Author: Jerry Ferguson

  • Look for Comforting Coincidences

    The latest installment of Kathleen Bates’ blog: Sometimes I feel discouraged and feel my work’s in vain.  But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.  (African-American Spiritual) Read more at: http://ourgoldennetwork.blogspot.com/2020/07/look-for-comforting-coincidences.html?m=1

  • News from the Christ in Action Food Bank SCO45322 July 2020

    We are now almost half way through the food bank year and we must consider where we are and where we are going…… Where we are is more food in Monkton Prestwick North Church Hall than any of us have seen and a Bank Balance of £7134.00. The food stock has come from our store…

  • DONATIONS APPEAL

    In response to the Covid 19 pandemic our church and buildings have remained closed since late March. As at 30 June, the enforced closure, has resulted in a reduction in income of £12,500. This is due to the loss of freewill offering giving’s, donations, income for the use of our halls etc, and the cancellation…

  • Who’s Calling

    The latest installment of Kathleen Bates’ blog: Like many other people in lockdown, I have been using the extra time at home to do some spring cleaning.  One day at the beginning of this month, I was up in the atticwhen I caught sight of a framed picture which, many years ago, I had hung on…

  • Guidance on the reopening of church Buildings

    This guidance describes the practical aspects for reopening church buildings and the possible implications for worship. This guidance is designed to facilitate discussion, and support ministers and the relevant decision-making bodies at a local level as they consider how and when will be the best time for them to reopen their church buildings. The Scottish…

  • News from the Christ in Action Food Bank SCO45322 June 9th 2020

    The work of the Christ in Action Food Bank continues during these extraordinary times and I think I am fortunate to have a justified reason for going out to work even if it is Covid cleaning church halls. I feel for those in our community who are in the “shielding group” but I know that…

  • The Gorse is in Bloom

    The latest installment of Kathleen Bates’ blog. How comforting it is at this time of ‘lockdown’ that Spring, unaffected by the coronavirus, has been following its usual pattern: in April, the dawn chorus, beginning with the blackbird’s cheerful song, all the busy nest-building in our gardens, daffodils and cherry blossom, and now, in May, bluebells…

  • Heart and Soul 2020

    Dear Colleague Heart and Soul 2020 – Sunday, 17th May – 2.00pm – 4.20pm I am certain that by now you will have heard of the very special service to install Rev Dr Martin Fair as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland on Saturday 16th May at 11am. This will be…

  • Forthcoming Online Church of Scotland services

    This is a note to tell you about two upcoming on-line worship services which are for the whole Church of Scotland.  Saturday 16th May 11am – live on the Church of Scotland website and our Facebook Rev Dr Martin Fair will be installed as Moderator of the General Assembly. The ceremony will take place in the…

  • Voluntary Action South Ayrshire – Covid 19 Update

    COVID-19 Update, General Information As the situation regarding the current crisis continues there have been a number of changes and updates to organisations and the support they are providing.Below is a wealth of information and resources which you may find.  Community Pharmacy Update As Scotland responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacies in NHS Ayrshire &…