The Glasgow Phoenix Choir
March 29, 2022
Under our conductor Cameron Murdoch, we will be performing a concert on Friday 22nd April 2022 in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, New Auditorium, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY. The concert begins at 19:30 and tickets cost £20.00 and £22.50 online from the GRCH; Box office 0141 353 8000 or via the choir’s website – www.phoenixchoir.org
Our accompanist for the event is Gordon Cree and we have the wonderful mezzo-soprano Cheryl Forbes as a very special guest. During the concert we will be performing the premiere of Opening written specially by Bob Chilcott to celebrate the choir’s platinum jubilee and 120 years since the foundation of our predecessors the Glasgow Orpheus Choir.
Community Café
March 29, 2022
The café is open on a Wednesday from 9-12pm for teas, coffee, and home baking. Why not Invite friends along for a chat.
If you are a scone baker and would like to volunteer to join the baking team, this would be much appreciated. Please speak to Irene MacKenzie (Tel. 01360 620970) or any of the Café team.
MCR Mentoring
March 29, 2022
We have a big heart for supporting and encouraging young people in TPC and God has blessed us with many gifts through this.
Not all young people have the same opportunities, many children in Glasgow face challenges in their lives that make it difficult for them to succeed. The pandemic has been particularly difficult and disruptive and over 200 children will be starting S3 next year hoping for mentoring support.
Mentoring has proven to be an effective way of linking young people with adults who can encourage them and help them reach their potential.
MCR pathways is a programme which carefully links adults who want to help with young people who need their support. Mentors and young people are matched according to life experiences, personality and interests and mentors come from all walks of life.
Mentoring takes place in secondary school for one hour a week and requires a sense of humour and lots of perseverance! It is such a rewarding way to spend an hour.
Many employers support this programme and allow employees time off during working hours.
Please speak to Alison Crawford 01360 620970 if you are interested and she will be happy to share her experiences or you can find out more here: https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
Prayer Ministry Team
March 29, 2022
We have now returned to providing Prayer Ministry after the morning service. Two members of the team will be based on the left-hand corner at the front of the church. Please feel free to use this safe, confidential space. We are aware that for some it is not easy to come forward in the church. If this is the case, please feel free to contact one of the members of the team, and we can pray for you. Numbers available from office@tpc.org.uk
We are looking for new members to join the team and would ask you to seek God’s guidance on that. We hope to provide some training in the near future.
We look forward to new opportunities ahead for the team as we seek God’s guidance as to where he would have us serve in the future.
Boys’ Brigade
March 29, 2022
Volunteers urgently required!
BB is in desperate need of new leaders this session! We are looking for people to volunteer a skill, etc., first aid, golf etc, and show and teach the boys that skill in 3/4-week blocks. This way we feel volunteering wouldn’t be as big a commitment!
If you’re interested or willing to volunteer on a Thursday evening for the 2022 session, please email Sean – office@tpc.org.uk
Thanks again and hope to hear from you soon! Sean Reilly.
Walk and Talk
March 29, 2022
A walk has been arranged for Saturday 9th April round the Milngavie Waterworks. (Although this walk was advertised as taking place last month it was postponed due to the inclement weather on the previous date.) We will meet at the church at 9.30am before driving to Drumclog Carpark. After completing the walk we will return to Milngavie for coffee and plan to return to Torrance around midday. The route of the walk is flat. New walkers are always welcome. Please note the walk is weather dependant
Prayer Ribbons for Ukraine
March 29, 2022
The prayer ministry team are providing an opportunity to tie ribbons on the church railings as a mark of your prayers for the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
Ribbons will be placed next to the railings for anyone to use.
The Friendship Lunch
March 29, 2022
The Friendship Lunch will take place on Tuesday 5th April at 1pm. There is no longer any need to book your seat and we hope as many of you as possible will be able to come along.
Change Lives by Changing Jobs
March 15, 2022
Quarriers is recruiting Support Workers in Milngavie, Milton of Campsie, Lenzie and Kirkintilloch. Call 07812 228475 (9am-5pm Mon to Thurs and 9am-4pm on Fridays) Text ‘EAST’ to 82222 to apply or visit quarriers.org.uk/jobs for more information.
Lodging House Mission – Easter Eggs
March 15, 2022
The Lodging House Mission is inviting churches and individuals to donate Easter Eggs which will then be gifted to those in need. Eggs can be donated conveniently on Sundays at the church until the end of March or alternatively at the East Campbell Street Day Centre between 2-4pm weekdays until Easter.
** There is also a new chaplaincy initiative being launched. LHM are looking for volunteers to form a prayer support team. In addition, there is a need for front of house volunteers as people retire from volunteering leaving a gap on Thursdays in particular. There are more details relating to all of these things on the Presbytery website. Bill Gray
