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either mention to Janet Macdougall, email the administrator: admin@topcop.org.uk
or put a note through the letterbox for the administrator to pass on.
Presbytery Report:
A report from the Street Pastors who operate in Hawick & Gala advised of an incredible
108 patrols.
The overture of the General Assembly will be looking at the possibility of revising the
Westminster Confession of Faith.
Peebles Churches Together:
The series of Praying Together – drawing the Churches together in sessions to see how
prayers are done in other Churches started in January. This was an interesting and
uplifting evening hosted by the Baptist Church in the Drill Hall. Over 20 people took part
which was very encouraging.
The next Session is hosted at St Josephs on Friday 23 rd March at 1pm. Soup will be
served. This will be part of St Joseph’s Lent preparations, and those coming are asked to
fast during the morning and to bring an offering for the Foodbank. Contact Tommy
O’Rourke – thomasorourke1947@hotmail.co.uk
TOPCOP will be hosting the 3 rd session on Wednesday 30 th May in the MacFarlane Hall
from 7pm. Plans are starting to formulate for this session, if you would like to help with
this please contact Elizabeth Parker: 01721 725153 or elizabethiparker@yahoo.co.uk
The final session this year will be hosted by St Andrew’s Leckie Parish on 22 nd August at
7.30pm. The theme of this session will be Young People. Contact Carrie Duthie –
carrie@standrewsleckie.co.uk
Adrian Plass – on 27 th April there will be a concert at St Andrew’s Leckie. Contact the
office at St Andrew’s Leckie for information/tickets on 01721 723121.
A suggestion of a shoeshine as an outreach project for Easter was suggested and will be
progressed by the Rev Benton-Evans.
Christian Aid:
TOPCOP will as usual host the Wednesday coffee morning.
Market Stall – Sue, who usually takes charge of this, will not be available this year so
there is the need for someone to take this over for this year. The main work will be
required on the Thursday morning setting up the stall. If you would be interested in
helping please let Janette Cameron know.
24 Hours of Prayer – St Andrew’s Leckie are preparing for another 24 hours of prayer
on Friday 23 rd March. See the Church transformed into an amazing area for differing types
of prayer which gives the chance for all to come together to pray for each other, churches,
national and international matters. A lot goes into this wonderful time, and if you would
like to lend a hand by stewarding (you will not be left on your own to do this) please
contact Heather at the Church Office on 01721 723121.
Eco Church – the annual garden tidy up will be Saturday 17 th March. See the Magazine
for further details.
The next family walk will take place on Sunday 4 th March and will include going through
the railway tunnel – not to be missed.
Correspondence:
An email has been received from Lee Myers on behalf of Borders fundraising group, The
Borders Barmy Army Fundraising Group, who want to raise money for Macmillan by
abseiling down the side of the clock tower. A full discussion followed when it was agreed
to invite Lee to see the inside of the tower and to contact our Insurers and the General
Trustees before a decision can be made.
Next meeting will be 18 th April.