• A warm welcome is extended to all who gather for worship and to any visitors. Please sign our Visitors’ Book in the vestibule. 
• 9.45am Morning worship in the church at Dairsie led by Revs Sheila and Graham Blount.
• 11am Sunday Activities for children in the church hall at St John’s.
• 11.15am Morning Worship in the Church at St John’s led by Revs Sheila and Graham Blount.
• There will be a gathering after the service in the hall at St John’s with a buffet. Everybody is welcome and transport is available for members in Dairsie who wish to come in. 

Wednesday 30th June

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• 7pm The congregation is cited to attend the Presbytery meeting in the Hall at St John’s. Those who wish to attend are asked to give their names by today, Sunday 27th June, to Muriel Dymock or to Carol Owen.  

Friday 2nd July

• Gardening Group meets in the grounds at St John’s between 8.30am and 12noon. New members welcome

Sunday 4th July

• Morning worship 9.45am (church at Dairsie) led by Rev Alan Roy and 11.15am (church at St John’s) led by the Sunday Squad.  

Church Roll

• The Church roll will be available for inspection after the service next Sunday and by arrangement during the following week. 

Anniversary of the Reformation Postcards

• Following the recent talk from Prof Jane Dawson, there are some Anniversary of the Reformation post cards available as you leave.

Men & Boys Baking

• Disappointingly it looks as if there will not be a cook book as only seven men gave me a total of 13 recipes.  Not enough for a cook book, gents! If you want me to go ahead, please submit a lot more by today, 27th June.  Monica Mackay, Email: william.mackay@btinternet.com

Holiday Club 2010 – Rocky’s Plaice

• This year’s Holiday Club – Rocky’s Plaice - takes place from 2nd - 6th August in Cupar Old’s OPC. Invitations and registration forms are distributed through the local schools but forms are now also available in the organ corner at St John’s or from The Lighthouse. For further information or if you would like to help at the club, please contact Roma More, Tel 656379, email:  themore@themerrier.freeserve.co.uk

Anna Walks the Walk

• Anna Farmer completed the 80 plus miles of the Rob Roy Way walking from Drymen via Aberfoyle, Callender, Strathyre, Killin, Aberfeldy to Pitlochry in the company of her sister, Lorna and their brother-in-law Wullie and with husband Bobs' back-up. They encountered hailstones, rain, wind and very cold weather for the month of May. Anna has raised £1146.40 for her chosen charities. Help for Heroes and Age Concern, Cupar will each benefit from £573.20. On the 19th/20th June Anna also raised £177.50 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer when she completed the Moonwalk in Edinburgh. Grateful thanks to all her very generous sponsors who's encouragement makes it all worth while.  Thank you all.  Anna.

Outreach 

• The closing date for articles for the next edition of Outreach is Sunday 18th July  Articles may be handed in, left in the lower right hand pigeon hole or by email to:  william.mackay@btinternet.com.  Many thanks Monica Mackay

Items for Church News

• Please contact Roma More, Tel 656379, email themore@themerrier.freeserve.co.uk or Mary Campbell Brown, email campbellbrowns@btinternet.com  by Thursday evening if you have items for inclusion in the Summer Church News which will be available during July.  Weekly News will resume on August 8th.

Wednesday 26th May

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• Thursday 27th May
• The Prayer Group will meet at 7.30pm in St John's Session Room. The Bible Study Group meets at 8pm following the Prayer Group. All welcome to either or both meetings.
• 7.30pm  Party with Spirit. Café style meeting for TGWNN (Thegroupwithnoname) Cupar’s Group for Secondary school aged young people. For more information visit thegroupwtihnoname on FACEBOOK or speak to Kathy McCall Tel. 655721

Friday 28th May

• Gardening Group meets in the grounds at St John’s between 8.30am and 12noon. New members welcome

Sunday 30th May

• Morning worship 9.45am (church at Dairsie) and 11.15am (church at St John’s). Both services led by Mr David Murdoch and Rev Ian Wotherspoon
• 11am Elders are asked to meet in the Session Room at St John’s
• During the morning service at St John’s there will be the admission of new Communicants and the Sacrament of Baptism. Also, each of the children and young people will receive the gift of a book as the current session comes to an end. 

Monday 31st May

• 7.30pm Studies in the Gospel of Mark. The final week of this course led by Rev Dr Ken Jeffrey, in the Kate Grewar lounge of the Old Parish Centre. Everyone is very welcome.

Recipe Book

• Please don’t forget that all men and boys who provided baking for sale at the Coffee Evening are asked to give their recipes to Monica Mackay who is compiling a book to raise further funds.  Please also feel free to include your favourite recipes even if not used on the night. Email to:  william.mackay@btinternet.com.

Summer Services

• We hope that four services in July will be taken by teams from the congregation. The first one will be taken in St. John's on 4th July by the Sunday Squad and then alternately Dairsie and St. John's.  Please put you name on the sheet of paper in the organ corner, indicating the suitable dates. Do not be afraid to take part, even if you feel you can only do the reading. We hope to have representatives from Dairsie and St.John's in each service. 

Summer Activities

• During the summer the usual Sunday Activities (which include games and a snack) will be available in the hall for children and young people of all ages.  Queries to Mari Black Tel 654676.

Finance Team

New members of the Finance Team are urgently needed. If you are interested, please let Colin Campbell Brown know or tell the Session Clerk. Volunteers for all teams will be welcomed.  

Guild Outing

The Guild Outing to Deep Sea World in North Queensferry will take place on Thursday June 10th.  Leaving from outside St John’s at 12noon and returning by 5pm.  Cost is £17 for transport and entry.  Names to Etta Jarvis, tel 652932

Christian Aid

• For anyone who has not been visited by a Christian Aid collector, there are envelopes in the vestibule of the Church and in the Hall. They can be returned with the offering next week or any time thereafter. 

Tay Road Bridge Walk

• Sponsor sheets for the Tay Bridge Cross on 12th June are now available and can be obtained from Muriel Dymock.

Knitting for Blythswood Care

• Anyone interested in helping knit or crochet squares to make into blankets - or supply double knitting wool - is asked to contact Mari Black (654676)

Tesco Vouchers

There is a box in the vestibule of the Church at St John’s for Tesco vouchers.

• A warm welcome is extended to all who gather for worship and especially to any visitors. Please sign our Visitors’ Book in the vestibule. 
• A special welcome and thanks to Mr David Murdoch who is leading our services this morning.
• 9.45am Morning worship in the church at Dairsie. Sunday School and Crèche in the church hall.
• 11am Sunday Youth Groups in the church hall at St John’s.
• 11.15am Morning Worship in the Church at St John’s.
• The Stated Annual Meeting will follow the morning services chaired by Rev Caroline Taylor.
• 3-4pm  The annual Rich and Poor Tea for Christian Aid in the Church Hall at Dairsie. Tickets available from Muriel Dymock. All welcome.

Monday 17th May

• 7.30pm Special Kirk Session Meeting in the hall at St John’s
• 7.30pm Studies in the Gospel of Mark. The third in a four week course led by Rev Dr Ken Jeffrey, in the Kate Grewar lounge of the Old Parish Centre. Everyone is very welcome.

Wednesday 19th May

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• The Ladies Group ends the session with a walk at Hill of Tarvit and supper at Kingarroch Inn. Please meet in the Church Car Park at St John’s at 6pm. Anyone who would like to go and has not already given their name please contact Eileen Fairbairn on 656195. 

Thursday 20th May

• 7.30 - 9pm There is an invitation to representatives of the congregation to a meeting in the hall at St John’s to discuss the setting up of a new network of eco-congregation churches in our area. Anyone interested should speak to the Session Clerk. 

Friday 21st May

• Gardening Group meets in the grounds at St John’s between 8.30am and 12noon. New members welcome

Sunday 23rd May

• Morning worship 9.45am (church at Dairsie) and 11.15am (church at St John’s). Both services led by Dr Bill Kinnis
• The Church Family Barbecue will take place after the morning service in the church grounds at St John’s (or in the hall if the weather is inclement). Everyone is invited.   The usual barbecue food as well as salad cakes, biscuits, tea, coffee and juice will be served.  No charge but donation buckets will be on hand. Queries to Janette Curran Tel 652896

Thursday 27th May

• The Prayer Group will meet at 7.30pm in St John's Session Room. The Bible Study Group meets at 8pm following the Prayer Group. All welcome to either or both meetings.
• 7.30pm  Party with Spirit. Café style meeting for TGWNN (Thegroupwithnoname) Cupar’s Group for Secondary school aged young people. For more information visit thegroupwtihnoname on FACEBOOK or speak to Kathy McCall Tel. 655721

Sunday 30th May

• During the morning service at St John’s there will be the admission of new Communicants and the Sacrament of Baptism. Also,  each of the children and young people will receive the gift of a book as the current session comes to an end. 

Summer Activities

• During the summer the usual Sunday Activities (which include games and a snack) will be available in the hall for children and young people of all ages.  Queries to Mari Black Tel 654676.

Finance Team

• New members of the Finance Team are urgently needed. If you are interested, please let Colin Campbell Brown know or tell the Session Clerk. Volunteers for all teams will be welcomed.  

Guild Outing

• The Guild Outing to Deep Sea World in North Queensferry will take place on Thursday June 10th.  Leaving from outside St John’s at 12noon and returning by 5pm.  Cost is £17 for transport and entry.  Names to Etta Jarvis, tel 652932

Christian Aid

• For anyone who has not been visited by a Christian Aid collector, there are envelopes in the vestibule of the Church and in the Hall. They can be returned with the offering next week or any time thereafter. 

Tay Road Bridge Walk

• Sponsor sheets for the Tay Bridge Cross on 12th June are now available and can be obtained from Muriel Dymock.

Knitting for Blythswood Care

• Anyone interested in helping knit or crochet squares to make into blankets - or supply double knitting wool - is asked to contact Mari Black (654676)

Tesco Vouchers

• There is a box in the vestibule of the Church at St John’s for Tesco vouchers.

Sunday 18th April

• A warm welcome is extended to all who gather for worship and especially to any visitors. Please sign our Visitors’ Book in the vestibule. 
• Sharing in our services this morning, we warmly welcome Dr Jane Dawson, Professor of Reformation History in the University of Edinburgh.
• 9.35am There will be a brief meeting of elders in the Vestry in the Church at Dairsie.
• 9.45am Morning worship in the church at Dairsie led by Rev Dr Graham Blount.  Sunday School and Creche in the church hall.
• 11am Sunday Youth Groups in the church hall at St John’s.
• 11am There will be a brief meeting of elders in the Session Room at St John’s.
• 11.15am Morning Worship in the Church at St John’s led by Rev Dr Graham Blount.
• Everyone is invited round to the hall after the 11.15am service for refreshments.

Monday 19th April

• 7.30pm The Guild at Dairsie presents a Concert by the "Heydays Singers" to be held in the church.

Wednesday 21st April

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• 7.30pm  Ladies Group meets in the hall at St John’s for an Evening of Chocolate and Flowers.

Sunday 25th April

• There will be no services in Dairsie or St. John's  next Sunday as it is "Full Church" Sunday in Cupar Old at 10.30am

Thursday 29th April

• The Prayer Group will meet at 7.30pm in St John's Session Room. The Bible Study Group meets at 8pm following the Prayer Group. All welcome to either or both meetings.

Friday 23rd April

• Gardening Group meets in the grounds at St John’s between 8.30am and 12noon. New members welcome
• 7.30-9.30pm A Coffee Evening with men and boys' baking for sale in the hall at St John’s. The proceeds will go towards the work of the Red Cross in Haiti and the Church Funds.  Donations of baking can be handed in to the Church Hall between 8.30am and 12noon on Friday 23rd or on the evening of the event. Tickets priced £1.50 are available now at both Church Doors and in the Hall at St John’s after the service        

Recipe Book

All men and boys providing baking for sale at the above Coffee Evening are asked to give their recipes to Monica Mackay who will be compiling a book to raise further funds.  Please also feel free to include your favourite recipes even if not used on the night. Email to:  william.mackay@btinternet.com.

The Red Cross in Haiti

The Red Cross continues to fund relief in Haiti where so many still live in camps.  La Piste, in Port au Prince alone, is home to 40,000.  The main concern just now is to provide emergency shelter from the rains due in April. To this end, the Red Cross provide plastic sheeting, tarpaulins and tools.  In addition, a sanitation emergency response unit is based at the camp where they expect to remain for up to 4 months.  

Outreach

The closing date for articles for the next edition of Outreach is today, Sunday 18th April.  It seems likely that we shall have to print and collate  "Outreach" once again "in house". We would like to have a list of volunteers from the congregation who can be called upon to do this.  If you can help please let Mary Campbell Brown know or put your name on the list in the organ corner in St. John's. Most of it is a sociable occasion. Details of what is involved are on the sheet in St. John's or see Mary Campbell Brown.   

Studies in the Gospel of Mark

Following last year's highly successful course entitled 'How to read the Bible for all it is worth', Rev Dr Ken Jeffrey, minister of Cupar Old Parish Church, will lead another four week course on the Gospel of Mark that will be held in the Kate Grewar lounge of the Old Parish Centre at 7.30pm on Mondays 3, 10, 17, 31 May. Everyone is very welcome to attend.

Missionary Partners

There will be a social gathering in the church hall at St John’s on Friday 30th April to welcome Keith and Ida Waddell, our Missionary Partners in Zambia.  All welcome.

Christian Aid Week

The ‘week’ this year is from 9th - 15th May. Anyone who is willing to collect for Christian Aid but has not yet indicated this, please see Muriel Dymock. 

Knitting for Blythswood Care

Anyone interested in helping knit or crochet squares to make into blankets - or supply double knitting wool - is asked to contact Mari Black (654676)

Tesco Vouchers

There is a box in the vestibule of the Church at St John’s for Tesco vouchers.

Items for Church News

Please contact Roma More, 34 Kirklands Park, Cupar Tel 656379, email themore@themerrier.freeserve.co.uk by Thursday evening or Mary Campbell Brown, email campbellbrowns@btinternet.com

Pastoral Care

During the Minister’s absence Pastoral Cover is being supplied, by Interim Moderator Mr. David Murdoch and by Rev Caroline Taylor.  David Murdoch can be contacted on Tel. 01333 329600 or email largobay@googlemail.com

Sunday 20th December – Fourth Sunday in Advent

• A warm welcome is extended to all who gather for worship and especially to any visitors. Please sign our Visitors’ Book in the vestibule.   
• Thanks to Rev Dr Graham Blount who is leading our services today.
• 9.45am Family Christmas Worship in the church at Dairsie.
• 11.15am Family Worship in the church at St John’s including the Nativity presented by the Sunday Youth Groups. Tea, coffee and juice for everyone in the hall afterwards.
• Traidcraft Stall after the 11.15am service in the hall at St Johns. 
• Elders can pick up FWO envelopes from their pigeon holes.
• 2pm Christmas Parties in the hall at St John’s. Nursery, P1-3 Christmas Party from 2-4pm, P4-7 Christmas Party (teenagers helping) from 2-4.30pm. Children from Cupar and Dairsie all welcome.
• 6.30pm "Carols and Lessons by Candlelight" in Cupar Old. Members of our congregation will be taking part.  Please bring a candle or torch with you.

Wednesday 23rd December

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• 2pm Come along and help make the Christingles for the Christmas Eve service in the church hall at St John’s.  With many helpers and much laughter the task of making three hundred Christingles should be complete in an hour.  All welcome. 

Christmas Eve

• 6.30pm Family Christingle Service in the church at St John’s followed by coffee and mince pies in the hall.
• 11pm Carol Singing in the church at St John’s followed by Watchnight Service at 11.30pm led by Rev Dr Graham Blount
• 11.30pm Watchnight Service in the church at Dairsie led by Rev Iain Paton.
• Retiring offerings in aid of ‘Shelter’ at all Christmas Eve services

Christmas Day

• There will be no service in Dairsie today.
• 10.30-11am Christmas Day Worship in the church at St John’s. Bring your favourite present.

Sunday 27th December

• 9.45am Congregational Worship with readings in the church at Dairsie led by Rev Dr Graham Blount
• 11.15am Joint service with Cupar Old including the Sacrament of Baptism in the church at St John’s led by Rev Dr Ken Jeffrey and Rev Dr Graham Blount

New Year's Day

• 2pm Annual Church Walk - meet at the church at Dairsie.

Sunday 3rd January

• Morning worship 9.45am (church at Dairsie) and 11.15am (church at St John’s)

Christmas Services

• We are looking for the following volunteers for door duty at our Christmas Eve services in the church at St John’s – one person at 6.30pm, two people at 11pm and one person on Christmas morning at 10.30am. Please speak to Doreen Smith (Tel 652635) if you can help.

Christmas Card Delivery

• As a result of the annual Christmas card delivery, £307 has been added to Church funds. Thank you to all who helped with the organisation and the delivery.

Flower Calendar

• The 2010 flower calendar at St John’s is now ready for those wishing to donate flowers.  Please add your details to a chosen date on the calendar, which is situated in the vestibule.  Alternatively a donation can be made to the flower fund.  Contact Olivia Fraser Tel 654707 for further details.

Another cry for help from the Depute Treasurer;  

• Those who have chosen to support the Church financially by means of the Weekly Freewill Offering envelopes should expect to receive their pack of envelopes for 2010 within the next few days. Unfortunately, some of these envelopes have, unaccountably, gone astray.  If, therefore, you have not received your new pack of envelopes by the close of the service on Sunday 27th December, please get in touch with me as soon as possible. Colin Campbell-Brown, tel. 01334 652313 or leave a note in my 'pigeon hole' at St John's - second one in from the right hand end.  Thank you. 

Souper Sunday

• On Sunday 10th January 2010, churches all over Scotland will be marking "Souper Sunday".  This special fund raising day has been organised by the Church of Scotland HIV/AIDS Project (Charity No: SC011353). The day has been endorsed by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland when congregations have a simple lunch of soup and bread following their service.  As a result of the service and the lunch it is hoped that all congregations will become more aware of the many issues surrounding HIVAIDS.  Cupar St John's and Dairsie United Parish Church will be holding a soup and bread lunch after the 11.15 am service in St John's hall.  We hope as many people as possible will come along and support this very worthwhile project.

• A warm welcome is extended to all who gather for worship and especially to any visitors. Please sign our Visitors’ Book in the vestibule.   
• Thanks to Rev Brian Casebow, who is leading both services this morning.
• 9.45am Morning worship in the church at Dairsie and Sunday School in the church hall.
• 11.15am Morning Worship in the church at St John’s and Sunday Youth Groups in the church hall.
• Everyone is invited round to the hall for tea, coffee and juice after the 11.15am service.
• Traidcraft Stall after the 11.30am service in the hall at St Johns. 
• There will be a meeting of the Refreshments Group in the side chapel at St John’s after the 11.15am service.
• Elders will find their copies of "Outreach" in the pigeon-holes, but the WFO envelopes are not out yet. As "Outreach "  had to be printed and put together "in  house" this time, please excuse any errors such as missing pages! These can be supplied!
• Prison Fellowship Scotland will visit Cupar Baptist Church in the evening to talk about their work among Scotland's prison population. All welcome

Wednesday 18th November

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• 2-4pm The Leisure Group meets for Carpet Bowls, tea and chat every Wednesday in the Hall. 
• 7.15pm ‘Back to the 80s’, the totally awesome musical, is being performed in the Corn Exchange by Cupar Youth Musical Theatre, featuring youngsters from our congregation. Also on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th. Set in an American High School and featuring the chart music of the 1980s. Tickets are available at the door.  Please come along and show your support.

Friday 20th November

• 2-4pm Time Together in the church hall at St John’s. This is an opportunity for a chat, a game of Scrabble and a cup of tea. Work on your craft interests or simply share them with others. Transport may be arranged for any who would find it difficult to come otherwise.

Saturday 21st November

• 2-3.30pm The Guild at St John's is hosting an Afternoon Tea in the hall. Usual Stalls. Tickets £1.50 available now. An opportunity to buy goodies and gifts and enjoy a cup of tea. Bring your friends!

Sunday 22nd November

• Morning Services 9.45am (church at Dairsie) and 11.15am (church at St John’s) led by Mr. Bill Imlay and both services are Guild Dedication Services.

Thursday 26th November

• 7pm Cupar Christmas Lights Switch On.  Stalls and reindeer in the grounds of St John’s from 5pm.  Many local shops open late and stalls and entertainment in the Crossgate and Corn Exchange.
• The Prayer Group will meet at 7.30pm in St John's Session Room. The Bible Study Group meets at 8pm following the Prayer Group. All welcome to either or both meetings.

Cupar Christmas Lights Switch on

• Volunteers are required from 4-6.30pm to help set up and serve at the Fairtrade Stall in the grounds of St John’s on Thursday 26th November.  Please contact Kathleen Macnaughton if you can help.

Church Calendars

• Our 2010 Church Calendars are almost sold out.  There are only a very few remaining for purchase. See notice boards for further details.

Scottish Bible Society

• Your contributions for November can be placed in the calendar pocket in the vestibule at St Johns. They will help The Bible Society provide resources and, with specially graded scripture booklets, will help educate the illiterate people of Mexico.

Gift Aid Declaration Forms 

• It would be a great help if any one who does pay tax and who is happy to sign a Gift Aid Declaration form but has not yet done so would do so as soon as possible.   If you have mislaid your form they are available on the carousel stand at St John’s.

Standing Orders

• In order to simplify the end of year Accounts and reduce the amount of work involved in the Book-Keeping for the future, it has been agreed that the redundant Bank of Scotland bank accounts be closed with effect from 30 Nov. If, therefore, you are still making Standing Order payments in favour of Cupar St John's and Dairsie United Parish Church into any of these accounts I would be very grateful if you would arrange to switch these to the new Royal Bank of Scotland Account as soon as possible.   If you need any further information or Standing Order forms please contact either Colin Campbell Brown (652313) or Andrew Bonnes (657190)

Pastoral Care

• During the Minister’s absence, Pastoral Cover is being supplied by Rev Caroline Taylor and Rev Colin Dempster as available.

• A warm welcome is extended to all who gather for worship and especially to any visitors. Please sign our Visitors’ Book in the vestibule.   
• Thanks to Rev Dr Graham Blount, who is leading both services this morning.
• 9.45am Morning worship in the church at Dairsie and Sunday School in the church hall.
• 11.30am Morning Worship in the church at St John’s and Sunday Youth Groups in the church hall.
• There will be no refreshments after the 11.30am service today.
• Traidcraft Stall after the 11.30am service in the hall at St Johns. 
• The November edition of ‘Life and Work’ is now available from the organ corner at St John’s.
• Elders will find their copies of "Outreach" in the pigeon-holes, but the WFO envelopes are not out yet. As "Outreach "  had to be printed and put together "in  house" this time, please excuse any errors such as missing pages! These can be supplied!

Wednesday 11th November

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• 2-4pm The Leisure Group meets for Carpet Bowls, tea and chat every Wednesday in the Hall. 

Thursday 12th November

• The Prayer Group will meet at 7.30pm in St John's Session Room. The Bible Study Group meets at 8pm following the Prayer Group. All welcome to either or both meetings.

Friday 13th November

• 2-4pm Time Together in the church hall at St John’s. This is an opportunity for a chat, a game of Scrabble and a cup of tea. Work on your craft interests or simply share them with others. Transport may be arranged for any who would find it difficult to come otherwise.

Saturday 14th November

• 11.15am One World Lunch hosted by Cupar Justice and Peace Group in the Old Parish Centre. There will be Speaker on the Scottish Poverty Truth Commission followed by lunch.  Tickets £3 (children free) are available now from Janette Curran.  Proceeds for the poor in Zimbabwe and Scotland.  There will also be a Fairtrade Stall, Campaign Table, Displays and Activities.  All welcome.

Sunday 15th November

• Morning Services 9.45am (church at Dairsie) and 11.15am (church at St John’s) led by Rev Brian Casebow.
• There will be a meeting of the Refreshments Group on in the side chapel at St John’s after the 11.15am service.
• Prison Fellowship Scotland will visit Cupar Baptist Church in the evening to talk about their work among Scotland's prison population. All welcome

Wednesday 18th November

• 7.30pm The Ladies Group meet when the Cupar Quilters will show their "Scottish Collection ".

Crossreach

• The Crossreach Christmas Catalogue is now available.  There is a wide range of cards and some nice gift ideas. Order forms will be placed on the tables in the hall after the service today. Please see Margaret Kennedy if you are keen to place an order.  Remember that Crossreach is the Church of Scotland’s   Care provider; providing care to a wide range of people, young and old, with varying needs. The organisation relies heavily on our generosity, purchases from the catalogue being one of the many ways of giving a little.

Church Calendars

• Our 2010 Church Calendars are almost sold out.  There are only a very few remaining for purchase. See notice boards for further details.

Gardening Group

• The Church Gardening Group has now finished for this year. They will resume towards the end of March 2010. Thanks to all those who have participated this year.

Gift Aid Declaration Forms 

• It would be a great help if any one who does pay tax and who is happy to sign a Gift Aid Declaration form but has not yet done so would do so as soon as possible.   If you have mislaid your form they are available on the table in the vestibule.

Standing Orders

• In order to simplify the end of year Accounts and reduce the amount of work involved in the Book-Keeping for the future, it has been agreed that the redundant Bank of Scotland bank accounts be closed with effect from 30 Nov. If, therefore, you are still making Standing Order payments in favour of Cupar St John's and Dairsie United Parish Church into any of these accounts I would be very grateful if you would arrange to switch these to the new Royal Bank of Scotland Account as soon as possible.   If you need any further information or Standing Order forms please contact either Colin Campbell Brown (652313) or Andrew Bonnes (657190)

Scottish Bible Society

• Your contributions for November can be placed in the calendar pocket in the vestibule at St Johns. They will help The Bible Society provide resources and, with specially graded scripture booklets, will help educate the illiterate people of Mexico.

Pastoral Care

• During the Minister’s absence, Pastoral Cover is being supplied by Rev Caroline Taylor and Rev as available.

Tuesday 3rd November

• 7.30pm Kirk Session Meeting in the hall at St John’s.

Wednesday 4th November

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• 2-4pm The Leisure Group meets for Carpet Bowls, tea and chat every Wednesday in the Hall. 

Thursday 5th November

• 2.15pm The Guild at St Johns meets in the Church Hall. The speaker is Alisdair Stewart who will tell us about the work of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF).  All welcome.

Friday 6th November

• 8.30am -12noon The Church Gardening Group meets to look after the church grounds at St John’s. Past members and any others who wish to help will be made welcome any Friday morning.
• 2-4pm Time Together in the church hall at St John’s. This is an opportunity for a chat, a game of Scrabble and a cup of tea. Work on your craft interests or simply share them with others. Transport may be arranged for any who would find it difficult to come otherwise.

Sunday 8th November – Remembrance Sunday

• Morning Services 9.45am (church at Dairsie) and 11.30am (church at St John’s) led by Rev Dr Graham Blount. The service in St.John's will begin at 11.30am to allow people to attend the service at the War Memorial.

Thursday 12th November

• The Prayer Group will meet at 7.30pm in St John's Session Room. The Bible Study Group meets at 8pm following the Prayer Group. All welcome to either or both meetings.

Refreshments Group

• There will be a meeting of the Refreshments Group on Sunday 15th November in the side chapel at St John’s after the morning service.

Crossreach

• The Crossreach Christmas Catalogue is now available.  There is a wide range of cards and some nice gift ideas. Order forms will be placed on the tables in the hall after the service today. Please see Margaret Kennedy if you are keen to place an order.  Remember that Crossreach is the Church of Scotland’s   Care provider; providing care to a wide range of people, young and old, with varying needs. The organisation relies heavily on our generosity, purchases from the catalogue being one of the many ways of giving a little.

Worship Leaders

• Anyone interested in being trained to become a Worship Leader within the congregation is invited to a series of classes organised by the Presbytery that will be held on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th November from 7.30 – 9.30pm in Springfield Parish Church Hall. Further details from Elspeth Smith, Tel. 653269 or e-mail elspeth.smith@btopenworld.com.

Gift Aid Declaration Forms 

• It would be a great help if any one who does pay tax and who is happy to sign a Gift Aid Declaration form but has not yet done so would do so as soon as possible.   If you have mislaid your form they are available on the table in the vestibule so please take one as you leave the church.

Scottish Bible Society

• Your contributions for November can be placed in the calendar pocket in the vestibule at St Johns. They will help The Bible Society provide resources and, with specially graded scripture booklets,  will help educate the illiterate people of Mexico.

Pastoral Care

• During the Minister’s absence, Pastoral Cover is being supplied by Rev Caroline Taylor and Rev Colin Dempster as available.

• A warm welcome is extended to all who gather for worship and especially to any visitors. Please sign our Visitors’ Book in the vestibule.   
• Thanks to Rev Dr Graham Blount who is leading both services this morning.
• 9.45am Morning worship in the church at Dairsie and Sunday School in the church hall.
• 11.15am Morning Worship in the church at St John’s and Sunday Youth Groups in the church hall.
• Everyone is invited round to the hall for tea, coffee and juice after the 11.15am service.
• Elders and Team members will find the Session Minutes in their pigeon-holes.

Tuesday 27th October

• 7.30pm Fellowship and Outreach Team Meeting in the hall at St John’s.

Wednesday 28th October

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• 2-4pm The Leisure Group meets for Carpet Bowls, tea and chat every Wednesday in the Hall. 

Thursday 29th October

• 5.15pm James Gregory Lecture in Science and Religion -  ‘God Science and the new Atheism’ by Rev Prof Keith Ward. Younger Hall, North St, St Andrews.  Free of charge and followed by a reception until 7pm.
• 7pm  Finance Team Meeting in the Church Hall at Dairsie.
• The Prayer Group will meet at 7.30pm in St John's Session Room. The Bible Study Group meets at 8pm following the Prayer Group. All welcome to either or both meetings.

Friday 30th October

• 8.30am -12noon The Church Gardening Group meets to look after the church grounds at St John’s. Past members and any others who wish to help will be made welcome any Friday morning.
• 2-4pm Time Together in the church hall at St John’s. This is an opportunity for a chat, a game of Scrabble and a cup of tea. Work on your craft interests or simply share them with others. Transport may be arranged for any who would find it difficult to come otherwise.

Sunday 1st November – All Saints Day

• Morning Services 9.45am (church at Dairsie) and 11.15am (church at St John’s) led by Rev George Fairlie, formerly of Crail Church.
• Traidcraft Stall after the 11.15am service in the hall at St Johns. 
• 2.30pm A special service for those who have been bereaved during the last year or for those who want to remember the life of a loved one who has died will be held in Cupar Old Parish Church followed by afternoon tea in the OPC.  Everyone will be most welcome to attend.

Tuesday 3rd November

• 7.30pm Kirk Session Meeting in the hall at St John’s.

Traidcraft Stall

• There will be a Traidcraft Stall every Sunday throughout November and December after the 11.15am morning service in the hall at St John’s. Pick up a leaflet for more information.

Crossreach

• The Crossreach Christmas Catalogue is now available.  There is a wide range of cards and some nice gift ideas. Order forms will be placed on the tables in the hall after the service today. Please see Margaret Kennedy if you are keen to place an order.  Remember that Crossreach is the Church of Scotland’s   Care provider; providing care to a wide range of people, young and old, with varying needs. The organisation relies heavily on our generosity, purchases from the catalogue being one of the many ways of giving a little.

Worship Leaders

• Anyone interested in being trained to become a Worship Leader within the congregation is invited to a series of classes organised by the Presbytery that will be held on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th November from 7.30 – 9.30pm in Springfield Parish Church Hall. Further details from Pauline Craig, Tel 652049.

Gift Aid Declaration Forms 

• We are still having some difficulties in completing the transition from two linked churches to a single United Church as far as the recovery of much needed funds from the Tax Man.   If you do pay any Tax, whether it is deducted at source from income, savings or investments or because you get a bill from the Inland Revenue at the end of the year, the church can claim back an extra 25 pence on every pound that you donate if you sign a Gift Aid Declaration Form.  This refund happens without any cost to yourself and the arrangement can be cancelled by you at any time. Gift Aid Declaration forms have been sent out to most members of the congregation who donate regularly, whether they do so by Weekly Freewill Offering envelopes, Bank Standing Order or by cheque, but some forms have yet to be returned.   It would be a great help if any one who does pay tax and who is happy to sign this Declaration form but has not yet done so would do so as soon as possible.   If you have mislaid your form they are available on the table in the vestibule so please take one as you leave the church.

Pastoral Care

• During the Minister’s absence, Pastoral Cover is being supplied by Rev Caroline Taylor and Rev Iain Paton as available.

• A warm welcome is extended to all who gather for worship and especially to any visitors. Please sign our Visitors’ Book in the vestibule.   
• Thanks to Rev Dr Graham Blount who is leading both services this morning.
• 9.45am Morning worship in the church at Dairsie and Sunday School in the church hall.
• 11.15am Morning Worship in the church at St John’s and Sunday Youth Groups in the church hall.
• Everyone is invited round to the hall for tea, coffee and juice after the 11.15am service.

Wednesday 21st October

• 9.30-10am Half-hour midweek service in the church hall at St John’s followed by tea/coffee. All welcome.
• 2-4pm The Leisure Group resumes for Carpet Bowls, tea and chat every Wednesday in the Hall. 
• The Ladies Group start the session with a Celebration of Tea. Kathleen Macnaughton invites you to a special tea party. Come along and join us at 7.30 pm.

Thursday 22nd October

• The Sixteen are giving a concert in Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews. Part  of   the annual Choral Pilgrimage tour and featuring a programme of a cappella works by Purcell and MacMillan, ‘Bright Orb of Harmony’. Tickets now available from The Byre Theatre: 01334 475 000

Friday 23rd October

• 8.30am -12noon The Church Gardening Group meets to look after the church grounds at St John’s. Past members and any others who wish to help will be made welcome any Friday morning.
• 2-4pm Time Together in the church hall at St John’s. This is an opportunity for a chat, a game of Scrabble and a cup of tea. Work on your craft interests or simply share them with others. Transport may be arranged for any who would find it difficult to come otherwise.
• 7.30pm Saltmine Theatre Company presents ‘In the Beginning’, a comedy caper written by David Robertson and Richard Hasnip, in Cupar Baptist Church. Tickets priced £5 (£3) are available from Roma More Tel 656379 or from the box office, Tel 656332

Saturday 24th October

• 7.30pm Saltmine Theatre Company presents ‘Finding God in Unexpected Places’ in Cupar Baptist Church. Based on the book by best selling author Philip Yancey, tickets £5 (£3) are available as shown above.

Sunday 25th October

• Morning Services 9.45am (church at Dairsie) and 11.15am (church at St John’s) led by Rev Dr Graham Blount

Tuesday 27th October

• 7.30pm Fellowship and Outreach Team Meeting in the hall at St John’s.

Thursday 29th October

• 5.15pm James Gregory Lecture in Science and Religion -  ‘God Science and the new Atheism’ by Rev Prof Keith Ward. Younger Hall, North St, St Andrews.  Free of charge and followed by a reception until 7pm.
• 7pm  Finance Team Meeting in the Church Hall at Dairsie.
• The Prayer Group will meet at 7.30pm in St John's Session Room. The Bible Study Group meets at 8pm following the Prayer Group. All welcome to either or both meetings.

Sunday 1st November - All Saints Day Service

• 2.30pm A special service for those who have been bereaved during the last year or for those who want to remember the life of a loved one who has died will be held in Cupar Old Parish Church on All Saints Day followed by afternoon tea in the OPC.  Everyone will be most welcome to attend.

Tuesday 3rd November

• 7.30pm Kirk Session Meeting in the hall at St John’s.

Outreach 

• The closing date for articles, for the Christmas edition of Outreach is today. Articles by email only, this time, to william.mackay@btinternet.com.  Many thanks Monica Mackay

2010 Church Calendars

• More calendars (available in two sizes in aid of Church Funds, price £3.50 and £7.50) will be available late October. Orders still being taken until these run out. See notice boards for details and order forms.

Shoe Box Appeal 2009

• Your help is needed to brighten up Christmas for families in Eastern Europe. Leaflets giving more information are available in the pews – please take one. The boxes will be uplifted by the lorry on Tuesday 20th October, so they must be returned to the Church by Sunday 18th October at the latest Please only use regular sized shoe boxes and rubber bands to secure the box as customs regulations require Blythswood Care to check the contents of each box.

Scottish Bible Society

• Your monthly contribution for October which can be placed in the envelope in the vestibule at St John’s will help the Bible Society provide Scriptures to the people of Belarus.

Crossreach

• Christmas will soon be here. That brings us once again the Crossreach Catalogue.  The cards in this year’s catalogue are impressive, with a wide range of styles. There are also some nice gift ideas. Order forms will be placed on the tables in the hall after the service today, and on Sunday 25th October. Please see Margaret Kennedy if you are keen to place an order.  Remember that Crossreach is the Church of Scotland’s   Care provider; providing care to a wide range of people, young and old, with varying needs. The organisation relies heavily on our generosity, purchases from the catalogue being one of the many ways of giving a little.

Gift Aid Declaration Forms 

• We are still having some difficulties in completing the transition from two linked churches to a single United Church as far as the recovery of much needed funds from the Tax Man.   If you do pay any Tax, whether it is deducted at source from income, savings or investments or because you get a bill from the Inland Revenue at the end of the year, the church can claim back an extra 25 pence on every pound that you donate if you sign a Gift Aid Declaration Form.  This refund happens without any cost to yourself and the arrangement can be cancelled by you at any time. Gift Aid Declaration forms have been sent out to most members of the congregation who donate regularly, whether they do so by Weekly Freewill Offering envelopes, Bank Standing Order or by cheque, but some forms have yet to be returned.   It would be a great help if any one who does pay tax and who is happy to sign this Declaration form but has not yet done so would do so as soon as possible.   If you have mislaid your form they are available on the table in the vestibule so please take one as you leave the church.

Pastoral Care

• During the Minister’s absence, Pastoral Cover is being supplied by Rev Caroline Taylor and Rev Iain Paton as available.