Aberdeen Christian Diary

Aberdeen
Christian
Diary

A diary of events of interest to all Christians in Aberdeen and the northeast of Scotland
Sponsored by Grampian Evangelical Fellowship
Last updated 12 March 2010.

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2010

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2011

Mar Apr May Jun

March 2010

12 Fri –
14 Sun ‘Steps to overcoming rejection’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This course will investigate the roots of rejection and how we can overcome the rejection in our past, present and future. It explores how we can walk free, with heads held high as sons and daughters of a Righteous and Holy God. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [064]

12 Fri
Mar 2010 Stephen Fischbacher in concert, 7–8.15 pm, Bridge of Don Baptist Church, Dubford Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. A free solo Fischy concert intended for children and families as part of Bridge of Don Baptist Church’s 30th anniversary celebrations. We are happy for others from outwith the church to come along. However, if you want to bring more than a few people please contact the church office, T 01224 826256, E office.admin@bodbaptist.org.uk | Location map | [160]

13 Sat
Mar 2010 Christians Against Poverty, Scottish training day, 10 am – 4.30 pm, in Edinburgh, to equip volunteers from churches across Scotland to run an effective money management course in their churches and local communities. CAP Money is a 3-session money management course designed for churches to reach out into their communities in a practical way. It features weekly DVD presentations to teach people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system. Booking essential. Contact: T 01274 760567, E capmoney@capuk.org, W www.capmoney.org/wanttorun/ [106]

13 Sat
Mar 2010 Annual Corrymeela coffee morning, 10 am – 12 noon, Queen’s Cross Church Halls, Albyn Place, Aberdeen. Teas, coffees and butteries. Baking, plants, provisions, and toiletries, jewellery and surplus gifts stalls. Tickets £1.50, children £1. Contact: Rosie Leavett, T 01651 851438 E rjleavett3@btinternet.com | Location map | [132]

14 Sun
Mar 2010 Songs of Praise, 6.30 pm, Methodist Church, 8 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen, with the Acclamations ecumenical choir, in aid of the Scottish Bible Society. Contact: Howard Marshall, T 01224 315259. | Location map | [128]

16 Tue
Mar 2010 The Lord’s Supper, for people with dementia, their carers and friends, 2 pm, St Mary’s Church of Scotland, King Street, Aberdeen. Communion service and fellowship. Refreshments provided. Organised by NHS Grampian Mental Health Chaplaincy. More information, or to confirm attendance (by 15 March please), contact: Pamela Adam or Moira Smith, T 01224 557231. | Location map | [168]

17 Wed
Mar 2010 Sanctuary – an evening of words and music, Queen’s Cross Church, Albyn Place, Aberdeen, with Kenneth Steven (poet), Moira Docherty (soprano), James Reith (piano). Tickets £5 from the Church Office or at the door. Contact: Contact: Church Office, T 01224 644742. | Location map | [170]

18 Thu
Mar 2010 Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3-4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Speaker: Cynthia Ibojie, pastor at The Father’s House Church, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £9 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Lynda Potter, T 01224 749462. | Location map | [161]

18 Thu
Mar 2010 Why me God? 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Third of four evenings of an adult Christian education course entitled ‘Why do bad things happen to good people?’ This course will explore the unfairness and cruelty of life and the challenge of finding meaning through faith in God, using the book of Job as a basis. Open to everyone in the community, not just church members. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com | Location map | [104]

19 Fri
Mar 2010 Concert in aid of Clan, 7.30 pm, Craigiebuckler Church, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. Sponsored by Christian Women Together; compere is Mrs Gwen Haggart. Tickets £5 the door or from Mrs Betty Murdo, T 01224 31893, or Francis Martin at church office, T 01224 315649. | Location map | [172]

20 Sat
Mar 2010 Opening of Living Oasis, Aberdeen, 1 pm, 205 George Street, Aberdeen, (the former Wesley Owen bookshop) by the Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Peter Stephen. Living Oasis is part of the Nationwide Christian Trust and its vision is ‘to provide a Christian presence on our high streets, connecting with Christians and non Christians, fulfilling a mission objective, and providing a resource for Churches as they seek to impact their local communities.’ Contact: Irene Milne, T 01224 644464, W www.livingoasis.co.uk, www.nationwidechristiantrust.com | Location map | [175]

20 Sat
Mar 2010 ‘Lenten images’, 7 pm, St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Gallowgate, Aberdeen. A service of sacred music by William Byrd, S S Wesley and Dieterich Buxtehude appropriate to Lent, with the Deeside Choristers. Contact: Tom Ferguson, T 01224 873519. | Location map | [173]

21 Sun
Mar 2010 ‘Breathe’, 7–9 pm, South St Nicholas Church of Scotland, Kincorth Circle, Kincorth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen. Theme: ‘Easter – what’s it all about?’ An interactive worship event including challenges, games, drama, music and talk for churched and unchurched young people. Contact: NE Scotland YFC, T 01224 213495, E breathe@nesyfc.org.uk, web www.nesyfc.org.uk | Location map | [062]

23 Tue
Mar 2010 ‘Mum’s the word’, 7.30–10 pm, Hilton Aberdeen Treetops hotel, 161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen. Discover the secrets of thriving and surviving as a mum in this Care for the Family event with Katharine Hill and Cathy Madavan. An evening of warmth, humour and practical tips as you juggle life, work, children and everything else. Tickets, £6. Booking: T 029 2081 0800, or online at www.careforthefamily.org.uk/mums/ | Location map | [083]

24 Wed
Mar 2010 Furious Love: The Movie, 7.30 pm, YMCA, 52 Skene Terrace, Aberdeen. This sequel to ‘Finger of God’ is the story of one man’s quest to test the limits of God’s love in the darkest spiritual climataglowes on earth. Join his journey of love and discover God’s response to the persecuted church in India, heroine addicts in Madrid, witches in Salem, Mass, demon possessed in Africa and victims of sex trafficking in Thailand. Tickets £3. Contact: Derek Tripp (Aberdeen Intercessors), M 07940 582676, E derek.tripp@computerweekly.net. Movie website: www.furiouslovethemovie.com | Location map | [169]

25 Thu
Mar 2010 Finding meaning in suffering, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Last of four evenings of an adult Christian education course entitled ‘Why do bad things happen to good people?’ This course will explore the unfairness and cruelty of life and the challenge of finding meaning through faith in God, using the book of Job as a basis. Open to everyone in the community, not just church members. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com | Location map | [105]

26 Fri
Mar 2010 ‘Ulrich Zwingli’, 7.30 pm, Footdee Mission, Pocra Quay, Footdee, Aberdeen. Public meeting of Aberdeen branch of the Scottish Reformation Society and last in a series of five on the great reformers. Speaker: Rev Murdo Macleod. Contact: Branch secretary, T 01358 701323, E reformationman@mac.com, W www.srs-aberdeen.org.uk | Location map | [048]

27 Sat
Mar 2010 ‘Somebody Cares’ warehouse appeal fundraising sale, 10 am – 2 pm, Somebody Cares warehouse, 80 Summerhill Road, Aberdeen. Many bargain items including furniture, clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, prams, beds and bedding, coffee, tea, Aitkens rolls, danish pastries, home baking and much, much more, all being sold to raise the funds to secure the warehouse. Somebody Cares is a Christian charity which provides free food clothing, furniture, beds, carpets, dishes and cutlery (and more) to those in need. Contact: Jenny Taylor, M 07770 888100. | Location map | [093]

27 Sat
Mar 2010 Family quiz, 6.30–8.30 pm, Oldmachar Church of Scotland, Ashwood Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. Teams of up to four people can enter for £5. All monies raised will be put towards the fees Jay Brownlee is paying to receive training from DNA while working in Oldmachar Church full time this year. Contact: Jay, T 01224 709299. Information on DNA training: W www.dna-uk.org | Location map | [171]

Sun 28 Mar –
Sat 3 Apr Holy week. Many churches get together with neighbouring churches to hold ecumenical services with this week. Look out for and support what is happening in your local area. [177]

28 Sun
Mar 2010 Donside Christian Partnership: Palm Sunday walk, 2 pm, from St Machar’s Cathedral, The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, to St Stephen’s, Powis Place, where there will be a short service at 3 pm followed by refreshments. Donside Christian Partnership is an informal association of: the Cathedral Church of St Machar; Woodside Parish Church; St Joseph’s RC Church; St George’s, Tillydrone; St Ninian’sEpiscopal Church; St Mary’s Parish Church; and St Stephen’s Parish Church. Contact: Janet Dick, T 01224 611645, E stmaryschurch924@btinternet.com | Location map | [178]

28 Sun
Mar 2010 Worshipzone, 7pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. ‘The road to Calvary’ – the series looking at pilgrimage and spirituality continues on an Easter theme. Worship led by praise band; refreshments served during evening. Contact: Church Office, T 01224 315649. | Location map | [964]

29 Mon
Mar 2010 Fund raising for ‘Choices’ in George Street Charity Shop, 346 George Street, Aberdeen, starting today. A group within City Church are taking over the charity shop for one week to raise money for Choices and Integrate. Donations of things to sell (bric a brac, clothing, etc) needed, and offers to assist in the shop. Contact: City Church office, T 01224 646424, E info@citychurchaberdeen.org. Choices website: www.choicesaberdeen.org.uk | Location map | [181]

Mon 29 Mar –
Fri 2 Apr City Centre Holy Week Services ‘The way of the Cross’, 7 pm daily, St Mark’s Church of Scotland, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. Mon: Rev Samantha Ferguson, St John’s Scottish Episcopal Church; Tue: Captain Jane Alton, Aberdeen Citadel Salvation Army; Wed: Mrs Maureen Simpson, Rubislaw Parish Church; Maundy Thu: Ms Gillian Trew, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting; Good Fri: Ms Cate Adams, City Centre Chaplain. Contact: Rev Michael Phillippo, T 01224 318317, E phillippo@btinternet.com | Location map | [180]

31 Wed
Mar 2010 Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net | Location map | [110]

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April 2010

2 Fri
Apr 2010 Good Friday Walk of the Cross, 6 am, starting from St Mary’s Cathedral, Huntly Street, Aberdeen. A large cross is carried along Bon Accord Street, Whinhill Road, Great Southern Road, Provost Watt Drive, to the top of Kincorth Hill around 7.15 am. Christians of all denominations can join at any point. Contact: Brian Kilkerr, T 01224 826555. [150]

2 Fri
Apr 2010 Good Friday walk of witness: ‘The way of the Cross’, an ecumenical urban pilgrimage in central Aberdeen commencing at 11.45 am at St Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 28 King Street. All are invited to join for all or part of the journey. The route is as follows. Station 1: St Andrew’s Cathedral; Station 2: Queen Street Church; Station 3: St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Castlegate; Station 4: Salvation Army Citadel, Castlegate; Station 5: Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street; Station 6: Baptist Church, 1 Crown Terrace; Station 7: Methodist Church, 8 Crown Terrace. Following the final Station, gather at the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, 98 Crown Street, for refreshments. Contact: David Alton, tel 01224 649370/484732. [176]

2 Fri
Apr 2010 Three hours’ devotion for Good Friday, 12 noon – 3 pm, St Andrew’s Cathedral, 28 King Street, Aberdeen, led by Rev Professor Trevor Hart. Structured to allow worshippers to come and go as their time permits. Contact: Cathedral Office, T 01224 640119, E cathedral@aberdeen.anglican.org | Location map | [164]

3 Sat
Apr 2010 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9.30 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, T 01651 842934, E angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [074]

4 Sun
Apr 2010 Easter Day [735]

4 Sun
Apr 2010 Early Easter Day service, 9 am, Well of Spa plaza (adjacent to Denburn car park), Spa Street, Aberdeen. An informal open-air service in the plaza area next to the historic Well of Spa, followed at 9.30 am by breakfast in St Mark’s Church Hall, allowing time to attend morning worship at your own church or to join with the folks of St Mark’s for Holy Communion at 11 am. St Mark’s is a member of the city centre grouping. Retiring offering for Christian Aid. If inclement weather, service will be held in St Mark’s Hall. Contact: Rev Michael Phillippo, T 01224 318317, E phillippo@btinternet.com | Location map | [179]

4 Sun
Apr 2010 Resurrection Day 2010, 6 pm, Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee, with Tommy MacNeil. The annual City of Dundee Easter celebration and largest annual Easter Celebration in Scotland. Admission free. Contact: Ian Black, T 01382 204700, E info@dundeeforchrist.com, W www.dundeeforchrist.com | Location map | [124]

11 Sun
Apr 2010 Main Street Singers charity concert, 7.30 pm, St Mary’s RC Cathedral, Huntly Street, Aberdeen (as part of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations). Pre-concert refreshments 7 pm in main hall. All welcome. Admission free. Donations please for local charity. The Main Street Singers, a group of Los Altos High School students, perform a variety of choral literature ranging from Renaissance to contemporary. Their 2010 tour of Scotland is promoted by Making Music and Scottish Arts Council. Contact: Georgina Lahaye, T 01224 705507, M 07711 916437, E lahaye@globalnet.co.uk | Location map | [148]

15 Thu
Apr 2010 Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3-4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Speaker: Ruth Taylor, pastor at Christian Outreach Centre, Aberdeen.. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £9 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Lynda Potter, T 01224 749462. | Location map | [162]

17 Sat
Apr 2010 ‘Freemasonry: the Christian response’, 10 am – 4 pm, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This free teaching day course reveals the truth about Freemasonry, exploring the roots of it and the effects it has on the lives of people involved. Personal ministry will be available during the day. Tea and coffee are offered throughout the day and a £5 buffet lunch is available upon booking. Contact and booking: T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org/diary/ | Location map | [152]

21 Wed
Apr 2010 Watoto Children’s Choir, live Concert of Hope, 6 pm, King’s Community Church, 312 Kings St, Aberdeen. Admission free. To reserve tickets and for further information, contact: E office@kingscommunitychurch.org, T 01224 631057. [182]

23 Fri
Apr 2010 Does God still care for Israel? 7.30 pm, Gardenstown Church of Scotland, The Green, Gardenstown, with Herman Haustein, a pastor from Afula in Northern Israel, and Derek Rous, UK Director of Prayer for Israel, and hosted by the Pastor Rev Donald Martin. Herman will be sharing about God’s purposes for Israel and what it all means for us today. Contact: Rev Donald Martin, E dnm256@gmail.com, T 01261-851256, or Prayer for Israel, T 0870 7668306. | Location map | [143]

24 Sat
Apr 2010 ‘Somebody Cares’ warehouse appeal fundraising sale, 10 am – 2 pm, Somebody Cares warehouse, 80 Summerhill Road, Aberdeen. Many bargain items including furniture, clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, prams, beds and bedding, coffee, tea, Aitkens rolls, danish pastries, home baking and much, much more, all being sold to raise the funds to secure the warehouse. Somebody Cares is a Christian charity which provides free food clothing, furniture, beds, carpets, dishes and cutlery (and more) to those in need. Contact: Jenny Taylor, M 07770 888100. | Location map | [094]

25 Sun
Apr 2010 Worshipzone, 7pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. ‘The road to Emmaus’, the second last part of our series titled Journeys in Spirituality. Worship led by praise band; refreshments served during evening. Contact: Church Office, T 01224 315649. | Location map | [965]

Fri 30 Apr –
Sun 2 May Twelfth Annual Gospel Music Convention, Leisure Centre, North Links, Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. Artistes include: Paid In Full, Mike and Faye Speck, Mark and Andrea Forrester, Master’s Four, Sisters, The Harvesters. Tickets: day £16, weekend £42. Also Kid’s Konvention (free) led by Murray Lawrie and kid’s tickets available. Contact: T 01779 490956, or email via website www.gmcscotland.com | Location map | [138]

30 Fri
Apr 2010 ‘Souled Out’ event, 7.30–9.30 pm, in Aberdeen, with Rico Tice, joint author of Christianity Explored evangelistic course, and associate minister of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London. Contact: Souled Out, PO Box 10428, Aberdeen, AB10 6ZW, T 0845 055 8578, E info@souledout.org.uk, W www.souledout.org.uk [041]

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May 2010

1 Sat –
15 Sat ‘Sitting at the feet of Jesus’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. Johannes Facius will share life-changing keys of how to really sit at Jesus' feet and wait on Him. Leaders especially will value this unusual opportunity to seek God for themselves away from the demands of others. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [065]

1 Sat
May 2010 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9.30 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, T 01651 842934, E angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [075]

1 Sat
May 2010 Helping the Church engage with ethical issues in science, 10 am – 4 pm, City Chambers, Edinburgh. Fortieth anniversary conference of the Scince, Religion and Technology Project of the Church of Scotland. Contributors include: Prof John Wyatt on ethical issues at the beginning and end of life; Ian Hore-Lacy on a renewed role for nuclear power in the UK; and Dr David Pullinger on e-Government and the citizen. Registration £10 (£5 concessions). Contact: Sheena Cowan, SRT Project, Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN, E scowan@cofscotland.org.uk | Location map | [142]

1 Sat
May 2010 ‘Souled Out’ event, 7.30–9.30 pm, Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen, with Terry Virgo of Newfrontiers. Contact: Souled Out, PO Box 10428, Aberdeen, AB10 6ZW, T 0845 055 8578, E info@souledout.org.uk, W www.souledout.org.uk. Information on speaker: www.terryvirgo.org | Location map | [002]

2 Sun
May 2010 ‘I – Worship’ praise service, Woodside Parish Church, Church Street, Woodside, Aberdeen. New, short, casual and contemporary monthly evening service followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments in the social area. Contact: T 01224 277249, E office@woodsidechurch.co.uk | Location map | [163]

9 Sun –
15 Sat Christian Aid week. Contact: Christian Aid, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL, T 0131 220 1254, W www.christianaidscotland.org [080]

14 Fri
May 2010 Sacred Sing Along, 7.30–9 pm, Victoria Gospel Hall, Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, followed by a cup of tea etc. Speaker: George Booth Snr. Come and enjoy singing some great old Gospel hymns. All welcome. Contact: Tom Morrow, T 01224 783974. | Location map | [086]

23 Sun
May 2010 Pentecost [736]

Mon 24 May –
Sat 5 Jun Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat, 7.30 pm (Mon), 2 pm and 7.30 pm (Tue, Wed Thu), 5 pm and 8 pm (Fri), 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm (Sat), His Majestty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. Tickets £11.50 – £25.50 +bf (concessions less £2) from Aberdeen Box Office, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS, T 01224 641122, or online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com | Location map | [038]

Fri 28 May –
Tue 1 Jun ‘True womanhood’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This course is for women who want to move forward into the vibrant life that Jesus promises for His followers. During the five days we will be exploring the beauty and depth of being a woman of God, whilst investigating the areas of our lives that hold us back from living full and abundant lives. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [067]

30 Sun
May 2010 Worshipzone, 7pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. ‘A Worshipzone praise evening’, the last evening of the Worshipzone session. Come and join us as the praise band lead the singing of favourite songs from this and the last three sessions. Contact: Church Office, T 01224 315649. | Location map | [966]

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June 2010

2 Wed
Jun 2010 National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland, Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel. Guest speaker: General Sir Richard Dannatt, former head of the Army. More information: E contact@npbs.info, W www.npbs.info | Location map | [165]

5 Sat
Jun 2010 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9.30 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, T 01651 842934, E angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [076]

6 Sun
Jun 2010 Annual baby memorial service, 2 pm, Trinity Cemetery, Park Road, Aberdeen, for stillborn babies and those who died soon after birth. Contact: Revd Fred Coutts (hospital chaplain), T 01224 553316, E Fred.Coutts@nhs.net | Location map | [114]

8 Tue –
15 Tue ‘Israel prayer week’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This week combines political, biblical and real-life insight with relevant teaching to guide the intercession according to God’s will for His nation of Israel. Led by Messianic leaders from Israel, it is strategically relevant to both world affairs and Biblical prophecies. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [068]

12 Sat
Jun 2010 ‘Israel and the Church’, 10 am – 4 pm, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly, with ‘Intercessors for Israel’ leaders . A special free teaching day set aside from the annual Prayer Conference for Israel to hear first-hand from some of Israel’s top intercessory leaders with political, spiritual and experiential insight. Tea and coffee are offered throughout the day and a £5 buffet lunch is available upon booking. Contact and booking: T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org/diary/ | Location map | [153]

12 Sat
Jun 2010 ‘Frenzy2010’, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh. One-day Christian Music festival with co-headliners Switchfoot and Hillsong United plus many others. Kid’s activities, fairground, indoor and outdoor soccer zones and on-site camping available. Tickets: under 16s, £26; adult, £41 (earlybird deals available). Contact: Lemonade Productions, T 0844 4 373 699, W www.frenzyfrenzy.com, www.bebo.com/officialfrenzysite, twitter.com/frenzyfestival, facebook.com/frenzymusicfestival | Location map | [123]

25 Fri –
27 Sun Solas Festival, Wiston Lodge Millrigg Road, Wiston, by Biggar, South Lanarkshire. An independent festival, made in Scotland, with the support of two strategic partners, Greenbelt Festival and Christian Aid Scotland – a vivid mix of music, debate, theatre, comedy, film and visual art to celebrate and question our commitments to art, faith and justice within Scotland’s cultural life. Also full children's programme. Family, adult, youth and child weekend tickets available online, or day tickets on site. Contact: E office@solasfestival.co.uk, W www.solasfestival.co.uk | Location map | [157]

30 Wed
Jun 2010 Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net | Location map | [111]

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July 2010

24 Sat –
30 Fri Clan Gathering 2010 ‘Jesus: the face of God’, St Andrews, Fife. Christians Linked Across the Nation: a week for all the family with worship, teaching and ministry. Speakers include: Jackie Pullinger-To, John Arnott, Kenny Borthwick, Allan Scot. Sessions for pre-school, children, youth and young adults. Contact: New Wine Scotland, PO Box 11458, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire AB43 6YA, T 01771 637962, E clan@new-wine-scotland.org, W www.new-wine-scotland.org | Location map | [999]

Sat 31 Jul –
Sat 7 Aug ‘Keswick in Buckie’, Twenty-fifth year anniversary Bible teaching convention and exhibition, in Buckie North Church, Cluny Square, Buckie. Speakers: Ian Coffey, David Earnshaw and Colin Adam. Programme: Sat–Sun: 7.30 pm, evening convention. Mon–Fri: 7.45 am, prayer meeting; 10 am, Bible study; 11.30 am morning convention; 7.30 pm, evening convention. Contact: Sandra Innes, T 01542 832852, E graeme_gerrard@hotmail.com [082]

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August 2010

3 Tue –
7 Sat Imagine Scotland. Four-day youth festival at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with worship, teaching, seminars and workshops. Cost: £85 (£64 if paid by 15 January); day, half- day and evening passes from £8 also available. Contact: Imagine Scotland, Basement Office, 49 Gilcomston Park, Aberdeen AB25 1PN, T 01224 648637, E info@imaginescotland.co.uk, W www.imaginescotland.co.uk | Location map | [063]

7 Sat –
14 Sat ‘Bridge from the head to the heart’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A mix of inspirational teaching and creativity workshops to bring healing to those who know the love of God in their head but long for it to reach the depths of their heart. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [069]

21 Sat
Aug 2010 ‘Prepared to stand’, 10 am – 4 pm, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A free teaching day with Jim Graham. With the moral fibre of our nation continuing to decline, the every increasing acceptance of multi-faith beliefs and the growing divisions of the established church, Jim will be encouraging us all in our Christians walks in learning how to stand as an effective Christian in today’s society. Tea and coffee are offered throughout the day and a £5 buffet lunch is available upon booking. Contact and booking: T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org/diary/ | Location map | [154]

28 Sat
Aug 2010 ‘Souled Out’ event, 7.30–9.30 pm, in Aberdeen, with George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilisation. Contact: Souled Out, PO Box 10428, Aberdeen, AB10 6ZW, T 0845 055 8578, E info@souledout.org.uk, W www.souledout.org.uk [042]

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September 2010

11 Sat –
25 Sat ‘Sitting at the feet of Jesus’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. Johannes Facius will share life-changing keys of how to really sit at Jesus' feet and wait on Him. Leaders especially will value this unusual opportunity to seek God for themselves away from the demands of others. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [066]

12 Sun
Sep 2010 Service of thanksgiving and remembrance for those who have died in hospital and Roxburghe House, 3 pm, Queen’s Cross Church, organised by the Aberdeen Hospital Chaplains for relatives, friends and members of staff. Contact: Rev Sylvia Spencer, T 01224 559214, sylvia.spencer@nhs.net | Location map | [133]

26 Sun
Sep 2010 Back to Church Sunday. Resources from: www.backtochurch.co.uk [159]

29 Wed
Sep 2010 Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net | Location map | [112]

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October 2010

2 Sat
Oct 2010 ‘Getting to the roots of addictive behaviour’, 10 am – 4 pm, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. Many Christians battle on a daily basis with addictive behaviours, not just the obvious drugs, alcohol and smoking, but ranging from annoying habits to compulsive behaviours. This free teaching day explores the roots behind the behaviour and offers keys on how to get free, not just from the addiction but from the reason for it. Personal ministry will be available during the day. Tea and coffee are offered throughout the day and a £5 buffet lunch is available upon booking. Contact and booking: T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org/diary/ | Location map | [155]

29 Fri
Oct 2010 UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy, annual service of remembrance, 12.30 pm, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street, Aberdeen. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, T 01224 297532/3, M 07747 336300, E info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, W www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com [077]

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November 2010

3 Wed –
17 Wed ‘Leading from the front’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A specialist training programme geared for equipping effective Christian leaders, in both the Church and the marketplace. Led by Peter Horrobin and Alistair Petrie. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [070]

5 Fri –
7 Sun ‘Flourish 10’ ladies’ conference, Sheddocksley Baptist Church, Eday Walk, Aberdeen. Guest speakers Pam and Neil Fulton from Queens Park Baptist Church, Glasgow. Worship led by Mandy Sangbarani and band. Booking, contact: Sheddocksley Baptist Church, T 01224 317430. | Location map | [127]

19 Fri –
21 Sun ‘Encounter’, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. The Souled Out weekend event with Chris Seay pastor of Ecclesia Church in Houston, Texas. Contact: T 0845 055 8578, E info@souledout.org.uk, W www.souledout.org.uk | Location map | [043]

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December 2010

5 Sun
Dec 2010 Remembering the babies, annual pre-Christmas service organised by the hospital chaplains in association with SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society). 10.30 am, quiet Service; 11.15 am, family service – children and babies welcome. Hospital Chapel, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net | Location map | [115]

5 Sun
Dec 2010 Annual candle service, ‘Remembering children who have died’, Midstocket Church, Mid Stocket Road, Aberdeen, led by staff from the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Aberdeen Maternity Hospitals – Neonatal Unit. Contact: Rev James Falconer, T 01224 554905, E james.falconer@nhs.net | Location map | [117]

8 Wed
Dec 2010 Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net | Location map | [113]

15 Wed
Dec 2010 UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy, annual carol service, 12.30 pm, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street, Aberdeen. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, T 01224 297532/3, M 07747 336300, E info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, W www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com | Location map | [156]

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2011

March 2011

4 Fri
Mar 2011 World Day of Prayer. Theme: ‘How many loaves have you?’ Ecumenical services, this year prepared by Christian women of Chile, are held by groups of local churches in Aberdeen, throughout Scotland and the world. Contact for Aberdeen: Janette Mackie, T 01224 722478; Scotland: T 0141 776 2432, E morag.hannah.wdp@virgin.net, W www.wdpscotland.org.uk, www.worlddayofprayer.net [139]

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April 2011

24 Sun
Apr 2011 Easter Day. [140]

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May 2011

15 Sun –
21 Sat Christian Aid week. Contact: Christian Aid, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL, T 0131 220 1254, W www.christianaidscotland.org [174]

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June 2011

12 Sun
Jun 2011 Pentecost. [141]

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March 2010
12 Fri – 14 Sun	‘Steps to overcoming rejection’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This course will investigate the roots of rejection and how we can overcome the rejection in our past, present and future. It explores how we can walk free, with heads held high as sons and daughters of a Righteous and Holy God. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [064]
12 Fri Mar 2010	Stephen Fischbacher in concert, 7–8.15 pm, Bridge of Don Baptist Church, Dubford Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. A free solo Fischy concert intended for children and families as part of Bridge of Don Baptist Church’s 30th anniversary celebrations. We are happy for others from outwith the church to come along. However, if you want to bring more than a few people please contact the church office, T 01224 826256, E office.admin@bodbaptist.org.uk \| Location map \| [160]
13 Sat Mar 2010	Christians Against Poverty, Scottish training day, 10 am – 4.30 pm, in Edinburgh, to equip volunteers from churches across Scotland to run an effective money management course in their churches and local communities. CAP Money is a 3-session money management course designed for churches to reach out into their communities in a practical way. It features weekly DVD presentations to teach people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system. Booking essential. Contact: T 01274 760567, E capmoney@capuk.org, W www.capmoney.org/wanttorun/ [106]
13 Sat Mar 2010	Annual Corrymeela coffee morning, 10 am – 12 noon, Queen’s Cross Church Halls, Albyn Place, Aberdeen. Teas, coffees and butteries. Baking, plants, provisions, and toiletries, jewellery and surplus gifts stalls. Tickets £1.50, children £1. Contact: Rosie Leavett, T 01651 851438 E rjleavett3@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [132]
14 Sun Mar 2010	Songs of Praise, 6.30 pm, Methodist Church, 8 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen, with the Acclamations ecumenical choir, in aid of the Scottish Bible Society. Contact: Howard Marshall, T 01224 315259. \| Location map \| [128]
16 Tue Mar 2010	The Lord’s Supper, for people with dementia, their carers and friends, 2 pm, St Mary’s Church of Scotland, King Street, Aberdeen. Communion service and fellowship. Refreshments provided. Organised by NHS Grampian Mental Health Chaplaincy. More information, or to confirm attendance (by 15 March please), contact: Pamela Adam or Moira Smith, T 01224 557231. \| Location map \| [168]
17 Wed Mar 2010	Sanctuary – an evening of words and music, Queen’s Cross Church, Albyn Place, Aberdeen, with Kenneth Steven (poet), Moira Docherty (soprano), James Reith (piano). Tickets £5 from the Church Office or at the door. Contact: Contact: Church Office, T 01224 644742. \| Location map \| [170]
18 Thu Mar 2010	Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3-4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Speaker: Cynthia Ibojie, pastor at The Father’s House Church, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £9 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Lynda Potter, T 01224 749462. \| Location map \| [161]
18 Thu Mar 2010	Why me God? 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Third of four evenings of an adult Christian education course entitled ‘Why do bad things happen to good people?’ This course will explore the unfairness and cruelty of life and the challenge of finding meaning through faith in God, using the book of Job as a basis. Open to everyone in the community, not just church members. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [104]
19 Fri Mar 2010	Concert in aid of Clan, 7.30 pm, Craigiebuckler Church, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. Sponsored by Christian Women Together; compere is Mrs Gwen Haggart. Tickets £5 the door or from Mrs Betty Murdo, T 01224 31893, or Francis Martin at church office, T 01224 315649. \| Location map \| [172]
20 Sat Mar 2010	Opening of Living Oasis, Aberdeen, 1 pm, 205 George Street, Aberdeen, (the former Wesley Owen bookshop) by the Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Peter Stephen. Living Oasis is part of the Nationwide Christian Trust and its vision is ‘to provide a Christian presence on our high streets, connecting with Christians and non Christians, fulfilling a mission objective, and providing a resource for Churches as they seek to impact their local communities.’ Contact: Irene Milne, T 01224 644464, W www.livingoasis.co.uk, www.nationwidechristiantrust.com \| Location map \| [175]
20 Sat Mar 2010	‘Lenten images’, 7 pm, St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Gallowgate, Aberdeen. A service of sacred music by William Byrd, S S Wesley and Dieterich Buxtehude appropriate to Lent, with the Deeside Choristers. Contact: Tom Ferguson, T 01224 873519. \| Location map \| [173]
21 Sun Mar 2010	‘Breathe’, 7–9 pm, South St Nicholas Church of Scotland, Kincorth Circle, Kincorth, Aberdeen, Aberdeen. Theme: ‘Easter – what’s it all about?’ An interactive worship event including challenges, games, drama, music and talk for churched and unchurched young people. Contact: NE Scotland YFC, T 01224 213495, E breathe@nesyfc.org.uk, web www.nesyfc.org.uk \| Location map \| [062]
23 Tue Mar 2010	‘Mum’s the word’, 7.30–10 pm, Hilton Aberdeen Treetops hotel, 161 Springfield Road, Aberdeen. Discover the secrets of thriving and surviving as a mum in this Care for the Family event with Katharine Hill and Cathy Madavan. An evening of warmth, humour and practical tips as you juggle life, work, children and everything else. Tickets, £6. Booking: T 029 2081 0800, or online at www.careforthefamily.org.uk/mums/ \| Location map \| [083]
24 Wed Mar 2010	Furious Love: The Movie, 7.30 pm, YMCA, 52 Skene Terrace, Aberdeen. This sequel to ‘Finger of God’ is the story of one man’s quest to test the limits of God’s love in the darkest spiritual climataglowes on earth. Join his journey of love and discover God’s response to the persecuted church in India, heroine addicts in Madrid, witches in Salem, Mass, demon possessed in Africa and victims of sex trafficking in Thailand. Tickets £3. Contact: Derek Tripp (Aberdeen Intercessors), M 07940 582676, E derek.tripp@computerweekly.net. Movie website: www.furiouslovethemovie.com \| Location map \| [169]
25 Thu Mar 2010	Finding meaning in suffering, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Last of four evenings of an adult Christian education course entitled ‘Why do bad things happen to good people?’ This course will explore the unfairness and cruelty of life and the challenge of finding meaning through faith in God, using the book of Job as a basis. Open to everyone in the community, not just church members. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [105]
26 Fri Mar 2010	‘Ulrich Zwingli’, 7.30 pm, Footdee Mission, Pocra Quay, Footdee, Aberdeen. Public meeting of Aberdeen branch of the Scottish Reformation Society and last in a series of five on the great reformers. Speaker: Rev Murdo Macleod. Contact: Branch secretary, T 01358 701323, E reformationman@mac.com, W www.srs-aberdeen.org.uk \| Location map \| [048]
27 Sat Mar 2010	‘Somebody Cares’ warehouse appeal fundraising sale, 10 am – 2 pm, Somebody Cares warehouse, 80 Summerhill Road, Aberdeen. Many bargain items including furniture, clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, prams, beds and bedding, coffee, tea, Aitkens rolls, danish pastries, home baking and much, much more, all being sold to raise the funds to secure the warehouse. Somebody Cares is a Christian charity which provides free food clothing, furniture, beds, carpets, dishes and cutlery (and more) to those in need. Contact: Jenny Taylor, M 07770 888100. \| Location map \| [093]
27 Sat Mar 2010	Family quiz, 6.30–8.30 pm, Oldmachar Church of Scotland, Ashwood Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. Teams of up to four people can enter for £5. All monies raised will be put towards the fees Jay Brownlee is paying to receive training from DNA while working in Oldmachar Church full time this year. Contact: Jay, T 01224 709299. Information on DNA training: W www.dna-uk.org \| Location map \| [171]
Sun 28 Mar – Sat 3 Apr	Holy week. Many churches get together with neighbouring churches to hold ecumenical services with this week. Look out for and support what is happening in your local area. [177]
28 Sun Mar 2010	Donside Christian Partnership: Palm Sunday walk, 2 pm, from St Machar’s Cathedral, The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, to St Stephen’s, Powis Place, where there will be a short service at 3 pm followed by refreshments. Donside Christian Partnership is an informal association of: the Cathedral Church of St Machar; Woodside Parish Church; St Joseph’s RC Church; St George’s, Tillydrone; St Ninian’sEpiscopal Church; St Mary’s Parish Church; and St Stephen’s Parish Church. Contact: Janet Dick, T 01224 611645, E stmaryschurch924@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [178]
28 Sun Mar 2010	Worshipzone, 7pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. ‘The road to Calvary’ – the series looking at pilgrimage and spirituality continues on an Easter theme. Worship led by praise band; refreshments served during evening. Contact: Church Office, T 01224 315649. \| Location map \| [964]
29 Mon Mar 2010	Fund raising for ‘Choices’ in George Street Charity Shop, 346 George Street, Aberdeen, starting today. A group within City Church are taking over the charity shop for one week to raise money for Choices and Integrate. Donations of things to sell (bric a brac, clothing, etc) needed, and offers to assist in the shop. Contact: City Church office, T 01224 646424, E info@citychurchaberdeen.org. Choices website: www.choicesaberdeen.org.uk \| Location map \| [181]
Mon 29 Mar – Fri 2 Apr	City Centre Holy Week Services ‘The way of the Cross’, 7 pm daily, St Mark’s Church of Scotland, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. Mon: Rev Samantha Ferguson, St John’s Scottish Episcopal Church; Tue: Captain Jane Alton, Aberdeen Citadel Salvation Army; Wed: Mrs Maureen Simpson, Rubislaw Parish Church; Maundy Thu: Ms Gillian Trew, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting; Good Fri: Ms Cate Adams, City Centre Chaplain. Contact: Rev Michael Phillippo, T 01224 318317, E phillippo@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [180]
31 Wed Mar 2010	Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net \| Location map \| [110]

April 2010
2 Fri Apr 2010	Good Friday Walk of the Cross, 6 am, starting from St Mary’s Cathedral, Huntly Street, Aberdeen. A large cross is carried along Bon Accord Street, Whinhill Road, Great Southern Road, Provost Watt Drive, to the top of Kincorth Hill around 7.15 am. Christians of all denominations can join at any point. Contact: Brian Kilkerr, T 01224 826555. [150]
2 Fri Apr 2010	Good Friday walk of witness: ‘The way of the Cross’, an ecumenical urban pilgrimage in central Aberdeen commencing at 11.45 am at St Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 28 King Street. All are invited to join for all or part of the journey. The route is as follows. Station 1: St Andrew’s Cathedral; Station 2: Queen Street Church; Station 3: St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Castlegate; Station 4: Salvation Army Citadel, Castlegate; Station 5: Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street; Station 6: Baptist Church, 1 Crown Terrace; Station 7: Methodist Church, 8 Crown Terrace. Following the final Station, gather at the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, 98 Crown Street, for refreshments. Contact: David Alton, tel 01224 649370/484732. [176]
2 Fri Apr 2010	Three hours’ devotion for Good Friday, 12 noon – 3 pm, St Andrew’s Cathedral, 28 King Street, Aberdeen, led by Rev Professor Trevor Hart. Structured to allow worshippers to come and go as their time permits. Contact: Cathedral Office, T 01224 640119, E cathedral@aberdeen.anglican.org \| Location map \| [164]
3 Sat Apr 2010	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9.30 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, T 01651 842934, E angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [074]
4 Sun Apr 2010	Easter Day [735]
4 Sun Apr 2010	Early Easter Day service, 9 am, Well of Spa plaza (adjacent to Denburn car park), Spa Street, Aberdeen. An informal open-air service in the plaza area next to the historic Well of Spa, followed at 9.30 am by breakfast in St Mark’s Church Hall, allowing time to attend morning worship at your own church or to join with the folks of St Mark’s for Holy Communion at 11 am. St Mark’s is a member of the city centre grouping. Retiring offering for Christian Aid. If inclement weather, service will be held in St Mark’s Hall. Contact: Rev Michael Phillippo, T 01224 318317, E phillippo@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [179]
4 Sun Apr 2010	Resurrection Day 2010, 6 pm, Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee, with Tommy MacNeil. The annual City of Dundee Easter celebration and largest annual Easter Celebration in Scotland. Admission free. Contact: Ian Black, T 01382 204700, E info@dundeeforchrist.com, W www.dundeeforchrist.com \| Location map \| [124]
11 Sun Apr 2010	Main Street Singers charity concert, 7.30 pm, St Mary’s RC Cathedral, Huntly Street, Aberdeen (as part of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations). Pre-concert refreshments 7 pm in main hall. All welcome. Admission free. Donations please for local charity. The Main Street Singers, a group of Los Altos High School students, perform a variety of choral literature ranging from Renaissance to contemporary. Their 2010 tour of Scotland is promoted by Making Music and Scottish Arts Council. Contact: Georgina Lahaye, T 01224 705507, M 07711 916437, E lahaye@globalnet.co.uk \| Location map \| [148]
15 Thu Apr 2010	Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3-4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Speaker: Ruth Taylor, pastor at Christian Outreach Centre, Aberdeen.. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £9 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Lynda Potter, T 01224 749462. \| Location map \| [162]
17 Sat Apr 2010	‘Freemasonry: the Christian response’, 10 am – 4 pm, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This free teaching day course reveals the truth about Freemasonry, exploring the roots of it and the effects it has on the lives of people involved. Personal ministry will be available during the day. Tea and coffee are offered throughout the day and a £5 buffet lunch is available upon booking. Contact and booking: T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org/diary/ \| Location map \| [152]
21 Wed Apr 2010	Watoto Children’s Choir, live Concert of Hope, 6 pm, King’s Community Church, 312 Kings St, Aberdeen. Admission free. To reserve tickets and for further information, contact: E office@kingscommunitychurch.org, T 01224 631057. [182]
23 Fri Apr 2010	Does God still care for Israel? 7.30 pm, Gardenstown Church of Scotland, The Green, Gardenstown, with Herman Haustein, a pastor from Afula in Northern Israel, and Derek Rous, UK Director of Prayer for Israel, and hosted by the Pastor Rev Donald Martin. Herman will be sharing about God’s purposes for Israel and what it all means for us today. Contact: Rev Donald Martin, E dnm256@gmail.com, T 01261-851256, or Prayer for Israel, T 0870 7668306. \| Location map \| [143]
24 Sat Apr 2010	‘Somebody Cares’ warehouse appeal fundraising sale, 10 am – 2 pm, Somebody Cares warehouse, 80 Summerhill Road, Aberdeen. Many bargain items including furniture, clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, prams, beds and bedding, coffee, tea, Aitkens rolls, danish pastries, home baking and much, much more, all being sold to raise the funds to secure the warehouse. Somebody Cares is a Christian charity which provides free food clothing, furniture, beds, carpets, dishes and cutlery (and more) to those in need. Contact: Jenny Taylor, M 07770 888100. \| Location map \| [094]
25 Sun Apr 2010	Worshipzone, 7pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. ‘The road to Emmaus’, the second last part of our series titled Journeys in Spirituality. Worship led by praise band; refreshments served during evening. Contact: Church Office, T 01224 315649. \| Location map \| [965]
Fri 30 Apr – Sun 2 May	Twelfth Annual Gospel Music Convention, Leisure Centre, North Links, Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. Artistes include: Paid In Full, Mike and Faye Speck, Mark and Andrea Forrester, Master’s Four, Sisters, The Harvesters. Tickets: day £16, weekend £42. Also Kid’s Konvention (free) led by Murray Lawrie and kid’s tickets available. Contact: T 01779 490956, or email via website www.gmcscotland.com \| Location map \| [138]
30 Fri Apr 2010	‘Souled Out’ event, 7.30–9.30 pm, in Aberdeen, with Rico Tice, joint author of Christianity Explored evangelistic course, and associate minister of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London. Contact: Souled Out, PO Box 10428, Aberdeen, AB10 6ZW, T 0845 055 8578, E info@souledout.org.uk, W www.souledout.org.uk [041]

May 2010
1 Sat – 15 Sat	‘Sitting at the feet of Jesus’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. Johannes Facius will share life-changing keys of how to really sit at Jesus' feet and wait on Him. Leaders especially will value this unusual opportunity to seek God for themselves away from the demands of others. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [065]
1 Sat May 2010	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9.30 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, T 01651 842934, E angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [075]
1 Sat May 2010	Helping the Church engage with ethical issues in science, 10 am – 4 pm, City Chambers, Edinburgh. Fortieth anniversary conference of the Scince, Religion and Technology Project of the Church of Scotland. Contributors include: Prof John Wyatt on ethical issues at the beginning and end of life; Ian Hore-Lacy on a renewed role for nuclear power in the UK; and Dr David Pullinger on e-Government and the citizen. Registration £10 (£5 concessions). Contact: Sheena Cowan, SRT Project, Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN, E scowan@cofscotland.org.uk \| Location map \| [142]
1 Sat May 2010	‘Souled Out’ event, 7.30–9.30 pm, Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen, with Terry Virgo of Newfrontiers. Contact: Souled Out, PO Box 10428, Aberdeen, AB10 6ZW, T 0845 055 8578, E info@souledout.org.uk, W www.souledout.org.uk. Information on speaker: www.terryvirgo.org \| Location map \| [002]
2 Sun May 2010	‘I – Worship’ praise service, Woodside Parish Church, Church Street, Woodside, Aberdeen. New, short, casual and contemporary monthly evening service followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments in the social area. Contact: T 01224 277249, E office@woodsidechurch.co.uk \| Location map \| [163]
9 Sun – 15 Sat	Christian Aid week. Contact: Christian Aid, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL, T 0131 220 1254, W www.christianaidscotland.org [080]
14 Fri May 2010	Sacred Sing Along, 7.30–9 pm, Victoria Gospel Hall, Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, followed by a cup of tea etc. Speaker: George Booth Snr. Come and enjoy singing some great old Gospel hymns. All welcome. Contact: Tom Morrow, T 01224 783974. \| Location map \| [086]
23 Sun May 2010	Pentecost [736]
Mon 24 May – Sat 5 Jun	Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat, 7.30 pm (Mon), 2 pm and 7.30 pm (Tue, Wed Thu), 5 pm and 8 pm (Fri), 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm (Sat), His Majestty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. Tickets £11.50 – £25.50 +bf (concessions less £2) from Aberdeen Box Office, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS, T 01224 641122, or online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com \| Location map \| [038]
Fri 28 May – Tue 1 Jun	‘True womanhood’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This course is for women who want to move forward into the vibrant life that Jesus promises for His followers. During the five days we will be exploring the beauty and depth of being a woman of God, whilst investigating the areas of our lives that hold us back from living full and abundant lives. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [067]
30 Sun May 2010	Worshipzone, 7pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. ‘A Worshipzone praise evening’, the last evening of the Worshipzone session. Come and join us as the praise band lead the singing of favourite songs from this and the last three sessions. Contact: Church Office, T 01224 315649. \| Location map \| [966]

June 2010
2 Wed Jun 2010	National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland, Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel. Guest speaker: General Sir Richard Dannatt, former head of the Army. More information: E contact@npbs.info, W www.npbs.info \| Location map \| [165]
5 Sat Jun 2010	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9.30 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, T 01651 842934, E angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [076]
6 Sun Jun 2010	Annual baby memorial service, 2 pm, Trinity Cemetery, Park Road, Aberdeen, for stillborn babies and those who died soon after birth. Contact: Revd Fred Coutts (hospital chaplain), T 01224 553316, E Fred.Coutts@nhs.net \| Location map \| [114]
8 Tue – 15 Tue	‘Israel prayer week’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This week combines political, biblical and real-life insight with relevant teaching to guide the intercession according to God’s will for His nation of Israel. Led by Messianic leaders from Israel, it is strategically relevant to both world affairs and Biblical prophecies. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [068]
12 Sat Jun 2010	‘Israel and the Church’, 10 am – 4 pm, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly, with ‘Intercessors for Israel’ leaders . A special free teaching day set aside from the annual Prayer Conference for Israel to hear first-hand from some of Israel’s top intercessory leaders with political, spiritual and experiential insight. Tea and coffee are offered throughout the day and a £5 buffet lunch is available upon booking. Contact and booking: T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org/diary/ \| Location map \| [153]
12 Sat Jun 2010	‘Frenzy2010’, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh. One-day Christian Music festival with co-headliners Switchfoot and Hillsong United plus many others. Kid’s activities, fairground, indoor and outdoor soccer zones and on-site camping available. Tickets: under 16s, £26; adult, £41 (earlybird deals available). Contact: Lemonade Productions, T 0844 4 373 699, W www.frenzyfrenzy.com, www.bebo.com/officialfrenzysite, twitter.com/frenzyfestival, facebook.com/frenzymusicfestival \| Location map \| [123]
25 Fri – 27 Sun	Solas Festival, Wiston Lodge Millrigg Road, Wiston, by Biggar, South Lanarkshire. An independent festival, made in Scotland, with the support of two strategic partners, Greenbelt Festival and Christian Aid Scotland – a vivid mix of music, debate, theatre, comedy, film and visual art to celebrate and question our commitments to art, faith and justice within Scotland’s cultural life. Also full children's programme. Family, adult, youth and child weekend tickets available online, or day tickets on site. Contact: E office@solasfestival.co.uk, W www.solasfestival.co.uk \| Location map \| [157]
30 Wed Jun 2010	Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net \| Location map \| [111]

August 2010
3 Tue – 7 Sat	Imagine Scotland. Four-day youth festival at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with worship, teaching, seminars and workshops. Cost: £85 (£64 if paid by 15 January); day, half- day and evening passes from £8 also available. Contact: Imagine Scotland, Basement Office, 49 Gilcomston Park, Aberdeen AB25 1PN, T 01224 648637, E info@imaginescotland.co.uk, W www.imaginescotland.co.uk \| Location map \| [063]
7 Sat – 14 Sat	‘Bridge from the head to the heart’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A mix of inspirational teaching and creativity workshops to bring healing to those who know the love of God in their head but long for it to reach the depths of their heart. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [069]
21 Sat Aug 2010	‘Prepared to stand’, 10 am – 4 pm, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A free teaching day with Jim Graham. With the moral fibre of our nation continuing to decline, the every increasing acceptance of multi-faith beliefs and the growing divisions of the established church, Jim will be encouraging us all in our Christians walks in learning how to stand as an effective Christian in today’s society. Tea and coffee are offered throughout the day and a £5 buffet lunch is available upon booking. Contact and booking: T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org/diary/ \| Location map \| [154]
28 Sat Aug 2010	‘Souled Out’ event, 7.30–9.30 pm, in Aberdeen, with George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilisation. Contact: Souled Out, PO Box 10428, Aberdeen, AB10 6ZW, T 0845 055 8578, E info@souledout.org.uk, W www.souledout.org.uk [042]

September 2010
11 Sat – 25 Sat	‘Sitting at the feet of Jesus’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. Johannes Facius will share life-changing keys of how to really sit at Jesus' feet and wait on Him. Leaders especially will value this unusual opportunity to seek God for themselves away from the demands of others. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [066]
12 Sun Sep 2010	Service of thanksgiving and remembrance for those who have died in hospital and Roxburghe House, 3 pm, Queen’s Cross Church, organised by the Aberdeen Hospital Chaplains for relatives, friends and members of staff. Contact: Rev Sylvia Spencer, T 01224 559214, sylvia.spencer@nhs.net \| Location map \| [133]
26 Sun Sep 2010	Back to Church Sunday. Resources from: www.backtochurch.co.uk [159]
29 Wed Sep 2010	Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net \| Location map \| [112]

November 2010
3 Wed – 17 Wed	‘Leading from the front’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A specialist training programme geared for equipping effective Christian leaders, in both the Church and the marketplace. Led by Peter Horrobin and Alistair Petrie. Contact: Ellel Ministries, T 01466 799102, E bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, W www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [070]
5 Fri – 7 Sun	‘Flourish 10’ ladies’ conference, Sheddocksley Baptist Church, Eday Walk, Aberdeen. Guest speakers Pam and Neil Fulton from Queens Park Baptist Church, Glasgow. Worship led by Mandy Sangbarani and band. Booking, contact: Sheddocksley Baptist Church, T 01224 317430. \| Location map \| [127]
19 Fri – 21 Sun	‘Encounter’, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. The Souled Out weekend event with Chris Seay pastor of Ecclesia Church in Houston, Texas. Contact: T 0845 055 8578, E info@souledout.org.uk, W www.souledout.org.uk \| Location map \| [043]

December 2010
5 Sun Dec 2010	Remembering the babies, annual pre-Christmas service organised by the hospital chaplains in association with SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society). 10.30 am, quiet Service; 11.15 am, family service – children and babies welcome. Hospital Chapel, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net \| Location map \| [115]
5 Sun Dec 2010	Annual candle service, ‘Remembering children who have died’, Midstocket Church, Mid Stocket Road, Aberdeen, led by staff from the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Aberdeen Maternity Hospitals – Neonatal Unit. Contact: Rev James Falconer, T 01224 554905, E james.falconer@nhs.net \| Location map \| [117]
8 Wed Dec 2010	Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Jim Simpson, Hospital Chaplain, T 01224 554907, E jim.simspon@nhs.net \| Location map \| [113]
15 Wed Dec 2010	UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy, annual carol service, 12.30 pm, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street, Aberdeen. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, T 01224 297532/3, M 07747 336300, E info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, W www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com \| Location map \| [156]