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Our News
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:
Three 90th Birthday Celebrations
On the 29th , 2015, we enjoyed a lunch to celebrate three of our members reaching 90. Jean Russell, Jimmy Russell and John Coutts definitely enjoyed their day on reaching this remarkable milestone.
Community Fun Day 2014
A fabulous day was enjoyed by all who came along and participated in all the entertainment and activities
available. Many thanks to everyone who attended and to all who contributed in any way to the day.
Queen’s Badge Award Winners 2013
At the Company Section Annual Inspection in 2013, three long-serving young men were awarded the Queen’s Badge after many months of work.
John and Anna Gallagher Diamond Wedding 2013
John and Anna Gallagher celebrated their Diamond Wedding with a celebration junch after the Sunday
service.
Christmas Nativity Service 2013
The congregation were treated
to a production of the story of
the birth of Jesus – with a real
live baby actor. Lots of music
New Elders and Long Service Awards 2013
Above: 11 new elders were
ordained on Sunday, 24th
February, 2013, plus 2 were re-
admitted.
Boys’ Brigade Long Service Award 2013
At the Company Section Annual Inspection, on the 17th May, 2013, Glasgow Battalion Secretary Jim McVean presented 137th Captain John Strachan with two Long Service Awards. One for being captain for 30 years and one for reaching 55 years service with the Boys’ Brigade. An excellent achievement
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.