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BB Junior Section: Bible Knowledge 2023
The Angus Stuart Trophy for Bible Knowledge was begun in honour of Mr Stuart’s many years of faithful service to the 137th. It is quite a difficult competition and requires a lot of work by the boys. The winner this year – for the second time – is Ethan Hooper.

BB Junior Section: Glasgow Battalion Kurling 2023
The Glasgow Battalion Indoor Kurling Competition took place at Ibrox Parish Church on Saturday, 25th February, 2023.
A great time was had by all the boys who attended. The 137th had two teams taking part and had excellent success with one team winning the competition and the other one came fourth. Well done to all the boys who took part.

BB Junior Section: Indoor Uni-Hoc Competition
On Saturday, 12th November, four of the boys from the 137th Junior Section attended the Glasgow Battalion Uni-Hoc Competition and had a great afternoon – especially as they won a bronze medal. The boys pictured below are Jacob, Jay, Dylan and Charlie. Well done boys and thanks to Glasgow Battalion for a fun afternoon.

Ross Mckendrick’s 90th BIrthday Celebration
Ross McKendrick recently celebrated his 90th Birthday – a fantastic achievement. On Sunday, 9th October, 2022, the congregation attended a birthday celebration for Ross after church. We were treated by an introduction by Alistair, enjoyed the fabulous lunch catered by some of the ladies in the church, and then by an amusing and interesting speech from Ross, which also included a humourous song which was greatly appreciated.

Christmas Worship Video December 2021
Here is our Christmas worship video, featuring the children from St Andrew’s and Mure Memorial. We hope you enjoy viewing and hearing the children.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

Junior Section Christmas Party 2021
The boys enjoyed their Christmas Party on Thursday, 16th December, 2021 and had great fun at the various games, including pass the parcel, musical chairs and charades. Please click on the thumbnails below to view the pictures.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

Christmas Angels 2021
Thanks to Garrowhill Primary School children for decorating the church railings with Christmas Angels. Looks very nice.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

Christmas Card Design Activity 2021
We are delighted to announce the three designs which will be printed as Christmas cards for distribution to our church members, were designed by the following children:
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

COP26 POETRY SUCCESS
One of our Junior Sections boys, Steven Bennie, achieved great success when taking part in the Lord Provost’s COP26 Poetry Competition, by reaching the final of the competition.

BONFIRE NIGHT EVENT
Mure Memorial and St Andrew’s BONFIRE NIGHT EVENT at Mure Memorial Church grounds
on 5th November, 2021 from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.

First Sunday of Advent 2023
Today, Sunday, 3rd December, 2023, was the first Sunday in Advent. It was a nice occasion for Ross who was asked to light the first candle by Edson.
I know he would be very pleased to be involved. Well done, Ross.

Christmas Card Competition Results 2023
We are delighted to announce the three designs, which will be printed as Christmas Cards for distribution to our Church members, were designed by the following children:
Evie Campbell Age 9 (Noel)
Poppy McLellan Age 9 (Merry Christmas)
Sophie Wilson Age 11 (Silhouette Sleigh)

The Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is open the first Tuesday of the month from 10:00-12:00, from September to April, selling many different items from household goods, clothing, books and toys. The items for sale are donated by people throughout the area and many excellent bargains are to be found.

The JAM Club
The Mure Memorial JAM Club (Jesus and Me) meet on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. The JAM Club Juniors is for 2-4 year olds with The JAM Club for Primary School age. The children learn about Jesus in an interesting and enjoyable programme. Please come and join The JAM Club were all are made very welcome.

The Guild
The Church of Scotland Guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland which invites and encourages both women and men to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enables them to express their faith in worship, prayer and action. With around 23,000 members, the Guild is one of Scotland’s largest voluntary organisation.