Church Fundraising Group
Line Dancing Night

The fundraising Group are holding a Line Dancing Night lead by Maggie from Maggie’s Line Dancing Class on Saturday 16th November 2024

The event is a BYOB with ticket cost £10 per person

Come and join in the night of fun and boot tapping excitement.

Tickets on sale from 20th October 2024.

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Christmas Concert “Rejoice and Sing”

Christmas Concert – ‘Rejoice and Sing’ – will take place on Monday 23rd December 2024 at 7.30 pm in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

Tickets can be obtained from the Ticket Office at Cadder South Hall on Wednesdays and Fridays between 10am-12 noon.

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra Junior Chorus

Starting with a taster session on Thursday 3rd October, from 6:00 – 7:00pm in Room 2. Come along and join the fun. Boys and Girls aged 7 – 14 are all welcome to come and see
what it’s like to sing! No audition required and no fee. All music will be provided on the day.

Join in a fun session of vocal games and Christmas music, under the direction of Catherine Taylor, our Junior Chorus leader and get an idea what it’s like to be part of this great choir.

If you would like your young singer to attend this event please register by either:

1. emailing Catherine at [email protected]

texting Catherine on 07511629272
Please provide your child’s name, a parent or carer’s name, an email contact and a mobile contact.

Harvest Service 22nd September 2024

We would like to thank our congregation donating gifts of all the produce on show today for our Harvest Service.

Thank you also, to everyone involved in decorating our Church and delivering the produce to the Lodging House Mission and our local Foodbank at Colston Wellpark.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to Fiona & David Russell on Saturday 21st September 2024.
Congratulations from all the congregation.
Enjoy your special day!

Happy 60th Birthday to our Minister

Wishing you a very Happy 60th birthday Ian from your congregation. Congratulations and enjoy your day! 4th July 2024!

Sunday School Prizegiving

Sunday School Prizegiving. Well done to all the boys and girls

Sunday School Served Rolls and Sausage in Aid of Beat & Fresh Start Charities

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the Sunday School this morning after the service by donating and having a roll and sausage.

Well done to the boys and girls and all involved!

Julie Hearty’s Ordination at Lenzie Old Parish Church

Julie’s Ordination was on Thursday 30th May 2024.

If you were not able to make it click here to view the Service courtesy of Lenzie Old Parish via their YouTube channel.

General Assembly link

The 2024 General Assembly will be held from Saturday 18th May until Thursday 23rd May.

Click here

Christian Aid Week 12th – 18th May 2024

Kenmure Church will host a Parish Grouping Prayer and Praise event on Wednesday 15/05 at 7-8pm, followed by refreshments.
Our Church will host a Quiz night in the Springfield Hall on Friday 17^th May (7 for 7.30pm start), tickets priced £5 will be available in the Hall of Fellowship (teams of 6 per table.)

Bishopbriggs Patchers Club

On the first and third Wednesdays of the month from August – April , the Bishopbriggs Patchers Club meet in the Springfield Hall from 7-9pm. They recently held an open evening on April 17th., and a super evening was had by all who attended to admire and marvel at the handiwork of the members. Quilts, toys and even pictures were on show, including the four banners that normally hang in our sanctuary which were made in 1990 by the Church’s own banner group were displayed together on the stage.

These pictures and the short video do not quite do justice to the skill of their creators, but perhaps give a flavour of what was on exhibition.

The Record Digital magazine

Materials for the next Edition of The Record, should be sent to our Magazine Editor, Marion Rae for collation by 12/05/24 at the latest: [email protected]

Happy Birthday Jim

Congratulations to Jim Stormont on his 97^th birthday on Friday 5th April 2024.

Happy birthday from everyone at Springfield Cambridge Church.

Easter Sunday at Sunday School

Easter Sunday fun crafts and activities for children in Sunday School with a balloon to take home too.

The Guild News

The Guild are pleased to announce that 10 large bags of food donations were delivered to the East Dunbartonshire Food bank warehouse last week. These have been collected by the Guild members over their last 4 meetings. In recognition of the Minister’s recent article in the Springfield Cambridge Record and with his support the Guild intends to continue this initiative and would ask the support of members congregation. Some have already been actively supporting this and for this we are very grateful. Donations can be left in the cloakroom any Sunday (or during the week) there is a cupboard for this. A list is attached to the cupboard identifying specific items the Food bank is specially requesting which could change from time to time, but any suitable donations will be gratefully received.

Congratulations to Phyllis & Dick

Congratulations to Phyllis & Dick Herbison on 30th March 2024 as they celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary from everyone at Springfield Cambridge Church.

The Guild is inviting the congregation to join them in supporting their recent initiative to help the East Dunbartonshire Food bank warehouse. Donations can be left in the cloakroom any Sunday (or during the week) – there will be a cupboard identified for this. A list is attached to the cupboard identifying specific items the Food bank is specially requesting which could change from time to time, but any suitable donations will be gratefully received.

Happy 80th birthday Moyra

Congratulations to Moyra Ewing on her 80th birthday today, Saturday 16th March 2024.

Happy birthday from everyone at Springfield Cambridge Church.

Happy 85th Birthday Margaret

Congratulations to Margaret Fraser on her 85^th birthday on Wednesday 13th March 2024.

Happy birthday from everyone at Springfield Cambridge Church.

Books for Recycling

Thank you to everyone that donated books for recycling. We have raised just over £200. However, we are not continuing with this venture, as we have exhausted our capacity to recycle any more books.

East Dunbartonshire Schools Choir

On Tuesday 26/3/24 East Dunbartonshire Schools Choir will return to the Church for a short concert in the Church at 6.30pm, tickets priced £5 adults, children £3 are available upon entry.

Members of the congregation are invited to donate an Easter Egg labelled “A gift of Hope” to share the Christian message with individuals in temporary accommodation and hostels to support the work of the Lodging House Mission. These should be left in the Hall of Fellowship on Sundays 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, March, 2024.

Change Conference 9th March 2024

Sunday School Activities 28th January 2024

The children at the Sunday School had fun yesterday learning how Jesus heals us all and made a shrink art keyring to remember this.

Bishopbriggs Churches Together Event

Happy New Year

Sunday School Nativity

Well done to all the Sunday School and leaders for a wonderful Nativity this morning! Some photos of the children below and the Service is on our You Tube channel for anyone who missed it.

Gift Sunday Update

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Jars of Grace & Tesco Gift Cards Appeal.

A fantastic amount of £1021.71 and £805, respectively, has been raised.

Church Decorations

The church has been decorated ready for the Advent Services. Thanks to all, for their hard work. The church is beautiful.

Church Fundraising Group

***UPDATE – Congratulations to Jannette Gray & Lynsey Rae on winning the hampers***

On Sundays 3rd, 10th and 17th December, 2023 the Fund Raising Group will be offering tickets at the Donation Price of £2 for their Festive Hamper. There is a wonderful selection of items in the hamper as a treat for you or your friends to share.

Happy 90th Birthday Anne

Congratulations to Anne Ralston on her 90th birthday on Monday 20th November 2023.

Happy birthday from everyone at Springfield Cambridge Church.

Elder’s Long Service to the Church of Scotland

On Sunday 19th November 2023 three Long Service Certificates marking 30 years’ Service were presented to Maureen Brown, Stewart Campbell and Isobel Lawson who were ordained as Elders on 28th November 1993.

Congratulations from everyone.

Picture from L to R – Rev Ian Taylor, Maureen, Stewart, Isobel and Mrs Julie Hearty.

City of Glasgow Wind Orchestra Concert

The City of Glasgow Wind Orchestra holds their Annual Christmas Concert in the Church on Friday 8^th December, 2023 at 7.30pm. Tickets £10/£6 available at the door.

East Dunbartonshire Schools Senior String Orchestra

In the early evening of Sunday 10th December 2023, East Dunbartonshire Schools String Orchestra returns to the Church for their annual concert at 6pm. This will last an hour and the congregation is encouraged to come and support this fun event. This event is free, but donations may be made on entry.
Light festive refreshments will be served afterwards in the Cameron Hall.

Gift Sunday Service

OUR Annual Gift Sunday will be held on Sunday 10^thDecember, 2023, when the congregation can donate Tesco Gift Cards (£5 or £10) or cash donations, which will allow us to pass these to the local Foodbank at Colston Wellpark Church and St Rollox Church congregation for their work with asylum seekers.

We will also be pleased to receive any Jars of Grace (or donations) the congregation has been collecting for our Annual Appeal for UNICEF as you arrive at Church.

Remembrance Sunday

Thank you to everyone who helped to decorate the church for this Service. It was looking lovely.

Here are a few pictures of the church, together with photos of Julie’s beautiful book.

Ecumenical Advent Service – Glasgow Cathedral

Bishopbriggs Community Council Remembrance Services

Scottish Clarinet Choir Concert

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra
Christmas Concert ‘In Joyful Song’

Christmas Concert – ‘In Joyful Song’ – will take place on Friday 22nd December 2023 at 7.30 pm in the
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

Tickets can be obtained from: Cadder Church South Hall
(Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am until Noon)

Or
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Booking Office. (Booking Fee applies)

Lodging House Mission Christmas Cards

Once again we will be selling Christmas cards on behalf of The Lodging House Mission. These will be available every Sunday as from the 29th October, 2023 in The Hall of Fellowship. We will also be happy to accept monetary donations which help to offset the cost of meals which the Lodging House Mission provides on a daily basis to homeless people.

Crossreach Circle of Care Calendars

Crossreach Circle of Care Calendar orders are now being taken in the Hall of Fellowship on Sundays 1st and 8th October 2023. Wall calendar £5, Appointment £4.50.

Fundraising Group Smarties Challenge

Massive thank you to everyone who contributed to the ‘Smarties Challenge’ over the Summer. A fantastic sum of £1152.50 was raised! Well done to everyone involved!

If anyone still has to return their tube please hand in this Sunday, thank you.

SPRINGFIELD CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL CHORUS

JUNIOR CHORUS

We are starting with a taster session on Sunday 22^ndOctober, from 12.30-1.30pm in the choir room.
Come along and join the fun. Boys and Girls aged 7 – 14 are all welcome to come and see what it’s like to sing!
No audition required and no fee.
All music will be provided on the day.

Join in a fun session of vocal games and Christmas music, under the direction of Catherine Taylor, our Junior Chorus leader and get an idea what it’s like to be part of this great choir.

If you would like your young singer to attend this event please register by either:

1. emailing Catherine at [email protected]
2. texting Catherine on 07511629272

Please provide your child’s name, a parent or carer’s name, an email contact and a mobile contact.

Harvest Sunday

Our Harvest Service was celebrated today, Sunday 17th September 2023, and again “Thank You” for all your contributions of produce and money. These will be split between Lodge House Mission and EDC Local Foodbank at Colston Wellpark.

The Sunday School enjoyed receiving a goody bag from Julie, then they talked about different fruits. During the service the children coloured in their scarecrows. These will be placed onto Julie’s picture of the things God made for us all. The final photo will follow soon.

After the Service we were invited to join together to enjoy a roll with sausage served by the Sunday School.

Church Fundraising Group

Thank you to everyone for donations and attending our Coffee Morning on Saturday 16th September 2023.
A fantastic sum of £796.5 was raised. Updated amount now £889.25!
Thank you too, to all the Group members involved for your hard work.

268th Glasgow Boys’ Brigade

Fundraising Group

COFFEE MORNING. A Coffee Morning will take place on Saturday 16^th September in the Cameron Hall from 10 am to 12 noon. Tickets, £5 for Adults, Children Free; will be on sale in the Hall of Fellowship today and on Sundays 3^rd and 10^th September. There will also be books and home baking for sale at the event. Please help by donating items of home baking. There is a list at the ticket table in the Hall of Fellowship for you to leave your details.

THE SMARTIES SUMMER CHALLENGE. We hope that after you enjoyed the contents of your tube of Smarties in June you’ve been popping the odd 20p or £1 coin into the empty tube over the Summer. It’s now time to return your Smartie tube. A box will be available beside the Collection Plates in the Hall of Fellowship today and on Sundays 3^rd and 10^th September to return your contributions however large or small. Keeeeep filling until then!

Summer Sunday School

Today (Sunday 13th August) we learned about Jesus walking on water.
The Sunday summer school had great fun doing different water activities this morning.

The Springfield Record Online Magazine

Materials for the September Edition of “The Record” should be sent to Marion Rae (Editor) at marionrae02gmail.com by Sunday 20^th August, 2023 at the latest.

The Earnside Singers

The Earnside Singers (featuring singers including Alan & Anna Craig, Euan Russell, Beth & Catherine Taylor) will be performing a concert on Friday 1^st September, 2023 at 7.30pm at The Savings Bank, 67 Bridge Street, G5 9JB. Tickets priced £15 from Alan or Anna Craig.

65th Glasgow Company Girls’ Brigade

New Session starts with Registration Night on Tuesday 22nd August 2023

Summer Sunday School

This week the children planted the “Good Stuff”, Impatiens (Busy Lizzies)!

Vestry Hour and Mid-Week Service

There will NOT be a Vestry Hour or a Mid-Week Service on Wednesdays 12th, 19th and 26th July 2023. These will resume on Wednesday 2nd August 2023.

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Sunday School Prizegiving Service

Sunday School prizegiving this morning, Sunday 26th June 2023, with the boys and girls enjoying joining in with Ian & Julie during the Service. Well done to everyone!

BBQ afterwards with children helping to serve, thanks to everyone who came along. Huge thanks to Jim, Christine & Elaine for organising, cooking and all their hard work with the Sunday School throughout the year.
Summer Sunday school will begin next Sunday 2nd July 2023.

Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Sheena & George McMillan on Friday 23rd June 2023.
Congratulations from all the congregation.
Enjoy your special day!

Church Fund Raising Group

The Fund Raising group are offering a chance to win a Summer Hamper.

DONATIONS £1 PER ENTRY
Entries can be made on Sundays from 4 – 18 June, 2023
after which the Draw will take place.

Also…

THE SMARTIES SUMMER CHALLENGE
Change your Smarties into £ ??
Pick up a tube of Smarties from the Fund Raising Team in the Hall of Fellowship
on Sundays 11th or 18th June, 2023 and once you have enjoyed the contents, refill the tube over the Summer months with 20p and/or £1 coins before returning the tube by 11th September 2023.
Let’s see how much we can raise!!

Sunday School Activities

Sunday School boys and girls had great fun this morning, Sunday 4th June 2023, outside flying the kites
they made 🪁

Click here to view a video of the Sunday school kite flying race followed by our Musical Director, Alan, having a shot of his daughters kite! Well done everyone! 🪁😃

Congregational vote on resolution to change congregational constitution

Following the congregational vote on Sunday 28th May 2023, upon the Kirk Session decision to amend our constitution, the congregation resolved by 104 votes for the change, 4 against the change, to seek approval from the Presbytery of Glasgow and the Principal Clerk’s office for this change.

Rev. Ian Taylor.

Health Matters

City of Glasgow Wind Orchestra Summer Concert

City of Glasgow Wind Orchestra will be holding their Annual Summer Concert on Friday 9th June at 7:30pm in Springfield Cambridge Church. Tickets including interval refreshments £10 adults/£6 concessions.

Funeral Arrangements

The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nina Pollock are as follows:

Monday 5/6/23 Springfield Cambridge Church @ 11.15am, thereafter to Maryhill Crematorium @ 12.15.

Congregational vote on resolution to change congregational constitution

Following the congregational vote today, Sunday 28th May 2023, upon the Kirk Session decision to amend our constitution, the congregation resolved by 104 votes for the change, 4 against the change, to seek approval from the Presbytery of Glasgow and the Principal Clerk’s office for this change.

268th Boys’ Brigade Presentations

Congratulations to Ben Hogg, Greg Lockhart and Callum Ross on receiving their President’s Badge and Queen’s Awards respectively. These were presented by Julie Hearty in church on Sunday 7th May 2023.

Well done to all three boys.

Christian Aid Events

Sunday 14th May 2023 – Christian Aid Fun Walk 2 -4pm
leaving from Cadder North Hall – All ages welcome.

Wednesday 17th May 2023 – Praise & Prayer Evening for Christian Aid
Kenmure Parish Church – 7 – 8pm.

Friday 19th May 2023 – Christian Aid Quiz held at
Springfield Cambridge Church 7pm.

Sunday 21st May 2023 – Christian Aid Picnic at Allan Glens with a service of “Praise in the Park” – organised by
Cadder’s Nurture Team – meet up after our various Sunday Morning Services.

Donations to Christian Aid may be made via the following link:

Christian Aid Donations

Christian Aid Envelopes will be available on the pews on a few Sundays.

Easter Fun at Sunday School

Sunday School children enjoyed their sweetie Easter bingo game and craft this morning. Happy Easter!

Happy Easter

Fundraising Group Quiz & Fish Supper Night

Thank you for supporting this event. A fun night was had by all and a total figure, including Gift Aid, of £630 was raised. Well done to all.

Congratulations to Joyce Watchorn who won the Pamper Hamper.

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra

An amazing total sum of £33,002 was raised for CHAS at the Christmas concert titled “Sing Christmas” at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 21st December 2022. Congratulations and well done to everyone involved.

Here are a few photos from the event…

Sunday School

Sunday School boys and girls learning all about bees this morning and enjoying some action songs with
Catherine

After our fun morning we went through to the Cameron Hall to serve rolls and sausage to our congregation.
Thank you to everyone who supported the Sunday School. A fantastic sum of £239.90 was raised, well done to everyone involved!

Sunday School News

We all had fun making our own fishing game at Sunday School this morning. Well done everyone and have fun playing at home!

Here are some photos from the Service yesterday.

Congratulations to Duncan Mackintosh on his 80^th Birthday on Sunday 11th December 2022.
Happy birthday and best wishes from all the congregation.

Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary to Brenda and Thomas Diamond on Friday 9th December 2022.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!

Click on the image to see the Advent Calendar

You can choose to pack for a boy or a girl in a specific age group and select from a range of gifts. You can even personalise your shoebox gift by including a note and a photo. When you are done building your box, we’ll pack and send it for you.

Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Box Appeal Link

Thank you for sharing God’s love with the children of Ukraine this year.

1st Sunday in Advent

Today the 1st candle was lit in our Advent Ring.

**Update** A total sum of £709 was raised for this cause. Thank you for your support.

Please bring your UNICEF Jars of Grace to Church on Sunday coming(27th November 2022).

Donations can also be sent directly to Jim Kerr our Church Treasurer made payable to Springfield Cambridge Church but clearly marked for UNICEF Jars of Grace.

The BIG SING will be held on Sunday evening, December 4th 2022 at
St James the Less Church on Hilton Road 7-8pm.
The Wild Goose Music group will hold an evening of singing together songs of advent, hope, meaning and faith to traditional and contemporary tunes.

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus and Orchestra will proudly present “Sing Christmas” at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 21 December 2022 at 7.30 pm. Tickets (£20, £15, £12 available from Bishopbriggs Box Office, Cadder Church South Hall, Bishopbriggs(8 [email protected]). Return coach transport available (Bishopbriggs to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Contact Bishopbriggs Box Office).

Final Orders for LODGING HOUSE MISSION Christmas cards may be made in the Hall of Fellowship on Sunday 27th November 2022.

In a change to what was published in the recent November Edition of The Record, Cadder Church are holding Advent Reflections, Worship and Fellowship 7-8.30 pm in their South Halls on December 4^th & 11^th and on Sunday 18^th December the Cadder Singers will have a Christmas Evening in the Church at 7pm.

A huge “Thank you” for your support at this event on Saturday 12th November.
More than £850 was raised!
Here are a few photos from the morning.

On Sunday 30th October 2022 during our Service of Dedication for the Boys’
& Girls’ Brigade Companies, two members of the 268 BB Company were presented
with their President’s Badges – the second highest honour within the organisation.
Three Officers from the 65th GB Company were presented with Long Service
Certificates for their service within the organisation.

Congratulations to Ewan Ritchie and Nathan Brown.
Also, congratulations to Fiona Russell, Katie Byrne(30 years) and Fiona Smillie(20 years).
They are picture here with our Minister, Rev. Ian Taylor, together with our Assistant Ministers Rev. Edson Duque de Castro and Mrs Julie Hearty.

Congratulations to Anne Stoneman on her 70th birthday on Friday 11th November 2022.

Happy birthday from everyone at Springfield Cambridge Church.

Springfield Cambridge Church Service will begin at 10:45am.

The Guild is holding its first Coffee Morning for 3 years on Saturday 12^th November 10am -12 noon. Tickets for a donation of £5 for adults are available in the Hall of Fellowship. Any donations of Home Baking will be gratefully received and the support of the congregation for this fund-raising venture would be appreciated. Money raised is to support the Guild charity projects.

Orders for LODGING HOUSE MISSION Christmas cards and Crossreach calendars for 2023 may be made in the Hall of Fellowship from Sunday 30th October 2022.

On Sunday 23^rdOctober 2022, access is once again possible following completion of the roadworks on Springfield Road this past week.

Springfield Cambridge Church Digital Magazine “The Record”

Articles for the November edition of “The Record” should be sent to the Editor, Marion Rae ([email protected]) by Sunday 6/11/22.

Volunteers Required

Notice of Road Closure

Reminder of our Fundraiser

On Friday 14 October a concert will be held in the Sanctuary at 7 pm with the City of Glasgow Wind Orchestra. Tickets £10 and £5 for under 21s will be available from Sunday 25th September 2022. The donation ticket price includes light interval refreshments.

Men’s Club Information

OUR DAY AND TIME HAVE CHANGED!

The Men’s Club starts on TUESDAY 4^th October.2022 in Cadder South Halls. The first presentation is Brian Jilks speaking on the topic “Racing, Rallying and Classics – a Lifetime Obsession… It sounds a great topic for “boys and their toys”!

Our meetings will be fortnightly, from that date.

This Autumn/Winter, we are encouraging members to come along to the Cadder Coffee Shop (1pm / 1.15pm) for a snack or lunch prior to our start at 2.15pm. Enjoy some time for a chat. If this option doesn’t suit you, please attend for the talk at 2pm for 2.15pm. This will last for around an hour with time for questions at the end….3.30pm finish.

Programme to Christmas 2022:

Oct 4th. – Racing, Rallying and Classics – A lifetime Obsession Brian Jilks

Oct.18th. – The High Inca Trail to Machu Picchu,( Peru) Stuart McKie

Nov. 1st. – The History of Stobhill Hospital Frank Dunn

Nov. 15th. – Astrophotography – Images from Outer Space. Alan Sommerville

Nov 29th – Quiz

Dec 13th. – Christmas Lunch

It would be great to see some new faces,

Everyone welcome,

Bill McInnes

Chairman

Church Fundraising Group

Also available in the Hall of Fellowship is a Quiz Sheet as Springfield Cambridge’s contribution this year towards raising funds for Christian Aid.

Harvest Sunday

Thank you to everyone for all your generous donations received this morning.
Thank you also to everyone involved in decorating the church and organising the collection of the donations.

We also enjoyed our rolls with sausage and cuppa too! Thank you!

Here are a few pictures from today:

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus News

Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to our Session Clerk, Christine Faichnie and husband Kenny today, 5th September 2022, on the occasion of their Silver Wedding Anniversary.

Our Sunday School will offer Rolls on Harvest Sunday

Back by popular demand. The Sunday School will offer Rolls and Sausage after the Church Service on Harvest Sunday 18^th September, 2022 in the Cameron Hall.

LODGING HOUSE MISSION – URGENT APPEAL

URGENT – Owing to an electrical fault, the Lodging House Mission urgently needs to replace food which has been lost.

Your donations of bread, meat, vegetables and other foodstuffs will help provide meals for those most in need.

Please drop your contribution off at LHM in East Campbell Street between 8.30am and 3.00pm, or ring LHM on 0141 552 0285 to arrange delivery.

Happy 54th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Helen and Bill Harvey for their 54^th. Wedding Anniversary on 17th August 2022.

Springfield Cambridge Church Digital Magazine “The Record”

Articles for the next edition of “The Record” should be sent to the Editor, Marion Rae @ [email protected] by Sunday 28/08/22 with a planned digital publication of 11/09/22.

Happy 96th Birthday Margaret

Congratulations to Mrs. Margaret Myles on her 96^th birthday on 15th August 2022 from everyone at Springfield Cambridge Church.

Live Streaming

There will be no live streamed Service on Sunday 17th July 2022.

Happy Ruby Wedding Anniversary

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to James & Lynne Robertson on Sunday 10th July 2022.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!

Happy 95th birthday Betty

Congratulations and Happy Birthday from the congregation to Mrs Betty McEwan who celebrates her 95^th birthday on 19th June 2022.

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to David and Marion Rae on Saturday 11th June 2022.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!

Vestry Hour and Mid Week Service

There will be no Vestry Hour & Mid Week Service on Wednesday 25th May due to the General Assembly 2022.

“The Record” Digital Edition

Articles for the June Digital Edition of “The Record” should be sent to Marion Rae the Magazine Editor ([email protected]) by Monday 16^th. May, 2022 at the latest.

Christian Aid Week 15th – 21st May 2022

If you are able and would like to donate to Christian Aid please click and follow the link below:-

Christian Aid

Also, Christian Aid envelopes will be available in church for the next 3 Sundays 15th, 22nd and 29th May 2022.

Thank you for your continued support.

Happy 100th Birthday Ruby from our Congregation!

Ruby Younger is 100 years young on Sunday 8th May 2022.

We all wish her a very Happy Birthday!

Congratulations on your Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to Jane and Arnie Faichney on Wednesday 6th April 2022.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!

Elder’s Long Service to the Church of Scotland

On Sunday 27^th. March, 2022 two Long Service Certificates marking 30 years’ Service were presented to Joan McGowan and Iain Murray who were ordained as Elders on 23rd February 1992.

Congratulations from everyone.

Vestry Hour & Midweek Service

There will NOT be a Vestry Hour or Midweek Service on Wednesday 6th April 2022.

Ukraine Update

The Rev. Balázs Ódor, Ecumenical Officer for the Reformed Church in Hungary, has been in direct contact with the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh and they have been able to contact the Bishop’s Office in the Reformed Church in Carpathian Ukraine, and some congregations in Ukraine. It is good to take just a little time to do this, so that the right kind of help is given in a way in which it can be used on the ground where it is needed most.

From these contacts, we suggest that members are offered the opportunity to give, via the Church of Scotland, to Reformed Church in Hungary Aid (RCHA), which is run by our partner, the Reformed Church of Hungary. The RCHA has access to the Reformed church in Ukraine who are using their buildings to support the people moving from east to west as they seek safety and sanctuary. They are also working in the border areas of Hungary, Slovakia and Romania using the Reformed Church contacts and buildings there.

They are providing daily updates and you can see more Information here: https://reformatus.hu/english/news/emergency-response-for-ukraine/

Though RCHA you can support those fleeing from the east and coming to the west of Ukraine where they can be helped through the churches there; those in the west already who don’t have access to their money when the banks run out and who will need food/help; and those who cross the borders into Hungary, Slovakia or Romania.

Your donations can be directed to the following account:

Royal Bank of Scotland
Church of Scotland No 1 Account
Account no 00134859
Sort code 83 06 08
Reference RCHA donation

Please gift aid this if possible.

Rev. Ian Taylor.

Congratulations

Our Minister, Ian Taylor, confirmed on Sunday 20th February the appointment of our Joint Session Clerks.
Mrs Christine Faichnie and Mrs Joyce Watchorn are now Joint Session Clerks,

Mrs Marion Rae has also agreed to be our Magazine Editor.

Congratulations to all.

Covid-19 update from our Minister

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus
Virtual Christmas Concert December 2021

News from Sheila:-

“We are delighted to report that the total amount raised from our virtual Christmas concert is £14,590. This is a magnificent total, given the Covid restrictions last year, and our thanks must again go to our very generous sponsors and to all who donated so generously.

Hopefully this year things will return to normal and our 2022 Christmas Concert will once again take place in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as planned, on Wednesday 21 December.”

Tea/Coffee after Sunday Morning Service

Tea and Coffee will be served again in the Cameron Hall after the Sunday Services effective from Sunday 30th January.

Happy New Year

Merry Christmas

Link for Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus Online Christmas Concert

This is the link for the online concert tomorrow evening, Wednesday 22nd December. The link will become live at 7.30pm. Enjoy!

Online Concert

Tea/Coffee after Sunday Morning Service

Due to a change to guidance we regret we are unable to offer our tea/coffee fellowship after Sunday Morning worship effective from Sunday 19th December 2021 until further notice.

Scottish Government Advice

On the advice of the Scottish Government the Church of Scotland’s Covid Group is encouraging everyone to undertake a Lateral Flow Test before coming to Church for whatever reason.

Church Magazine Editor

On 23rd November 2021, James Robertson tendered his resignation after around 18 years as our magazine Editor.

A presentation was made to James on Sunday 12th December 2021.

Assistant Minister:
Rev. Edson Duque de Castro, B.A., B.D., M.Sc.R.

In early December 2021 we welcomed Edson a Minister from the Brazilian Presbyterian Church along with his wife and two sons. For 15 months they will work with us in a period of ‘familiarisation’ as Edson learns about our Church and culture, before he hopes to minister in Scotland permanently. Edson was ordained in his Church in 1999 so already brings a lot of experience from San Paolo in Brazil. Edson in his spare time likes to spend time with his family, to run, go to the cinema, read poetry, camp and fish!

Kirk Session News

Jim Scott, our Session Clerk, tendered his resignation to the Kirk Session on 23rd November 2021, after 8 years, which the Session reluctantly accepted.

A presentation was made to Jim Scott on Sunday 28th November 2021.

Congratulations Margaret and Eric Leeper
on your 70th Wedding Anniversary

Happy 70th Wedding Anniversary to Margaret and Eric Leeper on Tuesday 7th December 2021.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary to Carol & Jim Scott today, Monday 29th November 2021.

Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!

East Dunbartonshire Boys’ Choir of the National Youth Choir of Scotland(NYCOS)

The East Dunbartonshire Boys’ Choir of the National Youth Choir of Scotland(NYCOS) will be holding a FREE concert in the Church on Tuesday 23/11/21 from 7:30-8:30pm.

Lodging House Mission Christmas Cards

Tea & Coffee After Sunday Services

Tea and Coffee are now being served in the Cameron Hall at the close of the Sunday Service.

268th Glasgow Company Boys’ Brigade News

Congratulations to these 3 boys who were presented with their President’s Badges last week.
Aaron McKenna, Greg Lockhart and Callum Ross.

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra

Remember Clocks go back 31st October 2021

Remember to put your clocks back 1 hour on Saturday evening and get an extra hour in bed before going to church!

Harvest Service

This Service will be held on Sunday 31st October 2021.

Again, we are not receiving produce, but will be happy to accept any monetary donations.

Monetary donations received will go towards Lodging House Mission and Local Foodbank.
Anyone not able to attend Church and wishing to donate should contact Church Treasurer,
Jim Kerr – 0141 772 6015

Funeral Service for Mr Andrew (Drew) Fleming

This Service from the church can be viewed live at 09:45am on Monday 18th October 2021

Funeral Service

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra News

From Sheila Dunbar:-

“Unfortunately, we will not be presenting a live concert in aid of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 22 December 2021, because of the restrictions placed on live events by the Concert Hall.

Instead, there will be an event live streamed on YouTube, at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 22 December, which will be very similar to last year. This year there will be some new recordings in addition to videos from previous concerts. Rehearsals have already begun and further details of the event will follow shortly.”

Happy 90th birthday Ray

Congratulations to Mrs. Ray Addyman who celebrates her 90^th birthday on 16th September 2021

Rev David J Hebenton

Sad to advise the death of the Rev David J Hebenton on the 29^th May 2021.
Rev Hebenton was the minister of Springfield Church from 1964 to 1967.

Happy 90th Birthday Joan from our Congregation

Joan McGowan is 90 years young on Tuesday 24th August 2021

We all wish her a very Happy Birthday!

You no longer require to phone to book a place in church for Sunday Morning Worship. The Services will continue to be live streamed.

Presbytery Mission Plan Video

Click to view video

SPRINGFIELD CAMBRIDGE PARISH CHURCH 28/07/21

Following changes to the Covid protection levels made by the Scottish Government on 19/07/21, and a new 1 metre rule for social distancing, alterations have been made to the Physical Distancing Buildings Capacity within our premises as can be seen from the attached notice:

Funeral Service for Mr Willie McSheehy

This Service from the church can be viewed live at 10:15am on Thursday 24th June 2021

Funeral Service

Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary

Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary to David and Gaynor Lockhart on Tuesday 1st June 2021.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to Fiona and Jim Smillie on Sunday 30th May 2021.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!

Christian Aid 2021

Link for Christian Aid direct

Link for Quiztian

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary!

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to Jim and Christine on Sunday 25th April 2021.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!
P.S. Hope you don’t mind me borrowing your photo Christine! x

Bishopbriggs Churches Together Holy Week Services

Links to these Services can be found under this website – “Online Services” section
Bishopbriggs Churches Together YouTube Channel

Letter from our Minister 23rd March 2021

Further Update from Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra

“We are delighted to report that the total raised by our virtual Christmas concert now stands at an amazing £22,345.42, increasing the overall total raised for CHAS to £392,035.

Thanks to all our patrons and sponsors for their extremely generous support in these difficult times.”

Thanks
Sheila”

Daffodils in Memorial: Covid-19 Pandemic

You may recall the Bishopbriggs Community Council donated daffodil bulbs to churches in Bishopbriggs to respectfully remember, across our town, those who died as as result of Covid 19.

The anniversary of the first lockdown is Tuesday 23rd March 2021.

Here is an updated picture of our bulbs which are now in full bloom.

Thanks again to Robert and Jean Ditty for planting and nurturing them.

Fabric Appeal Update Sunday 14th March

Our Treasurer advises the Fabric Appeal stands at £4,070 as of now with £3,375 of that Gift Aided from 25 returns received. Thanks to everyone for their very kind contributions so far.

Happy 90th Birthday Isobel from our Congregation

Isobel Dick is 90 years young on Sunday 14th March 2021

We all wish her a very Happy Birthday!

2020 Accounts for the Trustee Meeting

The 2020 annual accounts may be found here: 2020 Accounts for the Trustee Meeting

Ronnie’s Poem

What We Did before Zoom by Ronnie Williamson

UPDATE FROM SPRINGFIELD CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA

Fantastic update received from Sheila Dunbar, Secretary.

“I’m delighted to report that we have received additional donations following our virtual Christmas Concert, taking the total raised to £20,717.

The grand total donated to CHAS now stands at £390,407. “

Guild Projects

The Guild Leadership team identifies 6 projects to be supported over a three year cycle and between 2018 to 2021 the six are – The Boys’ Brigade, Crossreach, Seema’s Project, Growing the Future, Sailor’s Society and World Mission Council. More information about these Projects can be found on the Church of Scotland/Guild webpage.

Each local branch of the Guild can select which of the projects it wishes to support and Springfield Cambridge Guild supported The Boys’ Brigade, Crossreach and the Seema Project from 2018 to 2020. However there have been no Guild meetings since March, 2020 so no fund raising at our Martha Table, Coffee morning or Hostess Tea. However the sale of home made jam in the summer stimulated donations for the projects and for Valentine’s Day we were encouraged by the national leadership team to show our love by sharing a virtual soup lunch and making a donation to the Projects. Our Guild offered the opportunity to members to send their donation via our treasurer, Irene Smillie and to enter a competition for the most exotic soup recipe.

I am delighted to report that we are now able to send £660.05 to Guild Office and wish to thank the members for their tremendous generosity. Thank you also to Irene for taking on this extra work.

Ellen Robertson.

The winner of the exotic soup recipe prize is Moira Aitken photographed here eating her delicious Coral Soup.
Well done Moira.

Congratulations

50 years ago to the very day, 21st February, George McMillan was ordained an Elder in the Church of Scotland.

Lent Wonder Walks

Wonder walks

Sunday School Activities from 7th February

Well done Sophie from Sunday School for your fantastic healing aid bags, they look great!
Lovely of you to give them to your friends including Skye from Sunday School.
Hope you had fun making them!

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Springfield Cambridge Church with easyfundraising?

There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.

All you need to do is:

1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/springfieldcambridgechurch/?utm_campaign=raise-more and join for free.

2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.

3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Springfield Cambridge Church at no extra cost to you whatsoever!

There are no catches or hidden charges and Springfield Cambridge Church will be really grateful for your donations.

Thank you for your support.

SPRINGFIELD CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA

Here is a copy of an email received from the secretary of SCFC & O.

This is fantastic news!

“We now have a final total for the amount of money raised from our virtual concert, “A Christmas Montage”, on Monday 21 December.

Including Gift Aid and a donation from one of our main sponsors, the amount raised is £20,275.57, which is truly a magnificent total for such an event.

Rachel, our CHAS representative, is absolutely thrilled that we have been able to raise so much.

We extend our thanks to all who have helped us to realise this fantastic sum for such a worthy cause.”

Many thanks

Sheila”

Sunday School Activity

Louisa has been very busy…

Honey & Locust cake made by Louisa! Looks delicious!

Well done Louisa on making this beautiful dove as part of activities!

Bishopbriggs Churches Together

BCT Week of Prayer 2021

Heartfelt Thanks from the Lodging House Mission

Dear Rev Taylor,

Heartfelt Thanks from the Lodging House Mission

I am writing to acknowledge and thank you and your congregation at Springfield Cambridge Church for the generous donation of £188.15, transferred to our bank, to assist us in our work with homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded persons at the Lodging House Mission here in Glasgow. These are unusual times as Covid-19 causes our service to adapt.

In line with 2021 Government ‘stay at home’ guidance, our day centre remains closed to the public, in order to prevent social gathering. Our volunteers will remain at home during this time. A limited number of our staff team will be working hard to continue to meet our mission commitments and support those who are experiencing homelessness, who may be vulnerable or are experiencing isolation at this time. Through local and National Government temporary accommodation is available during this ’stay at home’ order for all who require it.

We will, therefore, continue to make available emergency food parcels, essential toiletries packs and supply emergency clothing through our partner agencies, who are delivering these to those most in need in: hostels, hotels and Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the city. We will continue to supply lunch and other provisions as required to the Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre and our Chaplaincy phone line (07864 705 668) remains available for support, prayer and bereavement conversations.

We know none of this would be possible if it were not for the support and prayers of congregations such as yourselves, so please accept our heartfelt thanks and as we look forward to 2021, we would appreciate your continued support in the year that lies ahead. May God bless you as you have blessed the least of these brothers and sisters of Christ. (Matthew 25:40)

Yours Sincerely

Deacon Claire Herbert

Chaplain LHM

Update from our Minister

Happy 90th Birthday Margaret from our Congregation

Margaret Jeffrey is 90 years young on Friday 1st January 2021
We all wish her a very Happy Birthday!

Happy New Year 2021

Lodging House Mission Appeal Total

The final total raised for Lodging House Mission was £188.15.
Thank you to everyone who contributed.

…and another…keep them coming

Well done Charles & Margaret Dorward

More Shining Stars

Well done David Hogg, Natalie Storey, Mary Johnstone & Karen Donald

Manse Star

Merry Christmas Everyone

Rainbow Stars made following the Christmas Eve Family Service

Well done ladies!

Christine Faichnie x2, Wendy Currie & Joyce Watchorn

Thank You from St Rollox Church

Update from our Minister 21st December 2020

Update on Appeals Final Totals

Huge thanks to everyone who donated to the recent appeals. Here are the final totals:

UNICEF Jar of Grace- £751

Fresh Start- £535

St Rollox (Gift Service)- £545

Elder’s Long Service to the Church of Scotland

Three of our Elders have each given 30 years Service to Springfield Cambridge Church of Scotland on 16th December 2020.

Congratulations to:-
Donald Armour, David Rae and James Robertson

Happy 90th Birthday May from our Congregation

May Kennedy is 90 years young on Friday 11th December 2020
We all wish her a very Happy Birthday!

FRESH START

A message from Brenda on behalf of Fresh Start…

“Huge thank you to the congregation for their support of Fresh Start. I received £515 plus £40 gift card which was much needed and a great help.

Thank you,

Brenda Diamond”

Update from our Minister 9th December 2020

Christmas Windows

Christmas Windows Resources

Church of Scotland Advent Calendar

Click here to view

Gift Sunday and Jars of Grace

Maximum Number Reduced to 20 for Level 4

As announced by the First Minister we are being moved into Level 4 with effect from Friday 20th November.
Therefore our attendance during Worship is now only allowed up to a maximum of 20 people, including minister, stewards, organist and media operators.

Happy 90th Birthday Eric from our Congregation

Eric Leeper is 90 years young on Friday 20th 2020.
We all wish him a very Happy Birthday!
Here is a very young looking Eric!

Happy 85th Birthday Ethel from our Congregation

Ethel Robertson is 85 years young on Thursday 19th 2020.
We all wish her a very Happy Birthday!

WOMEN’S AID APPEAL

Letter from our Minister, Rev. Ian Taylor

FRESH START – WOMEN’S AID APPEAL
As a congregation we have a long standing connection in supporting the work of Fresh Start.
Usually we can leave donated goods (new pillows, bedding etc.) in the Church but this is not possible at the moment.
Recently they have experienced a high volume of referrals and as they are unable to collect goods or fundraise because of Covid19 the situation is growing more serious by the day.

We have been asked if we can support this project by making monetary donations on Sundays 15th & 22nd November 2020. Your donations will then be used to purchase Asda, Tesco gift cards for Fresh Start to allow them to purchase goods.
Donations can be brought to Church on either of these Sundays if you are able to attend one of our Services.
Alternatively these can be sent directly to Jim Kerr (0141 772 6015) our Church Treasurer made payable to Springfield Cambridge Church but clearly marked for the FRESH START – WOMEN’S AID APPEAL.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Rev. Ian Taylor.

Remembrance Sunday

Reminder…the Service this Sunday starts at 10.45am to enable us to observe the two minutes silence.

Harvest Appeal Update

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Harvest Appeal. The fantastic sum of £941 was raised for Lodging House Mission.

LHM Christmas Cards

Click here to view how purchase Christmas cards to support LHM.

Update on Silver Jubilee!

During our virtual Kirk Session Zoom meeting last night our Session clerk, Jim Scott, advised us he had presented our minister, Rev. Ian Taylor, with a gift on behalf of the Kirk Session and congregation.
This gift consisted of Ian’s favourite items. A book token, a mug for his favourite hot drink and, most importantly, not forgetting a tub of celebration chocolates!

Congratulations!

Congratulations from the congregation to Clare, Gary & Hope Lavelle on the arrival of Holly, 6lbs 9oz, at 04:03 on Wednesday 14th October! Wonderful news!

Thank You!

We would like to thank Bishopbriggs Community Council for donating daffodil bulbs in memorial: Covid-19 Pandemic.

These have been planted under the church notice board, at the roadside, on Springfield Road.
Many thanks to both Robert and Jean Ditty for planting them.

SPRINGFIELD CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA

In a normal year, many of you would by now have been scrambling to get tickets for our annual Christmas Concert.

The year 2020 is very different. Because of the worries and restrictions due to the ongoing Covid 19 situation, there will be no Christmas Concert in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this year.

However, there will be a VIRTUAL event at 7.30 pm on Monday 21 December 2020.

This will be streamed live on YouTube, for 1 night only, and there will be an opportunity for everyone to donate to CHAS, through the “Just Giving” website or by text from a smart phone. Both options will allow for the addition of Gift Aid, where applicable. Anyone who does not have access to the internet or a smart phone will be able to donate by cheque.

Alan Craig, our Musical Director, has set up a website dedicated to the Event and has produced a video to promote it. A promotional flyer has also been produced.

You will find Alan’s video via the following link:

http://www.springfieldchorus.com

Please share this link with friends and family, those who would usually attend our Christmas Concert and those who would not be able to attend but would wish to support CHAS.

Silver Jubilee!

Congratulations to our Minister, Rev. Ian Taylor, on being ordained 25 years ago today,
from the congregation of Springfield Cambridge Church.

May the Lord be with you in the task that he has called you to,
May he grant you peace and happiness in the days and years ahead.

The Lord will give strength unto his people;
The Lord will bless his people with peace.

Psalm 29:11

Remember the Clocks Go Back

Remember clocks go back tonight – extra hour of sleep before church tomorrow.

Harvest Appeal Update

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Lodging House Mission.
We have so far had £679 which is fantastic!
If you would like make a donation you can do this until the end of October.

Harvest Appeal

Church Re-opening Plans

Presbytery has now granted permission for us to reopen on 27/09/20.
Please note that first Sunday is only for pre-booked Office-bearers (Congregational Board & Kirk Session) thereafter a booking system will operate.

On our first Sunday back in the Church on 27/09/20, the Office-Bearers (Congregational Board & Kirk Session) will be our first congregation to allow us an opportunity to try out our new Covid 19 procedures. After that we will be using a pre-booking system as we work though the list of those who have already expressed a desire to return to try and ensure that all who wish to attend may do so, not just all at once!

From Sunday 4th. October , 2020 we will work through the list of those who have already expressed a desire to return to Church. Anyone who would like to attend a Service may phone and leave a message on the answering machine at the Church Office (( 0141 772 1596) from 9am on a Monday morning until Thursday 12 noon detailing your name, number attending, and a contact telephone number. Where numbers exceed our capacity of 50, you will receive notification of this and be placed on the list for the following week.

We look forward to your return to Springfield Cambridge.

Sunflower Challenge

Giant sunflower grown by Cameron, Kyle and Arran Lunnan.
Well done boys!

Well done to Louisa and Helen, Carol and Lewis and Joshua.

Send your pictures of your sunflowers to the Facebook or Website admin.

General Assembly 2020 to be held online in October

This year the Church of Scotland will take an unprecedented step when—amid the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic—the 2020 General Assembly will convene remotely during the evening of Friday 2 October and all day on Saturday 3 October.

We invite everyone—wherever you are – to join in and watch the livestream here on the Church of Scotland website or Facebook page. The Friday session will run from 7pm to around 9pm and the Saturday session will run from 9.15am to approximately 5pm.

Guild Annual Gathering Goes Digital this Saturday 5th September 2020

Everyone is invited to watch the Guild’s Annual Gathering 2020 video this Saturday at 11am. The specially created video — which will be available Facebook as well as on the Church of Scotland website–will feature messages from both the outgoing and incoming Guild Conveners Marian Macintyre and Mable Wallace along with Moderator, the church’s chief officer Dave Kendall and much more. The Guild can’t meet in person this year but this remote offering is an opportunity to enjoy worship and singing from years past and to create fellowship even when coming together has to happen remotely https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/2020/The-Guild-Annual-Gathering-goes-digital-this-weekend

Change to Online Services

The service on 30 August will be the final one to be played on Facebook. We are moving to stream the Service rather than play a pre-recorded service. The most efficient way of doing this is to use one platform. The link to the Service on YouTube will continue to be shared in the run up to a Sunday morning. This can also be found on this website under the “Online Services” drop down tab.

Future services will also begin at 1100. The short introduction video will end at 1100 rather than the 1103 it has been ending at.

Church of Scotland Week of Prayer, 17-22 August

At 8am each morning a pre-recorded reflection will go live on the Church of Scotland website and on Facebook. These will include contemplative music, Scripture readings, a brief ‘thought for the day’, a prayer and blessing. Additionally there will be a suggested prayer activity that you can choose to take up at some point during the day. Each of these activities has been designed for all ages but certainly with children and families in mind.

For more information please go to Church of Scotland

Congratulations!

Congratulations from the congregation to Michelle, Chris & Lewis on the arrival of Kyle Aaron Blair, 8lbs 8oz, at 16:35 on Friday 31st July 2020.

Springfield Cambridge Church Newsletter

Alas to say – there will be no church magazine produced in August.
The judgement is that we will align the next magazine publication to the period that will eventually be established for the reopening of our church. In the interim, though, a short Newsletter has been produced.
For members without internet connection, a copy will be posted out.
For those with internet connection, the Newsletter can be viewed by clicking on the following link: Newsletter 18th July 2020

New Posters for our Church

New posters have been placed in and outside our church.

The Springfield Cambridge Record Deadline

A reminder that any articles for the magazine should be sent to the Editor ( [email protected] ) by Sunday 26th July 2020. Thank you.

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary!

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary to Ian and Catherine on Sunday 5th July 2020.
Congratulations from all the congregation. Enjoy your special day!
P.S. Hope you don’t mind me borrowing your photo Catherine! x

We held our first virtual Kirk Session Meeting!

We had fun learning how to communicate at our virtual Kirk Session meeting on Tuesday 30th June!

Happy 85th Birthday Sheila from our Congregation

Sheila Gibson is 85 years young on Friday 26th June 2020.
We all wish her a very Happy Birthday!

Happy 90th Birthday Mervyn from our Congregation

Mervyn Porter was 90 years young on Thursday 18th June 2020.
We all wish him a very Happy Birthday!

More Pics from a Sunday School Activity

Well done Louisa!

Video

Here is a generic ‘walk through’ video of how to make an online donation using the new Church of Scotland system.

How to make a donation

Pics from a Sunday School Activity

Caitlin also making (and eating) ice cream. Well done to you also Caitlin!

Louisa making (and eating) the ice cream!! Well done

Happy 85th Birthday Bill from our Congregation

Bill Findlay is 85 years young on Sunday 24th May 2020.
We all wish him a very Happy Birthday!

Church of Scotland – Watch the Assembly Trustees webinar

Around 1,000 people from across the country took part in a special webinar on Friday, 22 May, to learn how the Kirk’s governing body and staff are tackling the challenges facing the Church of Scotland.

Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair chaired the meeting and posed audience questions to the Church’s Chief Officer, Dave Kendall, Very Rev Dr John Chalmers, chair of the Assembly Trustees and Raymond Young, chair of the General Trustees.

Trustees Webinar

Trailer for the Pentecost Service

A trailer for the Pentecost Service to be streamed on Sunday 31st May at 10am on the Church of Scotland website and Facebook page.
Pentecost trailer

Information for Sunday 31st May 2020

On Pentecost Sunday (31/05/20) we will worship with the Church of Scotland as a whole via https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk

Sunday 31 May, 10-10.30am – Pentecost – streamed on the Church of Scotland website and Facebook page
The Moderator will lead a service to mark the birthday of the Christian Church, with contributions from many different places. Like the disciples on that first Pentecost, here is the invitation to step confidently into whatever the future holds.

Do you have photographs we could use in our Online Services?

Photographs for inclusion in future online services can be sent to: [email protected]
The photographs should be your own and free from copyright. Thank you.

Church Magazine Articles

If anyone has any articles for the Church magazine please send to James Robertson ([email protected]) by this Sunday 24/05 – online publication only by 07/06/20 – Communion Sunday.

Sunday School Activities

Lewis made a “Puffy paint sheep”

Message from our Treasurer

Our Treasurer, Jim Kerr, has sent a message following payments made via the new PayPal account that was set up, and also to members who have sent him cheques.
He also says:-
“I am willing to uplift envelopes from any members who are unable to post me a cheque or set up a standing order etc at this time. All social distancing rules will of course be observed to when uplifting envelopes! Thank you to everyone who has posted me cheques and set up standing orders in the last few weeks, it is much appreciated.”

Our Session clerk, Jim Scott, is also willing to uplift any envelopes etc to pass onto Jim Kerr to assist.
Thank you for your continued support

Jim Kerr – [email protected] – 0141 772 6015

Jim Scott – [email protected] – 0141 563 2059

You can now support our church by donating via our PayPal Account

If you wish to donate to our church, please go to the “Finance” page, click the PayPal donate button and follow the instructions. Thank you for your support.

Information Regarding Your Offerings

Some of our congregation have been enquiring how to support our church during this lockdown time. We posted a “Memo” from Our Minister, Rev. Ian Taylor under the heading ***Update from our Minister***, to advise how this can be done.
Here is an extract from this memo:-

Members who support the work of the Church financially through WFO envelopes or the Open Plate and are concerned that they are unable to contribute to the Ministry and Mission of the Church can contact our Treasurer (Jim Kerr – [email protected] – 0141 772 6015) or Gift Aid Treasurer (David Lockhart – [email protected] – 0141 772 6779) directly who will only be too happy to offer alternative means to receive your much needed offerings.

How to watch Sunday Services from your TV

Some people have enquired how to watch the Sunday services on your TVs.
The video below should help. You will need to have an Internet connected TV or set top box for this to work.

Click here to view a short video

Flowers for our church

A note from Robert Ditty:-
I had originally planted the pots and tubs of Spring bulbs and plants during October 2019 for display
outside at the front door of the Church just now April 2020, but, of course this was not possible during the present closure due to the
corona virus. I have however benefited by displaying them on my front doorstep at my house.
The last image is the display in the Hall of Fellowship from a previous year and are mainly artificial and Anne Harvey usually prepares
this display.

Thank you to Robert for sharing these beautiful pictures.

Life & Work Magazine

During this challenging period, Life and Work is committed to helping keep our Christian community connected
and so The Church of Scotland have made the May 2020 issue available on their website.
This can be accessed by clicking here or visiting https://www.lifeandwork.org/resources/free-download-may-2020

Help is available from willing volunteers within Bishopbriggs

Easter Day Communion Service

After our Easter Morning Service, there will a second Short Service of Holy Communion, so if you would like to join us at the Lord’s Table, please prepare your own table with bread and wine and click on the link (To follow) and join us.
There is an Order of Service online, with our Communion hymn and optional responses.

Happy Easter! Rev. Ian Taylor.

Church of Scotland News

HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge has sent a letter to the Moderator

Click here to read the article

Message from our Minister

Dear All,
At this time when we are all feeling the loss of our usual church services James Faddes from the Community church has organised virtual homilies, prayer times for us via You Tube.
Each night at 7.30pm there will be a short piece from the various ministers/leaders beginning on Palm Sunday through to Good Friday.
The link is as follows:-
click here
or I think you can search for Bishopbriggs churches together and follow the link.

Please tune in as it will give us a feeling of togetherness. Thanks to James.

Update from our Minister

Memo from Rev. Ian Taylor Click here

Reminder

Clocks go forward 1 hour tonight so we hope to be “Live streaming” at the usual time of 11:00am.

No praying in church buildings says public health official

Published on 24 March, 2020

A top public health official has said church buildings must be closed for prayers. Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government, said the unprecedented directive will save lives during the Coronavirus crisis. The public health expert is encouraging people to do what they can to help the most vulnerable in society, while taking sensible precautions to avoid contracting or spreading Covid19. Prof Leitch is a committed Christian and he urged people to seek solace and strength in their faith.
Click here to hear Professor Leitch

**Springfield Cambridge Church is closed until further notice*

In light of the Prime Minister’s statement and Government advice this evening, Monday 23rd March 2020, Springfield Cambridge Church is closed until further notice.
Further news and updates can be found through our social media platforms.

Our Online Services can be viewed by clicking on the “Services” drop down tab

Click here to watch the Sunday Worship 22nd March 2020

The Worship will be available from 11am on Sunday 22nd March.
You can subscribe to the channel in You Tube and you should receive a notification at 11am

Trailer Link for an online Service from our Minister Sunday 22nd March

Click here

Short Service to be Streamed Sunday 22nd March 2020

Springfield Cambridge Church hopes to stream a short Service on Sunday (22/3) at 11am. The Order of Service is already online, to allow you to join us from your homes.
Further information will be posted later on our website and Facebook with additional details.
Why not join us for this new faith adventure? Hope to see you on Sunday at 11am.

COVID 19 update from our Minister

Often when parishioners are having a hard time I will end by saying something like, “Hang in there, keep the faith, and breathe!”

Now I am wondering if in these unusual and uncertain times I should simply be saying, “Take a deep breath and pray. “

That’s what I say to myself often these days. It is not a time to panic, but it is a time to be prudent and prepared. We are in uncharted water. Leadership in faith communities, educational institutions, hospitals, government, and our local community face difficult choices about how to address the complex challenges that the COVID-19, corona virus brings. Please pray for wisdom and courage.

Our anxiety rises with the spread of the corona virus and we worry. We are concerned about the impact of this disease on healthcare workers, vulnerable adults, the physically fragile, and the livelihoods of people. Our world feels uncertain, and it grows smaller, lonelier as we follow health protocols, practice social distancing, engage in self-isolation, and exercise necessary quarantine measures. I also want to acknowledge that we all have things we are grieving, large and small, life-altering or inconvenient. It all feels uncertain and unsettling.

Take a deep breath and pray.

In these uncertain times, we can, at this moment, recognise how connected we are to one another – a body of many members. Do you recall the Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 12:26 when he says, “If one member suffers, we all suffer together…”? This realisation shapes our actions in ways that foster goodness and compassion to expand our caring networks. Another realisation is our faith community isn’t found in a building but grounded in the love of God found in Jesus Christ. So, even though we can’t gather in-person, we will discover new ways to worship and minister together.

To that end, we are working to have an online worship Service available as soon as we can – we can’t worship in-person, but we can worship in Spirit from our collective homes. Information will be placed on our website (www.springfieldcambridge.org.uk). You can expect a short worship Service with prayer, Scripture, and a message. I look forward to worshipping with you, and yes, there may be some funny, perhaps awkward moments as we learn how to worship in this new way. I hope we will be able to add music and additional elements to our online worship experience in the coming weeks.

With the help of the Kirk Session, I hope to set up small caring groups. These groups will stay in phone contact to share words of care and encouragement and let me know about concerns or needs. We also are starting conversations about safe ways to deliver needed groceries or medicine to church members or neighbours.

The circumstances around this pandemic are ever-evolving. We have not been through anything like this before. We will need your help along the way, please – the way forward will take all of us.

Since I can’t physically be with you on Sundays, in your home, nursing homes, hospitals, etc., I will try and communicate with you more frequently through email messages, newsletters, our website, and other social media platforms – keeping Springfield Cambridge’s community connected.

· Based on the current recommendations of the Church Offices at 121 George Street, Edinburgh, the Church building is open Monday – Friday from 9am -1pm, as is normally the case, to provide a place for people to come and pray, if they wish and this is permissible, subject to all visitors observing robust hand hygiene.

· Worship Services are suspended until further notice. Limitations relating to Weddings and Funerals are likely to be applied in the near future, but this is an ever fast changing picture.

· Payment for all staff and steps for their health and safety will continue.

· Our Church membership is encouraged to continue to support Springfield Cambridge with their giving and offerings by mail or ideally standing order.

So, please take a deep breath with me and pray and act as though you bear the love of Christ into the world for others—because you do.

Rev. Ian Taylor.

Church Services

Regretfully, due to the coronavirus, the mid-week Wednesday Service and Sunday Service will be suspended until further notice.

Church buildings will be kept open, as usual, a place for people to come and pray. Notices will be clearly displayed asking that visitors observe robust hand hygiene, including washing their hands on entry to the church.

Widowers & Coffin Dodgers

The above group has suspended its activities until further notice.

268th Boys’ Brigade

Meetings of all Sections of the Boys’ Brigade has been suspended.
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Bible Study Group

Regretfully the meetings on a Wednesday evening will be postponed until further notice.

We regret the “Playlist for life” cuppa time on Tuesday 17th March, has been CANCELLED.

The Guild, Springfield Cambridge Church

GUILD MEETING Mon. 16/03/20 CANCELLED and regretfully for the rest of the 2019-2020 Session

GUILD AGM Mon. 30/03/20 CANCELLED

GUILD OUTING Thu. 07/05/20 POSTPONED – Future date tba

65th Glasgow Girls’ Brigade Coffee Morning 21/03/20 POSTPONED – Future date tba
Regretfully the rest of Session 2019-2020 has been CANCELLED.

BB Junior Section – Display 26/03/20 POSTPONED – Future date tba

BB Junior Section Line Dancing 28/03/20 POSTPONED – Future date tba

The Fund Raising Group –
WINTER BULB AND PLANT SALE

The Fund Raising Group are pleased to report that the amount raised at the Plant Sale was £257.
Many thanks to all who participated in the event, and special thanks to Robert Ditty who nurtured the bulbs for us.

Update: Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2019 – The truly staggering sum of £32,500 has been raised at the event for CHAS, including the amount in the region of £13,600 collected in the buckets after the concert. Once again we thank our patrons for their very generous support.

Sunday School & Bible Wayfinders Nativity

Some photos from the Nativity Service this morning. Well done to everyone who took part and organised.

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra

A Christmas Moment December 2019

Congratulations to all of the Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble and Junior Chorus on a fantastic concert. Well done to everyone involved to raise money for a great charity CHAS.

268th Boys’ Brigade COMPANY SECTION – CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY

The Christmas Card Delivery Service raised the amount of £470 for the Company Section’s Funds. Many thanks are extended to all who used and donated to this Service, and also to all those who successfully delivered the Christmas Cards.

Gift Service Sunday 1st December

Thank you to all who donated gifts and Tesco gift cards on Sunday 1st December. These are all very much appreciated.

Here are a few photos from Sunday…

FABRIC APPEAL ENVELOPES

The Appeal will remain open until the end of the year for those of you who may wish to spread your contributions over a longer period.

UNICEF UK’s Jars of Grace Appeal

The total amount collected to date is £1,354.19 including £125 Gift Aid. Thank you to all who contributed, and also to those who counted the donations.

If you still have a donation to make, please hand it in as soon as possible.

Lodging House Mission

Christine Mackintosh would like to thank all the members of the congregation who purchased Christmas Cards and donated monies during 2019. A total of £932 was raised from the sale of Christmas Cards.
Cash donated during the year was £635 to assist with the cost of meals and a total of £386 was given during the Retiral Collection on Sunday 1st December.
This is very much appreciated, and she also thanks those who assisted her during the year.

Presentation to Dr. Sonia Blaksley

During the Service on Sunday 24th November a presentation was made to Sonia as she completes her probation period on 30th November with Springfield Cambridge Church. Sonia confirmed she is going to preach as “Sole Nominee” on Sunday 8th December 2019.

Ian said “Thank you” to Sonia on behalf of Springfield Cambridge Church for all her work and commitment during the past fifteen months and presented her with a photo frame of the old and new church together with a cheque to enable her to buy something.

We all wish Sonia well in the future.

Lodging House Christmas Cards

Thank you to all who purchased Christmas Cards this year. On Sunday 1st December, a Collection Plate will be placed in the Hall of Fellowship for the Christmas Appeal to help the Mission to provide a Christmas Gift to be given out on Christmas Day to all service users.
Thank you for all your support.
Christine Mackintosh

268th Boys’ Brigade COMPANY SECTION – CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY

The BB Company Section is offering a Christmas Card Delivery Service for all G64 postcodes for the price of just 25p per card. Cards should be fully addressed with flat numbers and postcodes, as any omissions may mean that delivery cannot be guaranteed. A Post Box will be available in the Hall of Fellowship on Sundays 1st and 8th December inclusive. Deliveries will be completed by 18th December.

Remembrance Sunday

Here are a few pictures from our Hall of Fellowship, Auchinairn Laying of Wreaths Service and
Girls & Officers from 65th Glasgow Co. Girls’ Brigade who attended the service at George Square.

Girls’ Brigade Presentation

Sunday’s Service included the Dedication of the 268th Glasgow Boys’ Brigade & 65th Glasgow Girls’ Brigade.

After the dedication three Brigaders were presented with their Brigader’s Brooch.

Well done and congratulations to Kelsy, Kirsty and Tatum.

Guild Coffee Morning 26th October 2019

The sum of £716.00 including Gift Aid, was raised for Guild Funds.
Thanks are extended to the Guild Members for organising the Coffee Morning; to all who donated baking,
and to all those who attended this very enjoyable event.

Here are a few pictures from the Coffee morning.

Harvest Thanksgiving Service September 2019

Thank you to all for the very generous donations received at the Harvest Service.
The sum of £361.00 was donated over and above the fruit, flowers, tins, etc., and this amount will be donated to Crossreach.
Thank you to the Flower Committee Members for preparing the Church and to the members involved in delivering the items.

Here are a few photos from the tables of donated goods & money.

‘MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA’ – CITY OF GLASGOW WIND ORCHESTRA

Concert held on Friday 20th September – We are delighted to announce that £1350.10 including Gift Aid was raised for Church Funds from this very enjoyable Concert.
Thanks to members of the Church Fund Raising Group; to all who assisted on the evening, and lastly but not least to all those who attended.

Christian Aid Lunch 25th August 2019

We are delighted to announce that £523.05, including £66.87 Gift Aid and £26.00 Donations, was raised at the Lunch for Christian Aid.

A heartfelt thanks is extended to the members of the Fund Raising Group who organised the Lunch, and to all the other volunteers who assisted in any way.

Thanks are also extended to all those who attended to raise funds for this worthy cause. A cheque for the final amount will be sent to Christian Aid.

Her are just a few photos from the day.

Summer Holiday Club 2019

Springfield Festival Chorus

We are delighted to announce that at least £7,267 (including £2,565 to date in the Bucket Collection) was raised for Bowel Cancer UK from our Summer Concert (‘The Pirates of Penzance’).

Many thanks are extended to all involved in this very enjoyable evening.

Fundraising Group SUMMER HOLIDAY’ HAMPER

Congratulations to the Winner – Mrs Betty Watson. We are delighted to announce that £143 was raised for Church Funds. Many thanks to all who contributed.

Bible Wayfinders & Sunday School BBQ

We are delighted to announce that £146 was raised at the recent Barbeque. Thanks are extended to all who participated.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Helen Sneddon

This funeral will be held on Friday 14/6/19 @ Springfield Cambridge Church(G64 1PP) @ 12.00, thereafter to Cadder Cemetery, Crosshill, Road, Bishopbriggs G64 2QG for 1.00pm

Elder’s Long Service Certificate Presentation

Mr Andrew (Drew) Fleming was presented with a long service certificate at the Kirk Session meeting on 11th June 2019.

Drew has give 42 years of service to the Church of Scotland.

Pictured from left to right: Jim Scott, Session Clerk, Drew Fleming and Rev Ian Taylor, Minister

The funeral of the late Mrs. Kirsty Callander

This funeral will be held on Thursday 13/6/19 @ Springfield Cambridge Church(G64 1PP) @ 12.30, thereafter to Glasgow Crematorium(Maryhill) for 1.30pm.

Thank You from Beth

It’s now exactly a month until I take my once in a lifetime trip to Kenya.
I would like to thank everyone for the support you have given towards my trip to Kenya.
I would also like to thank you for your generosity in buying my tablet, shortbread and pancakes every week.
Your support for my ceilidh and generous donations towards my trip has made a big difference.
I am looking forward to my adventure with excitement and a little apprehension.
Thank you so much and I look forward to sharing my experiences in Kenya with the Guild when I return.
Beth Taylor

Elder’s Long Service Certificate Presentation

On Sunday 2nd June, 2019, nine elders were presented with long service certificates at Springfield Cambridge Church.

Unfortunately, three elders, Michael Cooke (44 years), Andrew Fleming (42 years) and John Millar (34 years), were unable to attend this service.

The twelve elders have given 517 years of service to the Church of Scotland.

Pictured from left to right: Jim Scott, Session Clerk, Rev Ian Taylor, Minister, Robert Ditty (50 years), Jim Stormont (62 years), Mervyn Porter (49 years),
Bill Findlay (50 years), Ronnie Williamson (40 years), George McMillan (40 years), Anne Harvey (34 years), Charles Dorward (34 years),
Willie McSheehy (34 years) and Dr Sonia Blakesley, Assistant Minister.

General Assembly

Decisions taken at the 2019 General Assembly have the potential to reshape the Church of Scotland at every level.
To help Church members and congregations engage with the reform process, Life and Work has released a FREE four-page guide summarising the key decisions.
Click here to read more

You can read the magazine’s full coverage of the General Assembly in the July issue of Life and Work, available from the 14th June.

Christian Aid

We are very pleased to announce that £856.42 was collected for Christian Aid.
Many thanks are extended to all who contributed and to all who counted the donations.

Memorial Service for Michael David Brown

A Memorial Service for Michael David Brown (12/3/59-13/3/19) will be held at Springfield Cambridge Church, Bishopbriggs, (vehicular access via The Leys G64 1PP) on Monday 27th. May, 2019 at 4pm.

Presentations at Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade Thanksgiving Service

On Sunday 12th May 2019 Presentations were given to the following:-

Beth Taylor on achieving her Brigader Brooch

Clare Round on achieving the highest award in Girls’ Brigade

George MacMillan was given a “Thank you” as he retires from the 268th Glasgow Co. Boys’ Brigade as at 31st May 2019.

Congratulations to all.

Bible Wayfinders Easter Video

This video was shown on Easter Sunday in church.

Well done to all involved

Click this link Easter Sunday Video

CHURCH FUND RAISING GROUP – TAYLOR FASHIONS’ NIGHT

This very enjoyable evening raised £537 including Gift Aid for Church Funds. Thanks are extended to all involved.

‘ALL THINGS LIVING’ QUIZ SHEET – We are pleased to announce that £164 was raised by sales of the Quiz Sheet.
Many thanks again to Drew Fleming for compiling the Quiz.

The EX-MEMBERS’ REUNION DINNER

On Friday 29th March this event raised £650 plus Gift Aid donations. Thanks are extended to all involved.

BOYS’ BRIGADE JUNIOR SECTION FUNDRAISER

THE LINE DANCE EVENING raised £895 including Gift Aid donations at this very enjoyable Event which was held on Saturday 23rd March. Thanks are extended to all involved.

To view some dancing click here

QUIZ NIGHT – Saturday 2nd March – in aid of the Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre

£1,376 was raised for The Research Centre. Thanks are extended to all involved.

GIRLS’ BRIGADE COFFEE MORNING

Saturday 24th February – £410.45, including Gift Aid was raised for Girls’ Brigade Funds.

Many thanks are extended to all involved.

SAMH FUND RAISING EVENT

“Euan Russell and Friends” are very pleased to confirm that the amazing amount of £1,374.95 was raised on Saturday 16th February 2019 in aid of SAMH.

Thanks again for all your support. Much appreciated.

Sunday School & Bible Way Finders

During the children’s address, Sonia encouraged the children to act out being in the fishing boat. The Gospel passage was….Luke 5:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
5 Once while Jesus[a] was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, 2 he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. 8 But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” 11 When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.

The children then returned to their halls and you can see from the photos they were very busy.

ANCHOR BOYS’ FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT

£367.00 was raised at the Family Quiz Night which took place on Friday 1st February.
Thanks are extended to everyone involved in this very enjoyable and fun evening.

JARS OF GRACE

A cheque for £1,425.28 has been sent to UNICEF. Thanks are extended to everyone who contributed for their generosity, and a special thanks is extended to the team of counters for their help.

SPRINGFIELD CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA

BISHOPBRIGGS CHURCHES TOGETHER – The total raised from our Christmas Concert on Thursday 20th December, 2018 was £30,000.00. Of this, £12,746.00 was taken in the bucket collection at the end of the evening. Once again we thank our patrons for their extremely generous donations. The grand total raised from our Christmas Concerts for CHAS now stands at a magnificent £336,474.00.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

The Retiral Offerings for the Lodging House Mission totalled £452.69.

Thank you for your contributions.

Family Service 23rd December 2018
Nativity & Bible Wayfinders

Well done to all the boys and girls from the Sunday School for a wonderful nativity performance this morning.
Congratulations to all leaders involved too!
Here a some photographs…

Congratulations to the Bible Wayfinders (and volunteers!) for a very informative narration on
Christmas traditions in the Middle East. Hope all the congregation enjoyed their goodies!

Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus & Orchestra

Another fantastic concert in aid of CHAS was enjoyed by a full house at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

A huge Congratulations & Well done to Alan Craig and everyone involved.

Here are just a few pics from the evening…

Poppyscotland

AMOUNT RAISED for Poppyscotland was £407.49.

GIRLS’ BRIGADE BAG PACKING

The amount raised bag packing in MORRISON’S on Saturday 15th December by the Girls and Officers of the Girls’ Brigade was £591.38.

BB COMPANY SECTION – CHRISTMAS CARDS

The Christmas Card Delivery Service raised the amount of £516 for the Company Section’s Funds.
Many thanks are extended to all who used and donated to this Service, and also to all those who successfully delivered the Christmas Cards.

Fund Raising Group News

CHRISTMAS HAMPER COMPETITION – The Fund Raising Group is pleased to confirm that £235.00 was raised for Church Funds and the Winner of the Hamper is Pamela Brown.
Many thanks are extended to all who entered the Competition.
NAME THE DOLL’ COMPETITION – The Fund Raising Group is pleased to confirm that £101.25 was raised for Church Funds. The Winner of the Doll, named “Willie”, is Kirsty Callendar.
Many thanks are extended to all who entered the Competition.

LODGING HOUSE MISSION

Christine Mackintosh would like to thank all the members of the congregation who purchased Christmas Cards and donated monies during 2018. A total of £906 was raised from the sale of Christmas Cards, cash donated during the year was £260, and a total of £435 was given during the Retiring Collection on Sunday 9th December. This is very much appreciated, and she also thanks those who assisted her during the year.

65th Girls’ Brigade Company

The Company are delighted to confirm that £578.39 including Gift Aid was raised for Brigade Funds at the Social Evening
held on Saturday 17th November. Thanks are extended to all who took part in this very enjoyable evening, and to the
congregation for all their kind donations.

JARS OF GRACE

The total amount collected to date is £1,554.53 including Gift Aid. Thank you to all who contributed,
and also to those who counted the donations. If you still have a donation to make, please hand it in as soon as possible.

Gift Service

The church is looking lovely with the tree and all the decorations.
The 1st Advent candle was lit today.

Thank you to all who contributed at this morning’s Gift Service.
Here are a few pictures from today…

Fund Raising Group Quiz & Fish Supper Night

The Group are delighted to announce that £710, including Gift Aid, was raised for Church Funds at this very enjoyable annual Event on Friday 23rd November 2018.
Thanks are extended to all involved.

65th Girls’ Brigade

The Brigaders have been studying Poppy Scotland this year for their badge work.
They have created this beautiful display in our Hall of Fellowship.
The Explorer made the poster.

Well done girls!

CAMP KENYA EXPEDITION FUNDRAISER CEILIDH

The amount raised at this event was £1,119. Thanks are extended to the organisers,
to all who donated their time and efforts, and to all who attended and had an enjoyable evening.

Guild Coffee Morning Update

The sum of £724.60 including Gift Aid, was raised for Guild Funds. Thanks are extended to the Guild Members for organising ~
the Coffee Morning; to all who donated baking, and to all those who attended this very enjoyable event.

Here a some photos taken at the Guild Coffee Morning on Saturday 27th October 2018.

Fairtrade Gold Exhibition

An exhibition called Fairtrade Gold is being held in the Hall of Fellowship, Springfield Cambridge Church.
This exhibition will be available to view from 09.00 – 13.00 hrs on Monday to Friday 8 – 12 October
and is brought to you by the East Dunbartonshire Fair Trade Steering Group.
Fairtrade Gold comes to Bishopbriggs

Christian Aid lunch update

We are delighted to announce that £597.22, including £73.12 Gift Aid, was raised at the Lunch for Christian Aid.
A heartfelt thanks is extended to the members of the Fund Raising Group who organised the Lunch, and to all
the other volunteers who assisted in any way. Thanks are also extended to all those who attended to raise funds
for this worthy cause. A cheque for the final amount will be sent to Christian Aid.

Harvest Service update

A big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who contributed to the Harvest Thanksgiving Service.
The sum of £299.60 was donated over and above the fruit, flowers, tins, etc., and this amount
will be donated to Crossreach. Thank you also to the Flower Committee Members for preparing
the Church and to the members involved in delivering the items.

Christian Aid Lunch Sunday 16th September 2018

Our Christian Aid lunch was very well supported after worship this morning.
Minestrone soup or potato & leek soup followed by a filled roll then tea or coffee and biscuits.

Thank you to our fundraising committee and all who helped make this a success.

The total amount raised will be announced shortly.

Harvest Service Sunday 16th September 2018

Thank you to everyone for your very generous contributions to our Harvest Service today.
The church was beautifully decorated Thank you to all involved in achieving this and to the distributors of our Harvest gifts.

Parish Grouping
Summer Holiday Club 6th – 10 August 2018

Boys’ Brigade & Girls’ Brigade
Closing Service of Thanksgiving
29th April 2018

Congratulations to 4 boys from our Boys’ Brigade (268th Glasgow) on gaining their Queen’s Award and also to Laura Hutchison from our Girls’ Brigade (65th Glasgow) on her Commissioning as an Officer. All presented during this morning’s service.
Boys pictured from left – right: Callum Russell, Andrew Irving and Jamie Blackhall (Rory McDonald unable to attend).
Laura Hutcheson & Rev. Ian Taylor

Spring into Summer Afternoon Tea 28th April 2018

Thank you to all who supported this event and to the Fund Raising Group for all their hard work in organising this event.
The total amount raised was £782.37 including Gift aid for afternoon tea and £152 for Pamper Hamper.
Well done to Christine Bickers who was the winner of the Pamper Hamper.

Here are some photos…

Burn’s Lunch 28th January 2018

We are pleased to announce that £516, including Gift Aid, was raised for Church Funds at this very enjoyable Lunch.
Many thanks are extended to the Fund Raising Group for organising the Lunch, and to everyone who supported it.
Special thanks are extended to Scott and Kirsty Robertson, Maureen Brown, Euan Russell and Rev. Taylor for their contributions to the entertainment.

Here are a few photos.
Pipers Scott & Kirsty led the way. Margery introduced our entertainment, Maureen reciting The Ploughman by Robert Burns.

This was followed by Euan Russell singing “A Red, Red Rose” and Rev. Ian Taylor saying the “Selkirk Grace”.

Happy New Year

JARS OF GRACE

A cheque for £1,423.14 has been sent to UNICEF.
Thanks are extended to everyone who contributed for their generosity,
and a special thanks to the team of counters for their help.

Merry Christmas

Sunday School & Bible Wayfinders Nativity Service

Springfield Festival Chorus & Orchestra December 2017

Springfield Festival Junior Chorus

First Sunday in Advent 3rd December 2017

Thank you to all for the gifts received at the Service today.

Nativity Scene and
Christmas tree in
Hall of Fellowship

Remembrance Sunday

Boys’ Brigade & Girls’ Brigade Dedication Service

Christian Aid Lunch

Our Christian Aid lunch raised the fantastic sum of £675.

Heartfelt thanks to is extended to the Fund Raising Group for organising this event, and to all volunteers and supporters.

Harvest Sunday 17th September 2017

A big “THANK YOU” to everyone who contributed to the Harvest Thanksgiving Service.
The sum of £393 has been donated to Crossreach over and above the donations of fruit, flowers, tins etc.