Weekly notices: Week beginning 25th October

Today’s notices:

1. Flowers in church today were donated by Kate Duncan, and also David Grant, and also Pauline Harvey “In Memory of Husband Allen”
2. The Real Advent Calendar from the Meaningful Chocolate Company, with a new design for 2026, can be ordered until next Sunday in the Hall. Included is a Christmas Story – Activity Book and a Fairtrade chocolate behind every door as well as a line of the story. Priced £4.95.
3. CrossReach Calendars 2027 – The last opportunity to order the attractive and popular CrossReach Calendars will be next Sunday, 1 st Nov. Please see Alex Duncan in the hall after the service today to order.

NEXT WEEKS NOTICES

4. The Monday Afternoon Group meets in the Large Hall on Monday 26th October at 2 pm. There will be a talk from Morag Cantwell on behalf of the Charity Who Cares Scotland. All Welcome.
5. Larbert Tryst Women’s Group – Tuesday 27th October 7pm Update from Falkirk Food Bank
6. Weekday Worship on Thursday 29th October 2026, led by Mike Glass, Maddiston Community Church at 11.15am. Tea & coffee from 10.30am.
7. Foodbank collection – on Sat 31st Oct 11.00 -11.30am in the church car park – needed are Tinned: Mince, Stew, Chilli, Curries, Chicken in sauce, Meatballs, Slicing Meat, Beans & Beans with sausage, Pies, Peas, Custard, Rice pudding, Pasta sauce and Razors. Thanks to all who donate.
8. CHURCH GARDENING MORNING Saturday 31st October | 10am – 12 noon We’re needing some extra help to get our church garden ready for winter. There are plenty of jobs to help tidy the garden for the winter.

9. Retiring Offerings – There will be a retiring offering on Sunday Nov 1 st for our BB company, following their enrolment service. There will also be a retiring offering on Remembrance Sunday, 8 th Nov for Poppy Scotland.
10. Shoebox Appeal: Please return all boxes on Sunday 1st November. Leaflets available in the hall today. There are also flat pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child and a small number of wrapped boxes for the Blythswood appeal, and a selection of donated suitable gifts to add to your box. Further information from Margaret Tooth.

ADVANCED NOTICES

11. Larbert Tryst Guild – next meeting on 3rd Nov at 2pm is the Anderson Singers Concert Tickets are £5 to raise funds for the Guild projects are available from members of the Committee – but can be paid at the door.
12. Memories Group:- our next meeting will be on Wed 4th November when Russell MGillivray will speak about “ Local Casualties of World War “
13. Women’s Group Pop-up Boutique – Love Diva Fashion Tues 10th November 7.15pm, £3.50 per ticket including refreshments. Tickets from Irene Railton. There will also be items for Christmas Gifts.
14. The Tear Fund Big Quiz on Saturday 14 th November is open to everyone. Entry by donation, all proceeds to Tear Fund. Come with a team of friends or family, or just come and join a team (4-6 people). All ages welcome. More details from Margaret Tooth.
15. Winter Fayre on Saturday 21 November 2026 – tickets £4 includes tea coffee and treats. Stalls will include cake and candy, toys and books, tombola, plant stall, guess the weight of the cake and a raffle draw

NEXT WEEKS SERVICE

Our service next Sunday, 1st Nov at 10.30am, is our BB enrolment service

For Pastoral matters, please contact either Rev. Anne White, Pastoral Assistant, or one of the Joint Session Clerks: Morag Patterson and Carol Sergeant or use the contact us form.