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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.

Soup & Sandwich Lunch 2024
The Guild Soup and Sandwich Lunch was held on Saturday, 17th February, 2024. There was a great turnout and the tables were all filled. We enjoyed a choice of three soups, sandwiches
BB Junior Section: Human Bridge
On the 8th February, 2024, the boys enjoyed taking part in an activity called Human Bridge.

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