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Nativity Service 2021
The children and staff of the JAM Club portrayed the Christmas story for us today with singing and dancing. It was greatly enjoyed by the congregation. Below are a few pictures of the occasion. Many thanks to all the JAM Club.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.
Easter Card Design Activity 2021
Three cards were chosen to be used to be deliver a message to the congregation. Look for them dropping through your door soon.
The successful designers from left to right are: Grace McKibbin, Stuart Paterson and Katie Cross. Well done to you all.
Youth Fellowship
The Youth Fellowship is for young people from S1-S6 and they meet in the big hall on Sunday evenings, September through June, from 7 to 9 p.m. There is also a morning edition, YF:AM, which meets Sunday mornings 10 to 11 a.m.
Poppy Stone Painting Display 2020
Well done to everyone who painted poppies on to stones. It is a fitting tribute for the armed forces. Many thanks to the Patrick family for displaying them to nicely.
Ringing Support for the NHS
Jack found an excellent use for the BB Junior Section bell. Ringing his support for the NHS. Well done Jack! Hope you remember to keep it clean.
Sheila Blackwood’s 50 Years of Service to Girl Guiding
A surprise celebration was held in Mure Memorial on Saturday, 29th February, 2020, to mark the 50 years of outstanding service that Sheila has given to the Girl Guides. Her fellow Guide leaders laid on a fantastic afternoon tea which was enjoyed by all.
BB Junior Section: Indoor Sports Competition 2020
The 137th Glasgow Company attended the Glasgow Battalion Indoor Sports competition at the Emirates Arena on 16th January, 2020. The boys had a great time taking part in the impressive Emirates Sports Arena. This is an exceptionally competitive event which is very well attended, and success is hard to come by. All the boys did very well, and two of them reached great success.
Chalking the Step 2020
On Sunday, 5th January, 2020, Mure Memorial held a Chalking the Step blessing after the morning service.
This was in collaboration with visual artists Gardner & Gardner and the Moderator who invited every congregation to gather at the front steps of their church and pray a blessing on everyone who will cross the threshold of their building in 2020.
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.
Mary Mathieson 90th Birthday Celebration
The congregation, family and friends of Mary joined together after the church service on 20th November, 2016, to celebrate her reaching the age of 90. A good lunch was enjoyed by all and many thanks go to all the team who delivered a magnificent spread. Mary below blew out the candles and everyone sang happy birthday to her, which she really loved.
MAP Cabaret Night
here was a fundraiser for the Mure Access Project on Saturday, 8th October, 2016, which was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. More importantly there was £1005 raised towards the project, which seeks to provide better access for people who are less mobile.
Many thanks to Twilite for the entertainment and to Garrowhill Bowling Club for allowing us to hold this on their premises.
GB Juniors: Paramedic Visit
The girls enjoyed a vist on Wednesday, 9th November, from two paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service.
The girls learned about the Ambulance Service, how to administer CPR and were also treated to an on board experience in an ambulance.
Malcolm’s 30th Ordination Celebration
After a rousing service the congregation joined Malcolm for lunch to Celebrate. A first class lunch was enjoyed to which many thanks go to all who worked so hard to make this a success.
Bill Russell
On Sunday, 14th June, 2015, Bill Russell was presented with a certificate to mark over 40 years service as our Church Organist at Mure Memorial. His many years of faithful service to Mure Memorial has been greatly appreciated over the years. It is with great sadness that Bill passed away on the 27th April, 2016. Below is Bill’s Obitury as appeared in the Link, written by Janet Park: