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Faure’s Requiem
COME & SING – FAURE’S REQUIEM
Saturday, 2nd November, 2019
This is your chance to sing or listen to a performance of Faure’s Requiem. Organised by Dr Katy Cooper, the Director of Chapel Music at the University of Glasgow and Andrew Forbes, the Director of Music at Glasgow Cathedral.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Visit
Junior Section Boys’ Brigade
Easterhouse Fire
Station Visit
The Junior Section BB boys enjoyed a visit to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Fire Service station in Easterhouse on Thursday, 28th November, 2019.
GIFT SERVICE 2019
On Sunday, 8th December, 2019, Mure Memorial had a very successful Gift Service where presents were collected for two charities – Glasgow the Caring City is a charity which supports children in crisis here and overseas – and Glasgow East Women’s Aid who provide support for women, children and young people who are affected by domestic abuse. Below are the The JAM Club members who assisted with the collection of the gifts.
Nativity Play 2019
The children of the JAM Club entertained the congregation on Sunday, 22nd December, 2019, with a rhyming version of the Nativity Play. The actors were accompanied by a Junior Choir who sang with great voice and enthusiasm. Well done to all the children and to the staff for the organisation of such a wonderful play.
Boys’ Brigade Junior Section Dalguise 2019
From the 3rd to the 5th May, 2019, 14 Junior Section Boys’ and Staff enjoyed an excellent weekend at Dalguise.
Boys’ Brigade Queen’s Badge Award 2019
On the 9th May, 2019, at the Junior and Company Section Display of the 137th Glasgow Company Boys’ Brigade, Callum Greenshields was presented with the Queen’s Badge, in the usual tradition, by his mum.
Congratulations go to Callum for this great achievement.
Diamond Wedding Celebrations
On the 17th March, 2019, the congregation joined together to celebrate two couples reaching the major milestone of 60 years of marriage.
The congregation enjoyed a lovely lunch and thanks go to all who contributed and helped provide the meal.
Glasgow Battalion Bible Knowledge 2019
The Boys’ Brigade’s Glasgow Battalion Bible Knowledge Competition was held in Kenmure Parish Church on Saturday, 24th February, 2019. The competition was well attended and yielded great success for the 137th with the team coming in first. The successful team below were Mason McCutcheon, Adam Forrester, Callum Patrick and Cameron Arthur.
Co-operative Community Fund Presentation – MAP
The Mure Access Project which is providing improved access to our church building received a fantastic boost of £4126.36 from the Co-operative Community Fund from our two local Co-operatives both located in the Barrachnie shops area.
Church members were delighted to be presented with the cheque from the two managers of the shops, Lee and Neil, and all members are very grateful to them and the community for their support.
Edson’s Last Service at Mure
We are all so sorry that Edson’s last Sunday with us was 28th January, 2024.
He will probably never know the full impact he had on the folk of Mure Memorial.
From a pastoral point of view, he brought comfort and peace to everyone he visited – in homes or in hospitals – and he will be sadly missed.
His faith and passion for the Lord and His Word were evident from his very first day with us.
His all-age talks had our youngsters’ attention and his reflections helped us see how relative the Bible is in our daily lives.
Property Administrator Vacancy
We are looking for someone to be an Administrator for the Property Committee. This would involve looking after the property records and keeping them up to date. It would mainly be a clerical role.
If anyone is interested please speak to Alastair or email sessionclerk@mure.org for more details.
Guild Keep Fit
The Guild Keep Fit On Thursday, 11th January, 2024, the Guild members took part in a Keep Fit afternoon in the church hall. As you can see from the pictures there was a good attendance and obviously they enjoyed themselves. Looks like a lot of hard work, but expect they will
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2023
The fourth Sunday of Advent is with us today and the candle – which represents Love – was lit by Calum. Ellie then went on to light the Christmas Candle assisted by Edson.
Third Sunday of Advent 2023
Well done to Abi taking a turn
of lighting
the candle on the
third Sunday of Advent.