Summer Communion. 4th July.

We had a good turnout for our communion, & a really nice service.  The sermon was about the new directive from the latest assembly of C of S, for "rural churches" which are at last being seen in a different, more positive light, a point we have been making for the last 15 years! Oxnam once again demonstrated its strength in the community, & we are keeping ahead of the game!Thank you to Anna , our locum minister, for leading us in this mission, & making such a special service.

Easter Sunday 4th April. 2010

We were delighted to have the Jedburgh silver band on Easter Sunday, & a baptism, which made up a large congregation, which included our interim moderator, Mr Scott Elliot.  The congregation was welcomed with a cross made from daffodils at the entrance, kindly gathered by members, headed by Rob Young.  A few visitors were made most welcome, including a live pet rabbit & it was a particularly happy service.  The children escaped for a short time to hunt for Easter eggs in the church yard, I think all were successful. Our thanks to the band for playing, we do so much enjoy having them, & it raises the singing enormously!  Our thanks to Val Hunter for stepping in with the organ briefly, & of course a huge thank you to Anna for making it such a good service once again.

Confirmation.  2010.

A new member to Oxnam Church, Annabelle Strickland was confirmed on Sunday 17th January.  The elders & members present were delighted to welcome her to Oxnam parish.

Christmas Eve Carol  service  2009.

We had a full church for our carol service, once again it was an entertaining hour with a short nativity play from the Sunday School members & readings from a variety of the congregation. We were pleased to have our interim moderator , Scott Elliot in attendance.   The collection was divided between Farm Africa & Callums Trust; the total of £400 was raised, thanks to everyone for their generosity.

REACHING OUT
Thank you to everyone at Oxnam who supported Hymnalong, it so far has raised well over £300 (funds still coming in) to support Reaching Out, the community ministry of Hawick Congregational Church.
It is very demanding but great fun both for myself as the lay worker, and for the team of trustees, pastors and dedicated volunteers to facilitate community led projects which aim to make a positive difference to people’s lives. Recently we launched our website www.rocon.moonfruit.com and details of all our activities are on there.
The latest event is our Poetry project, running from October to February. A special poem will be awarded £100 to donate to a favourite local charity.

Geraldine Strickland
Sunday 15th February   2009

24th Dec.  Carol Service.

19th October 2008. Harvest Thanksgiving.

2nd November, 2008.  Remembrance service with Hospitality after.

16th November.  Communion.

30th November.  5th Sunday. 1st in Advent.

7th December.2008.

Sacrament of Baptism .

21st December 2008.    Family Service.

24th December. Family Candlelight Carol Service at 6pm.

4th January 2009. New Year Service. Hospitality after.

January 18th.  Sunday school.

Sunday 1st Feb.    Sacrament of Baptism