MAY 2014 FOCUS FOCUS The Church Newsletter of Peterculter Parish Church June 2015 Saturday 13th June 2015 2pm – 4pm Tickets: Adults £3.00/Children £1.50 Available from Church Office or at the door (Price includes tea/coffee & home baking) Stalls include: Bric-a brac Books Bottle stall Cake and Candy Chocolate Tombola Toys/Games DVDs/CDs Traidcraft As new stall (not clothes) Flowers Please hand in any donations for stalls on Friday 12th June from 7 – 9pm To arrange any collection contact Richard Little on 733166 or Margaret at the Church Office on 735845 www.culterkirk.co.uk !1 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Dear Friends Many congregations nowadays have house groups in which church members can meet together in one another’s homes to explore the Bible or certain Christian topics, as well as taking time for prayer. House groups are an excellent way of getting to know one another better and I would be delighted if we could launch a house group in our congregation. They enhance fellowship in our church and are a great way to informally explore the faith together. Not every member of a House Group has to be the host – as long as two or three people are willing to open up their home for a small group, then it will work. Would you be interested? If so, please let me know. Are you interested in becoming a member of the Church of Scotland or know of someone who might be? I hope to hold a short series of informal meetings to explore the basics of the Christian faith in the autumn. In particular, it would be good to attract those who may simply want to talk about faith issues without making any commitment to actually joining. I would like to explore fundamental questions about religion and would welcome people who are sceptical about the faith and those searching for answers. If you are interested, please get in touch. I hope you all have a lovely summer and that, if you are travelling, you appreciate the beauty and wonder of God’s amazing creation. Yours sincerely John Ferguson www.culterkirk.co.uk !2 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Swimathon On Saturday 20th June, we will be holding a Swimathon from 1.00 pm- 2.30 pm at Banchory Swimming Pool. The event will be in aid of Aberdeen Presbytery’s project to raise money for our partner church in Malawi. Anyone wishing to take part or to sponsor a participant can contact Fiona Jones on 07775 955250 or email [email protected] Delta Bible Study Group All are welcome to join this group which meets in the extension area of the church 10 -‐ 11 am on the first Thursday of each month Table Top Sale Saturday 6th June 10 am - 12 noon A table costs £5 and set up is from 9 am -‐ 10 am. To book contact Jean cook on 734233 or contact the church office on 735845. This is the last sale before the summer break www.culterkirk.co.uk !3 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Holiday Club We will be holding a Summer Club again this year for all primary school age children It will take place from July 20th - 24th 10.00 am – 12 noon Large church hall To sign up, please email [email protected] or phone 01224 735845 and leave a message if the office is closed Summer Fayre Help Saturday 13th June, 2 – 4 pm Extra assistance at Teas and Coffees will be greatly appreciated. A list will be available at the side entrance to the church for those willing to volunteer to serve or clear up and/or bake. Please add your name to the list or phone Edna Ledingham on 733723. If anyone would like to help between 1.30 pm and 4.30 pm on Saturday the 14th June by attending stalls and clearing up after the Fayre please speak to Richard Little or phone 733166 or email [email protected] www.culterkirk.co.uk !4 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Outdoor Worship Service On Sunday June 21st at 11.00am (note later time) we hope to hold our Outdoor Summer Service, weather permitting. The service will take place at the glebe, which is the field beside St Peter’s Heritage Centre. Chairs will be provided and transport will also be made available from the church from 10.30 am onwards for those unable to manage to walk down. The service will be followed by a barbecue in the glebe. If the weather is poor, then the service will take place in the church, still at the later time of 11.00 am and the picnic will be cancelled. Exploring the Faith Interested in becoming a member of the Church of Scotland or know of someone who might be? I hope to hold a short series of informal meetings to explore the basics of the Christian faith in the autumn. In particular, it would be good to attract those who may simply want to talk about faith issues without making any commitment. I would like to explore fundamental questions about religion and would welcome people who are sceptical about the faith and those searching for answers. If you are interested, please get in touch. John Ferguson 01224 735041 www.culterkirk.co.uk !5 MAY 2015 FOCUS 7th June 10.30 am - Morning Worship John Ferguson 14th June 10.30 am - Morning Worship John Ferguson 21st June 11.00 am - Outdoor Service The Glebe John Ferguson 28th June 10.30 am - Morning Worship John Ferguson Please Help! As usual, we will be running the Sunday Gang for children attending worship over the summer. There is a sheet at the church door for those who have been PVG checked and can help out during July and part of August. This allows our hard working Young Church staff to have a well earned break. www.culterkirk.co.uk !6 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Church Directory Baptism Robert Wood McGregor Son of Sarah and Calum Funerals Mrs Lynn McGow Millside Road, Peterculter Mr John Robertson Pittengullies Circle, Peterculter Mrs Margaret Barrack Kingswood Court Mrs Bunty Farquhar Johnston Gardens West The Stord Girls’ Choir From Norway & The Shell Choir Thursday 30th July In the Church Tickets £8/£5 (conc) Available from the Church Office www.culterkirk.co.uk !7 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Elders’ Long Service Long Service Certificates certificates were presented at a recent service of worship at Newhills Church by the Moderator of the General Assembly to Wilma Angus, Betty Davidson and Margaret Watt for over thirty years of service as elders. Well done to them all! The Friendship Club Resumes in September The opening meeting is on Tuesday 1st September at 7.30pm in the small hall when we will have “ Fiona G “ to entertain us by singing and on her keyboard. On 15th September 2015 we have a talk from Brian Harrison on First Aid. On 29th September 2015 we hope to have a talk from someone from Eastleigh. Do come along on the above dates to enjoy Friendship and Fellowship. www.culterkirk.co.uk !8 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Presbytery Matters - Presbytery Meeting Tuesday 5th May Presbytery was welcomed for ordinary business to the familiar setting of Newhills Parish Church. Installation of Moderator for 2015/16 The Rev Duncan Eddie of Holburn West was installed as Moderator of Aberdeen Presbytery for 2015/16 in succession to the Rev Hugh Wallace. A version of Scripture of his choosing was presented to the new Moderator by the Rev Dr Henry R Sefton on behalf of the Scottish Bible Society Aberdeen Branch. Presbytery Clerk The Rev George Cowie has been serving as Acting Depute Clerk to the General Assembly since May last year. The option of resuming a job share as Presbytery Clerk with the Rev Dr John Ferguson was held open for the time when he would cease to be Acting Depute Clerk. George has decided not to take up that option. Presbytery appointed the Rev Dr John Ferguson as Presbytery Clerk for a five year term, with the option to review and reappoint after five years. Visit to Aberdeen of the Moderator of the General Assembly The visit of the Moderator, the Rt Rev John Chalmers, in April was a great success. He was given a balanced picture of life in Aberdeen Presbytery with visits to industries, companies, the Army Reserve Centre and charities along with several churches. He was also shown that Aberdeen has pockets of deprivation as well as areas of wealth. (continued on page 10) www.culterkirk.co.uk !9 JUNE 2015 FOCUS (continued from page 9) Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill Currently the Scottish Parliament has under consideration the Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill, which over the last few months has been under scrutiny in committee, and which has also been subject to evidence being given in parliament both for and against, by interested bodies. Presbytery: • Noted that the Church and Society Council have given evidence encouraging MSPs to oppose the Assisted Suicide Bill when it comes before the Scottish Parliament. • Supported the position taken by the Church and Society Council in opposition to the current proposed legislation on Assisted Suicide. • Encouraged members of congregations within Presbytery to communicate their views on the Assisted Suicide Bill, and end of life issues, to local MSPs. More detailed and thorough consideration of the issues is available on the Church of Scotland website. Venues for Ordinary Meetings 2015/2016 Presbytery will meet at Holburn West on September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd and December 1st. In 2016 meetings will be at Queen’s Cross on February 2nd, March 1st and May 3rd. The last meeting of the session will be at Peterculter on June 28th 2016. Richard Little www.culterkirk.co.uk !1 0 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Church Flowers Thank you to Jessie Taylor who has donated towards the church flowers for May. Summer Fayre Any plants etc. for the Flower stall can be handed in to the church hall on the evening of the 12th June or on the morning of the Fayre when they will be gratefully received. We also replant all the tubs at the beginning of June, which will take us through till Autumn, and brighten up the two entrances of the church. Convenor: Violet Smith, 01224 733317 Treasurer: Mabel Smith, 01224 732030 Mid Week Lunches The next mid week lunch will be on Wednesday 3rd June and is the last one before the summer break. Serving starts around 12.30 pm and the price has been held at £3.50. We would love to see you there. Moira Marshall and the Team Coffee Time Join us for tea or coffee on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10.00 am - 12 noon. Fine fare and fine company to be had! Also stay for our short service of worship on Thursday at 11.30 am. All welcome! www.culterkirk.co.uk !1 1 JUNE 2015 FOCUS Peterculter Parish Church Mission Statement The purpose of Peterculter Parish Church is to celebrate our faith in God and in the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, teaching, outreach and pastoral care and to participate in the work of the worldwide church. Minister Magazine Editor Rev John Ferguson Tel: 01224 735041 Email: [email protected] Val Muir Tel: 01224 735001 Email: [email protected] Session Clerk Church Office Dave Gordon Tel: 01224 732036 Email: [email protected] Margaret Bruce Tel: 01224 735845 Email: [email protected] Church Office Hours Wednesdays & Fridays : 9 am - 1 pm Next Issue - September 2015 Material to editor Sunday 23rd August 2015 Ready for distribution Sunday 30th August 2015 Registered as a charity: SCO01452 www.culterkirk.co.uk !1 2
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