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The Choir

The choir lead the congregation in the praise at the services and sing an introit to let us focus on the service.  The choir meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Church to rehearse.  Anyone interested in joining the choir or wishing further information should contact Mr Charles W Donnelly , Organist & Choir Master.  See Contact Us  for further information.

 

 

 

 

1^st Neilston Girls’ Brigade

The Girls’ Brigade was formed in Neilston in 1994

The Girls’ Brigade meet on a Monday evening in the Front Church Hall and operate three different sections, Explorers – Prim 1 – 3, Juniors – Prim 4 – 7 and Brigaders – Secondary 1 upwards.

The Explorers meet at 6:30pm – 7:30 pm.

The Juniors and Brigaders meet at 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm.

The session begins on the first Monday in September and ends with the annual display, which is usually held on the third Monday in May.

 

During the year the Explorers work together on a theme, which will earn them their Explorer badges.  The Juniors and Brigaders badge work is based on four sections, Educational, Physical, Service and Spiritual.  Each girl is awarded her badges at the annual display.  The girls also complete for various trophies, which are also presented at the annual display. The competition between the girls for the trophies is exceptional.  Any girls wishing to join are welcome to do so from primary 1 upwards. We always look forward to meeting new faces. See Contact Us for further information.

 

1^st Neilston Boys’ Brigade

The 1st Neilston Boys’ Brigade was founded on the 02 April 1905 in Neilston Parish Church and the South Churches by the first Captain of the company James Dunlop.  At that time there was an average of 38 boys in the company. The pipe band was formed in 1906 with 11 members and continued until 1909.  The company was unfortunately disbanded in 1910.  Ex Captain T T Richie, 1st Barrhead was asked for advice on how to reform the company and he approached Paisley Battalion who came to Neilston to help do this.  The company was reformed on 02 April 1954 and again affiliated to Neilston Parish and South Churches.

 

 

 

There are 3 sections to the Boys’ Brigade in Neilston:

 

Anchor Section -          Primaries 1 to 3, meet on Friday evenings from 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

                                       in the Back Church Hall

Junior Section -            Primaries 4 to 6, meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

                                       in the Front Church Hall

Company Section        Primary 7 upwards, meet Friday evenings from 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

                                       in the Front Church Hall.

 

All sections work towards specific Badge Work.

 

See Contact Us for further information or visit our website.

The Guild

Guild theme for 2009 — 2010: Called to act justly

The Guild meets each Monday evening from October to March in the Back Church Hall starting at 7:30 pm.  During the Guild Session a syllabus is printed with the various topics and talks on offer during the session.  The syllabus for the new session, starting in October 2009 is listed below.   The Guild currently has a membership of 35 with an average attendance of 22—24 each week.

 

The Guild aim is to unite the Church in friendship, fellowship and Service.  The Guild are currently  supporting the Guild Project — Borderline Homeless Scots in London, and also Erskine Hospital.

The Guild is now open to both male and female members and new Members are always welcome, if you would be interested in membership of the Guild or would like to know more  about the work of the Guild see Contact Us for further information.

 

Session 2009 — 2010 Syllabus

Junior Church — Sunbeams

For Ages 0 — 5YRS (For all Pre-School Children)

 

The Sunbeams  meet in the Church every Sunday at 10.55am, after family time in the Church they then go over to the Back Church Hall.  When we arrive at the hall we have a story time, colouring/crafts, songs and games.  If children feel shy to begin with parents/grandparents are welcome to stay until the children get to know us.  See Contact Us  for further information.

This is a straight forward and informal introduction into Church life.

 

Junior Church — Stars

For Ages 5 — 9YRS (For all Children in Primaries 1 — 3 at School)

The Stars as with all departments meet in the Church every Sunday at 10.55am, after family time in the Church they then go over to the Front Church Hall.  The Stars have a varied but structured programme.
                                      

Junior Church — Comets

For all Children in Primaries 4 — 7 at School

The Comets meet in Church every Sunday with the other sections of Junior Church and sit as a group.  After Family Time we go down to the Masonic Hall in Main Street where along with the Comets Plus we start with songs and collection.  The Comets then continue with structured lessons taken from a variety of sources mainly concentrating on the Old Testament until Christmas and then studying the New Testament in the second half of the session.  See Contact Us for further information.

 

Junior Church — Comets Plus

For all youngsters in S1 to S4 +

 

This relatively new group like all other Junior Church Sections starts of at the morning service and then move on to the Masonic Halls with the Comets.  After the collection the Comets Plus enter into a discussion group with less structured lessons.  Our aim is to try and be more involved with the life of the Church.  Recently the youngsters have  observed The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper as well as seeing behind the scenes of these services.  The  Current project around the vacancy is to build up a dossier on the people involved in the life and work of our Church. See Contact Us for further information.

 

Both groups also present a Christmas Play on the Sunday before Christmas as well as supporting Christian Aid every year in a novel way.

The Junior Church sessions run from August to June when they finish with an annual trip and Prize Giving.  During the Summer months a Summer Sunday Club is organised and run in a more informal manner.

¶    Meet and Greet
¶    Collection with a song                               

¶    Prayer
¶    Circle Time - Story time (Question & Answers)
¶    Craft, Colouring, Game or Role Play (Story Time)
¶    Singing

The Stars  are welcome to bring a friend with them any week.  See Contact Us for further information.

1^st Neilston Scout Group

 

The Scout group is split into four sections which are detailed below with meeting times and age groups for each section.

                Beaver Scouts:

                For ages 6 — 8 years

The Beavers meet on Monday evenings from 6:30pm — 7:30pm in St Thomas’ Primary School.

 

                Cub Scouts:

                For ages 8 — 10¹/₂ years

The Cubs meet on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm — 9:00 pm in the Front Church Hall.

 

                Scouts:

                For ages 10¹/₂ — 14 years

The Scouts meet on Monday evenings from 7:30 pm — 9:30 pm in St Thomas’ Primary School.

 

                Explorer Scouts:

                For ages 14 — 18 years

There is no Explorers unit in Neilston, but there is one in Barrhead which meets on Friday evenings.

 

For more information or details see Contact Us

1^st & 2^nd Neilston Guides

 

The Guides are split into four sections, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers.

Neilston SWRI

 

Meetings usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in Back Church Hall at 7:30pm.

Session 2008 — 2009 Syllabus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For further details see Contact Us

Friday Craft Class

 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Tweenies

The Tweenies meet in the Front Church Hall on Thursday evenings from 6:15 pm — 7:15 pm. Crafts and games for girls aged 4¹/₂ — 7 years.

 

For further details see Contact Us

Who can be a Rainbow?

Any girl aged five or over can be a Rainbow. The oldest Rainbows are usually about seven years old.

Who can be a Brownie?

Brownies are usually aged between seven and ten, although some Brownies stay in the unit until they are a little bit older. Any girl over the age of seven can become a Brownie as long as she is able to understand, and wants to make, the Brownie Guide Promise.

Who can be a Guide?

Guides are usually aged between ten and 14, although some Guides like to stay until they are older. Any girl over the age of ten can become a Guide as long as she is able to understand, and wants to make, the Guide Promise.

Who can be a Ranger?

A young woman may be a Ranger from her 14th to her 26th birthday.

 

Neilston Women’s Group

The Women’s Group meet on Tuesday afternoon between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.