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Bonkle Church of Scotland Magazine

March 2020

Scottish Charity Number SC006540

Next issue – June 21st 2020

Closing date for material – May 31st 2020


Are YOU in this photo? Please let us know!

Church website – www.bonkle.org.uk

This contains the history of the church, our beliefs, worship, clubs, history of the church, church magazine and next weeks events. There is a link to Facebook, edited by Graham, at the foot of the first page.


Bonkle Arts & Crafts Group

Bonkle art/craft group will begin the new session on Tuesday 17th March. Our 'official' times are 7p.m.-9p.m., but members are inclined to arrive whenever suits them best ! (We're easy going that way)!!!

New members  will be most welcome, and, although we don't have a tutor, they can receive any advice or support they may require, from other members !

We intend to have an exhibition,as usual, later in the year, and hope you will encourage us by attending, and perhaps, purchasing a craft item or painting (part of the proceeds of which, is donated to Charity ) Last year , the Charities we chose were, the Neonatal endowment fund at University Hospital, Wishaw, and Erskine Homes for veterans.

I will also mention, that we have a tea/coffee break , and Isobel, our "tea lady " is a wonderful baker, and occasionally brings along a 'special treat ' for us to share !

Please feel free to contact Margaret or myself, if you decide you would  like to join us ( we would especially like to encourage male members, as at the moment there are only 2 (easily outnumbered by 16 ladies  (This, in fact, could well be an incentive for gentlemen to attend !!!! )

Please note that there are other activities other than “painting”. These include marquetry, knitting and other needlecraft,

Contact phone numbers are as follows ...

Margaret Sherriff. (President )  01698 385363

Carol King (Treasurer )  01698 384107.


Sunday School

Our Christmas service was a success with the children doing us proud and rising to the occasion once again. 

This year we are working through a syllabus led very much by the children and what they are interested in finding out about. We will be revisiting some old favourite bible stories as well as exploring more unfamiliar ones too. As always the children will be encouraged to explore their faith and develop their relationship with God. 

If you know of any children who might like to come along and have some fun while learning about God; we meet in the hall every Sunday before the service. Children of all ages will be made welcome. 






Brownies

The Brownies have had a busy few months. We went to our camp in September where the girls had a lot of fun doing activities like a burn walk, trapeze, aeroball and the giant swing. A lot of us had to overcome our fear of heights! Our Christmas Fair earned £567 for our unit funds along with the Guides and Rainbows. We made posters and sent messages of support to the Girl Guides of Australia during the Bushfire Crisis which have now been featured on the Wall of Support on their website! We've had a lot of new Brownies make their promise recently and we've been working hard on learning First Aid and doing activities to lead up to Thinking Day.

Brownie Leaders








Walking Group

5th of April: Polkemmet Park 2.30pm

3rd of May: Cambusnethan Priory 2.30pm

7th of June: Dura Road, Allanton 2.30pm

5th of July: Peden's Stone, Harthill 1.30pm

2nd of August: Falls of Clyde 1.30pm

6th of September: Coatbridge Canal 2.30pm

4th of October: Lanark loch 2.30pmChurch Clubs


Please note that, due to our unreliable weather, the walk destination may be changed or the walk cancelled. Please contact Matthew for any update.


Computer Club

Perhaps we should call this a “Class” as the 3 tutors spend their time, usually with individuals, in showing them how to do various tasks on the computer. We have desktops and laptops running Windows 10, and the small iPads and Android devices. At present some are learning how to adjust and file photographs for storage and printing,

If you have a problem, why not come along?


Church Clubs

Below is listed the clubs and their activities. If you are interested in any of them please contact us by Email on bonklechurch@yahoo.com or phone me on 01698 386028 and I will pass the message on.

Please encourage your friends and neighbours to join one of the clubs – they are sure of a warm welcome and a good time.

Most serve a cup of tea during the meeting.




Monday, 10.00-11.30am or 1.00 – 2.30pm. Computer club.

This is more a teaching class than a club. If you have a problem it is there to help. Some people attend regularly, others come to have a problem solved.


Monday 7.30 – 9.00pm – Badminton Club

No need to say what it does – Badminton!


Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00pm Art and Crafts.
Originally an art class (painting etc.) now includes crafts such as knitting and marquetry. Closed during winter – reopens end February


Tuesday 7.30 – 9.00pm – Ladies Fellowship.
Talks and film shows on various subjects. Meets fortnightly.


Wednesday 7.00 – 9.00pm Men’s/Ladies club

Carpet bowls.


Thursday Club 2.00 – 4.00pm

This is closed at the moment due low numbers. Can we reform this club along different lines more suitable for the less able who would prefer a daytime activity?


Sunday 2.30pm or 1.30pm Walking Group

Short, fairly local country walks. Closed during winter months due to lack of daylight. Will restart at the end of February. (See programme)


Sunday 12.00 – 1.30pm Sunday School.

Children of all ages welcome. Christian related activities.


At present the Thursday Club, Ladies Fellowship and Computer Club are low in numbers. New members are most welcome.



STATED ANNUAL MEETING Summary: GENERAL ACCOUNT

2019

2018

EXPENDITURE

£

£

Ministries & Mission Allocation

21518

20319

Presbytery Dues

612

531

Minister's Expenses

1129

1076

Other Salaries

2802

960

Pulpit Supply

225

180

Fabric Repair & Maintenance

2395

5865

Heating & Lighting

2686

2634

Insurance / Council Tax

3744

4003

Printing / Stationery

347

499

Miscellaneous

988

1125

Totals

36446

37192


INCOME



Offerings including Open Plate



Tax Recoveries on Gift Aid



Gift Day

2240

1850

Donations & Sundry

438

343

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ORGAINISATIONS



Ladies Fellowship

200

200

Men's Club

500

350

Thursday Club

0

350

Badminton Club

250

450

Art Club

200

200

Computer Club

600

600

Weddings and Funerals

200

0

Transfer from COSIT Fabric Fund

0

5000

Outside Agencies

2496

378

Total

39905

42843

Excess

3459

5651

General fund Balance 1 January 2019

18487

12836

General fund Balance 31 December 2019

21946

18487