But for their dreams to become a reality we need to ensure that more people buy Fairtrade products more often. So start swapping your usual bananas for Fairtrade bananas, your usual cuppa for a Fairtrade cuppa and look for the Fairtrade sign while shopping. Each any every swap proves that people of the UK want producers in the developing world to get a fairer deal. There will be a Fairtrade Stall in the Church vestibule on 7th March where you will have the opportunity to purchase Fairtrade goods. You can read more about Fairtrade by clicking here. |
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Prayer Group Meeting
14th February 2010
The Prayer Group will meet for an hour on Wednesday morning, 17th February, at 10am in the home of Mrs Janet Ferguson, 16 Montgomery St, Kirkcaldy. All are invited to join them. |
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Service of Union
7th February 2010
The Service of Union, joining the congregations of St. John's and St. Andrews as Bennochy Parish Church of Scotland will be held on Tuesday 16th March at 7pm. In attendance will be Rev. Ken Froude and the service will be led by Rev. Wilma Cairns. From this date, the interim moderator for Bennochy Parish Church of Scotland will be Rev. Catriona Morrison from Linktown Parish Church. Our thanks to Rev. Alex Forsyth for his time as interim moderator of St. Johns. |
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RNLI SOS Fundraising Day
7th February 2010
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Gift Boxes
7th February 2010
The total collected in the gift boxes for the year 2009 was £593.37. Please make your coppers turn into pounds by filling a yellow gift box. The boxes are available in the Church vestibule. |
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Girlguiding UK Centenary
7th February 2010
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Bennochy Parish Church Building Chosen
27th January 2010
The panel of arbiters appointed by The Church of Scotland have selected the buildings of St. John's Parish Church as the sole place of worship for the new Bennochy Parish Church of Scotland. The decision was announced at a special meeting held at St. Bryce Kirk on the evening of 27th January 2010. Further details on special services to be held on completion of the Union between St. Andrew's and St. John's will be provided at a later date. |
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Shoe Box Appeal
24th January 2010
As well as being posted on the Church notice board you can read the article here ... |
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Arbitration Meeting
17th January 2010
The Arbitration process will be completed on Wednesday, 27th January when the Church building to be retained as the sole place of worship for Bennochy Parish Church of Scotland is likely to be named. A copy of the schedule for the day is on the Church notice boards. At 7pm there will be a meeting of Arbiters and Congregations in St. Bryce Kirk Centre. |
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Homelessness Sunday
10th January 2010
Sunday 31st January will be Homelessness Sunday. The Worship Committee will lead the service. |
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Alterations Due To Weather Conditions
10th January 2010
Due to adverse weather conditions and the dangerous state of the pavements around the town, the following changes have been made:
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Walk to Beveridge Park
1st January 2010
All are welcome. Bring a piece of local knowledge for all to share please. |
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Church Union Submissions
20th December 2009
As part of the process to complete the Union between St. John's and St. Andrews Church's, submissions can be made in writing to the arbitrators from any member of the congregation or associated organisation. If you wish to make a submission please contact Bill Stenhouse who will provide the address and any further information. Submissions must be made by the 15th January. |
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Souper Sunday
20th December 2009
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Flower List 2010
20th December 2009
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It's nearly time for the
The Kirk Session has decided that the opportunity to contribute to the Helping Haiti Appeal will be made available at the close of worship on Sundays 7th and 14th March.
The next
Fairtrade Fortnight will be held from Monday 22nd February to Sunday 7th March this year.

For many of you who read The Courier newspaper, you perhaps saw an article from the Fife organisers of Operation Christmas Child saying "the response to the appeal was outstanding".
The next
The flower list for 2010 is now in the vestibule of the church. If you wish to provide flowers for the Sanctuary, please add your name to the appropriate Sunday.