CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON

 

 

XV       MOTHERWELL 7th October, 2003

 

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

 

Post preces sederunt

 

115.    SEDERUNT

            Mr. David S. Alexander, Moderator, the Rev. Shaw J. Paterson, Clerk and others as per signed lists in retentis.   (Total: 48 Ministers: 2 Deacons:  81 Elders).

 

116.    MINUTES

            The Minutes of Meetings XII and XIII (2003) were read and approved.

 

117.    AGENDA

            The agenda was submitted and approved.

 

118.    INTIMATIONS

            Intimations were made.

 

119.    WELCOME

            The Moderator welcomed Miss Magnolia Mendosa, our Faithshare Partner from the Philippines and invited her to address the Court. The Moderator also addressed appropriate words of welcome to the Rev. Gordon S. Palmer, newly inducted to East Kilbride: Claremont.

 

120.    CONGRATULATIONS

            The Moderator offered the congratulations of the Court to the Rev. James Gibson on the 25th anniversary of his ordination.

 

121.    CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE

 

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Co-ordinating Committee which was given in by the Rev. Margaret F. Currie, Convener.

 

            It was unanimously agreed:

 

1.         The Presbytery receives the report.

2.         The Presbytery appoints Rev M F Currie to the Committee to nominate the Moderator of the General Assembly.

3.                  The  Presbytery appoints Mr George Baird, Additional Elder, as its Representative for World Mission.

4.         The Presbytery appoints a sub-committee of  Sheriff Hugh Neilson, (Convener) together with the Rev Alan Gibson and the Rev James H. Wilson to consider the Overture Anent Appeals and report accordingly.

5.                  The Presbytery appoints the Rev. Klaus Buwert, Convener, and two members of both Parish Development and Ministry Development Committees to consider the Overture Anent Kirk Session Meetings and report accordingly.

6.                  The Presbytery agrees to hold a Workshop on the new Church Hymnary on Thursday 27 November at 7.00pm. led by the Rev. John Bell.

7.                   The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter from the Rev J. H. Wilson thanking the court for his retirement gift and good wishes.

8.                  The Presbytery notes the Electoral Roll of Larkhall: St Machan’s has been attested as having 611 Communicants and 18 Adherents.

ADDENDUM

9.         The Presbytery agrees to the appointment of the Rev John M Black as locum at Wishaw: Chalmers.

10.       The Presbytery instructs the Clerk to cite the congregations of Hamilton: South and Hamilton: Quarter to appear at the November Presbytery meeting.

11.       The Presbytery instructs the Clerk to write to the General Trustees to seek further information on the legacy for £1,018,653 reported in the October issue of Life and Work, part of which is for fabric purposes within the bounds.

12.       The Presbytery notes the following shortfalls to central funds.

 

 

Accumulated Ministry 93-01

2002 Minsitry

Accumulated M&A 93-01

2002 M&A

Total Shortfalls

AIRDRIE CLARKSON

0

14,895

0

5,647

20,542

AIRDRIE NEW MONKLAND

0

0

12,753

0

12,753

AIRDRIE St COLUMBA'S

35,179

0

2,175

0

37,354

CARFIN

0

17

0

0

17

CLELAND

19,198

2,954

1,610

0

23,762

COATBRIDGE OLD MONKLAND *

0

0

3,787

0

3,787

EAST KILBRIDE GREENHILLS

9,885

2,500

0

0

12,385

HAMILTON HILLHOUSE

0

0

2,997

0

2,997

HAMILTON TRINITY

8,787

0

0

0

8,787

MOTHERWELL St MARGARET'S

18,847

0

22,170

3,520

44,537

MOTHERWELL DALZIEL St ANDREW'S

0

0

4,303

0

4,303

KIRK O'SHOTTS

26,000

0

0

0

26,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Note: shortfall written off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figures supplied by Edinburgh and to be incorporated into the Minute

 

 

 

 

 

122.    MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

           

The Presbytery called for the report of the Ministry Development Committee which was given in by the Rev. Robert Hamilton, Vice-Convener.

 

            It was unanimously agreed :

 

1.         The Presbytery notes receipt of a study leave report from the Rev. Lindsay Schlüter (Larkhall: Trinity) in respect of studies in Italian from 16th  to 27th June, 2003.

2.         The Presbytery notes receipt of a study leave application from the Rev. Douglas Wallace (East Kilbride: Stewartfield) to undertake research and reading regarding ministry to families and to produce a report, from 7th to 21st November, 2003.

3.      The Presbytery notes the application for admission to the Church of Scotland of the Rev. Stephen Fulcher.  Details were laid on the table and comments should be passed to the Convener of the Ministry Development Committee.

4.                  Mr. Hamilton introduced to the Moderator Ann Clemenson, William Cruickshanks, Leslie Falconer, Ian White, Rowan Robertson, William                                        

Wilson, Sheena Bell, Leslie Falconer, James McRae, Leslie McQueen, Sam Hewitt, William Hawthorne, and Thomas Stevenson (Readers); Georgina Macmillan, Ian Macdonald, Morton Spiers, Dixon Keir and Malcolm Anderson (Readers in Training); Dorothy Getliffe (Diaconate in Training); and Gavin Black and Margaret Rose (Students), and were suitably addressed by him.  An apology was received from Hilary Macdougall (Probationer).

 

123.         STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

The Presbytery called for the report of the Stewardship and Finance Committee which was given in by Mr. David Watt, Convener.

 

            It was unanimously agreed:

 

1.         The Presbytery receives the report.

2.         The Presbytery notes the basis on which proposed allocations to the Church`s mission and renewal fund for 2004 have been determined.

3.         The Presbytery invites congregations to submit written applications for modification of their proposed Mission and Renewal allocation for 2004, together with supporting documentation, to the Convener, no later than Monday, 17th November, 2003.

4.         The Presbytery agrees to consider Mission and Renewal allocations for 2004 for approval at its meeting on 2nd December, 2003.

5.         The Presbytery notes the revised arrangements for stipends from 2004 approved by the General Assembly, including the stipend collection rates for ministry costs.

6.         The Presbytery invites qualifying charges to submit written applications for approval of additional stipend payments, together with copies of accounts for 2000, 2001 and 2002 and confirmation that the conditions relating to the payment of additional stipend will be adhered to, to the convener, no later than Monday, 17th November, 2003.

7.         The Presbytery agrees to consider additional stipend payments for approval at its meeting on 2nd December, 2003.

8.         The Presbytery instructs the Clerk to inform the Boards of Stewardship and Finance and Ministry that submissions anent Mission and Renewal and Stipend Allocations from the Presbytery of Hamilton will be received immediately after the Presbytery meeting of 2nd December, 2003.

 

124.    PARISH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Development Committee which was given in by the Rev. Klaus Buwert, Convener.

 

            It was unanimously agreed:

 

1.                  The Presbytery receives the report.

 

125.    PARISH PLANNING COMMITTEE

 

            The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Planning Committee which was given in by the Rev. Arthur Barrie, Convener.

 

            It was unanimously agreed :

 

PROPERTY

1.         EAST KILBRIDE: OLD

            The Presbytery approves the application by East Kilbride: Old for the release of funds held on behalf of the Congregation by the General Trustees for the renovations previously approved in October, 2002.

2.         COATBRIDGE: BLAIRHILL DUNDYVAN

            The Presbytery approves the application by Coatbridge: Blairhill Dundyvan to replace windows, kitchen fitments and carry out repairs at the bathroom in the Manse at a cost of £11,000 inclusive of VAT based on contractors` estimates.  Funds are to hand.

3.         UDDINGSTON: PARK

            The Presbytery approves the Professional Second Follow-on Property Survey and Condition Report on Uddingston: Park and awaits the response of the Office Bearers to the contents and recommendations.

4.         AIRDRIE: CLARKSTON

            The Presbytery approves the request by Airdrie: Clarkston to have the Manse occupied during the vacancy, on a caretaker basis, subject to the usual terms and conditions.

 

126.    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. J. Grier, Vice-Convener.

 

            It was unanimously agreed :

 

1.         The Presbytery receives the report.

2.         The Presbytery notes the vacancy for a Chaplain at Coathill Hospital to cover one session per week.  Interested parties should contact the convener.

3.         The Presbytery requests that all Hospital Chaplains complete their annual report and forward to the convener by 31st October, 2003.

 

127.    ADJOURNMENT

            There being no further business the Presbytery adjourned at 8.30 p.m. to meet again for Ordinary Business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Parish Church Halls on Tuesday, 4th November, 2003 at 7.00 p.m. of which public intimation being made, this meeting was closed with prayer.