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IX SHOTTS: CALDERHEAD ERSKINE PARISH CHURCH
At SHOTTS: CALDERHEAD ERSKINE PARISH CHURCH, on the 28th Day of August, Two Thousand years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.
Post preces sederunt.
95. SEDERUNT
The Rev. J. Stanley Cook, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 13 Ministers; 9 Elders).
96. INDUCTION
The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. Dr. Ian G. Thom to the Church and Parish of Shotts: Calderhead Erskine was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Dr. Thom having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Scott Raby and the Moderator put to Dr. Thom the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. Dr. Ian G. Thom to the pastoral charge of Shotts: Calderhead Erskine. Dr. Thom, 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. Ian G. Thom 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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X EAST KILBRIDE: CLAREMONT PARISH CHURCH
At EAST KILBRIDE: CLAREMONT PARISH CHURCH, the Thirtieth Day of August, Two Thousand Years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.
Post preces sederunt.
The Rev. J. Stanley Cook, Moderator; the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk; and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 8 Ministers 2 Deacons 9 Elders).
Following devotional exercises conducted by the Rev. John Collard and the Rev. Iain C. Murdoch, the Moderator put to Mr. J. Paul Cathcart the prescribed questions. To these he gave satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula; whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, commissioned Mr. J. Paul Cathcart to the Office of Deacon. Mr. Cathcart, having received the right hand of fellowship, was suitably addressed by the Moderator who also, in appropriate terms, exhorted the congregation.
The name of Mr. J. Paul Cathcart was added to the Roll of Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to forward an Extract of these proceedings to the Department of Ministry.
This meeting was closed with prayer.
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XI STRATHAVEN: EAST PARISH CHURCH
At STRATHAVEN: EAST PARISH CHURCH, on the Thirtieth Day of August, Two thousand years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.
Post preces sederunt
99. SEDERUNT
The Rev. J. Stanley Cook, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 9 Ministers; 10 Elders)
100. LICENSING OF STUDENT
The Presbytery, after Public Worship conducted by the Moderator, assisted by Mr. David J. Watt, licensed Mrs. Agnes P. Low to preach the Gospel and to exercise her gifts as a Probationer for the Holy Ministry.
Mrs. Low received a copy of the Holy Scriptures and the Clerk was instructed to furnish her with an Extract of Licence and to inform the Department of Ministry of the Licensing.
This meeting was closed with prayer.
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XII MOTHERWELL, 5th SEPTEMBER, 2000
At MOTHERWELL: DALZIEL ST. ANDREWS PARISH CHURCH HALLS, on the Fifth Day of September, Two Thousand years, on which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and was constituted in prayer, Holy Communion having previously been celebrated within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrews Parish Church.
Post preces sederunt
101. SEDERUNT
The Rev. J. Stanley Cook, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 52 Ministers; 3 Deacons; 91 Elders).
102. MINUTES
The Minutes of Meetings VII and VIII (2000) were read, corrected and approved.
103. AGENDA
The agenda was submitted, adjusted and approved.
104. INTIMATIONS
Intimations were made.
105. WELCOME
The Moderator addressed appropriate words of welcome to the Rev. Randolph Scott, recently inducted Minister at Coatbridge: Calder, to the Rev. Dr. Ian G. Thom, recently inducted Minister at Shotts: Calderhead Erskine; to Mr. J. Paul Cathcart, recently commissioned Deacon at East Kilbride: Claremont; to the Rev. Agnes P. Low, recently licensed Probationer at Uddingston: Old; and to the newly elected Representative Elders who were present.
106. COMMUNION SERVICE
The Convener of the Business Committee expressed the Courts thanks to the Moderator for his impressive and reverent conduct of the Holy Communion Service, to the Kirk Session of Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrews for the use of the sanctuary for the celebration, to the serving elders and to all others who had assisted in any way.
107. ADDRESS BY RETIRING MODERATOR
The Rev. J.G. Munton, Convener of the Business Committee, having conveyed to the Moderator the thanks of the Presbytery for his valued service to the Court during his year of office now ending, invited the Moderator to address the Court. Mr. Cook expressed the pleasure and satisfaction he had had during his year in the Moderatorial chair.
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108. ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF MODERATOR
The Rev. Robert M. Kent, Minister at Hamilton: St. Johns, was unanimously elected Moderator for the ensuing twelve months and after a prayer of dedication took the chair and addressed the Court in fitting terms.
The Moderator invited the Clerk to make presentations to Mrs. Florence McHenry, Administrative Assistant, and Mrs. Elizabeth Jarvie, Clerical Assistant, to mark the occasion of their retirement. The Clerk paid tribute to the service they had rendered in the Presbytery Office for twenty-two and eleven years respectively and Mrs. McHenry made suitable reply.
110. COMMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE ELDERS
Commissions from all congregations making an appointment were laid on the table.
111. ADDITIONAL ELDERS
The Presbytery noted that the total number of Additional Elders elected by the Presbytery is now 24.
112. ROLL OF PRESBYTERY
The Roll of Presbytery was submitted, laid on the table, and adopted as correct, showing
Retired Ministers . ..18
Associate Minister .... ..1
Auxiliary Minister .1
Charges (6 being vacant) ... .78
Total Number of Ministers ... 92
The Diaconate (Active and Retired) ... ..5
Representative Elders elected by Kirk Sessions .86
Additional Elders elected by Presbytery. ..24
Total Number of Elders ..110
VACANCY BUSINESS
Under an Order of the Day at 8.10 p.m. the Presbytery took up consideration of Vacancy Business.
DEMISSION OF THE VERY REV. DR. HUGH R. WYLLIE
Further to its resolution of 20th June 2000 the Presbytery took up consideration of the proposed Demission of the Very Rev. Dr. Hugh R. Wyllie from the Church and Parish of Hamilton: Old.
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There were laid on the table Certified Intimation of his adherence to demit as per the report of the Standing Sub-Committee on Demissions and the Citation of the congregation of Hamilton: Old returned duly served.
Parties were called, appeared and spoke.
Parties were removed.
It was moved, seconded and agreed that the Presbytery accept and hereby does accept the Demission of the Very Rev. Dr. Hugh R. Wyllie and looses him from his charge as from 1st October, 2000 confirming that Dr. Wyllie retains his status as a Minister of the Church of Scotland, and his membership of this Presbytery.
Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.
FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Forward Planning Committee which was given in by the Rev. R. F. Penny, Vice-Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery resolves that the charge of Hamilton: Old should not be subject to readjustment and that leave be granted to call a minister without restriction, subject to the concurrence of the General Assemblys Committee on Parish Re-appraisal.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by the Rev. M.F. Currie, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery appoints the Rev. I. Wotherspoon to be Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Hamilton: Old.
The Presbytery appoints the Rev. W.S. Dunn, Convener, and the Rev. D. Doyle together with Mrs. F. McDonald and Mrs. J. Rennie to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Hamilton: Old.
The Presbytery called for the report of the Business Committee which was given in by the Rev. J.G. Munton, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery notes that a Certificate of Entitlement to serve a Probationary Period has been lodged by the Rev. Agnes Low.
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The Presbytery notes that the Clerk has attested the Electoral Registers of East Kilbride: Old as containing the names of 737 Communicants and 6 Adherents; of Strathaven: Avendale Old and Drumclog as containing the names of 839 Communicants; of Newarthill as containing the names of 622 Communicants; and of Carfin as containing the names of 70 Communicants.
The Presbytery notes rec3
eipt of Extract Minutes of the General Assemblys Parish Re-appraisal Committee concurring in the opinion of the Presbytery of Hamilton that the question of readjustment should not be pursued at Strathaven: Avendale Old and Drumclog and Newarthill lw Carfin; granting permission to Blantyre: Livingstone Memorial to call a Minister under Reviewable Tenure to be reviewed in three years; and seeking conversations with the Presbytery in connection with East Kilbride: Old and Overtown.
The Presbytery notes the following Amended Shortfalls to Central Funds:
The Presbytery notes with concern that a number of additional congregations had, at 30th June, made no payment to Ministry costs or to Mission and Aid allocations. The Presbytery urges Presbyters to remind their Congregational Treasurer of the need to remit Ministry costs by Direct Debit in ten monthly instalments to avoid the need for the General Treasurer to borrow money at interest to pay their ministers stipend, and to encourage their Financial Court to ensure a regular remittance of a proportion of the congregations Mission and Aid allocation.
The Presbytery notes with pleasure receipt of a letter from Hamilton South Presbyterial Council of the Guild offering congratulations to the Rev. Robert M. Kent on his election as Moderator for the year 2000-2001.
The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter from Mr. J. Connelly, Head Teacher at Firpark School Motherwell, expressing thanks for the donation of £100 sent by Presbytery following the participation of pupils in the opening act of worship at the June meeting of the Court, and for Presbyterys congratulations and good wishes on his award of the O.B.E.
The Presbytery approves the request from Hamilton South Presbyterial Council of the Guild that the Moderator, in his official capacity, attend the opening and conduct a short Service of Dedication at the opening of the Guild Banner Exhibition within Hamilton: St. Johns on Friday 13th October, 2000 at 11.00am.
ADDENDUM
REV. IAN MEREDITH
The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter from the Rev. Ian Meredith, Minister at Blantyre: St. Andrews Parish Church, requesting permission to demit his charge as from 8th October, 2000; resolves to take up consideration of the proposed Demission at its meeting on 3rd October, 2000, and instructs that the congregation of Blantyre: St. Andrews be cited to appear for their interests at the said meeting with certification that the matter will not be dealt with before 7.30 p.m. under an Order of the Day for Vacancy Business.
115. 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:
The Presbytery approves the action of the Convener during the summer recess in granting approval to Hamilton: Old to carry out works to halls totalling £113,000 inclusive of VAT based on contractors estimates. Funds are to hand. An application has also been made to the General Trustees and responses are awaited. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
The Presbytery approves the action of the Convener during the summer recess in granting approval to Shotts: Calderhead Erskine to re-lay footpaths at Allanton Church totalling £2,350 inclusive of VAT based on contractors estimates. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted. Funds are to hand.
The Presbytery approves the action of the Convener during the summer recess in granting approval to Chapelhall for works to the interior of church and old hall totalling £46,000 inclusive of VAT based on contractors estimates. Permission is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. Applications to the General Trustees have already been made. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
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The Presbytery approves the action of the Convener during the summer recess in granting approval to Airdrie: Broomknoll to apply for release of funds held on behalf of the congregation by the General Trustees to repay a loan of £10,000.
The Presbytery approves the action of the Convener during the summer recess in granting approval to Airdrie: The New Wellwynd to eradicate dry rot in the existing halls at a cost of £13,800 inclusive of VAT based on contractors estimates. Funds are to hand. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
The Presbytery approves the action of the Convener during the summer recess in granting approval to Blantyre: Livingstone Memorial to carry out urgent and emergency measures to make safe the steeple at a cost of approximately £15,000 based on contractors estimates. Permission is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
The Presbytery approves in principle the application of Calderbank to grant a right of access from Main Street to landlocked adjacent land and the sale of a parcel of additional ground at the rear of the hall. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
The Presbytery approves in principle the application from Bellshill: Orbiston to the letting of the refurbished Orbiston Manse to Utheo Ltd. following approval already granted in September 1999. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
The Presbytery approves the application of Coatbridge: Clifton to have radio communication equipment fitted to the church tower by Orange. Application to the General Trustees has already been made. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted. The congregation should note health and safety considerations in this matter.
The Presbytery approves the professional follow on property survey and condition report on the properties at Chapelhall and awaits the response of the office-bearers to the contents and recommendations.
The Presbytery approves the professional follow on property survey and condition report on the properties at Hamilton: West and awaits the response of the office-bearers to the contents and recommendations.
The Presbytery approves the professional follow on property survey and condition report on the properties at Coatbridge: Old Monkland and awaits the response of the office-bearers to the contents and recommendations.
The Presbytery approves the professional follow on property survey and condition report on the properties at Coatbridge: Calder and awaits the response of the office-bearers to the contents and recommendations.
The Presbytery called for the report of the Finance Committee which was given in by Mr. Forrester, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery notes that all Congregational Accounts for 1999 have been examined and attest that they comply with the General Assemblys Regulations anent Congregational Finance, except for 9 congregations which do not fully conform and where assistance will be offered to assure compliance.
The Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Superintendence which was given in by the Rev. W.S. Dunn, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery, noting the list of charges scheduled for Quinquennial Visits during 2000 2001 as previously intimated and published in the current Handbook, appoints the under-mentioned Presbyters to be members of the visiting teams, with the appropriate area Pastoral Adviser together with his/her Presbytery elder, as team leader in each case,
Hamilton: Old Rev. Dr. A. Gardner and Mrs. M. Holmes
Hamilton: Cadzow Rev. M. Macdonald and Mr. D. Summers
Dalserf Rev. J. Jackson and Mr. J. Sommerville
Hamilton: North lw Burnbank Rev. K. Buwert and Miss M.L. Archibald
Glasford lw Strathaven: East Rev. B. McDowall and Mr. I. Sharp
Motherwell: Manse Road Rev. D. Burt and Mr. A. Craig
Motherwell: South Dalziel Rev. F. Penny and Miss J. Dalziel
Wishaw: Craigneuk and Belhaven Rev. R. Smith and Ms A. MacFarlane
Newmains: Coltness Memorial and Bonkle Rev. N. Moore and Mr. R. Beattie
Coatbridge: Calder Rev. D.C. McPherson and Mrs. R. Fairley
Airdrie: New Monkland lw Greengairs Rev. J. Hastie and Mrs. E. Battison
Caldercruix, Longriggend and Meadowfield Rev. L. Schlüter and Miss F. Gilmour
East Kilbride: West Rev. D. Pope and Mrs. E. Milne
East Kilbride: Mossneuk Rev. T. Nelson and Mr. I. White
Uddingston: Old Rev. S. Paterson and Mr. D. Campbell
Uddingston: Park Rev. C. Brough and Mr. J. Dickson.
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The Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Ministry which was given in by Mr. D. Watt, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
VACANCY SCHEDULE
The Presbytery approves and resolves to transmit to the General Assemblys Board of Ministry the following Vacancy Schedule:
STRATHAVEN: AVENDALE OLD AND DRUMCLOG
Total Members: 832
1997 Total General Income: £106,545
1997 Endowments: £972
1998 Total General Income: £109,941
1998 Endowments: £996
2000 Proposed Stipend: £19,833
Travelling and Listed expenses shall be paid in full.
£300 shall be paid to the Insured Pension Fund.
STUDY LEAVE
119. 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.
It was unanimously agreed:
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120.. 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:
121. NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by the Rev. M. Currie, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
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122. 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:
123. NOTICE OF MOTION
The Presbytery took up consideration of a Motion of which notice had been given by the Rev. Dr. J. Martin.
It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery resolves to add a new number 33 in the following terms, headed "Microphones", to the Standing Orders of Presbytery .
Everyone speaking to Presbytery is required to use a microphone.
There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 8.57 p.m. to meet again in hunc effectum within East Kilbride: Moncreiff Parish Church on Wednesday, 6th September 2000 at 7.15 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. for the Introduction of Mr. John Cathcart, D.C.S. as Parish Assistant; and for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrews Church halls on Tuesday, 3rd October 2000 at 6.30 p.m., of which public intimation having been made this meeting was closed with prayer.
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XIII EAST KILBRIDE: MONCREIFF PARISH CHURCH
At EAST KILBRIDE: MONCREIFF PARISH CHURCH, the Sixth Day of September, Two Thousand Years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.
Post preces sederunt.
125. SEDERUNT
The Rev. Robert M. Kent, Moderator; the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk; and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 7 Ministers 1 Deacon 4 Elders).
126. INTRODUCTION OF PARISH ASSISTANT
Following devotional exercises conducted by the Rev. Alastair S. Lusk and the Rev. Iain C. Murdoch, the Moderator put to Mr. John Cathcart, D.C.S. the prescribed question. To this he gave satisfactory answer and thereafter signed the Formula; whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, introduced Mr. John Cathcart as Parish Assistant at East Kilbride: Moncreiff. Mr. Cathcart, having received the right hand of fellowship, was suitably addressed by the Moderator who also, in appropriate terms, exhorted the congregation.
The name of Mr. John Cathcart was added to the Roll of Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to forward an Extract of these proceedings to the Department of National Mission.
This meeting was closed with prayer.
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