Weekly Notices

Notices 29th August 2010 Friendship Link   The world is coming to Aberdeen. As we approach the start of classes at RGU and Aberdeen Uni. we are reminded that among the student body are thousands who hail from the four corners and beyond of our global village. As Christians we have the privilege and duty of opening our homes and lives to those who are strangers amongst us. But that can be difficult. Where do we start? How can we meet our international visitors? ‘Friends International' is a Christian ministry that seeks to show love and support to international students and one of the ways is through a Friendship Link programme. The scheme involves linking students who have expressed a desire to be involved with volunteer host families. The families then invite the students to their home for a meal or other activity. Families are encouraged to meet up with their allocated student (s) at least once a term, but can do so more regularly if they wish. Last year we were disappointed in the lack of response on the part of the congregation ... the grand total of one family offering to participate! I reckon we could easily double that! Ask the minister for a form. ‘Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.' (Heb 13:2)    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.   Ladies Book Study at 7:15pm on Monday. Meet at the Worthington's to discuss Chapter 7 of Battles Christians Face by Vaughan Roberts.   Ladies Bible Study: Meets in the small hall every two weeks at 10.00am. A creche is available and we are looking at the book "Women of Faith" this term. All women are welcome. Speak to Anne Smith if you would like more information   Congregational Outing: A big thank you to the Laings and all who helped in a multiplicity of ways to make the congregational outing yesterday a big success (such is my confidence that I am writing this on Saturday morning!)   Bethany Christian Trust: The following enquiry is from Andy Murray, who is now heading up Bethany in Aberdeen... ‘...could somebody put a fundraising intern up 1-2 nights per week?  She is a young woman and is keen to start contacting local businesses' It would be for a couple of months. Details from Andy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   The sacrament of baptism will be administered at the morning service on the 3rd of October. This is an opportunity for Christian parents to present their children for baptism and, indeed, for any adult who has become a Christian and has not yet been baptised to take this step of obedience. Please speak to the minister if you have any questions.   Last Sunday I mentioned that I would be participating in the Worship Conference in Dingwall. A full report to follow in the September newsletter.   Free Church College: The Opening Service for Session 2010/11 will be held in the Presbytery Hall on Monday, 6th September 2010 at 7.30 pm. The address will be given by Professor John R McIntosh. All welcome.   If you have heard on the grapevine or from any other source for that matter of students coming to study in Aberdeen in September please let Jonathan or David know so we can get in touch and invite / welcome them to the congregation.   September Newsletter: Please send all items for the September newsletter to Julie before 5pm on Monday 30th August     Christian Heritage Exhibition - We are grateful to our friends at the YMCA for setting up the exhibition in the large hall downstairs. Rather than explain further I simply encourage you to have a look for yourself. See if you can find a mention of Bon Accord.   Free Church Camp Hoodies: Hoodies have been produced in a variety of sizes and colours to celebrate 50 years of Free Church Camps. Order forms are available at the church door   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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