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CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON

X MOTHERWELL, 2nd NOVEMBER, 1999

At MOTHERWELL: DALZIEL ST. ANDREW’S PARISH CHURCH HALLS, on the Second Day of November, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-nine years, on which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and was constituted in prayer.

Post preces sederunt.

125. SEDERUNT

The Rev. J.Stanley Cook, Moderator; the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk; and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 55 Ministers; 2 Deacons; 91 Elders).

126. MINUTES

The Minutes of Meeting IX (1999) were read, corrected and approved.

127. AGENDA

The agenda was submitted, adjusted and approved

128. INTIMATIONS

Intimations were made

  1. BUSINESS COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Business Committee which was given in

by the Rev. W.S. Dunn, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. REV. JOHN JACKSON

    2. The Presbytery learns with pleasure of the return to duty of the Rev. John Jackson after his illness, extends to him its good wishes for a continuing improvement to his health, and thanks the Rev. Phyllis M. Wilson and the Rev. Scott Raby, Interim Moderators, for the service they have rendered.

  2. LOCUM TENENS

The Presbytery approves the appointment of the Rev. Ben Pieterse, a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa, as Locum Tenens at Airdrie: Broomknoll lw Calderbank until 31st December, 1999.

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  1. CONGRATULATIONS

    2. The Presbytery notes with pleasure receipt of a letter from Hamilton South Presbyterial Council of the Guild offering congratulations to the Rev. J. Stanley Cook on his election as Moderator for the year 1999-2000.

  2. AMENDMENTS TO STANDING ORDERS

The Presbytery approves the following amendments to the Standing Orders of the Presbytery of which notice of motion was given at the meeting of the Court on 5th October, 1999.

The Presbytery agrees to delete the words following "concerned" in Standing Order 47(f).

The Presbytery agrees to insert the words "if the grounds for demission are retirement" at the end of Standing Order 50(h) .

ADDENDA

  1. REPRESENTATIVE ELDER

    2. The Presbytery notes the resignation of Mr. James L. Jack as Representative Elder for Uddingston Park and awaits intimation of the appointment of his successor.

  2. REV. PHYLLIS WILSON

The Presbytery learns with pleasure of the return to duty of the Rev. Phyllis Wilson with effect from 7th November, 1999, extends to her its good wishes for a continuing improvement to her health, and thanks the Rev. Scott Raby, Interim Moderator, for the service he has rendered

130. PROPERTY COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Property Committee which was given in by Mr. R. Marwick, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. QUARTER

The Presbytery approves the application of Quarter to floodlight the Church frontage at a cost of £800 inclusive of VAT and fees based on Contractors estimates subject to approval of the Artistic Matters Committee. Permission is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

2.` COATBRIDGE: OLD MONKLAND

The Presbytery approves the application of Coatbridge: Old Monkland to redecorate the Church after repairs following vandalism and ingress of water, to install polycarbonate sheeting to windows of halls and to replace double glazing at Manse at a cost of £24,328.38 inclusive of VAT subject to the approval of the Artistic Matters Committee. Approval is also given to apply for release of this sum from funds held on behalf of the congregation by the General Trustees.

 

 

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  1. UDDINGSTON: VIEWPARK

The Presbytery approves in principle the application of Uddingston: Viewpark for refurbishment of the coloured glass windows and replacement of three windows with stained glass panels to appropriate designs subject to approval by the Artistic Matters Committee. Permission is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

4. AIRDRIE: NEW MONKLAND AND GREENGAIRS

The Presbytery approves the professional follow on property survey and condition report on property at New Monkland and Greengairs and awaits the response of the office-bearers to contents and recommendations.

5. NEWMAINS: COLTNESS MEMORIAL AND BONKLE

The Presbytery approves the professional follow on property survey and condition report on property at Newmains: Coltness Memorial and Bonkle and awaits the response of the office-bearers to contents and recommendations.

  1. MOTHERWELL: DALZIEL ST. ANDREW’S

    2. The Presbytery approves the professional follow on property survey and condition report on property at Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s and awaits the response of the office-bearers to contents and recommendations.

  2. COATBRIDGE: ST. ANDREW’S

The Presbytery approves the application by Coatbridge: St. Andrew’s to remove two pews to provide wheelchair provision within the Sanctuary at no cost subject to the approval of the Artistic Matters Committee. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

  1. STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

    2.

    The Presbytery called for the report of the Stewardship Committee which was

    given in by the Rev. D. Clark, Convener.

    It was unanimously agreed:

    The Presbytery approves the presentation of the 2000 Mission & Aid Allocations with the exception of Chapelhall where the Committee is re-examining the Allocation in view of changed circumstances.

  2. HOSPITALS AND HOMES COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Hospitals and Homes Committee which

was given in by the Rev. I. Greenshields, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery thanks all applicants for their interest in the vacancy at Coathill Hospital, and nominates the Rev. James Munton as Hospital Chaplain with immediate effect.

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  2. The Presbytery notes that there is a Chaplaincy vacancy at Bellshill Maternity covering 2 sessions per week. No applications have been received for this post to date. The Convener would value enquiries, recommendations or applications as soon as possible.

  3. The Presbytery thanks all part-time chaplains for their conscientious service during the last 12 months. Part time chaplain’s annual reports were due on 31st August 1999. To date 13 reports have been received. Due to extraordinary circumstances, 2 reports will not be given. This leaves 8 reports which have not been received.

  1. CHURCH EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Church Education Committee which was

given in by the Rev. T. Nelson, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery invites young people between the ages of 16 and 25 years who live within the bounds to attend the National Youth Assembly 2000 on 12 – 15 April 2000 at Heriot Watt University. Application forms and further information are available from Presbytery Youth Adviser, Mrs. Mhairi MacLeod. Tel. No. 01355 267480.

  2. The Presbytery notes that the course ‘Being an Elder’ will be held in Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s on Sundays, 14, 21, 28 November and 5, 12 December 1999 from 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. The cost will be £4 per Elder. All registrations should be made with Mr. H. Webster, 126 Silvertonhill Avenue, Hamilton. Tel. 01698 425512.

  1. ORDER OF THE DAY

PARISH DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION COMMITTEE

Under an Order of the Day at 7.00 p.m. the Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Development and Mission Committee which was given in by the Rev. I. Murdoch, Convener.

The Convener asked the Moderator to invite Mr. David Geddes to address the Presbytery. Mr. Geddes reported on his on-going work as Congregational Adviser.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery notes with concern the intention of the Board of National Mission not to fill the post of West of Scotland Regional Adviser in Mission and Evangelism, made vacant by the resignation of Rev. John Campbell, but to combine such responsibilities with that of the Urban Mission Adviser, based in Glasgow. The Presbytery urges the Board to reconsider their decision.

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  2. The Presbytery receives the report of David Geddes, Presbytery Congregational Adviser, and thanks him for his work in supporting congregations over the past year.

  1. NOMINATION COMMITTEE

    2.

    The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given

    in by the Rev. Dr. J. Sharp, Convener.

    It was moved and seconded:

    The Presbytery appoints as its "Presbytery Review Committee" - Mr. H.S. Neilson, Convener, Rev. Q. Blane, Rev. G. Duffin, Rev. I. Greenshields, Rev. D. Hughes, Rev. J. Munton, Rev. S. McKenna, Rev. I. Wotherspoon, Mr. D. Alexander, Mr. K. Griffith, Mr. M. McIntyre and Mr. A. Sherry.

    It was moved and seconded as an amendment to the deliverance –

    The Presbytery instructs the Nomination Copmmittee to nominate at least two women for appointment to the Presbytery Review Committee in addition to the twelve men already proposed.

    On a vote being taken for or against it carried for and the Presbytery resolved accordingly.

    The deliverances were then agreed.

     

  2. ORDER OF THE DAY

VACANCY BUSINESS

Under an Order of the Day at 7.35 p.m. the Presbytery took up consideration of Vacancy Business.

BELLSHILL: MACDONALD MEMORIAL

There were laid on the table the citation of the congregation of Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial duly served.

Parties were called and appeared.

The Presbytery called for the report of the Forward Planning Committee which was given in by the Rev. F. Penny, Vice-Convener.

Parties were removed.

It was unanimously agreed:

The Presbytery agrees that Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial be granted permission to call a Minister on a Basis of Terminable Tenure.
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Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

At 7.41 p.m. it was moved and unanimously agreed to suspend Standing Orders to permit the report of the Board of Ministry scheduled under an Order of the Day at 7.45 p.m. to be taken at this point.

  1. ORDER OF THE DAY

BOARD OF MINISTRY

Under an Order of the Day at 7.41 p.m. the Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Ministry which was given in by Mr. D. Watt, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. STUDY LEAVE

    2. The Presbytery notes receipt of application for study leave from the Rev. William Stewart (Glasford lw Strathaven: East) in respect of participation in a course of practical book-keeping from 15 to 29 November 1999. The Presbytery further notes that this application has been considered and agreed by the General Assembly’s Board of Ministry.

  2. STIPEND FOR 2000

    1. The Presbytery notes that the Minimum Stipend for 2000 has been declared at £17,323 and a manse, representing an increase of £586 (3.5%) over that for 1999.

    2. The Presbytery notes that the Service Supplement payable in 2000 to Ministers below the age of 65 years will be the same as that for 1999, ie. £833 for five years’ qualifying service, £1,666 for six years’ qualifying service, £2,499 for seven years’ qualifying service, £3,332 for eight years’ qualifying service and £4,166 for nine or more years’ qualifying service.

    3. The Presbytery notes that, in parallel with the continuation of the Service Supplement Scheme, Stipends are payable in accordance with an Appropriate Stipend Scale of ten bands, ranging from minimum to minimum plus 15% (£19,921).

    4. The Presbytery approves the Stipend figures for 2000.

  3. MINISTRY

The Presbytery encourages Congregations to make use of discussion resources made available by the General Assembly’s Board of Ministry and to participate in the public forums on the future of the ordained ministry within the Church of Scotland.

 

  1. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS

    2. It was moved and seconded as an extra item of business –

     

     

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    The Presbytery expresses its sympathy, support and concern to those affected by the cancelled contracts with Marks and Spencer and other clothing retailers last week and this week and in the recent past and asks its Church and Social Interests Committee to pursue in conjunction with the Assembly’s Church and Nation Committee the whole question of Scottish clothing manufacture and retailing, affecting as it does every family in Scotland.

    The deliverance was unanimously agreed and the Clerk was instructed to convey its terms to the Managing Director of Daks Simpson.

  2. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 8.06 p.m., to meet again in hunc effectum within Hamilton: Trinity Parish Church on Thursday, 11th November 1999 at 7.15 p.m. for 7.30 p.m., for the Introduction of Mr. Alec Govan as Parish Assistant; in hunc effectum within East Kilbride: West Parish Church on Wednesday, 17th November 1999 at 7.15 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. for the Setting Apart of Mr. Eric Hislop as a Reader; and for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s Parish Halls on Tuesday, 7th December 1999 at 6.30 p.m. of which public intimation having been made this meeting was closed with prayer.

 

 

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Moderator

 

 

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Presbytery Clerk