ST ANDREW’S PARISH CHURCH

COATBRIDGE

 

OUTLOOK – AUGUST 2002

 

Minister:                                                                                   Session Clerk:

Rev Ian G. Wotherspoon                                                          Mr Alex McKee

77 Eglinton Street                                                                     34 Woodlands Drive

Coatbridge                                                                               Coatbridge

Tel: 437271                                                                              Tel: 421191

 

St Andrew’s Church Tel: 431385

Dear Friends,

We have just returned from a short break visiting our two daughters in Northamptonshire, and for most of the time the sun shone which was a nice change.

Despite all the rain and lack of sun, there have been bright spots in our summer here in Coatbridge.  One such bright spot was the celebration of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee with the lunch in the church hall after our June Communion service.  This was a nice event (thanks to all who worked and contributed in any way) as was the visit of the music group from Rosehall High School for an evening service which not only marked the Jubilee in a very happy way but saw our newly repaired stained glass windows dedicated.

Another happy event was the Sunday School Prize Giving which showed how the dedication of our teachers is ‘paying off’ as we see not only a big Sunday School but a very large number of our children gaining perfect attendance prizes.

In so many ways we must count our blessings and give thanks for the loyalty and generosity which is a hall mark of so many people in St Andrew’s Church.  It is this that makes so many things possible.

With best wishes,

Yours sincerely,

 

Ian G. Wotherspoon

 

PARISH REGISTER

BAPTISMS

9.  6.  02          Taylor Gallagher, (d of b 17. 3. 02) 2 Bruce Street, Coatbridge

16. 6.  02         Terri-Lee Todd (d of b 27. 8. 96) and Abbi Elizabeth Todd (d of b 27. 3. 02) both of 36 Kelso Quadrant, Coatbridge

23. 6.  02         Aidan Alan Hamilton (d of b 15. 3. 02) 67 Ailsa Road, Coatbridge

30. 6. 02          Linsey Henry (d of b 29. 8. 96), Leona May Henry (d of b 13. 1. 00) and Laura Robyn Henry (d of b 11. 6. 01) all of 60 Orchard Grove, Coatbridge

WEDDINGS

15. 6.  02         Celene Gourlay, 36 Deveron Street, Coatbridge to John Roberston

20. 6.  02         Nicola Eyles, 13 King Street, Coatbridge to Derek McDonald

25. 6.  02         Jane Winslow, 305 Mitchell Street, Coatbridge to Jamie Gibson

FUNERALS

7.  6.  02          Mr Donald Milligan, 13 Laird Street, Coatbridge

21. 6.  02         Mrs Mary Beattie, late of Redbridge court, Coatbridge

23. 6.  02         Mr Thomas MacKenzie, 20c Colt Place, Coatbridge

28. 6.  02         Mr Peter Gallacher, 42 Auldhame Street, Coatbridge

8.  7.  02          Mr John Donald, 33 Lavelle Drive, Coatbridge

7.  7.  02          Mr Matthew Whiteside, 15 English Row, Calderbank

10. 7.  02         Mr Alexander Richardson, 19 Blackwood Gardens, Motherwell

12. 7.  02         Mr James Pettigrew, 14 Leven Road, Coatbridge

21. 7.  02         Mr Robert Neilson, 11 Altson Avenue, Coatbridge

HARRY HAMILTON

Harry Hamilton, one of our elders and Depute Session Clerk, died at the age of 68 in the Monklands Hospital on Monday the 27th May 2002 after a long illness which he bore with courage and quiet faith.

Harry was born in Coatbridge and qualified as an accountant.  After gaining experience he found employment with Bassett the sweet maker, but when faced with a move to Sheffield decided to establish his own practice.  As an accountant in Coatbridge he made a large circle of friends and became involved in the life of our community.  One of the  areas of his involvement was with the Airdrie Savings Bank, becoming a Trustee and eventually serving for a term as President of the Trustees.

A man of many interests but with a love of music and singing it was natural that he took an interest in the Airdrie and Coatbridge Operatic Society, being equally at home on stage or in front of house or as secretary.  Here again Harry made his mark, serving as President and Honorary President.

Another of Harry’s great interests was Rotary International and again Harry served his term as President.  Harry was also a member of Drumpellier Golf Club, and enjoyed the challenge of the golf course and the friendship of the club as he enjoyed the fellowship and the fun of both Airdrie and Whiflett Burns Clubs.

In life Harry was a man of great courtesy but he was always a man who was quick to give help and support to others, especially to the young.  He had the gift of making others feel ‘at home’ and comfortable.

We remember Harry above all within the fellowship of the church in Dunbeth and after the union, in St Andrew’s.  Harry’s early involvement was with the Youth Fellowship and, through time, with the choir, and for many years he was Covenant Treasurer.  He was ordained an elder in 1973 and in that capacity continued to serve his church and Lord with unswerving loyalty and faithfulness both in Dunbeth and in St Andrew’s. In St Andrew’s, Harry had one of our largest districts and was our Depute Session Clerk, always ready with wise and kindly words.

Harry was a family man, married to Joan for almost forty one years, father to Craig and Christine, father in law to Lorraine and Mark, we remember them in our prayers.

One simple spontaneous tribute I heard seems to sum it all up ‘Harry was a smashing bloke’

We give thanks for a life of faith and for a life of service to Christ and his church. 

 

BOYS BRIGADE

Matt Whiteside

Matt Whiteside died in a tragic accident on Sunday 7th July.

Matt joined our junior section shortly after the union and helped to establish our Company as one of the best in our battalion.

Matt had been a B.B. officer for 19 years and as a boy was a member of the 9th Coatbridge Company.  When he became an officer he joined the 15th Coatbridge Company in Blairhill-Dundyvan church.  He then went on to become Captain of the Company.  Later, he went on the reserve officer list and continued his B.B. work helping out various Companies before taking over as officer in charge of our Junior Section.

Matt’s work in the B.B. continued with his participation in various committees within the Battalion including Marching & P.A., Junior Section special committee, Battalion executive and vice chair person in the Junior Section.

His main area of expertise was in his expedition/Duke of Edinburgh work helping many boys to achieve various stages in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and to gain Presidents badges and Queens badges.

Matt’s passing leaves a huge gap in our Company which will never be filled, but I feel it is important to continue the work which Matt began in the company.  We lost not only a B.B. officer but a friend.

In closing I would like to send our best wishes to his wife Lorna and hope she will continue with her invaluable work within the Company.   Jim Elliot, Captain

 

COLLECTIONS       

                        FWO                      Open Plate                            Total

June                 £5,969.84        £418.74                       £6,388.58

July                  £4,237.30        £67.50                         £4,304.80

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The new session of the Sunday School will start on Sunday 25th August  when  all children will be made very welcome and it is hoped that the attendances will be as good if not better than last year.

I would like to thank everyone who helped with the Summer Club.  Their assistance is very much appreciated.  George McCall, Superintendent

 

FUNDRAISING

Thank you to all who supported the Sunday Teas Sandwich Lunch for the Queen’s Jubilee.  £102 was raised.  The winner of the Birthday Mouse was Mrs B Spence.  Thank you also to Suzanne Kennedy for helping with the diary dates, to the Sunday School and to everyone who donated food etc.

Mrs Jean Reid has agreed to host another Floral Art Demonstration on Thursday 12 September at 7.30p.m.  Tickets £1.50 each are now on sale.

The Christmas Fayre will be held on Saturday 16 November.  Anyone who requires wool for knitting or craft work see Jean Grant or Anna Colvin.  Any new  IDEAS see Jean MacDonald.  This event is our main fund raiser and we hope that all the organisations will take part; and of course individuals.

The Salvation Army Band from Bellshill will host a concert here in Church on Friday 29 November at 7.30p.m.  Tea in the hall during interval (Thanks to BB) Tickets £3.00.

 

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

We hope to continue our enjoyable social evenings of Whist and Beetle during the winter months.  In the session up to Christmas these will be held on the first Saturday of October, November and December when we hope to welcome back our regulars and also new friends.

 

INDOOR BOWLING

After having to bowl most of the summer in waterproofs, you are assured you will not need them for the first church game on Saturday September 7th … it doesn’y rain in the Indoor!  The game will be played as usual at 4 p.m. with High Tea to follow, and slips will be given out as before.

Please let me have your reply as soon as possible and if any other person in our midst would like to join the bowlers, just get in touch.  J Ferguson, Social Convener

Tel. 429333.

 

 

CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Friends,

I would like to thank you for phone calls, cards, enquiries, flowers and church flowers, pastoral visits and visits to me during my recent illness.  The support given me and my family was much appreciated and I give you my sincere thanks.  I am improved and being at church is a step forward though it will be a time yet before I have more confidence, however I am thankful to be this length.

Many thanks to all of you.

Etta Alexander