Newsy Mail (No 19 – ’26)

Newsy Mail (No 19 – ’26)

When contacting the office please email [email protected] or telephone (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 10am – 12.30pm (01505 862583)

Notes for your diary: (Week beginning 11th May 2026) 

(All activities in THE CORNERSTONE unless stated otherwise)

 Monday 11th May

  •  1.30pm – Playtime
  •  3.45pm – Junior Singers
  •  6:30 pm – Boys’ Brigade

Tuesday 12th May

  •  10.00am – Coffee Stop
  •  10.00am –Citizens Advice
  •   7.30pm – Bible Study

Thursday 14th May

  • 1:00pm – Chit Chat
  • 6.00pm – Girls’ Brigade 
  • 8.15pm – Senior Choir Practice

Sunday 17h May

  • 2.00pm – Boys’ Brigade Display

Funeral intimations 

It is with sadness that we intimate the death of Mr. Ian Harper, one of our members, who died at Pearson House – Erskine Home, on Sunday 19th of April. 

Ian’s funeral is planned for Wednesday 13th May, at 1pm, at Woodside crematorium, Paisley. 

The minister has assured his son Scott and other family members of our prayers and support in this time of loss.

Please remember in your prayers all those who grieve at this time.

IT Committee

The IT Committee is looking for some folks who may be interested in helping out with running Audio Visual duties for a Sunday Service and our ever-ongoing attempts at getting posts up on Social Media and our Church Website for wider publicity. Full training would be provided for both tasks and all duties are carried out on a shared rota basis. If you are interested or wish further information please email Daniel, IT Convenor [email protected]

Bible Study

The next Bible Study will take place on Tuesday 12th May at 7.30pm

 Sunday Kidz 

Children are encouraged to be part of the Morning Worship from 11am in the Church, and they may leave after the second hymn to take part in a creche which will be available for all children in the Extension Hall.

Boys’ Brigade

The Boys’ Brigade meets on Mondays at 6.30pm.

Open to primary school boys. 

The Boys’ Brigade Display will be held on Sunday 17th May at 2.00pm

Girls’ Brigade

The Girls’ Brigade meets on Thursdays 

  • P1 – 3 6.30pm   
  • P4 – 7 7.00pm
  • Sec. Sch 7.45pm

Awards Night will be held on Thursday 14th May. This will be the last night until after summer.

For more information – Email:  [email protected]

Playtime at The Cornerstone

Playtime meets on Mondays from 1.30 until 2.45pm.

Parents/guardians who bring their child /children, will be responsible for the overall care and overseeing their children at play

Junior Singers

The group is open to children of Primary School age and meets during school term time from 3.45 to 4.45pm

New members will be made very welcome.

Walk and Talk Group

The Walk and Talk Group will meet in The Cornerstone carpark every Tuesday morning at 9.30am.

Coffee Stop

This group normally meets on Tuesdays, between 10 and 11.30am. 

Drop in for tea/coffee and biscuits. Come and go as you please and catch up with friends

Thursday Chit Chat Group

Meets every Thursday at 1.00pm. MAY programme.

7th May – Seated Zumba with Linda

14th May – Inverclyde Heritage: Bishopton Railway: Lorna McKinley

21st May – Short and Sweet:  musical duo

28th May – Service of Worship

Bishopton Christian Aid Group


There will be collection envelopes available at Church on Sunday 10th and Sunday 17th May. 



Renfrewshire Foodbank 

As the demand for the Foodbank in Renfrewshire continues to remain high, our Church is pleased to offer support by welcoming donations at The Cornerstone or at the Church service on Sundays. 

There is always a need for tinned foods, meat, fish, soup, vegetables, pasta sauce, as well as cereals, biscuits, long life milk, diluting juice. Donations of toiletries, particularly shampoo, shower and shaving items, pet food and chocolate/sweets/crisps are also very much appreciated.

As usual donations can be dropped off at the Church on Sunday or at The Cornerstone when it is open for Chit Chat, Coffee Stop or Services. 

Articles for Newsy-Mail 

If group leaders or committee convenors have information, they wish to circulate to members or adherents of the church, please email [email protected] or telephone Tuesday and Thursday 10am – 12.30pm (01505 862583) for inclusion in the next edition.

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