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CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON

II AIRDRIE: BROOMKNOLL PARISH CHURCH

At AIRDRIE: BROOMKNOLL PARISH CHURCH, on the Twenty-fourth Day of February, Two thousand years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.

Post preces sederunt.

24. SEDERUNT

The Rev. J. Stanley Cook, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 11 Ministers; 14 Elders).

25. INDUCTION

The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. Andrew Thomson to the Church and Parish of Airdrie: Broomknoll linked with Calderbank was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Mr. Thomson having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Richard Houston and the Moderator put to Mr. Thomson the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. Andrew Thomson to the pastoral charge of Airdrie: Broomknoll linked with Calderbank. Mr. Thomson, having received the right hand of fellowship, was suitably addressed by the Moderator who also, in appropriate terms, exhorted the congregation.

The name of the Rev. Andrew Thomson was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to give certified intimation to the Session Clerks.

This meeting was closed with prayer.

 

 

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Moderator

 

 

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Presbytery Clerk

 

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III EAST KILBRIDE: MOSSNEUK PARISH CHURCH

At EAST KILBRIDE: MOSSNEUK PARISH CHURCH, on the First Day of March, Two thousand years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.

Post preces sederunt.

26. SEDERUNT

The Rev. J. Stanley Cook, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 12 Ministers; 8 Elders).

27. INDUCTION

The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. Dr. John L. McPake to the Church and Parish of East Kilbride: Mossneuk on a Basis of Reviewable Tenure was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Dr. McPake having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Kevin Mackenzie assisted by the Rev. Arthur P. Barrie and the Moderator put to Dr. McPake the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. Dr. John L. McPake to the pastoral charge of East Kilbride: Mossneuk on a Basis of Reviewable Tenure. Dr. McPake, having received the right hand of fellowship, was suitably addressed by the Moderator who also, in appropriate terms, exhorted the congregation.

The name of the Rev. Dr. John L. McPake was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to give certified intimation to the Session Clerk.

This meeting was closed with prayer.

 

 

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Moderator

 

 

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Presbytery Clerk

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IV MOTHERWELL, 7th MARCH, 2000

At MOTHERWELL: DALZIEL ST. ANDREW’S PARISH CHURCH HALLS, on the Seventh Day of March, Two thousand years, on which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and was constituted in prayer.

Post preces sederunt

28. SEDERUNT

The Rev. J. Stanley Cook, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 58 Ministers; 2 Deacons; 83 Elders).

29. MINUTES

The Minutes of Meeting I (2000) were read, corrected and approved.

30. AGENDA

The agenda was submitted, adjusted and approved.

  1. ORDER OF THE DAY

COMMISSIONERS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Under an Order of the Day at 6.50 p.m. pursuant to a resolution entered in the Minutes of the meeting of 1st February, 2000, the Presbytery hereby appoints, nominates and appoints:-

Rev. Paul Amed Rev. Richard Houston

Rev. Arthur P. Barrie Rev. John Jackson

Rev. Quintin A. Blane Rev. Raymond D. MacKenzie

Rev. Andrew Campbell Rev. James G. Munton

Rev. Sharon E.F. Colvin Rev. George S. Noble

Rev. Graham L. Duffin Rev. Shaw J. Paterson

Rev. W. Stuart Dunn Rev. Derek H.N. Pope

Rev. James M. Gibson Rev. Dr. John S. Sharp

Rev. James Grier Rev. James H. Wilson

Rev. Karen E. Harbison Very Rev. Dr. Hugh R. Wyllie

Rev. James G. Hastie

Ministers with

Blantyre: Livingstone Memorial Newmains: Coltness Memorial lw Bonkle

Hamilton: Burnbank lw North Airdrie: High

Hamilton: Trinity Airdrie: Jackson

Larkhall: Chalmers Coatbridge: Middle

Strathaven: Rankin lw Chapelton East Kilbride: South

Motherwell: Crosshill Bellshill: West

Motherwell: St. Margaret’s New Stevenston: Wrangholm Kirk

Cleland

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Mr. David Forrester, Mr. James D. Park and Mr. William Turner

Ruling Elders

Its Commissioners to the next General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, indicted to meet at Edinburgh, the Twentieth Day of May next to come or when and where it shall happen to sit, willing them to repair thereto, attend all the diets of the same, and there to consult, vote and determine in all matters that come before them to the Glory of God, and the good of His Church, according to the Word of God, the Confession of Faith, and agreeable to the constitution of this Church, as they will be answerable; and that they report diligence on their return therefrom.

32. INTIMATIONS

Intimations were made.

33. WELCOME

The Moderator addressed appropriate words of welcome to the Rev. Andrew Thomson, recently inducted Minister at Airdrie: Broomknoll lw Calderbank and to the Rev. Dr. John L. McPake, recently inducted Minister at East Kilbride: Mossneuk

34. 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. WISHAW: THORNLIE

The Presbytery notes receipt of an Extract Minute of a Congregational Meeting held within Wishaw: Thornlie Parish Church on Sunday 20th February, 2000 at which it was resolved to request a change of Constitution from that of the former United Presbyterian Church to one under the Model Deed.

The Presbytery concurs with this request, and instructs the Clerk to transmit it to the Principal Clerk of the General Assembly with the request that the Delegation of Assembly issue the appropriate Model Deed of Constitution.

2. REV. DAVID E.P. CURRIE

The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter from the Rev. David E.P. Currie, Minister at East Kilbride: West, requesting permission to demit his charge as from 20th August 2000 on the offer of an appointment by the Board of National Mission; resolves to take up consideration of the proposed Demission at its meeting on 20th June 2000, and instructs that the congregation of East Kilbride: West be cited to appear for their interests at the said meeting with certification that the matter will not be dealt with before 7.30pm under an Order of the Day for Vacancy Business.

 

 

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3. REV. GEORGE S. NOBLE

The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter from the Rev. George S. Noble, Minister at Newarthill linked with Carfin, requesting permission to demit his charge as from 31st July 2000; resolves to take up consideration of the proposed Demission at its meeting on 20th June 2000, and instructs that the congregations of Newarthill and Carfin be cited to appear for their interests at the said meeting with certification that the matter will not be dealt with before 7.30pm under an Order of the Day for Vacancy Business.

4. NOMINATION COMMITTEE

The Presbytery approves the appointment of the Rev. Margaret F. Currie as Convener of the Nomination Committee as from August 2000.

ADDENDA

  1. REV. MARTIN JOHNSTONE

    2. The Presbytery homologates the action of the Clerk in issuing the Rev. Martin Johnstone, formerly Minister at Bellshill: Orbiston lw St. Andrew’s with a Presbyterial Certificate.

  2. MR. ALEXANDER SCOTT

The Presbytery notes with regret the resignation of Mr. Alexander Scott, Additional Elder, and thanks him for his service to the Court.

35. PROPERTY COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Property Committee which was given in by Mr. W. Walker.

It was unanimously agreed:

1. STRATHAVEN: AVENDALE OLD AND DRUMCLOG

The Presbytery approves the application of Strathaven: Avendale Old and Drumclog to floodlight the church frontage at both Avendale: Old and Drumclog, landscaping and erection of wrought iron gates and railings at Avendale: Old at a cost of £56,149.38 inclusive of VAT and fees based on Contractor's estimates subject to the approval of the Artistic Matters Committee. Funds are to hand. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

2. NEWARTHILL

The Presbytery approves the application of Newarthill to upgrade the existing hall building by the erection of new kitchen, office and toilet in principle, subject to submission of suitable plans and competitive costs. Permission is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

3. HAMILTON: OLD

The Presbytery approves the application of Hamilton: Old to re-guild the four clock faces at the church at a cost of £8,953.50 inclusive of VAT and based on contractor's estimates. Funds are to hand. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

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4. DALSERF

The Presbytery approves the application of Dalserf to have site investigations carried out at Rorison Memorial Church costing £1,985 inclusive of VAT based on consultants' estimates. Permission is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

5. COATBRIDGE: ST. ANDREW'S

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

36. 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:

The Presbytery welcomes the invitation from the Board of Parish Education to nominate a youth delegate to represent the Presbytery at the General Assembly 20th - 26th May 2000, and encourages ministers to send the names of their nominees to the Rev. Tom Nelson or to the Clerk as soon as possible.

37. FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE

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

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery designates the undernoted parish boundaries for the charge of Strathaven: West.

    2. 1.1 From the junction of the Strathaven/Hamilton road (A723) and Coldstream Road at Udstonhead down the right hand side of the Hamilton Road to its junction with Commercial Road.

    1. The right hand side of Commercial Road to its junction with Overton Road.

      2. Overton Road, taking in Wellbrae Drive and Orchard Gardens, looping round the rear of Wester Overton Primary School to the junction of Ashkirk Road and Westbarns Road.

    2. Westbarns Road, with Gateshaw Wynd, and Fernlea Road to its junction with the Strathaven/East Kilbride Road (A726).

    3. The right hand side of the A726 to its junction with the Coldstream Road.

    4. The right hand side of the Coldstream Road to the junction with the A723 at Udstonhead.

38. PARISH DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Development and Mission Committee which was given in by the Rev. I. Murdoch, Convener.

 

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It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery notes the review of the Parish Assistant Placements at Hamilton: Hillhouse and at Hamilton: Trinity and is satisfied that they continue to play an important role in the mission and witness of the Church within Presbytery.

  2. The Presbytery notes and approves the application of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Hamilton to the Priority Areas Fund for a grant of £3000 over 4 years towards the capital costs of their St. Mary’s Flat/WRVS Family Contact Centre project.

  3. The Presbytery notes that adult advisers within Presbytery are now being trained to become available to congregations as enablers and trainers. It further notes that ministers have been asked to consider courses provided by qualified trainers with the help of these trainees for the benefit of individual churches or groups of churches, and to contact the Presbytery’s Congregational Development Officer for further details. This initiative is commended.

39. SPECIAL COMMISSION ON BUILDINGS

The Presbytery called for the report of the Special Commission on Buildings which was given in by the Rev. J.G. Munton, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery receives and notes the Report of the Special Commission anent the Repair and Maintenance of Ecclesiastical Buildings.

  2. The Presbytery resolves to send, with an expression of its concern, a copy of the Report to the appropriate Boards and Committees of the Church for their interest and attention.

  3. The Presbytery thanks and discharges the Special Commission.

40. WORSHIP COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Worship Committee which was given in by the Rev. S. McKenna, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

The Presbytery notes that applications for the Organ Scholarship 2000/2001 are now welcome and that the closing date is Friday, 14th April 2000. Two scholarships are available and Presbyters are encouraged to advertise them as appropriate.

41. CHURCH AND SOCIAL INTERESTS COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Church and Social Interests Committee which was given in by the Rev. Lindsay Schlüter, Convener.

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It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery receives the report and notes the forthcoming conferences on homelessness for both North and South Lanarkshire, the first to take place in Hamilton on 11th May at 7.30 p.m. at a venue still to be confirmed.

  2. The Presbytery thanks the Church and Community Committee of Lanark Presbytery, Barnardos Lanark, the Drop-in Centre Hamilton, Reach-out Motherwell, the Jubilee Scheme Hamilton and the Scottish Churches Housing Agency for their support and help in organising the above conferences.

  1. ORDER OF THE DAY

THE GUILD

Under an Order of the Day at 7.20 p.m. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Convener of Hamilton South Presbyterial Council of The Guild, addressed the Court on the current activities of The Guild both locally and nationally.

43. NOMINATION COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by the Rev. Dr. J.C. Sharp, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery appoints Mr. A. Douglas McHenry, 7 Powburn Crescent, Uddingston as an additional elder.

2. The Presbytery appoints Mr. A.D. McHenry to the Stewardship and Business Committees.

3. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. Kevin Mackenzie as Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of East Kilbride: West Kirk.

  1. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. James E. Hunter as Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Bellshill: West for the period of the minister's study leave.

5. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. A.P. Barrie, Convener and the Rev. D. Burt together with Mr. A.S.K. MacRae and Mr. A. Craig to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at East Kilbride: West Kirk.

44. BOARD OF MINISTRY

The Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Ministry which was given in by Mr. D.J. Watt, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. STUDY LEAVE

    1. The Presbytery notes receipt of a study leave application from the Rev. Graham Duffin (Newmains: Coltness Memorial lw Bonkle) in respect of

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      conference attendance on the development of cell church and associated study and reflection during 18th to 24th March and 4th to 7th April 2000 and awaits consideration of this by the General Assembly’s Board of Ministry.

    2. The Presbytery notes receipt of a study leave application from the Rev. David Currie (East Kilbride: West) in respect of research on the "12 step" programme during 1 to 14 May 2000 and awaits consideration of this by the General Assembly’s Board of Ministry.

  2. VACANCY SCHEDULE

The Presbytery approves and resolves to transmit to the General Assembly’s Board of Ministry the following Vacancy Schedule:

SHOTTS: CALDERHEAD ERSKINE

Total Members: 667

1997 Total General Income: £47,719

1997 Endowments: £474

1998 Total General Income: £49,585

1998 Endowments: £487

2000 Proposed Stipend: £17,637

Travelling and Listed Expenses shall be paid in full.

£100 shall be paid to the Insured Pension Fund.

  1. ORDER OF THE DAY

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Under an Order of the Day at 7.30 p.m. the Presbytery called for the report of the Finance Committee which was given in by Mr. D. Forrester, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery receives and approves the Statement of Accounts for 1999.

  2. The Presbytery thanks the Treasurer and Auditor, and orders the Statement to be printed in the forthcoming Presbytery Handbook.

The Auditor, Mr. A.H. Adams, reported his satisfaction with the Accounts.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

At 7.32 p.m. it was moved and unanimously agreed to suspend Standing Orders to permit the report of the Stewardship Committee scheduled under an Order of the Day at 7.45 p.m. to be taken at this point.

  1. ORDER OF THE DAY

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

Under an Order of the Day at 7.32 p.m. the Presbytery called for the report of the Stewardship Committee which was given in by the Rev. A. McCance, Vice-Convener.

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It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery notes that for 1999 the Mission and Aid Allocation to congregations of the Presbytery totalled £768,939, of which £745,354 (96.93%) had been received by 31st December 1999.

2. The Presbytery also notes:

a) Late contributions for 1998 amounted to £31,371.

b) Contributions to accumulated shortfalls (1993-1997) amounted to £13,520.

c) Designated voluntary contributions amounted to £5,001.

d) General voluntary contributions amounted to £2,386.

  1. This results in a total of £797,632 paid by congregations during 1999.

3. The Presbytery notes with satisfaction the continuing improvement in the Mission and Aid Fund contributions of the congregations within the bounds, and recognises the genuine efforts made to achieve this.

4. The Presbytery welcomes the additional efforts made by certain congregations to add voluntary contributions to their allocations. These voluntary additions total £7,387 for 1999.

  1. The Presbytery receives the report and again encourages those congregations with shortfalls to endeavour to eliminate them as quickly as possible, while complimenting congregations which have succeeded in reducing the aggregate shortfall by £44,891 during 1999.

47. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS

The Presbytery, having decided to recall its decision of 1st February, 2000 to depart from the matter of Section 2A of the Local Government Act 1986 after notice had been given by the Rev. Iain C. Murdoch of his intention to present a deliverance consequent to new information being available, invited Mr. Murdoch to address the Court.

It was moved and seconded:

The Presbytery, whilst welcoming the Ethical Standards in Public Life (Scotland) Bill, fears that some of its provisions will undermine traditional family life and may encourage the promotion of homosexual practice, and calls on the Scottish Executive to protect the unique value of heterosexual union within marriage in this legislation. The Presbytery instructs the Clerk to inform the first Minister of this deliverance.

It was moved and seconded as a counter-motion:

The Presbytery, having previously instructed that contentious items should not be introduced unless prior notice had been given to members in writing, resolves to delay discussion of this matter until a later date.

On a vote being taken between the motion and the counter-motion the motion carried.

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

The Rev. Quintin A. Blane entered his dissent to which the following Presbyters adhered:

Rev. James B. Allan, Rev. Arthur P. Barrie. Rev. James Davidson, Rev. Dr, J. Mary Henderson, Rev. Mhorag Macdonald, Rev. Norma Moore, Rev. Lindsay Schlüter, Rev. R. Forbes Walker, Rev. Phyllis M. Wilson, Miss Sheena Bell and Mrs. Alison Macauslane.

48. ORDER OF THE DAY

VACANCY BUSINESS

Under an Order of the Day at 8.00 p.m. the Presbytery took up consideration of Vacancy Business.

AIRDRIE: NEW MONKLAND lw GREENGAIRS

There were laid on the table the citations of the congregations of Airdrie: New Monkland and Greengairs returned 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. M.F. Currie, Convener.

Parties were removed.

It was unanimously agreed:

  1. The Presbytery resolves that the charge of Airdrie: New Monkland lw Greengairs should not be subject to readjustment and that leave be granted to call a Minister without restriction subject to the issue of outstanding Mission and Aid payments being resolved and to the concurrence of the General Assembly’s Committee on Parish Reappraisal.

2. The Presbytery adopts the revised Basis of Linking for the charge of Airdrie: New Monkland linked with Greengairs, to take effect from 7th March, 2000.

  1. The Presbytery, while noting the issue of outstanding Mission and Aid payments from Airdrie: New Monkland Parish Church, grants permission to the charge of Airdrie: New Monkland lw Greengairs to proceed to form a Vacancy Committee under the terms of the revised Basis of Linking, provided that the matter of hour of worship in each church has been settled before a nomination is brought forward

  2. The Presbytery resolves that the charge of Airdrie: New Monkland lw Greengairs shall be considered an appropriate charge for non-stipendiary assistance, and instructs the appropriate Committees of Presbytery to bear its needs in mind when considering appointments of such assistance.

 

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BASIS OF LINKING

AIRDRIE: NEW MONKLAND AND GREENGAIRS

  1. BASIS OF LINKING: The congregation of Airdrie: New Monkland and the congregation of Greengairs, currently linked as approved by the Presbytery of Hamilton on 5th October 1976, with subsequent amendments, shall continue to be linked on the Basis set out below, these terms superseding the existing terms from 7th March 2000.

  2. PROPERTY AND FUNDS: The property and funds belonging to or held on behalf of each congregation shall remain the property and funds of each congregation as at present.

  3. PLACES OF WORSHIP: There will be a service each Sunday in the church pertaining to each congregation, at times agreed by the Minister and each Kirk Session, with other services taking place as arranged.

  4. TERRITORIAL RESPONSIBILITY: The bounds to be served by the linked charge shall be the bounds served by the linked congregations.

  5. KIRK SESSION: The Minister of the linked charge shall be the Moderator of each Kirk Session. The two Kirk Sessions shall meet jointly when requested by either Kirk Session.

  6. CONGREGATIONAL MANAGEMENT: The temporal affairs of each congregation shall continue to be administered as at present. The appropriate office-bearers shall meet as necessary to arrange congregational proportions of contributions to items of joint expenditure.

  7. MATTERS OF COMMON INTEREST: At least once per year office-bearers or other congregational representatives of each congregation shall meet together to discuss matters of common interest.

  8. MINISTRY: The Minister for the linked charge shall be nominated by a Vacancy Committee consisting of a number of representatives from each congregation, proportional to the communicant membership of each. In case of failure to nominate the usual procedure according to the laws of the Church will be implemented.

  9. MANSE: The Manse of New Monkland will continue to be the Minister’s residence, with the congregation of Greengairs paying an appropriate contribution of its maintenance.

  10. MINISTERIAL SUPPORT: The stipend and related expenses, together with the proportion of contribution thereto by each congregation, shall be such as is sanctioned by the Presbytery in conjunction with the appropriate Board or Committee of the General Assembly.

  11. POWER TO READJUST: While these articles and terms shall form the Basis by which the existing linking between the two congregations shall continue,

 

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the linked congregations shall like other congregations be free as need may arise to adjust arrangements, except for Clause 1, under the authority of Presbytery.

BARGEDDIE

There were laid on the Table an appointment of the Rev. Henry B. Mealyea to the Church and Parish of Ayr: St. Andrew’s; an Extract Minute of the Presbytery of Ayr thereanent of date 7th March, 2000; a Call signed by 243 Communicants; the Citation of the congregation of Baillieston: Bargeddie duly served.

Parties were called, appeared and spoke.

The question was put Translate or not translate, and it was unanimously agreed to translate Mr. Mealyea from the Church and Parish of Baillieston: Bargeddie to the Church and Parish of Ayr: St. Andrew’s, declaring that his pastoral relation to Bargeddie shall subsist until he be actually admitted to the Church and Parish aforesaid; and requesting the Presbytery of Ayr to give intimation of his admission as soon as it takes place.

The Clerk was instructed to forward an Extract Minute of these proceedings to the Clerk of the Presbytery of Ayr.

Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by the Rev. Dr. J.C. Sharp, Convener.

It was unanimously agreed:

1. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. W. Bruce McDowall as Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Baillieston: Bargeddie Parish Church.

2. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. J.G. Hastie, Convener and the Rev. M.F. Currie together with Mrs. E. Battison and Mrs. J. Marshall to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Baillieston: Bargeddie.

FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE

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

It was unanimously agreed:

The Presbytery agrees to sist proceedings in the vacancy at Baillieston: Bargeddie and to await a further report from the Forward Planning Committee.

49. ADJOURNMENT

 

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There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 8.28 p.m. to meet again in hunc effectum within Hamilton: Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church on Thursday, 9th March, 2000 at 6.15 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. for the Induction of the Rev. Ronald J. Maxwell Stitt; and for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s Parish Church Halls on Tuesday, 2nd May 2000 at 6.30 p.m., of which public intimation having been made, this meeting was closed with prayer.

 

 

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V HAMILTON: GILMOUR AND WHITEHILL PARISH CHURCH

At HAMILTON: GILMOUR AND WHITEHILL PARISH CHURCH, on the Ninth Day of March, Two thousand years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.

Post preces sederunt.

50. SEDERUNT

The Rev. J. Stanley Cook, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 13 Ministers; 10 Elders).

51. INDUCTION

The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. Ronald J. Maxwell Stitt to the Church and Parish of Hamilton: Gilmour and Whitehill on a Basis of Terminable Tenure was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Mr. Stitt having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Rosemary Smith and the Moderator put to Mr. Stitt the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. Ronald J. Maxwell Stitt to the pastoral charge of Hamilton: Gilmour and Whitehill on a Basis of Terminable Tenure. Mr. Stitt, having received the right hand of fellowship, was suitably addressed by the Moderator who also, in appropriate terms, exhorted the congregation.

The name of the Rev. Ronald J. Maxwell Stitt was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to give certified intimation to the Session Clerk.

This meeting was closed with prayer.

 

 

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