INTIMATIONS

Members are reminded that requests for intimations in the Order of Service need to be with the minister by Thursday noon to be sure of inclusion. 

 INTIMATIONS FOR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5

1. OPEN TO ALL   Coffee will be served in the Upper Hall at the close of this service.   Everyone is very welcome.

2. COMMUNION ROUND THE TABLE at 7.00pm   This is a service of music, silence, prayer, reflection and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.   Open to all.  (SSM)

3. LUNCHEON LECTURE   There will be a luncheon lecture in the Upper Hall on Saturday 11 February at 12 noon.  The lecture is part of an ongoing series arranged by Mayfield Salisbury and St Columba’s, Upper Gray Street.  The lecture will be given by Dr Calum MacKellar of the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics.   Dr MacKellar will address the question, ‘Should we legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in Scotland?’   There will be a soup and bread lunch after the lecture, at which all are welcome.

4. 26th FEBRUARY IS SOUPER SUNDAY on which the services will be led by members of the congregation.   Highlighting the Church of Scotland HIV programme, the theme is ‘Overcoming Stigma in Christ’s Name.’  

5.  FOOTBALL   A football team has been formed (of sorts!).  We had our first game in December and another on Thursday evening last week.   We play on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm at The Corn Exchange and are now planning a monthly fixture. So come on Dads and Youngsters - help us build a team!   If you are interested in joining us then please email Richard@dabsterproductions.com to get yourself on the mailing list.

6.  PASTORAL ASSISTANT    Our pastoral assistant, Philip Hacking,  may be contacted on his mobile telephone 07985 625831 or his landline 0131 445 1847 or by email phil.hacking@gmail.com.

7. CHRISTIAN AID   February is a busy month for Christian Aid with Ash Wednesday falling early this year on the 22nd.

Here is our calendar –
• February 12th:  Collect you Count Your Blessings leaflet and collection box for the daily thought for Lent.   Sign up to support the Sponsored Slimmers. George Ross is doing it again due to forced inactivity after his misguided attempt to fly.  This time there will be a double or quits option.
• February 19th:  More CYB leaflets available in case you missed them last week.   Donations of marmalade can be handed in – please label tops.
• February 25th:   Hand in donations of marmalade to the Newington Room from 10am - 12 noon.
• February 26th:   Souper Sunday – come and join us for a soup and bread lunch after the service highlighting the Church of Scotland HIV/AIDs Project and its work.  Only £3.00.   Marmalade will be on sale after both services and you could even have some with your soup!  
Hilary Watkinson

8.  A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY  All parents, grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, friends of children – please put Wednesday evening May 2nd in your diary NOW, because on that evening Dr Rebecca Nye will be coming to Mayfield Salisbury to speak on The Spirit of the Child. Rebecca Nye is an engaging speaker whose area of research is children’s experience of the spiritual life.   A young mother herself, she has a background in psychology (and theology) at Cambridge, and we are delighted that she has accepted our invitation to speak here.

9.  THURSDAY CLUB - OPEN TO ALL Visitors are always welcome at the Thursday Club. We meet on Thursday afternoons at 2.00pm in the Upper Hall. This week, 9th February, there will be an illustrated talk by Simon Fairnie on Fisherrow and a little of its story followed by a time of fellowship over a cup of tea.

10. DOES THE CHURCH NEED THEOLOGY   Addressing the Gap Between Professor, Pulpit and Pew at New College, The Mound, on Saturday 11th February 10.00am to 1.00pm.

 This event will bring together students, ministers, Christian NGO workers and members of congregations to discuss the place of theological reflection in the life and work of the church, and will address questions such as:
   - Is the Gospel being ‘dumbed-down’?
   - Is the Church at risk becoming an intellectual
     ghetto?
   - Are theologians out of touch?
   - Is a theology degree necessary to understand the
                bible?

  There will be presentations from Dr Paul Nimmo, award-winning lecturer in Theology at New College, Revd Vanessa Parr Associate Rector at St Paul’s and St George’s Church, and Revd Kathy Galloway, former leader of the Iona Community and current head of Christian Aid Scotland.

  The event will be followed by refreshments and a light lunch. The event is free but ticketed.   Tickets and further information are available at http://churchandtheology.eventbrite.co.uk or from liam.jerrold.fraser@gmail.com

11. TIN SUNDAY:  12th FEBRUARY   There will be an opportunity to contribute items for our monthly collection for the Salvation Army REGENR8+ project before the 10.45am service next Sunday. Our regular donations are much appreciated by the project in their care for some of the homeless population in and around Edinburgh.   Items particularly appreciated are: basic foods for emergency hand-outs, shampoo, soap, sanitary items, razors and shaving soap, tooth paste, etc.   Thank you!
The Salvation Army support group

12. PRAY AS YOU GO   I want to recommend the website of the Jesuit Media Initiatives.   It is an excellent website to aid personal prayer.   It gives guidance on preparing to pray, an eight minute review of the day and prayers for each day.   The format usually involves a short meditation with spoken word, silence and music.   The website also has information on retreats and Ignatian spirituality.   Why not visit www.pray-as-you-go.org
Scott S McKenna

INTIMATIONS FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 29

1. OPEN TO ALL   Coffee will be served in the Upper Hall at the close of this service.   Everyone is very welcome.

2. HOMELESSNESS SUNDAY TODAY! There will be a retiring offering which will be donated to the work of Bethany Christian Trust after both morning services today.

3.  EVENING SERVICE   Tonight’s service is Godly Play for Adults.   It will be led by Eilie Blackwood.   This is a service of music, silence, drama and imaginative story- telling.   Open to all.

4. LUNCHEON LECTURE    There will be a luncheon lecture in the Upper Hall on Saturday 11 February at 12 noon.  The lecture is part of an ongoing series arranged by Mayfield Salisbury and St Columba’s, Upper Gray Street in collaboration. 

 The lecture will be given by Dr Calum MacKellar of  the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics.  Dr MacKellar will address the question, ‘Should we legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in Scotland?’ 

 There will be a soup and bread lunch after the lecture, at which all are welcome. 

5. STUDY LEAVE  The Minister will be on study leave until 2nd February 2012.  The locum tenens is the Revd Hugh Davidson (0131 552 3874 or hdavidson35@btinternet.com)   Pastoral care will continue to be provided by Philip Hacking (0131 445 1847 or phil.hacking@gmail.com). 

6. SATURDAY SOUP!    Come and enjoy a plate of homemade soup, a filled roll, coffee/tea and a biscuit in the warmth of the Lower Hall on Saturday 4th February between 12.00pm and 2.00pm and all for £5.00.   Meet a friend or bring one with you.   Enter via the Lower Hall on Mayfield Road. All proceeds to Christian Aid

7. A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY     All parents, grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, friends of children – please put Wednesday evening May 2nd in your diary NOW, because on that evening Dr Rebecca Nye will be coming to Mayfield Salisbury to speak on The Spirit of the Child. Rebecca Nye is an engaging speaker whose area of research is children’s experience of the spiritual life. A young mother herself, she has a background in psychology (and theology) at Cambridge, and we are delighted that she has accepted our invitation to speak here.

8. THURSDAY CLUB   2 Februray - Lily Laing talk: Holyrood Park's Royal Connections.

9. DOES THE CHURCH NEED THEOLOGY  Addressing the Gap Between Professor, Pulpit and Pew. New College, Saturday 11t February 10.00am to 1.00pm.

This event will bring together students, ministers, Christian NGO workers and members of congregations to discuss the place of theological reflection in the life and work of the church, and will address questions such as:
 
 - Is the Gospel being ‘dumbed-down’?
 - Is the Church at risk becoming an intellectual ghetto?
 - Are theologians out of touch?
 - Is a theology degree necessary to understand the bible?
 
 There will be presentations from Dr Paul Nimmo, award-winning lecturer in Theology at New College, Revd Vanessa Parr Associate Rector at St Paul’s and St George’s Church, and Revd Kathy Galloway, former leader of the Iona Community and current head of Christian Aid Scotland.
 
 The event will be followed by refreshments and a light lunch. The event is free but ticketed. Tickets and further information are available at http://churchandtheology.eventbrite.co.uk or from liam.jerrold.fraser@gmail.com 

10. PASTORAL ASSISTANT    Our pastoral assistant, Philip Hacking,  may be contacted on his mobile telephone 07985 625831 or his landline 0131 445 1847 or by email phil.hacking@gmail.com.
  

11. FOOTBALL - A football team has been formed (of sorts!) and we had our first game in December. We are now planning a monthly fixture. So come on Dads and Youngsters -help us build a team! The next game is at 7.00pm on Thursday 2nd February at The Corn Exchange. If you are interested in joining us then please email Richard@dabsterproductions.com to get yourself on the mailing list.