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the Drill Hall. We’re working on possible solutions to read. If you’d like to borrow one, please ask a steward.
that—sorry for the inconvenience! Our main reading today is Acts 9:1-20

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 What’s on this week: News from the King’s Meadow Project:
(as well as Beltane!) • Lots of encouragement this week from the Scottish
Baptist Ministers’ Conference in St Andrews,
where many people were asking about the project
and committing to pray.
This morning: • We’ve had another email from Keith
Setup: tbc Music: Lyn, Mary Berryman in New Mexico (who came to
Stewards: Christine, Moira Prayers: Lindsey preach last October), asking how they can
Serve communion: Liz, Lindsey Lay communion: Janet S pray for the project.
Flowers: Carolyn M Teas: Frank • Finally, a really positive message from Allchurches Trust (who have
Children’s Talk: Mo JAM: Bill already awarded us a grant), saying that “the project looks simply
After the service: fantastic and we are planning to publish a news story about it on our
website, plus include it in our next newsletter”. They offered their
We’re having a fellowship lunch today, followed by a time of prayer
congratulations on the “fantastic YouTube video - it really helped so
focussing on the building project. Please stay for as much of the event as
much to get a feel for the place itself, the people and the community
you would like to - there’s food for all!
and your plans”, and also told us about a possible extra grant
This evening: opportunity!
Beltane Inaugural Service at the Cross Kirk - procession from the
Quadrangle at 5.45, with service at 6pm. If the weather is too bad, the Team Leaders
service will be in the Old Parish Church. Please note that the initial meeting for new team
leaders has been rescheduled to Sunday 7th July.
Homegroups:
The Tuesday small group is meeting this week at 7.30pm. If you’re not in
a home group and would like to find out more, please speak to Ian. Beltane Rideout Teas & Coffees
Wednesday: As in previous years, Peebles Churches Together will be offering free
teas and coffees at Fotheringham Bridge before and during the
The Wednesday Welcome: tea, coffee, cake and a very warm welcome, at
Fording of the Tweed (Wed 19th June). Volunteers are needed for an
Christine and Frank’s house. 2.30 - 4.30pm.
hour or 2 between 5pm and 8.30pm to help setup and serve the teas
Beltane Rideout Refreshments from 5.45pm - see opposite. and coffees. Any time you can spare will be appreciated. Please speak
to Ian, or contact Charlotte Hamilton tel:01721 723910 email:
Thursday: charlotte.dhamilton@yahoo.co.uk
Fancy some gardening? Lindsey and Bill are going to be replanting one of
the flower beds in front of the pensioners houses in Cleland Ave (beside
our site). They need plants, and they need help! If you can provide either Next Sunday:
of those on Thursday (time to be confirmed) speak to Lindsey or Bill. Setup: tbc Music: Band
Celebrate Recovery meets at 7.30pm in the Drill Hall, for anyone with Stewards: Janet, Frank Prayers: Christine
hurts, habits or hangups. Flowers: Pat Teas: Jennie
Children’s Talk: Linda JAM: Bill
Saturday: Special members’ meeting after the service.
Coffee and Prayer in the caravan at 8.30am
Vicky’s Tearoom opens its doors to invited guests at 3pm.