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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
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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 |