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Hamilton Old Parish Church

Sunday 18 May 2025

Fifth Sunday of Easter

 

Introit - We Will Extol

Hymn 18 - "The Earth Belongs"

Hymn 528 - "Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace"

Lessons

Exodus 30:11-16

Matthew 17:24-27

Reader

Avril Gibson

Anthem - As The Deer Pants For The Water

Hymn 255 - "Father, Hear The Prayer We Offer"

Hymn 154 - "O Lord My God"

 

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Intimations

Our services continue this Sunday at 10.45am. Enjoy fellowship over a tea or coffee in the Halls after the morning service.

Pastoral Concerns

Sadly, two of our long standing members, May Pollock and James Colquhoun have passed away.  May Pollock's funeral is at South Lanarkshire Crematorium at 12 noon on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. James Colquhoun's  funeral takes place on Friday, 23 May at 12 noon at South Lanarkshire Crematorium.  Please keep the families in your prayers at this sad time.

Session Meeting

The Kirk Session and wider session next meet on Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 7.00pm in the Session Room.

Film Club

The film club continues on Thursday, 29 May at 1.30pm in the Session Room.

Escape Room

Hamilton Old Parish are rerunning their successful new escape room - "When Harry Met Winnie" - on Friday 13 June, with start times from 6pm onwards.  You will solve a series of clues and riddles to discover whether a wedding took place in the church...or not! Tickets are priced at £5 per peson and there will also be a bar and refreshments available.  Suitable for all ages, you can book to complete the escape room as a team or join another team.  For those who like to dress up, you can come along dressed for a wedding, but this is not compulsory! Tickets are available from HOPC office on 01698 281905. Don't miss what's sure to be a very fun night out.

Holiday Club

Our children's holiday club will be running from Monday, 28 July until Friday, 1 August and will be on daily from 9.30am until 3.00pm.  For this successful venture to continue we require assistance.  If you're able to help, even for only a few hours, Please get in touch with Andrea or Carole.

PastoralCare Team

The Pastoral Care Team are looking for people interested in taking services out to our local care homes.  If you would like to be involved, please speak to Andrea in the Office or Elinor Bones.

Gardening Group

Are you green-fingered and would like to help tend the grounds of the Old Parish and the West Campus? If you are interested in being part of this group please contact the Office.

RTS Electricity Meters Switch Off

Please note that as of 30 June 2025 the radio swtich that controls the RTS electricity meters will start to be switched off.  If you believe you have one of these (generally the old style black meters), please contact your energy supplier who will advise you further.