the accommodation we have; is our property an asset or a liability; how would we raise the monies required to do radical things? Much to be considered and no quick answers. Comments from members would be welcomed. Charles R Godon, Session Clerk HALLS CLEANING Cleaning has continued throughout the summer, with six teams, but we do require at least two new volunteers to join, otherwise we may have to reorganise and reduce to five teams. I am grateful to all who have helped over a long period, and special thanks are due to those who have given up recently. Elaine Wilson CHURCH MUSIC LIBRARY The Music Library continues to be available with a variety of over 50 CDs. It contains a selection of Christian CDs from artists and bands from all over the world - ranging from Hillsong United from Australia to Vineyard from South Africa - offering a great combination of traditional and contemporary praise and worship songs. Pastoral Care Scheme at Juniper Green Parish Church “And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25: 40 The members of Juniper Green Parish Church Pastoral Care Scheme can be rightly proud of the excellent work they have done over the years. As some members have retired recently it has been a time of reflection and some re-organisation for the scheme. This followed the completion of questionnaires by some 85% of our church members where everyone was encouraged to tell us what kind of visit they wanted: 3 annual visits, one visit per year or preference for contact at church or via email. All wishes have been noted and we are trying to honour those requests. With all this information it seemed sensible to reform our district groups and we now have 5 teams as follows: Team 1 led by Ross MacKay covering Currie and Balerno; Team 2 led by Ann Brown covering the West end of the older part of the village; Team 3 led by Nancy Tonner covering the east end of the old part of the village;
Team 4 led by Michael Grieve covering the newer part of the village on Baberton Mains; and Team 5 led by Douglas Buchanan covering Colinton, Kingsknowe etc. Each team leader is supported by a number of carers and in all we have 34 pastoral carers. As the teams have settled down their leaders have been checking on the needs of their team members, what training might be helpful, what improvements can be made to keep all the members better informed. In the early months of this autumn it is hoped to bring the team leaders to a meeting to discuss all these points and review what else can be done to improve this most important part of our Church life. As this process of visiting continues we hope we can improve on what has been a way of making contact, enhancing communication and generally caring. In the meantime, if you would like to know more about the Pastoral Care Scheme please let me know by phone or email. Cliff Beevers, Pastoral Care Co-ordinator Alistair McBean Memorial Quaich. Many thanks to the golfers and all the church members who attended the annual Alistair McBean Memorial golf outing and evening meal. The weather was kind to the fourteen gentlemen and two lady golfers who battled for the honour of winning The Quaich, it was good to see the ladies back in the competition. Unfortunately Christine was not able to attend the dinner but the McBean clan was well represented by Graeme and Gordon. It was fitting that Gordon, who came all the way from Australia, was the winner having travelled so far. The meal returned to Baberton Golf Club this year, thanks to Andrew Grieve, the Club Steward, who provided an excellent meal which everyone enjoyed. As already mentioned the winner of The Quaich was Gordon McBean with 38 points with Andy Inglis, hot on his heels, in second place with 37 points with Calum Sharp, the youngest golfer, taking third place with 36 points. A close run contest, with several other golfers being just a couple of points behind. Again thanks to all who took part and also to the staff of Baberton Golf Club for their hospitality and in particular Douglas Buchanan who helped with checking the score cards and with taking the food orders at the dinner. Malcolm Brown The Green Strollers The glorious summer continues, with the Strollers making the most of the good weather. Our walks have taken us to Tyninghame Beach, where we enjoyed coffee and cake before