Hamilton Old Parish Church
Sunday 25 May 2025
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Introit
Hymn 198 - "Let Us Build A House"
Hymn 204 - "I Am The Church"
Lesson
Ezra 3:1-13
Reader
Hazel Scott
Anthem - Rejoice The Lord Is King
Hymn 52 - "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place"
Hymn 160 - "Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven"
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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.
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.
Christian Aid
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Christian Aid retiral offering to support Christian Aid Week 2025. We raised £668.70 which has been sent to them to help continue their good work.
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.
