Codeword March 2023

Welcome

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Worship layout matters

I was interested to read John Bell’s reflection

Leadership of worship

Dr Doug Gay argues persuasively for devolving decision

‘A living stream of faith’

Alex Glen is worried by the suggestion that

Connecting to God in nature

Thomas Baldwin learns about the growth and background to experiencing church outdoors.

Prayer

‘And lead us not into temptation But deliver

Mutual relationships and learning

In the third part of a series focussing on intergenerational church, Suzi Farrant and Darren Philip consider mutual service, sharing and learning.

Joyful generosity amid uncertainty

The National Stewardship Team reflects on exercising Christian stewardship in times of significant economic change.

Being open to change

The Moderator explains why the Church has to be prepared to change.

Connecting together

The Very Rev Albert Bogle explains why digital planning and strategy matters.

A team game

The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone considers those who support and underpin good leadership.

Reading aloud

John L Bell highlights the importance of well-delivered Scripture readings.

Growing community

Steve Aisthorpe reflects on the next step of a missional cycle.

Priorities and purpose

IN January’s Life and Work, I highlighted a

The Big Picture

A young deer just a few days old,

FAITH IN ACTION

A series of features which offer updates from the Faith Action Programme.

My church

Ross McGowan offers an insight into the background and work of Park Church in Stirling.

‘Church life is full of change’

Teenager Rebekah Lennon explains why she made a profession of faith on a milestone birthday.

FORGIVE – WHY SHOULD I AND HOW CAN I

Written by: Timothy Keller Published by: Hodder &

A GIFT OF JOY AND HOPE

Written by: Pope Francis Published by: Hodder &

Letter from the Holy Land

In the first of a quarterly series of updates from Israel/ Palestine, the Rev Dr Stewart Gillan reports on the ordination of the first female Palestinian pastor in the Holy Land.

View from the pulpit

The Rev Shuna Dicks offers an ‘encouragement for creative thinking’.

Cryptic Crossword March 2023

Across 1 Divine messenger in charge (7) 5

Bible Quiz March 2023

1 In I Chronicles, the death of David is

Sudoku March 2023

To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and

Charity Christmas concert returns

An annual fundraising concert, led by the musical

Award for biodiversity project

A biodiversity project in the grounds of an

Young Adult Guild launched

A new group for young people within the

89,000 shoeboxes donated to 2022 campaign

Blythswood Care has thanked supporters for the response

Cathedral guides appeal

An appeal has been made for volunteers to

Festive fayre

The Guild of Duntocher Trinity Church in West

600 years

Fifteen elders of Queensferry Parish Church received long

Away day

Elders from the parish of Traprain in East

Long service

At a service held at Dun and Hillside

Positive start to the year

On Sunday January 8 alarge congregation gathered at

Celebration

In December, at Dalry: St Margaret’s Parish Church,

Brazil churches condemn violence

The Brazilian Evangelical Christian Alliance condemned the violence

Jerusalem graves vandalised

More than 30 Christian graves were desecrated in

Congo church bombing

Seventeen people were killed and a further 39

‘Let justice roll’

Ruth Harvey explains why justice is not an option but a matter of extreme urgency.

Plants of the bible

In the first of a new series of faith-based lifestyle columns, Jackie Macadam looks at the plants, food and scents of the Bible.

Redefining church

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer underlines the importance of broadening models of church.

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