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Community Affairs
Village Tubs
Thank you to the team, Una, Wendy,
Hamish and Sue who organised the
summer planting in my absence a couple
of weeks ago. I was laid low with covid,
as was Fionna, so we were unable to
participate. A big thank you also to Una’s
husband, Alastair who gave the tubs a
spruce up with wood preservative, so they
now look very smart. Hopefully the flowers
will flourish so that everyone can enjoy the
display over the Summer.
As always, thank you to everyone who has
contributed with donations in the box at
McNicoll’s.
Naomi Hirst
Kippen Parish Church Guild
“Look Forward in Faith” - “Wee
Seeds Big Trees”
The Annual Gathering being held in the
Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, on Saturday
10 th September 2022 from 10.30 a.m. will
be streamed live. If interested in joining
in from home, please contact Joanna for a
programme with details of speakers and
hymns.
Prayer
Loving God, we give thanks for Dr.
Charteris who had the idea to plant the
seed, and for all the members over so
many years who have given of their time
and talents to the Guild. We think of all
the people in this country and the wider
world who have benefitted from the Guild
and hope your love has been shown to
them through our endeavours. As we look
to the future we pray that the branches
will continue to flourish and perhaps more
seed may be planted.
Whose we are and Whom we Serve, Amen.
Further information is available from
Joanna M. McPhail 01786 870681 or
joanna.mcphail@btinternet.com
RECORD SUM RAISED IN KIPPEN
The recent house-to-house collection for Christian Aid has raised a record sum - £2,727
collected, and a further £435 gift aid, making a grand total of £3,162. This is 23% more
than the previous collection before the Covid restrictions.
Organiser of the collection, Michael Hirst, said:
“Can I say a big thank you to everyone who contributed and to those who undertook the
collecting. This money will go to help those who face hunger and crop failure in too many
countries. I’m proud of the generosity which our village shows again and again towards the less
fortunate in the world.”
Sir Michael Hirst
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