The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. Kenneth A.L. Mayne, B.A., M.Sc. to the Church and Parish of East Kilbride: West was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Mr. Mayne having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Dr. John L. McPake and the Moderator put to Mr. Mayne the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. Kenneth A.L. Mayne to the pastoral charge of East Kilbride: West. Mr. Mayne, 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. Kenneth A.L. Mayne was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to give certified intimation to the Session Clerk.

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The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. Michael G. Lyall, B.D., to the Church and Parish of Uddingston: Viewpark was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Mr. Lyall having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. David P. Hood and the Moderator put to Mr. Lyall the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. Michael G. Lyall to the pastoral charge of Uddingston: Viewpark. Mr. Lyall, 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. Michael G. Lyall was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to give certified intimation to the Session Clerk.

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The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. William M. Murdoch, BSc, PhD, BD, STM to the Church and Parish of Hamilton: West was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Dr. Murdoch having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Fraser K. Turner and the Moderator put to Dr. Murdoch the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. Dr. William M. Murdoch to the pastoral charge of Hamilton: West on a Basis of Terminable Tenure. Dr. Murdoch, 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. William M. Murdoch was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to give certified intimation to the Session Clerk.

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The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. Robert A. Hamilton, B.A., B.D. to the Church and Parish of Airdrie: New Wellwynd was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Mr. Hamilton having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Sharon F. Colvin and the Moderator put to Mr. Hamilton the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. Robert A. Hamilton to the pastoral charge of Airdrie: New Wellwynd. Mr. Hamilton, 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. Robert A. Hamilton was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to give certified intimation to the Session Clerk.

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The Rev. Arthur P. Barrie in fitting terms paid tribute to the Rev. Andrew M. Douglas, formerly Minister at Hamilton: Cadzow, who died on 16^th August, 2001. The Clerk was instructed to hold the tribute in retentis and to send a copy together with an expression of deep sympathy of the Court to Mr. Douglas`s son.

The Minutes of Meetings VIII and IX (2001) were read, corrected and approved.

2. The Presbytery welcomes the decision of North Lanarkshire Council to bar the use of some named resources and to set up procedures to protect children from the use of unsuitable material; and calls upon South Lanarkshire Council to take similar measures.

The Moderator addressed appropriate words of welcome to the Rev. Kenneth A. L. Mayne, recently inducted minister at East Kilbride: West; the Rev. Michael G. Lyall, recently inducted minister at Uddingston: Viewpark; the Rev Dr William M. Murdoch, recently inducted minister at Hamilton: West; the Rev. Robert A. Hamilton, recently inducted minister at Airdrie: New Wellwynd and to those representative elders attending their first meeting of Presbytery..

The Convener of the Business Committee expressed the Court’s thanks to the Moderator for his impressive and reverent conduct of the Holy Communion Service, to the Kirk Session of Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s for the use of the sanctuary for the celebration, to the serving elders and to all others who had assisted in any way.

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. Kent expressed the pleasure and satisfaction he had had during his year in the Moderatorial chair, and conveyed his warm thanks to Mr. Munton, the Presbytery Clerk and to the members for the encouragement and helpfulness he had been shown.

The Rev. Dr. John C. Sharp, Minister at East Kilbride: South, 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.

Commissions from all congregations making an appointment were laid on the table.

The Presbytery noted that the total number of Additional Elders elected by the Presbytery is now 25.

The Roll of Presbytery was submitted, laid on the table, and adopted as correct, showing

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1. ATTESTATION OF ELECTORAL REGISTER

The Presbytery notes that the Clerk has attested the Electoral Register of Strathaven: West as containing the names of 281 Communicants and 6 Adherents.

The Presbytery notes with regret the resignation of Mr. John Henry as an Additional Elder and thanks him for the service he has rendered to the Court.

The Presbytery homologates the action of the Clerk in arranging for the presentation of a Certificate to the Rev. David P. Hood granting him permission to accept an invitation to preach as sole nominee in a vacancy before completing five years’ service in his present charge.

The Presbytery notes receipt of intimation from the Presbytery of Lothian of the Induction of the Rev. Graham L. Duffin to the Church and Parish of Loanhead on 21st June, 2001.

The Presbytery, noting that six calendar months have elapsed since the charge of Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial lw Orbiston was granted permission to call a Minister and that no appointment has been made, grants the charge a further six months in which to attempt to reach a settlement

6. EAST KILBRIDE: STEWARTFIELD

The Presbytery notes the appointment by the General Assembly`s Committee on New Charge Development of the Rev. Douglas W. Wallace, presently Minister at Glasgow: Fernhill and Cathkin, to the new charge of East Kilbride: Stewartfield, and resolves to move towards the Service of Creation of a New Charge and the Induction of Mr. Wallace.

The Presbytery approves the action of the Convener during the summer recess in granting approval to Coatbridge: Old Monkland to sell a parcel of land to the north of the church hall for housing purposes. Application to the General Trustees has already been made. 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 Larkhall: Chalmers to provide disabled toilet and upgrading kitchen facilities costing £31,132 inclusive of VAT based on contractor’s estimates. Permission is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. Application to the General Trustees has already been made. 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 East Kilbride: Westwood to fit window grilles costing £4,800 inclusive of VAT based on contractor’s estimates. Permission is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. Application to the General Trustees has already been made. 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 Motherwell: South Dalziel to replace both central heating boilers and organ motor at a cost of £9,495 inclusive of VAT

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covered by insurance. 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: St. Andrew’s to have funds held on behalf of the congregation released by the General Trustees to repay the balance of loans outstanding. 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 Coatbridge: Clifton to sell a parcel of land to the south of the church halls for housing purposes. 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 New Monkland lw Greengairs to purchase 3 Dykehead Crescent, Airdrie as a replacement Manse. Funds are to hand. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

The Presbytery notes the approval given by the Property Convener during the summer recess on the condition of the Manse at Hamilton: West.

The Presbytery notes the approval given by the Property Convener during the summer recess on the condition of the Manse at Airdrie: The New Wellwynd.

The Presbytery approves the follow on property survey and condition report on the properties at Strathaven: West and awaits the response of the office-bearers to contents and recommendations.

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

The Presbytery approves the follow on property survey and condition report on the properties at Motherwell: North and awaits the response of the office-bearers to contents and recommendations.

The Presbytery approves the request of Hamilton: St. John’s to fit stained glass windows at St. John’s Centre at a cost of £3,661.50 inclusive of VAT. Funds are to hand. The Artistic Matters Advisory Board have been advised. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

The Presbytery approves the request of Airdrie: St. Columba’s to change the oil fired central heating system to gas fired on the advice of the Church’s heating Consultant at an estimated cost of £15,000, Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.

The Presbytery makes the following recommendation to the General Trustees for the re-allocation of funds of £770,840 and £124,000 being the proceeds of the sale of glebe lands at Blantyre: Old Parish church:

The Presbytery notes that all Congregational Accounts for 2000 have been examined and attest that they comply with the General Assembly’s Regulations anent Congregational Finance, except for that of one congregation which does not fully conform and where assistance will be offered to assure compliance.

1. The Presbytery thanks Akua Tabua Aforo for sharing in the life of the church in our Presbytery for the last 6 months.

2. The Presbytery resolves to hold a Thanksgiving Service to mark Akua’s time within the bounds within Larkhall: Trinity Parish Church on Wednesday 19th September at 7.30pm.

The Presbytery, noting the list of charges scheduled for Quinquennial Visits during 2001-2002 as previously intimated and published in the current Handbook, appoints the undermentioned Presbyters to be members of the visiting teams, with the appropriate area Pastoral Advisor, with his/her Presbytery Elder, as team leader in each case.

The Presbytery notes with concern the Report of the HMI which states that, "in the schools inspected for this survey, HMI noted the failure by many non-denominational secondary schools to follow the advice contained in Circular 6/91 regarding the frequency of religious observance". "2 out of 3 non-denominational secondary schools were failing to follow the advice given in the circular". "This raises the question of the continuing appropriateness of current advice."

1. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. I. G. Wotherspoon as Convener and Mr. W. Wilson as Vice-Convener of the Board of Parish Reappraisal.

2. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. K. O. F. Buwert as Convener and Rev. L. W. Thorne as Vice-Convener of the World Mission Committee.

3. The Presbytery appoints Mr. D. Alexander as Convener and Rev. R. Houston as Vice-Convener of the Forward Planning Committee.

4. The Presbytery appoints the Rev.W. B. McDowall as Vice-Convener of the Board of Ministry.

5. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. S. Paterson as Vice-Convener of the Business Committee.

6. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. K. E. Harbison as Convener of the Church Education Committee.

7. The Presbytery notes the resignation of the Rev. D. W. Hughes as Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Motherwell: Manse Road, thanks him for his service and appoints the Rev. Lindsay Schlüter in his place.

8. The Presbytery notes the resignation of the Rev. S. E. F. Colvin as Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Wrangholm, thanks her for her service and appoints the Rev. Fraser Turner in her place.

9. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. D. H. N. Pope, Convener, and Rev. M. G. Lyall, together with Mrs. E. Milne and Mr. D. S. Alexander to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Newmains and Bonkle.

1. The Presbytery notes the courses listed in the leaflet ‘learning to lead, learning to serve’ and encourages all congregations to take advantage of those already planned and those on offer, particularly noting the evening conference for church leaders on 25th September. Further information can be had from David Geddes, Congregational Development Officer.

2. The Presbytery notes the Child Protection Training Course to be held in Hamilton: St. Andrew’s Church Hall on Wednesday, 31st October 2001 at 7.30 p.m., and encourages congregations to send those working with children who have not yet been trained on the course. Further information can be had from Eileen Milne.

3. The Presbytery notes the ongoing work of the Church Education Committee in relation to the feasibility of appointing a Youth Development Worker.

4. The Presbytery notes the purchase of a Multi-media projector system at a cost of £3,370.88. This is available to congregations within the bounds at the small hire cost of £10 per night, £20 per weekend or up to 3 days, or £30 per week. Bookings should be made via Bill Wishart who will also provide training in the use of the equipment on dates to be advised.

There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 9.00 p.m. to meet again in hunc effectum within Larkhall: Trinity Parish Church on Wednesday, 19th September, 2001 at 7.30 p.m. for a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the time spent within the bounds by Akua Tabua Aforo; and for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Parish Church Halls on Tuesday, 2nd October, 2001 at 7.00 p.m., of which public intimation having been made, this meeting was closed with prayer.

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