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What's your opinion???

Our 'new' minister's first question on being asked about this website was "can it be given a cleaner, crisper look?'

Changes were made at the time which met with general approval but I was never quite pleased with the new look banner heading that I introduced at that time.

While doodling with an app on my iPad I did a simplified sketch of our church against the hills in the back ground and this gave me thoughts of creating a new banner. The famous Titan Crane was sketched in the same simplified way and the two brought together to create the new look.

It is easily amended or taken back to the original if not liked (I think!), so please let me know what you feel by simply replying the this post.

 

Whit a mornin'!!!

Torrential rain!

Gale Force Winds!

Yes, that's right. It was the Abbotsford 'Summer Fayre' this morning.

Cancellation of events elsewhere did nothing to dampen the spirits of those who got involved in this fund raising event and we even had a barbecue! Yes, we did get the matches to light!

Not sure of the final amount raised as yet and, as everyone who knows me is aware, I don't do money. However, considering the day, I would say that anything over £1 : 3 : 3d will be a success - so watch this space!

A BIG THANK YOU TO ONE AND ALL! :-)

Stop Press... Stop Press... Sunday 7th June... Our Treasurer had a big smile at church this morning (not that he doesn't always smile!) ...... the sum raised, so far, from the Church Fayre is a fantastic £1740.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! And Thank you again!

... and some pics from the day have been added to 'Summer Fayre 2015' Photo Album, below right.

One more step along the road...

Not sure where the time has gone since Easter but a lot has been happening in Abbotsford as we come to the end of the 2014 - 2015 session for our organisations.

Last week we celebrated Pentecost and 'Craft Daft', in conjunction with our minister Ruth, decided to go for a simpler theme to decorate the chancel, dispensing with the triptych based artwork used in previous years. Flame coloured cloths were hung from the cross, with a dove suspended above the Communion Table. To complete the scene, a number of candles were placed on the Communion Table to remind us that Pentecost is looked upon as the birthday of the Church.

It is always good to get feedback and a number of people have commented favourably on the simplicity.

Sometimes we can get stuck in a rut and too wrapped up in the comfort of familiarity. We just don't like stepping outside our comfort zone to new ways of doing things!

That positive feedback was good to hear. It appears that the change has been for the good!

Yesterday, Trinity Sunday, the Sunday School children were presented with gifts to finish their busy year. To show their appreciation and round off what turned out to be a lovely day after early rain, they invited members of the congregation to join them for a trip to Mugdock Country Park for a barbecue. Over 30 people made the trip and enjoyed fun, games and food (with many thanks to Iain Davidson for his BBQ skills). Pictures from the day can be found in the 'Mugdock' Photo Album below right.