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Sermon 6th September 2015 Deaf Man Hears
Submitted by liz.dyer on Sat, 12/09/2015 - 17:41File Attachments:
Sunday Club ~ A warm welcome back old friends and new
Submitted by lorna.graham on Wed, 02/09/2015 - 22:38
Sunday Club resumes this Sunday when we meet in the West Kirk at 9:45am.
We have a great program in place for our children this autumn and extend a very warm welcome to all children from three years old right up to primary seven.
Never been before? we will have a friendly face at the door to welcome you and your children.
Not been in a while, don't worry we have something extra special for you to learn and make this Sunday, and it would be great to share it with you and your friends.
We also have a creché in place for children under three so parents can relax and enjoy the service.
Sermon 23rd August 2015 (Armour of God)
Submitted by liz.dyer on Tue, 01/09/2015 - 18:36File Attachments:
Sermon 16th August 2015 (Light inside us)
Submitted by liz.dyer on Tue, 01/09/2015 - 18:34File Attachments:
September 2015 Letter
Submitted by nanda.groenewald on Tue, 01/09/2015 - 09:32Dear Congregations
We’ve had an amazing summer – a trip to the USA where we met up with good friends, spent time with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and then of course the fabulous holiday club at Polbeth Harwood Church…
But the summer holiday is over now (not that it ever really was summer this year!!), and although it was special to do lots of exciting things with the boys, it’s also nice to be back into a routine again. With the start of the new school year, also comes the time for a new start here at church. And I am so excited about everything we are going to do before next summer!
When we were in the USA, we visited friends that we’ve known for 10 years, but we’ve not seen them since 2008. So although we were super excited to see them again, we were a little nervous too, because what would it be like after all this time? But from the minute they welcomed us with open arms at the airport, we felt as if we were with family. They made us feel special and almost treated us like royalty! Even the rest of the extended family, whom we’d never met before, treated us as if they had known us forever.
We treasured every minute spent with them, and that made me think that we as a church should be exactly the same. If somebody comes through our doors, whether they walk through these doors every Sunday, only once in a while, for the first time in 7 years or for the first time ever – we should make them feel like family.
Because that is what we are – brothers and sisters in Christ. In Luke 8 we read: 19 Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. 20 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” 21 He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”
When it was time to leave and we were saying ‘goodbyes’ to our friends, we were already started making plans for when we would meet up again. Because we had such a lovely time we can’t wait to spend time with them again. And that is the way every single person who exit our church doors should feel – excited about coming back again soon!
As the cold is creeping closer, slowly but surely, let’s make sure our churches are places of welcome and warmth – even warmer that the summer sun in Florida!
May God bless you all.
Nanda
New Planter for Polbeth Harwood Church
Submitted by liz.dyer on Sun, 23/08/2015 - 21:56
Lots of people will have already noticed the new planter in the centre garden.
It was made by S2/3 pupils from all the local high schools who attend BLES training. This is a scheme where pupils who do not engage well in school go to learn all sorts of practical things - woodwork and joinery, painting and decorating, etc.
The planter is made in 6 sections which are then put together to give this beautiful addition to our garden. Each section has a plaque to say which schools were involved. Go and take a look!
Because West Calder High School was involved with the work, and Jak Trueman was a pupil at West Calder, Jak's mum Allison was asked to suggest a worthy recipient. She wanted Polbeth Harwood Church to be given it as a thank you for our support of Star Harmonies and Team Jak.
It is much appreciated, Allison.
Youth Group Starts Up Again
Submitted by liz.dyer on Fri, 21/08/2015 - 21:09The Youth Group has its first meeting after the return to school on FRIDAY 28th AUGUST and we are booked for a GAME OF BOWLING at DEER PARK.
Please feel free to bring a friend along to join in the fun. The more the merrier!
We will meet at the West Kirk at 7pm and be back for 9pm.
The cost is £3.25 for young people and £5 for accompanying adults. Please let Nik know as soon as possible if you can make it as she she needs to give numbers by Wednesday 26th August.
Hope to see you on Friday for a fun evening.
Commemoration Service for the Battle of Loos
Submitted by liz.dyer on Thu, 13/08/2015 - 16:28
A commemoration Service for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Loos will take place at West Kirk of Calder on the evening of Friday 25th September at 7pm.
The event is being organised by West Lothian Armed Forces Day, and the service will be led by both our minister, Nanda, and Rev Nigel Anders, Legion Scotland Livingston Branch chaplain.
The event is free, however, tickets are being issued (on a strictly first come, first served basis) to manage the numbers and for catering purposes.
If you would like to attend the service, please contact Karen Elliot (kelliot@paywizard.com)
or pass your details to the Session Clerks, Marian Kinsman or Stewart MacRae.
If you have any family members who fought at Loos during World War 1, and you would like them to be remembered during the Service, please pass details to Karen, Marian or Stewart.