MarchWeekly Notices
Notices 14th March 2010 
‘I have done nothing dishonest ever'
So said Lord Hanningfield on Thursday following his appearance at the dock on charges of fraudulently claiming expenses.
Far be it from me to prejudge the outcome of the case that the CPS has brought against him. We trust the evidence will be carefully considered and his guilt or innocence established.
That said the pig farmer is most assuredly guilty of one massive porky in this most striking claim. Is he really suggesting - more disturbingly does he really believe - that he has never, ever been guilty of dishonesty. Please!
Perhaps few would be quite so delusional in their self assessment but most of us are guilty of seeing ourselves with rose tinted spectacles.
What is the reality? We are all sinners whose default setting is set at ‘dishonest'. We massage the truth, we dissemble expertly, we seek to create an impression that flatters us and misleads others. The root of our problem is a heart that is - in the words of the prophet Jeremiah - ‘deceitful above all things'.
What we need is a new heart. Let us pray urgently with the psalmist; ‘Create in me a pure heart, O God'.
David
Tea and Coffee: Tea, coffee and biscuits are served downstairs in the hall after the morning and evening services. Everyone is very welcome to come downstairs and join us for this.
Communion arrangements: The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed during the evening service today. The attention of communicants is drawn to the following modification in our procedure. In order to meet the needs of those who may have scruples regarding the use of a common cup, a tray of disposable individual receptacles will now follow the communion cup for the benefit of any whose preference it is to partake in this form. Please note that as the trays provided will not balance on the pew book-board, it will be necessary for communicants to pass the tray along the pew holding the tray by the handle.
YF meets after the evening service in the hall. The congregation are
warmly invited to attend the first fifteen minutes where Rob Macdonald
will be talking about the work of Eastern Europe for Christ.
Ladies Book Group: Meets at Cathy's on Monday 15th at 7:30pm
Senior Citizens Lunch: This Thursday (18th) at 12:30pm in the small hall. All welcome
Russian vocal ensemble to visit Aberdeen: As part of a nationwide tour, the LYRA vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg will be performing in Aberdeen on Friday March 19th. The venue will be the Methodist Church (8 Crown Terrace, AB11 6HE) and the programme begins at 8-00pm.
The programme will include Russian Church music, folk songs and a number of classical pieces.Tickets are £5, available at the door. Advance bookings and further information: contact Ms Kay Marshall, 07853874538.
Congregational Directory: Copies of the new congregational directory are now available for collection from Michael Mackenzie. If you would wish a larger print A4 copy, just let Michael know.
News from Joy Gillespie @ Choices: A group within City Church are taking over a charity shop in George Street for one week to raise money for Choices. They open for business on the 29 March. They are looking for donations; bric a brac, clothing, etc. If you have anything you can donate or if you would be available to help in the shop please get in touch with the Choices office (tel. 624900 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
Conferences: David will be participating as the delegate of the International Missions Board at the European Conference of Reformed Churches in Edinburgh this week and, at the weekend and joined by Martha, as house parents at the Youth Conference. We are grateful to Prof. John Mackintosh who will be conducting the services next Sunday.
Spring Conference: This year's annual Free Church Spring Conference will be held from 9th to 11th April at the Aviemore Inn. This year we are delighted to have Prof John L. MacKay and Rev. David MacPherson as our speakers. David and Martha MacPherson will also be leading the Missionary focus. A conference like this gives us the chance to meet people from churches all over the country - not necessarily "Free" - while enjoying times of praise and discussions as well as our main speakers. It is also an ideal opportunity for those who are perhaps getting a bit old for the Youth Conference to move on - come and give us your support!
The hotel usually gives us our own area of the dining room and a meeting room to hold the talks in; and there is plenty of time for fellowship over tea and coffee in comfortable surroundings. Saturday afternoon is always kept free so you can enjoy the Resort's facilities or visit the surrounding area.
The cost of the Conference includes full board - you won't even have to pay for a cup of tea or coffee - and full use of the Resort's Leisure facilities.
An advert and booking form for the conference was in the January Record and will also be in the February edition.
Live Sermons: The Bon Accord Sunday morning and evening services are also available live via the internet for those people who cannot come to church. You can find out more by visiting www.bafreechurch.org.uk and clicking on "Online Sermons" then "Live sermons" from the menu
Ordering sermons: You can obtain a copy of a church sermon by doing any of the following:-
- Order a CD from the Bon Accord website by following on-line instructions
- Order a CD from the Bookstall
- Speak to Norman Buchanan or any office bearer at the door
- E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with a request
- Download a sermon in MP3 format from the Bon Accord website for free
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