"If Muckhart Church disappeared tomorrow, would anyone notice?"
Muckhart Parish Church believes that if the church disappeared it would:-
Our Work in the Community...
Currently, members of the Church are helping out at the School during class time every week to support the teachers with academic activities. This connection helps the School's involvement with the Church and our help provides a supplementary support which contributes towards the development and growth of both parties. This voluntary support to the School is an example of our Church continuing to serve and help our community in an effective and constructive way.
Muckhart Primary School has a "Golden Day" at the end of every term. This is a special event for the children where they get to indulge in their favourite games and past times which around 8 church volunteers have the privilege of helping out with and being part of.
Similarly, Muckhart Primary supports the Church, attending Easter, Christmas and Remembrance Services throughout the academic year. The Minister also attends Assembly on a regular basis. We have enjoyed various competitions and fun events together.
Pastoral Care...
Many members of the congregation visit people in the wider community at various Nursing Homes, Hospitals or their own homes. The people that are visited are kept up to date with news of the church through visits and copies of the Church's newsletter - "Grapevine". The Flower comittee also distributes the Church flowers after Sunday Worship, to members of the community as required. These visits play an essential part in communication between the Church and community and recipients often remark how much they appreciate the care and support of the Church in this way. Please let us know if you know anyone who would like, or would benefit from a visit.
Defibrillator...
Muckhart Church Fundraising provided a defribillator for the community which is located in The Coronation Hall. A list of people to contact, annual training and regular maintenance are all organised by the church (see contacts below).
Overseas Mission...
Members John and Sheena Anderson have strong links with a School and Hospital in Bidar, India (The Velemegna Society). They will be visiting again to carry out some further voluntary work at the end of September this year. Please see the link below to their Newsletter. On occasion during the year, the Church has retiral offerings in contribution to the fund.
Special Gift Services...
These occur regularly throughout the year. The Church holds gift services and the donations are distributed to: Womans Refuge in Alloa, Scripture Union, Leprosy Mission Scotland, CHAS, Christian Aid, Lendrick Muir and The Vellemegna Society.
Contacts...
Interim Moderator
Rev. Iain Goring
tel. 01786 821688
Email. imgoring@gmail.com
Beadle:
Alastair Stewart
Session Clerk:
Sheena Anderson
T: 01259 781391
Email: sheena.c.anderson@btinternet.com
Church Secretary:
Derek Munn
T: 07561 198017
Email. secretary@dollarparishchurch.org.uk
Treasurer:
David Carmichael
tel. 01259 742406
Email. dandkcarmichael@waitrose.com
Useful Internet Links
Muckhart Parish Church Facebook Page
Safe Guarding Officer, Church Roll
Baby & Toddler Group
Website, Facebook, Twitter:
Fran McNicoll
tel. 07732 232694
email. fmcnicoll2014@hotmail.co.uk
Property Convener:
John Anderson
tel. 01259 781391
email. john.anderson781@btinternet.com
Flower
Commitee:
Marylin Smith
tel. 01259 781348
email. lynnS53@aol.com
Fundraising Co-ordinator:
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Community
Defibrillator Operator:
John Anderson
tel. 01259 781391
email. john.anderson781@btinternet.com