CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
At Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Church, on the Fifth Day of November, Two Thousand and two years, on which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and was constituted with prayer.
The Rev. Margaret F. Currie, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 51 Ministers; 3 Deacons; 78 Elders).
The Presbytery, pursuant to its resolution of 1st October, 2002 and of the General Assembly of 2002 met to ordain the three members of the Diaconate serving within the bounds. After devotional exercises conducted by the Moderator, the Moderator put to J. Paul Cathcart, Raymond Deans and William Wishart the presvribed question. To this they returned satisfactory answer and thereafter signed the Formula. Whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, with the imposition of hands in which appointed Presbyters joined, ordained the said J. Paul Cathcart, Raymond Deans and William Wishart to the office of Deacon. The Deacons having received the right hand of fellowship were suitably addressed by the Moderator.
This meeting was adjourned.
139. MINUTES
The Presbytery having re-convened in prayer, the Minutes of Meeting X (2002) were read, corrected and approved.
The Moderator addressed appropriate words of welcome to the Rev. Colin A. Sutherland, recently inducted Minister at Blantyre: Livingstone Memorial.
The agenda was submitted, adjusted and approved.
Intimations were made
The Moderator offered the congratulations of the Court to the Rev. David Doyle on the 25th anniversary of his ordination.
The
Presbytery called for the report of the Business Committee which was given in
by the Rev. James G. Munton, Convener.
Mr. Munton, before submitting the report, expressed the Court`s thanks to the Moderator for her impressive
and reverent conduct of the Service of Ordination of Deacons.
It
was unaimously agreed :
1. MRS.
HILARY McDOUGALL
The
Presbytery agrees to the request of the Presbytery of Glasgow that the supervision
of Mrs. McDougall be transferred from that Presbytery to the Presbytery of
Hamilton for the purpose of undertaking her fourth placement.
2. ATTESTATION
OF ELECTORAL REGISTER
The
Presbytery notes that the Clerk has attested the Electoral Register of
Coatbridge: Old Monkland as containing the names of 363 Communicants and 3
Adherents.
ADDENDA
1. REV.
COLIN M. BROUGH
The
Presbytery notes receipt of intimation from the Presbytery of Dundee of the
Induction of the Rev. Colin M. Brough to the Church and Parish of Dundee: Mains
of Fintry on 23rd October, 2002.
2.
LOCUM
TENENS
The Presbytery notes and approves the appointment of Mrs. Elizabeth
Leckie as Locum Tenens at Hamilton: South lw Quarter with effect from 14th
October, 2002.
3.
REV.
JOHN COLLARD
The Presbytery agrees to the request of the request of the rev. John
Collard that, for administrative purposes, the date of his demission from East
Kilbride: Claremont be changed from 13th October, 2002 to 20th October, 2002.
The Presbytery called for the report of the Property Committee which was given in by Mr. R. Marwick, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. BLANTYRE OLD
The Presbytery approves in principle the application by Blantyre: Old to upgrade their properties at an estimated sum of £420,000. Approval is also given to seek release of funds held on the congregation`s behalf by the General Trustees. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
2. STONEHOUSE: ST. NINIAN`S
The Presbytery approves the application by Stonehouse: St. Ninian`s to the fitting of a stained glass window in memory of James Anderson as gifted by the family. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
3. COATBRIDGE: TOWNHEAD
The Presbytery approves the Second Follow-On Property Survey and Condition Report on Coatbridge: Townhead and awaits the response of the office bearers to the contents and recommendations.
4. MOTHERWELL: ST. MARY`S
The Presbytery approves the Second Follow-On Property Survey and Condition Report on Motherwell: St. Mary`s and awaits the response of the office bearers to the contents and recommendations.
5. EAST KILBRIDE: CLAREMONT
The Presbytery approves the Second Follow-On Property Survey and Condition Report on East Kilbride: Claremont and awaits the response of the office bearers to the contents and recommendations.
The Presbytery called for the report of the Stewardship Committee which was given in by Mr. A. D. McHenry, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery approves the presentation of the 2003 Mission and Aid allocations with the exceptions of Bargeddie where the figure has been reduced from £8,181 to £5,000 and Airdrie: Calderbank where the figure has been reduced from £2,061 to £1,700.
147. HOSPITAL AND HOMES COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Hospital and Homes Committee which was given in by the Rev. J. Grier, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. The Presbytery notes that the annual reports of all part-time Hospital Chaplains have been received and forwarded to the Board of National Mission.
2 The Presbytery commends the Chaplains for the work they do in the name of the Lord Jesus.
148. NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by Mr. J. D. Park, Vice-Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
The Presbytery appoints the Rev. W. B. McDowall, Convener and the Rev. D. M. Wallace, together with Mr. I. Sharp and Mr. D. M. Gray to be the Advisory Committee in the vacancy at Coatbridge: Blairhill Dundyvan.
149. FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Forward Planning Committee which was given in by Mr. D. Alexander, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. EAST KILBRIDE: CLAREMONT
The Presbytery resolves to grant the congregation of East Kilbride: Claremont an unrestricted Call, subject to the concurrence of the General Assembly`s Committee on Parish Reappraisal.
ADDENDA
1. HAMILTON SOUTH LW
QUARTER
Presbytery resolves to grant the congregations of Hamilton: South lw Quarter an unrestricted Call, subject to the concurrence of the General Assembly's Committee on Parish Reappraisal.
2. MOTHERWELL: SOUTH DALZIEL
Presbytery approves the request of Motherwell: South Dalziel to seek grant funding from the General Trustees to undertake a feasibility study concerning the future use of buildings in relation to discussions concerning the Forward Plan for that area involving Crosshill, Manse Road and South Dalziel.
150. CHURCH EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Church Education Committee which was given in by the Rev. K. Harbison, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed:
1. The Presbytery notes that a Christmas Workshop for Sunday School Leaders and others working with children will be held on Sunday, 24th November in Motherwell: South Dalziel from 2.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. This will include games, craft ideas, etc. Course fees are £2 per person and bookings can be made by contacting Sheena Wilson (01355 222027).
2. The Presbytery notes that Briefing Sessions for Child Protection Co-ordinators are being held as follows: 9th November – Airdrie: High for Airdrie and Coatbridge Attestation Areas; 13th November – Hamilton: St. Andrew`s for Hamilton, and Uddingston and Bothwell Attestation Areas; 30th November – Wishaw: Chalmers for the Motherwell and Wishaw Attestation Areas. The briefing for East Kilbride and Strathaven Attestation Areas has already taken place. Presbytery notes that due to changes in Child Protection legislation and practice, it is vital that all Co-ordinators attend a briefing. Further information about these sessions is available from Mary Coles.
3. The Presbytery notes
that a multi-media system is available to charges within the bounds at a very
reasonable hire charge and encourages churches to make use of this
facility. Bookings and further
information from Bill Wishart.
Under an Order of the Day at 8.15 p.m. the Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Ministry which was given in by the Rev. S. J. Paterson, Convener.
PRESENTATION OF STUDENTS AND READERS
Mr. Paterson introduced to the Moderator Mr. Gavin Black and Mrs. Hilary McDougall, Students, Miss Sheena Bell, Miss Anne Clemenson, Mr. William Cruickshanks, Mr. Leslie Falconer, Mr. William Hawthorne, Mr. Eric Hislop, Mr.Sam Hewitt, Mrs. Elizabeth Leckie, Mr. James McRae, Mr. Leslie Queen, Mr. Rowan Robertson, Mr. Ian White and Mr. William Wilson, Readers, together with Mr. Dickson Keir and Ms Georgina MacMillan, Readers in Training, and they were suitably addressed by her. Apologies were received from Mr. Frank Haggerty, Mr. Alex Smith, Mr. Richard Beattie, Readers, and Mr. Robert Simpson, Student.
It was unanimously agreed:
1. The Presbytery notes that the Minimum Stipend for 2003 has been declared at £19,486 and a manse, representing an increase oif £749 (4%) over that for 2002.
2. The Presbytery notes that the Service Supplement payable in 2003 to Ministers below the age of 65 years will be £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 as part of the continued operation of the Service Supplement Scheme, stipends are payable in accordance with an appropriate stipend scale of 10 bands representing a differential of 15% between the minimum stipend and that for band 10.
4. The Presbytery notes that all stipends are on scale.
5. The Presbytery approves the stipends for 2003.
6. The Presbytery notes
receipt of a study leave application from the Rev. Shaw J. Paterson
(Strathaven: Rankin lw Chapelton) in respect of background reading and
assignment preparation plus attendance at classes for the Post Graduate Diploma
in Palliative Care at Glasgow University, and further notes its approval by the
General Assembly`s Board of Ministry.
152. STATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the State Education Committee which was given in by the Rev. J. S. Cook, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. The Presbytery nominates the Rev. James G. Munton as the Church Education Representative on North Lanarkshire Council.
2. The Presbytery notes with pleasure the support of the Presbytery of Glasgow in the nomination of the Rev. James G. Munton.
2. The Presbytery notes the unanimous acceptance of the Rev. James G. Munton`s nomination by the General Assembly’s Committee on Education and of their advice to North Lanarkshire Council of this nomination.
SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
At 8.25 p.m. it was moved and unanimously agreed to suspend Standing Orders to permit consideration of the next item of business.
PARISH DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION COMMITTEE
Under an Order of the day at 8.25 p.m. the Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Development and Mission Committee which was given in by the Rev. I. C. Murdoch, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. The Presbytery notes receipt of the annual Team Report from Hamilton: Trinity, and commends the Rev. Karen Harbison and Mr. Alec Govan for their work and witness, individually and together.
There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 8.29 p.m. to meet in hunc effectum within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Church Halls on Tuesday, 19th November, 2002 at 7.15 p.m. to debate the report of the Presbytery Review Committee: and for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Church Halls on Tuesday, 3rd December, 2002 at 7.00 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