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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


Cradle Roll Party 2013
On Sunday 6th October we held a party and invited all the babies and children that Malcolm has baptised since his arrival at Mure Memorial – approximately 40 in total. On the day we had 29 children, from 6 months to 12, and 30 mums/dad/grans plus an exceptional team of very willing helpers. The party was a great success with games, toys, arts and crafts and of course, lots of party food. (Thank you Sharon for the amazing cake!)

90th Celebration: Ina Russell 2013
Mrs Ina Russell celebrated her 90th birthday 2013 during the afternoon at the Monday Summer Friendship Club, enjoying the fellowship and friendship of the day. A great time was enjoyed by all as Ina reached this magnificent milestone.

90th Celebrations: David Beveridge 2013
David Beveridge celebrated his 90th birthday with the congregation and a fine lunch. At the same time, Mure Memorial also celebrated our 140th anniversary.

90th Celebrations: Jean and Nancy
Mrs Jean Duncan and Mrs Nancy Smith, both celebrated their 90th birthdays in December, 2012. Congratulations to them on reaching this great milestone. After the Sunday Service the ladies and the congregation enjoyed a fine lunch. Many thanks to all the willing volunteers who provided the excellent fare.
