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St. Andrew's Day

30/11/2014

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       Enjoy a Happy, Sunny St. Andrew's Day!
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November 26th, 2014

26/11/2014

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Pause for thought from Rev. Douglas Moore.

Learning to walk

 

I can remember when our two boys were learning to walk.  They would pull themselves up using a bit of furniture and take a wee step or two.  One of us would be there with arms outstretched to encourage them to walk towards us. I can remember them being held up by their hands and praised their efforts.  Eventually they got there.  I can remember to this day when they went to get outdoor shoes.  Our eldest in particular put them on and took his first steps.  Well, he was like a deep sea diver or a spaceman the way he walked and he kept looking at these strange things on his feet.  Great memories!

God our heavenly Father is like a parent with a child.  He "taught Israel how to walk."  We read in the book of Hosea 11:3 (p880 in the pew bible), "Yet I was the one who taught Israel to walk."  He took His children along and "drew them to me with affection and love." (v4)

Our Heavenly Father stands before us with outstretched arms, encouraging us towards holiness, eager to catch us when we stumble.  He picks us up when we fall.  He is never discouraged by our progress, nor will He ever give up.  When we find things difficult, then He is patient and kind and will never give up on us.

George McDonald put it this way:"God will help us when we cannot walk, and He will help us when we find it hard to walk, but he cannot help us if we will not walk."

Even though we fall, we must try again. Our Father holds us by our hand.


A five second prayer:                                                                                                        God help us to walk in the light of today and the hope of tomorrow. 
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Christmas Concert

25/11/2014

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Tickets for the Christmas Concert,featuring Tom Griffell as Master of Ceremonies,and the Salvation Army Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Bobby Irvine,  in Dalmilling Church on Friday,5th December are now available. Tickets cost  £5 each from Helen Darroch or Katharine Black.
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Remembrance at Auchincruive

16/11/2014

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The congregation at Auchincruive Church, led by Rev.Douglas Moore, were joined by a large number  of visitors from the Monkton branch of the British Legion,complete with two Standard Bearers, in a moving Service to honour the local Heroes of the parish who gave their lives in both World Wars.
We were also delighted to welcome two families from the new Kirk Green estate, joining us for the first time.
Church Elder, Willie Campbell Laid a wreath of Poppies at our memorial on behalf of the Congregation. 
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Teddy Bears Mothers & Toddlers Group

12/11/2014

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The AyrThegither Project;s latest venture - The Teddy Bears Mothers & Toddlers group got off to a really good start today with Four Mums and Seven Toddlers taking part today.
This is an excellent start- but we need to spread the word and let all those Young Mums in the area know that this excellent facility is available on their doorstep. Trish and her team would love to see them!
Thanks to ace photographer Pat Johnston for these superb pictures.
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Auchincruive Memorial

10/11/2014

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"We Will Remember Them"
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Remembrance Service at Dalmilling War Memorial

9/11/2014

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There was a good turnout this morning at the Dalmilling War Memorial Service which followed the Remembrance Service in Dalmilling Church.
Led by Rev. Rona Young, the joint  congregations of Auchincruive and Dalmilling Churches were joined by representatives from the local Council, H.M.S. Gannet, Royal Airforce Association, the British Legion and some local families, at the wreath laying ceremony, on a bright , sunny morning. 

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This week's pictures

8/11/2014

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1. Katharine Black with some of the Christmas Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
2. John Black, Gordon Gilmore,Colin Mutch and Tom Young, with Rev.Derek Peat, Minister of Troon St.Meddans who took services at both Churches as part of The Pulpit Exchange.
3-6. Gwyn Williams,Ian Fulton, Gordon Gilmore and David McMahon, removing the 'elderly' carpet from the Small Hall to reveal a fine wooden floor as the first part of redecorating plans.

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A Pause for thought: from Rev. Rona Young

3/11/2014

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The Hand of God

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    A story is told of John Ruskin, a former art critic and artist. One day, a lady, who was a friend of his, showed him a handkerchief made of very precious material. A blot of indelible ink, had fallen on it, and the lady was lamenting to Ruskin that the very valuable handkerchief was ruined beyond repair.

     Ruskin asked if he might have it. The lady said, of course, but she could not see why he should want a ruined piece of material. Some days later, Ruskin brought the handkerchief back, and on it, beginning with the blot, and making the blot the centre, Ruskin had drawn the most intricate and beautiful pattern and design.

     God has a way of taking the most unlikely things, and of somehow fitting them into his purposes and using them for his plans. In everything God works for good... (Romans 8:28)


William Barclay



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Walking Group's visit to Lanfine Estate.

2/11/2014

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PictureGlorious Autumn.
Our Walking Group had an enjoyable walk last Saturday around Lanfine Estate, Newmills just in time to capture the last of Autumn's Art Show - Marvelous!!


Click here for Slideshow.

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