Dear Friends,

Another month with SO much happening in your Church over the Easter season… Paul writes in his letter to the Hebrews, “Let us be concerned for one another… let us encourage one another all the more.” (Hebrews 10v25)…

Blessings to you all

Linda Broadley (Interim Moderator for ECCOS & Locum in Argyle Square)
07867 795792 — lindabroadley@btinternet.com

Cafe Church — Every Last Sunday at 6.30pm

Café Church is a welcome change to our church experience… There were over 30 people, sitting at tables together in sixes discussing what sort of things we could give up for good… Come and join us at the end of this month!

From Rob, our Outreach Worker

Hello ECCoS friends! What an exciting run up to Easter!… My sincerest prayer is that this is the beginning of many great missions yet to come!

As a last note I have scheduled a meeting… Tuesday, 20th May at 1–3pm in our Argyle Church upstairs room… Until we see you again, God bless you all!

Rob Petersen

Donating to your Church

Account Name

East Caithness Church of Scotland

Bank

Bank of Scotland, Wick

Sort Code

80-09-96

Account Number

00704587

Or we have Gift Aid envelopes in the church if you are a tax payer. The work of the Church goes far beyond Caithness… every penny counts, so again “thanks”.

Christian Aid

Last month you again supported our charity, Omega Task, and now Rob and Triston are off to Costa Rica… In May we are joining the rest of the Church of Scotland in supporting Christian Aid… Thanks for your continuing support.

Walking in the Light

… Jesus was preparing his disciples… “While you have the light, believe in the light” (John 12v35-36)… As we move towards forming a Nominating Team and seeking a new Minister may we follow the lighted pathway.

Rev Heather Stewart

Names in Dunbeath

Dunbeath has evidence that it was ever thus, evidence as graffiti carved on the pews clearly shows… Does anyone recognise the names?

Andrew Martin

What Now?

The last few months have been what are called “interesting times.”… So, what do we need to do in May?

1. Check you are on the electoral roll of the congregation.
2. Nominate (and vote for) someone to take a place on the nominating committee — Sunday 11th May at 11.30am in Argyle Square.
3. Continue to work and witness for Jesus Christ in this beautiful corner of His world.

Iain Maclean

ECCOS — Lybster and Dunbeath weekly activities

• Sunday 4th May 11am — Service in Dunbeath
• Sunday 11th May 11.30am — United service in Argyle Square (vote for Nominating Team)
• Sunday 18th May 11am — Service in Dunbeath
• Sunday 25th May 11.30am — “We all worship together” in Argyle Square

Lybster Church is available for baptisms, weddings and funerals — Please ask.

Weekly events:

• Monday 7.30–8.30pm — Just a Bunch of Singers (JABOS)
• Tuesday 1–3pm — Biscuits and Blether
• Wednesday 2–4pm — Knit and Natter
• Friday 6.30–7.30pm — Friday Club (primary age)
• Sunday Club 7–8.30pm — for High school and Primary 7 age (games, snacks, discussion)

ECCOS — Argyle Square Church, Wick — Calendar of Activities for May

Sunday worship at 11.30am (tea/coffee from 10.45). Prayer before worship 11–11.15am.

Sunday evening worship every 2nd Sunday at 6.30pm (alternate Sundays at Baptist Church).
NEW: Last Sunday 6.30pm — Cafe Church discussion in the old hall.

Weekly activities:

• Tuesday 7–9pm — The Forge (men), upstairs lounge
• Wednesday 10am–12noon — Coffee club
• Wednesday 7–9pm — Growing Together Bible study (parables, guide books available)
• Friday 2–4pm — Knit and Natter

This Month:

• Sunday 4th May — Fellowship lunch after service
• Sunday 4th May — Check the congregational roll
• Sunday 11th May — United service in Argyle Square (vote for Nominating Team)
• Sunday 11th May 3pm — Short service in Pulteneyhouse Care Home
• Thursday 15th May 6pm — Kirk Session Meeting, new hall
• Tuesday 20th May 1pm — Meeting to plan Summer Holiday Club, upstairs lounge
• Friday 23rd May — Wick Choral Concert, St Joachim’s RC Church, 7.30pm
• Sunday 25th May 11.30am — United service in Argyle Square