This Week's News
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Next week’s service will be based on the readings;
John 3:11-21, Isaiah 42:1-10
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The November quiz, ‘Whatever the Weather!’, is now available at the IT desk. The closing date is Sunday 1st December and entry is still £1 with donations going to ‘Alva Food Larder’.
Peter is continuing his course ’Talking About Your Faith’ workshops, where he will help build confidence in sharing our faith with those around us.
The course is available on Tuesday’s (10.30am-12.30pm) at Menstrie Parish Church & on Sunday’s (3.30pm- 5.30pm) here at Alva Parish Church.
The Scottish Clarinet Society are having a concert this afternoon in Menstrie Parish Church at 4pm.
As the weather changes and gets colder please remember that we have the Food Larder that meets on Fridays (12 noon-3pm) where you can drop in and help and advice can be received.
The retiring offering last Sunday for the Earl Haig Fund raised £301.75. Thank you to all who contributed.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We have a few opportunities for volunteers to help us reach out over the next few years.
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Alva Food Larder is always looking for donations of jars and tinned products. They are experiencing their highest number of visitors to date with an astounding surge following the school holidays
Please consider picking up some of the following items.
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Meat (Corned Beef/Ham/Tuna)
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Meals (Stew/Macaroni/Meatballs)
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Custard
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Fruit
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Long Life Milk
Financial donations are greatly appreciated and should be made out to Alva Parish Church on behalf of Alva food Larder.
If you could consider a regular donation you can set up a direct debit. This can help to provide the critical ongoing support for those who need it most.
contact alvafoodlarder@gmail.com for more information