Congregational Update

 
“Due to the Covid 19 outbreak unfortunately our services and activities must remain cancelled for the foreseeable future.
Rev Michael and the elders have been keeping in touch with everyone by phone call.
Currently everyone in our church family and their wider family circles are all keeping safe and well.
Reflections and prayers are being prepared each week by Michael and posted online by Dave Hendry.
Aleida has received several enquiries from congregational members about how they might continue to contribute to our church finances during this period of closure.
We are conscious that this is a particularly sensitive issue in the current climate because some people have seen work colleagues made redundant, some have been made temporarily redundant themselves and others are afraid of what the future might hold.
In light of this, we would like to stress that no one should feel under obligation to contribute, especially if you are concerned about your own circumstances.   
If you are worried about your own financial situation or know of anyone in this position, please do let us know, as we may be able to provide some assistance through our Benevolent Fund. 
Having said this, on balance, the elders felt we would publish our IBAN number for anyone who would wish and are still able to contribute.   Several people already contribute in this way through Standing Orders rather than using Free will offering envelopes.  The details are listed below..
If you are worried in any other way, please don’t hesitate to phone Michael or your church elder to receive assistance and pastoral care.
In the meantime please continue to pray for each other, especially those who work in our hospitals and care homes, and keep looking out for each other particularly those who are most vulnerable.”
 Sincerely,
 Rev Michael
 
For those wishing to Contribute, the Church Bank details are as follows:
Presbyterian Church
Account Number 11410697
IBAN IE66 BOFI 9064 5111 4106 97