The Third Quartz Forest Church Meeting
We will meet again outside the front door of Crichton church for a 2pm start, (The Crichton, Dumfries DG1 4ZZ) Find it on google maps
Please dress for the weather, and don’t rely on there being any indoor (or any other) facilities available. Once we meet we will walk to an appropriate location depending on the weather and the abilities of those who turn up. If you want us to wait for you, please let us know that you are coming!
So that you know what to expect – a rough order of service will probably include:
| Meeting in Christ’s name and sharing the peace | (We meet in Christs name – whether you consider yourself close friends, or are just curious, all are welcome – we share his peace.) |
A wee trip back to the 60’s ? “He’s everything to me” | Verse 1 In the stars His handiwork I see On the wind He speaks with majesty Tho’ He ruleth over land and sea What is that to me Chorus ‘Til one day I met Him face to face And I felt the wonder of His grace Then I knew that He was more Than just a God who didn’t care That lived away out there And now He walks beside me day by day Ever watching o’er me lest I stray Helping me to find that narrow way He’s ev’rything to me Verse 2 I will celebrate nativity For it has a place in history Sure He came to set His people free What is that to me Repeat Chorus |
| Reading the book | Psalm 29 or John 18:33-37 |
| Reading Creation | We are getting to know the Crichton estate a bit. This is an opportunity to take time to get to know the environment better. For those that appreciate a reading guide, see the response below… |
| Response | The leaves are falling thick, Today we will take the opportunity to explore leaves artistically. Will you paint on a leaf, follow it’s veins and find out more? Or will you make art with leaves? What colours can you find? What shapes will you draw?  This is also a space for people to contribute their own prayers, songs, reflections and stories. So we will listen to each other and the landscape we worship with and decide exactly what we will do. |
| Equipment | Something to sit on, a cup to drink from, gloves and a litter picking bag all might be helpful. Don’t burden yourself too heavily though. The hope is that this week we will wander, and end up at the central cafe before it closes. |
| Closing Prayers | As Jesus taught us … (The Lords Prayer in the version you find familiar) |
| Gloria, gloria – Taize |  |
| If it is very wet this might all happen quite quickly. If it is a lovely afternoon we might take more time. If you need to more defined times to plan around others, allow about an hour. |
There is no need to book, but if you’d like to let us know that you are coming we can keep an eye out for you. If you sign up for the mailing list you’ll find out when the nest one is happening. You can also subscribe to the Quartz weekly newsletter/e-mail.
Please send a message to introduce yourself, – and let us know what interests you in particular!