A message from our Interim Moderator Rev Dr Anne Logan:
What a strange Day Holy Saturday is. After the drama and intensity of Good Friday, we wake to Holy Saturday. The only thing that the Bible tells us about this day, is that there was a guard placed around the tomb (Matthew 27 – 62 – 66). Even although they had killed Jesus, the Pharisees and Pilate were still worried about his influence.
But what of the disciples – there is no word of them. We have to imagine their sorrow and despair. They had put their trust in Jesus, they had given up their normal way of life to follow him, they had invested everything in him and all seemed lost. Yet, it was the Sabbath, and their normal Sabbath worship was there to be observed.
For us, this day is a time of hopeful waiting, for we know how this story continues. We know that death does not have the last word. We know the joy and hope of the Resurrection.
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened. ( Luke 24; 1 – 12)
I wish you all a Happy and Blessed Easter.
Anne
From the Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian
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Young Voices Festival – 26th April 2025
Our Young Voices Festival is an opportunity for young people to join together in song in the fabulous venue of Dunfermline Abbey. It offers an inspiring musical experience for all participants, and a chance to develop vocal and musical skills under the expert musical direction of Susan Hamilton.
We will sing music in a variety of musical styles focussing on different aspects of the environment and our responsibilities as stewards of God’s creation.
Please arrive at Dunfermline Abbey at 1.30 for registration (accompanied by a parent or guardian) and rehearsal. The Festival Service, to which friends and family are welcome, will be at 3.15.
Children aged 7 to 14 are welcome. No previous experience is required. We will learn all the music on the day. There is no charge.
Times
- 1.30pm Registration
- 2.00pm Rehearsal
- 3.15pm Service
Leaders
- Susan Hamilton leader
- Matthew Beetschen organist
Book your place via https://churchmusic.scot/events/young-voices-at-dunfermline-2025/
Worship This Sunday
Sunday 20th April - Easter Day!
Early morning outdoor service, Currie Kirk, 9am. Followed by rolling of eggs, coffee and croissants.
Easter Celebration with Communion.
Currie Kirk. 10.30am. All Welcome.
Intimations
KIRK NEWS
Articles for the May/June issue of the Kirk News to be sent by email to isobelwebber@btinternet.com by SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025
GUILD
The 2025 Guild AGM will be held on Tuesday 22nd April 2025, at 7pm in the Gibson Craig Halls. The AGM will be followed by Cheese and Wine for all.
CHRISTIAN AID SOUP LUNCH 2025
This years Currie Kirk Christian Aid Soup Lunch will be held on Sunday 27th April 2025, at 12pm—2pm in the Gibson Craig Halls. Tickets cost £4 and are available from the Kirk Office, Fiona Pigott or a member of the MOF Team.
(Tel : 07874 282480).
If you want any information or need to speak to someone, please call the Kirk office (451 5141) or contact one of the Session Clerks -
Louise Lamont (07910 594188) or Isobel Webber (07702784186)
