WHAT IS THE VISION OF THE CHURCH? 

It is summed up in our logo - if you look at the stick - figure, you will see our IOU vision.  The 'I' is the body, the 'O' is the head and the 'U' is the arms of the figure.  This is the

Vision God has given us - to be a 3-D church that is moving In, Out and Up, serving God at the heart of the community.  

The figure also shows someone lifting hands in praise.  This reflects the vital importance of worship at the heart of our church. 

It is set against a background of a moving river, which for us expresses the River of God's Holy Spirit as spoken of in Ezekiel 47.

WHO ARE WE?

We are an Episcopal Church who meet on Sundays in the Ashdale Hall to worship the living God.  We have an informal style of worship. 

We use the Trinity church building on Sunday mornings for young people’s work and for other meetings at different times.

We also meet in smaller groups in different locations at various times during the week. 

Our full time staff are the Reverend Canon Ian Ferguson, and our youth pastor Peter Hutchison.

In the Ashdale Hall, Westhill Drive, Sunday  11.15 am

1st Sunday of the Month—All Age Worship

2nd and 4th Sundays—Communion

3rd and 5th Sundays—Morning  Worship

At each of these services, there is worship and teaching from the Bible.  There are classes for young people and crèche for the under 3’s. 

At  the end of the services, there is an opportunity to receive prayer.

After the services, everyone is welcome to remain and chat, over a cup of tea or coffee, in the adjacent Trinity Church Building

The church has a web site www.westhill-episcopal.org but this is currently being upgraded.  

For further information about our church, please contact our rector, the Reverend Canon Ian Ferguson, by phone (01224-740007), or email The Church Office. 

WHAT’S ON

(This is an extract from the Spring edition of the Inter-Denominational Church Magazine)

Letter from the Rector

Turkeys and Eagles

When storms and difficulties come in your life are you a Turkey or an Eagle?

There is a verse in the bible that has brought me great encouragement, comfort and strength.

“But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.“

Isaiah 40 v 31.

When a storm comes you will find that turkeys want to hide. They are scared, they feel alarmed and so they make for the nearest hide-out they can find hoping that the storm will pass quickly.  Eagles, however, are quite different. When the storm comes and the wind gets really strong the eagle sets its face into the storm.  As it does so, it stretches out its wings and begins to fly above the storm; the under-currents enable the eagle to rise above

 God makes this promise,

‘But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles’

 Storms and difficulties will inevitably come our way; life is full of challenges and difficulties.  You may be going through one right now. Maybe you are facing some difficult situation at your work, or in your home, in your marriage or with your children. Or maybe you have received some bad news concerning your health.

You may feel like the turkey and want to run and hide somewhere. But that kind of action usually resolves little.

You might want to be like the eagle instead, allowing God to give you the strength to rise above the storm.

It is never easy when you face difficulties and trials in your life. We all face storms of one kind or another - it is part of life.

The promise God makes is that he will give us the ability to rise above the storm.  How we cope with them is another matter.

For me, knowing that God is there, to help me and give me the strength I need, is an incredible source of comfort. For me it is the difference between being a TURKEY or an EAGLE.

I have nothing against turkeys, but in a storm I think I would rather be an eagle.

Rev. Canon Ian Ferguson 

Children / Youth  Ministries 

CRECHE

Babies and children from birth to two and a half  years are looked after by a dedicated team in a secure and friendly environment during each service.

PLAYGROUP

Children from two and a half to four years are in this transition group which gives them more exciting play before they join K.F.C.

For more information, call Lesley on 743435

 K.F.C. (Kids for Christ)

4 year-olds right up to and including primary 7 meet each Sunday during the service, first in the Ashdale Hall, then in the church. 

More information from Lynda on 749462     

PATHFINDERS

Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 pupils meet each Sunday, joining in the first part of the Church service, then continuing with their own programme in the Church. 

For more information, phone Hugh and Jane on 747944

IGNITE

A group of teenagers between S4 and 18 years meet every Sunday night in the church lounge from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  The group is a church youth group, which opens its doors to anyone who is interested in having fun, meeting new people and learning about Christianity.

For details please contact Peter Hutchison (Youth Pastor)  741213

FUSE

A well established group of teenagers looking for fellowship with other young Christians and for insights and support in leading a more effective life for God. If you are looking for friends, fun and fellowship then Fuse is for you.

Meeting every Thursday night @ 7:00pm -9:00pm at Peter Hutchison’s ( Youth Pastor) house. Contact Peter at 741213

OTHER  REGULAR  ACTIVITIES

FOCUS FOR WOMEN

This is a group for women of all ages.  There is a varied programme of discussions, talks and demonstrations every Wednesday (during term time) in the Church Hall.   The programme begins at 9.30a.m, refreshments from 10.30 – 11a.m. 

For more details contact Wendy on 741609

HOUSE GROUPS

Housegroups meet mid-week in homes.  These informal groups provide an environment for mutual care and spiritual growth and give an opportunity to share what God is saying to us through the Bible.

For more information, call Paul on 861950

 CARE IN THE COMMUNITY

Having a hard time ? Struggling to cope with things?

Maybe you would just love a friendly face to talk to.

Our Care In the Community Group would love to come alongside you and help you through those difficult times if we can.  Why not give Heather or Anne a phone and find out what we can offer. Don’t struggle on your own. Give us a phone and we will see what we can do.

Heather Ferguson 740007

Anne Forsyth 741269

Parents …… Do you feel like this?

The Parent Talk Course

Maybe just what you need!

Due to the success of the last course WE ARE BACK

27th April 2007

What is it?

• User friendly video-led sessions

(introduced by local mums who have completed the course)

• Tons of practical advice and top tips

• An opportunity to meet with other parents and learn from each other

• Most of all, it’s FUN

 Where?                                   Trinity Church, Westhill

When?                                     Fridays 9:45 – 11:15, starting 27^th April 2007

                                                Refreshments from 9:30 in the church foyer

Commitment?                          8 sessions, (27/4,4/5,11/5,25/5,1/6,8/6,15/6,22/6)

Cost /Creche?                          FREE -  Creche available in the church lounge

Places are limited. 

To register for the course and book crèche places call Wendy on (01224) 741609

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 

Easter Celebrations

Thursday 5^th April.          Evening Service at 7.30pm.(Trinity Church)

Saturday 8^th April           PRAISE MARCH at 12noon (Trinity Church)

Easter Sunday.              Prayer in the Park at 8am. (Denham Park)

                                    Easter Celebration at 11.15am (Ashdale Hall)

                                    Evening Celebration at 6.30pm (Trinity Church)