Here is a quick update about the church building and some of the ways it affects us. This Sunday we will meet at 11am at the CENTENARY HALL, Hamilton Street, Tillicoultry.
Church Building
The main hall of the church building is still out of commission and it will most certainly be a matter of weeks, rather than days to resolve the issues.
We had two companies look at the ceiling and expect rough estimates by the beginning of next week. Both recommended not to enter the hall if at all avoidable.
There is no telling yet if the issues can be repaired or if the ceiling might need replacing completely. It is also too early to weigh up any pros and cons or speculate about the best way forward. The facilities team has been very proactive and the insurance company is involved.
Tonight a few brave souls will go in and move some of the equipment into storage and eventually all contents (chairs,…) will be moved into the back hall. Even though the rooms in the back of the church are not affected and could be used in principal, the lack of safe access to even open the back doors is making it less of an option. So for the time being they will be used for storage. Some of the things used for Sunday School and Creche will be moved to the Annexe for easier access.
Sunday Service – 16 October
This Sunday we will meet at 11am at the CENTENARY HALL, Hamilton Street, Tillicoultry and it is an altogether service. This arrangement is only for this Sunday. There are quite a number of options as we consider how to proceed for the next few months – we still have our focus on growth (in numbers, in depth, as well as our effectiveness in the community). There is a general feeling among the leadership that this situation presents us with opportunities as well as challenges. Please pray with us to make the most of what we have.
There will be no communion served this Sunday.
Midweek Events
There are a few regular gatherings that happen in church during the week and we are working with those groups to find a suitable alternative. We already had an offer from the Congregational Church across the road to host Cafe 2:16 and hope to keep as many of those activities going.
Our aim is to use the Annexe more and also keep the bookings in there going as normal.
Elders election – we have another potential candidate
A few days ago we asked you to please add Amanda Nicholls to the list of eligible members. Today we can add another – Gina Alexander. We are sorry we missed them both in our original list and appreciate their gracious
communication and help in updating our records.
As far as we know, no nomination forms have been submitted yet, but if you already filled yours in and these updates change your mind, please let Frank (secretary@tillicoultrybaptist.org) know and he will send you a new form. You can also use the online form to nominate; all members should have received that link. There will be a ballot box for your forms available at the service and you can also deposit them in the mailbox at the church.
The deadline for nominations is by the end of day next Sunday, 23 October
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This Sunday Tilly Baptist Church will be quite different as we cannot meet in the church building as usual.
On Thursday some of the ceiling fell in and cannot be repaired immediately, therefore the main part of church is not suitable to be used at the moment.
This gives us the opportunity to do something different this week and we work out a plan for subsequent Sundays if the building is still unusable.
So this Sunday you are welcome to choose one of two options…
1. Join us for “Woodland Church” up at The Woodland Park near Alva 11:00-12:00
There is parking for about 25-30 cars and access for outdoor wheelchairs is good. It is well sign-posted coming from Tilly and we have included a map and a link at the bottom of this e-mail.
There will be activities for children, most likely coffee & tea and we encourage you to pack a lunch, bring your blanket and enjoy a picnic together afterwards.
Of course you’d want to dress according to the weather and use the facilities before you come ;-)
2. Visit another Church in the area
Please do join us or others this Sunday and pray that God would lead and guide us as this gets resolved.
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NEW, for those from P6-S1, three evenings of games, challenges, chat and freinds. 6:30-8:00 – 26th, 27th,28th July – Centenary Hall. Please join us. It’s free and you can download a registration form here and bring it with you or register on the night.
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Yes, it’s time for summer fun again for P1-P5 children. Join us for a week of fun, bible stories, music, games, craft. 2:00-4:00 – 25th-29th July. It’s free and a registration form for you to download can be accessed via this link.
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Latest update on the church building and upcoming Elders Election
in LatestHello Tilly Baptist people,
Here is a quick update about the church building and some of the ways it affects us. This Sunday we will meet at 11am at the CENTENARY HALL, Hamilton Street, Tillicoultry.
Church Building
The main hall of the church building is still out of commission and it will most certainly be a matter of weeks, rather than days to resolve the issues.
We had two companies look at the ceiling and expect rough estimates by the beginning of next week. Both recommended not to enter the hall if at all avoidable.
There is no telling yet if the issues can be repaired or if the ceiling might need replacing completely. It is also too early to weigh up any pros and cons or speculate about the best way forward. The facilities team has been very proactive and the insurance company is involved.
Tonight a few brave souls will go in and move some of the equipment into storage and eventually all contents (chairs,…) will be moved into the back hall. Even though the rooms in the back of the church are not affected and could be used in principal, the lack of safe access to even open the back doors is making it less of an option. So for the time being they will be used for storage. Some of the things used for Sunday School and Creche will be moved to the Annexe for easier access.
Sunday Service – 16 October
This Sunday we will meet at 11am at the CENTENARY HALL, Hamilton Street, Tillicoultry and it is an altogether service. This arrangement is only for this Sunday. There are quite a number of options as we consider how to proceed for the next few months – we still have our focus on growth (in numbers, in depth, as well as our effectiveness in the community). There is a general feeling among the leadership that this situation presents us with opportunities as well as challenges. Please pray with us to make the most of what we have.
There will be no communion served this Sunday.
Midweek Events
There are a few regular gatherings that happen in church during the week and we are working with those groups to find a suitable alternative. We already had an offer from the Congregational Church across the road to host Cafe 2:16 and hope to keep as many of those activities going.
Our aim is to use the Annexe more and also keep the bookings in there going as normal.
Elders election – we have another potential candidate
A few days ago we asked you to please add Amanda Nicholls to the list of eligible members. Today we can add another – Gina Alexander. We are sorry we missed them both in our original list and appreciate their gracious
communication and help in updating our records.
As far as we know, no nomination forms have been submitted yet, but if you already filled yours in and these updates change your mind, please let Frank (secretary@tillicoultrybaptist.org) know and he will send you a new form. You can also use the online form to nominate; all members should have received that link. There will be a ballot box for your forms available at the service and you can also deposit them in the mailbox at the church.
The deadline for nominations is by the end of day next Sunday, 23 October
Oct 9 | Service this Sunday not in our building
in LatestThis Sunday Tilly Baptist Church will be quite different as we cannot meet in the church building as usual.
On Thursday some of the ceiling fell in and cannot be repaired immediately, therefore the main part of church is not suitable to be used at the moment.
This gives us the opportunity to do something different this week and we work out a plan for subsequent Sundays if the building is still unusable.
So this Sunday you are welcome to choose one of two options…
1. Join us for “Woodland Church” up at The Woodland Park near Alva 11:00-12:00
There is parking for about 25-30 cars and access for outdoor wheelchairs is good. It is well sign-posted coming from Tilly and we have included a map and a link at the bottom of this e-mail.
There will be activities for children, most likely coffee & tea and we encourage you to pack a lunch, bring your blanket and enjoy a picnic together afterwards.
Of course you’d want to dress according to the weather and use the facilities before you come ;-)
2. Visit another Church in the area
Please do join us or others this Sunday and pray that God would lead and guide us as this gets resolved.
Peter F and Frank K
P.S. If you know people who are not on email, please let them know of this change.
Here is the link to a Google Map: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir//56.1572281,-3.7750509/@56.154418,-3.7784126,975m/data=!3m1!1e3
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HOLIDAY CLUB 25th-29th July
in Announcements, Events, LatestYes, it’s time for summer fun again for P1-P5 children. Join us for a week of fun, bible stories, music, games, craft. 2:00-4:00 – 25th-29th July. It’s free and a registration form for you to download can be accessed via this link.
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