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 8 February 2010.

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February 2010

8 Mon
Feb 2010 Fishermen’s Mission fish and chip night, 7–9.15 pm, Ashvale Fish Restaurant, Great Western Road, Aberdeen. This is a fun event to raise funds for the work of the Fishermen’s Mission in Aberdeen. £7 ticket includes sit-down fish supper, tea/coffee and a quiz, and is obtainable by emailing aberdeen@rnmdsf.org.uk or from the Fishermen’s, Mission, 196 Market Street, Aberdeen, T 01224 584651. | Location map | [085]

11 Thu
Feb 2010 Jerusalem: 63 BC – 1099 AD, Roman, Byzantine and early Muslim periods, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Second of four evenings of an adult Christian education course on the story of Jerusalem from its beginnings to the situation today. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com | Location map | [119]

16 Tue
Feb 2010 ‘Jews and Christians as Abrahamic Communities’, 5.30 pm, King’s College Auditorium, High Street, Old Aberdeen. Professor Jon D Levenson, Albert A List Professor of Jewish Studies, Harvard University, will give the Hay of Seaton Memorial Lecture 2010. To reserve a free place contact: T 01224 272084, E w.gibb@abdn.ac.uk. More information at www.abdn.ac.uk/hayofseaton | Location map | [090]

18 Thu
Feb 2010 Jerusalem: 1099–1948 AD, the Crusades, the Ottomans and the British, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Third of four evenings of an adult Christian education course on the story of Jerusalem from its beginnings to the situation today. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com | Location map | [120]

20 Sat
Feb 2010 ‘Breathe’, 7–9 pm, in Buckie Methodist Church, North Pringle Street, Buckie. 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 | [061]

20 Sat
Feb 2010 Praise and worship night, 7.30–8.45 pm, Findochty Town Hall, Findochty, Banffshire, with Ranan band from Aberdeen. Worship, preaching and testimonies followed by refreshments. Contact: Andrew Gardiner, T 01542835374, M 07929023436. | Location map | [131]

Mon 22 Feb –
Sun 7 Mar Fairtrade fortnight: 2010 theme is ‘Swap to Fairtrade’. Information and resources: Aberdeen: Sue Good, T 07855 154527, E sue@aberdeenfairtrade.org.uk, W www.aberdeenfairtrade.org.uk; Scotland: W www.scottishfairtradeforum.org.uk; Fairtrade Foundation: W www.fairtrade.org.uk [027]

24 Wed
Feb 2010 Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley Jones, 7.30 pm, Oldmachar Church of Scotland, Ashwood Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. Hear how God has changed their lives – a humorous and powerful story delivered in conversation and song. Admission £5. Paul Jones was formerly of Manfred Mann and The Blues Band, and his wife Fiona Hendley Jones is a stage and musical performer. Contact: James Gregory, T 01224 709299. | Location map | [135]

25 Thu
Feb 2010 Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley Jones, 7 pm, Maryculter Church, Kirkton of Maryculter, Aberdeen. Hear how God has changed their lives – a humorous and powerful story delivered in conversation and song. Paul Jones was formerly of Manfred Mann and The Blues Band, and his wife Fiona Hendley Jones is a stage and musical performer. Tickets £5. Contact: Heather Peacock, T 01224 730150, E hmpeacock@btinternet.com | Location map | [136]

25 Thu
Feb 2010 Tony Anthony Tour 2010, 7.30 pm, Fraserburgh Old Parish Church, Kirk Brae, Fraserburgh, with former world kung fu champion Tony Anthony, author of best selling book, Taming the Tiger, and now associated with Avanti Ministries. Organised by Christian Men Together. Contact: Peter Drysdale, T 07968 025759, or Allan Robertson, T 0141 637 3688, E allan.robertson@christianmentogether.com, W www.christianmentogether.com/tonyant hony.php | Location map | [108]

25 Thu
Feb 2010 Jerusalem: 1948 onwards, modern Israel, Jerusalem today, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Last of four evenings of an adult Christian education course on the story of Jerusalem from its beginnings to the situation today. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com | Location map | [121]

26 Fri
Feb 2010 ‘Martin Luther’, 7.30 pm, Footdee Mission, Pocra Quay, Footdee, Aberdeen. Public meeting of Aberdeen branch of the Scottish Reformation Society and fourth in a series of five on the great reformers. Speaker: Rev Jose Carvalho. Contact: Branch secretary, T 01358 701323, E reformationman@mac.com, W www.srs-aberdeen.org.uk | Location map | [047]

26 Fri
Feb 2010 The Great Commission tour, 7.30 pm, Stewart’s Hall, 15-17 Gordon Street, Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Christian band Superhero are joined by speaker Jose Zayas from ‘Jose Zayas Evangelism International’ as they take the Great Commission tour all over the UK. This evening of worship, teaching and music will proclaim the gospel as well as bring challenges to today’s church. A second part to the evening will have a full-on gig from Superhero. Contact: T 01466 794940, E thelighthuntly@hotmail.co.uk | Location map | [107]

26 Fri
Feb 2010 Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley Jones, 7.30 pm, Fraserburgh Old Parish Church Centre, 5 Barrasgate Road, Fraserburgh. Hear how God has changed their lives – a humorous and powerful story delivered in conversation and song. Paul Jones was formerly of Manfred Mann and The Blues Band, and his wife Fiona Hendley Jones is a stage and musical performer. Tickets: £5, on the door if still available, or contact: Ronnie Birnie, T 07523 190625. | Location map | [137]

27 Sat
Feb 2010 ‘21st Century Disciples,’ 9.30 am – 5.00 pm, Newhills Parish Church, Kepplehills Road, Newhills, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, with Mission Scotland in partnership with London Institute of Contemporary Christianity. Speaker: Bishop Graham Cray, Leader of ‘Fresh Expressions.’ Worship, teaching and choice of workshops. Cost £20. Registration forms from Sarah-Jane Biggart, E sarahjane.biggart@missionscotland.org.uk, T 07734 101 358, www.missionscotland.org.uk/events. Contact: Rev Hugh Wallace, Newhills Parish Church, T 01224 710318, E revhugh@hotmail.com | Location map | [122]

27 Sat
Feb 2010 ‘Beauty for ashes’ training day, 10 am for 10.30 am – 4 pm, Chalmers-Ardler Church, 58 Turnberry Avenue, Dundee. Aims to equip and inspire Scottish churches to be safe, loving communities for hurting children and their families. Speaker: Dr Keith White. Choice of seminars. Organised by Scripture Union Scotland. Cost: £10 waged, £5 unwaged/student. Contact: Jenny Abbott, T 0131 445 9923, E Jenny.Abbott@suscotland.org.uk, SU Scotland, 2 Oxgangs Path, Edinburgh, EH13 9LX; W www.suscotland.org.uk/beautyforashes | Location map | [087]

27 Sat
Feb 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 our 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 | [092]

28 Sun
Feb 2010 Worshipzone, 7pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. ‘Jesus' Journey in the Wilderness’, the fourth evening of series titled Journeys in Spirituality, led by Fiona Fidgin, regional development officer with the Mission and Discipleship Council of the Church of Scotland. Worship led by praise band. Contact: Church Office, T 01224 315649. | Location map | [963]

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March 2010

1 Mon
Mar 2010 ‘Test of faith’ – the tour 2010, 7.30 pm, Lecture Room 4, Meston Building, University of Aberdeen, Meston Walk (off Bedford Road), Old Aberdeen. Bringing clarity to the science–faith debate, scientists and theologians unpack the key issues. Talk, Q&A and excerpts from the award-winning ‘Test of faith’ documentary. Presented by Paternoster and the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, with the Aberdeen School of Christian Studies. Free entry. Contact: Marjory Shere, T 01467 632202. ‘Test of faith’ website: www.testoffaith.com | Location map | [089]

4 Thu
Mar 2010 It’s not fair – the story of Job, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, 2 Craigton Crescent, Peterculter, Aberdeen. First 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 | [102]

5 Fri
Mar 2010 World Day of Prayer. Theme: ‘Let everything that has breath praise God’. Ecumenical services, this year prepared by Christian women of Cameroon, 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 [810]

6 Sat
Mar 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 | [073]

7 Sun
Mar 2010 Global Poverty Prayer Week: Donside Area Service, 6.30 pm, Kemnay Parish Church, Fraser Place, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire. Contact: T 01467 642724. | Location map | [134]

10 Wed
Mar 2010 Third Partners in the Gospel conference: ‘A lamp to my feet’, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm, Deeside Christian Fellowship Church, Binghill Drive, Milltimber, for Bible preachers and teachers. Keynote speaker: David Jackman (on the Psalms). Options: workshops on preparing a sermon with Edward Lobb (beginners) and David Jackman (advanced) and seminar on John Calvin with Ian Shaw. Pastoral panel. Conference fee, 㾻 (booking essential). Also evening open meeting (see below). Organised by: Peter Dickson (High Church, Hilton); Stuart Keir (Banchory Christian Fellowship); Jeremy McQuoid (Deeside Christian Fellowship); Dominic Smart (Gilcomston South Church). Cost: £15. Contact for booking: Anita Talbott, T 01224 733979, E enquiries@dcfchurch.org | Location map | [129]

10 Wed
Mar 2010 ‘A lamp to my feet’ celebration, 7.30 pm, Gilcomston South Church, Union Street, Aberdeen. Open meeting following Partners in the Gospel day conference at Milltimber (see above). The evening is free and open to all. Speaker: David Jackman, recently retired President of the Proclamation Trust and Director of the Cornhill Training Course, London. Contact: Anita Talbott, T 01224 733979, E enquiries@dcfchurch.org | Location map | [130]

10 Wed –
11 Thu Everyman medieval mystery play, 7.30 pm, St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Gallowgate, Aberdeen. Performances presented as an act of worship by Annie Inglis. Entrance by programme with suggested donation £5 from Carole Phelan, T 01224 895033. | Location map | [109]

11 Thu
Mar 2010 Blame it on the Devil, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, 2 Craigton Crescent, Peterculter. Second 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 | [103]

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]

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]

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]

20 Sat
Mar 2010 Easter Chic’s event, 7.30 pm, Sheddocksley Baptist Church, Eday Walk, Aberdeen. Ladies only event. Excellent opportunity to bring non-Christians. Food, games and entertainment, including songs from ‘Ranan’ Christian band. Contact: Sheddocksley Baptist Church, T 01224 317430. | Location map | [126]

21 Sun
Mar 2010 ‘Breathe’, 7–9 pm, in Kincorth, Aberdeen. 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 [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]

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 second 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 our 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]

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]

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

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 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]

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 ‘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]

9 Sun –
15 Sat Christian Aid week. Contacts: 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

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 ‘Frenzy 09’, 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]

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]

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 Hospitals annual service of thanksgiving and remembrance, 3 pm, Queen’s Cross Church, Albyn Place, Aberdeen. Service is organised and conducted by the hospital chaplains. All welcome. Contact: Rev Fred Coutts, hospital chaplains, T 01224 553316, E Fred.Coutts@nhs.net | Location map | [116]

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]

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

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]

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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

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Apr 2011 Easter Day. [140]

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June 2011

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Jun 2011 Pentecost. [141]

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February 2010
8 Mon Feb 2010	Fishermen’s Mission fish and chip night, 7–9.15 pm, Ashvale Fish Restaurant, Great Western Road, Aberdeen. This is a fun event to raise funds for the work of the Fishermen’s Mission in Aberdeen. £7 ticket includes sit-down fish supper, tea/coffee and a quiz, and is obtainable by emailing aberdeen@rnmdsf.org.uk or from the Fishermen’s, Mission, 196 Market Street, Aberdeen, T 01224 584651. \| Location map \| [085]
11 Thu Feb 2010	Jerusalem: 63 BC – 1099 AD, Roman, Byzantine and early Muslim periods, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Second of four evenings of an adult Christian education course on the story of Jerusalem from its beginnings to the situation today. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [119]
16 Tue Feb 2010	‘Jews and Christians as Abrahamic Communities’, 5.30 pm, King’s College Auditorium, High Street, Old Aberdeen. Professor Jon D Levenson, Albert A List Professor of Jewish Studies, Harvard University, will give the Hay of Seaton Memorial Lecture 2010. To reserve a free place contact: T 01224 272084, E w.gibb@abdn.ac.uk. More information at www.abdn.ac.uk/hayofseaton \| Location map \| [090]
18 Thu Feb 2010	Jerusalem: 1099–1948 AD, the Crusades, the Ottomans and the British, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Third of four evenings of an adult Christian education course on the story of Jerusalem from its beginnings to the situation today. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [120]
20 Sat Feb 2010	‘Breathe’, 7–9 pm, in Buckie Methodist Church, North Pringle Street, Buckie. 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 \| [061]
20 Sat Feb 2010	Praise and worship night, 7.30–8.45 pm, Findochty Town Hall, Findochty, Banffshire, with Ranan band from Aberdeen. Worship, preaching and testimonies followed by refreshments. Contact: Andrew Gardiner, T 01542835374, M 07929023436. \| Location map \| [131]
Mon 22 Feb – Sun 7 Mar	Fairtrade fortnight: 2010 theme is ‘Swap to Fairtrade’. Information and resources: Aberdeen: Sue Good, T 07855 154527, E sue@aberdeenfairtrade.org.uk, W www.aberdeenfairtrade.org.uk; Scotland: W www.scottishfairtradeforum.org.uk; Fairtrade Foundation: W www.fairtrade.org.uk [027]
24 Wed Feb 2010	Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley Jones, 7.30 pm, Oldmachar Church of Scotland, Ashwood Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. Hear how God has changed their lives – a humorous and powerful story delivered in conversation and song. Admission £5. Paul Jones was formerly of Manfred Mann and The Blues Band, and his wife Fiona Hendley Jones is a stage and musical performer. Contact: James Gregory, T 01224 709299. \| Location map \| [135]
25 Thu Feb 2010	Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley Jones, 7 pm, Maryculter Church, Kirkton of Maryculter, Aberdeen. Hear how God has changed their lives – a humorous and powerful story delivered in conversation and song. Paul Jones was formerly of Manfred Mann and The Blues Band, and his wife Fiona Hendley Jones is a stage and musical performer. Tickets £5. Contact: Heather Peacock, T 01224 730150, E hmpeacock@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [136]
25 Thu Feb 2010	Tony Anthony Tour 2010, 7.30 pm, Fraserburgh Old Parish Church, Kirk Brae, Fraserburgh, with former world kung fu champion Tony Anthony, author of best selling book, Taming the Tiger, and now associated with Avanti Ministries. Organised by Christian Men Together. Contact: Peter Drysdale, T 07968 025759, or Allan Robertson, T 0141 637 3688, E allan.robertson@christianmentogether.com, W www.christianmentogether.com/tonyant hony.php \| Location map \| [108]
25 Thu Feb 2010	Jerusalem: 1948 onwards, modern Israel, Jerusalem today, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Peterculter. Last of four evenings of an adult Christian education course on the story of Jerusalem from its beginnings to the situation today. Contact: John Ferguson, T 01224 735041, E culterkirk@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [121]
26 Fri Feb 2010	‘Martin Luther’, 7.30 pm, Footdee Mission, Pocra Quay, Footdee, Aberdeen. Public meeting of Aberdeen branch of the Scottish Reformation Society and fourth in a series of five on the great reformers. Speaker: Rev Jose Carvalho. Contact: Branch secretary, T 01358 701323, E reformationman@mac.com, W www.srs-aberdeen.org.uk \| Location map \| [047]
26 Fri Feb 2010	The Great Commission tour, 7.30 pm, Stewart’s Hall, 15-17 Gordon Street, Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Christian band Superhero are joined by speaker Jose Zayas from ‘Jose Zayas Evangelism International’ as they take the Great Commission tour all over the UK. This evening of worship, teaching and music will proclaim the gospel as well as bring challenges to today’s church. A second part to the evening will have a full-on gig from Superhero. Contact: T 01466 794940, E thelighthuntly@hotmail.co.uk \| Location map \| [107]
26 Fri Feb 2010	Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley Jones, 7.30 pm, Fraserburgh Old Parish Church Centre, 5 Barrasgate Road, Fraserburgh. Hear how God has changed their lives – a humorous and powerful story delivered in conversation and song. Paul Jones was formerly of Manfred Mann and The Blues Band, and his wife Fiona Hendley Jones is a stage and musical performer. Tickets: £5, on the door if still available, or contact: Ronnie Birnie, T 07523 190625. \| Location map \| [137]
27 Sat Feb 2010	‘21st Century Disciples,’ 9.30 am – 5.00 pm, Newhills Parish Church, Kepplehills Road, Newhills, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, with Mission Scotland in partnership with London Institute of Contemporary Christianity. Speaker: Bishop Graham Cray, Leader of ‘Fresh Expressions.’ Worship, teaching and choice of workshops. Cost £20. Registration forms from Sarah-Jane Biggart, E sarahjane.biggart@missionscotland.org.uk, T 07734 101 358, www.missionscotland.org.uk/events. Contact: Rev Hugh Wallace, Newhills Parish Church, T 01224 710318, E revhugh@hotmail.com \| Location map \| [122]
27 Sat Feb 2010	‘Beauty for ashes’ training day, 10 am for 10.30 am – 4 pm, Chalmers-Ardler Church, 58 Turnberry Avenue, Dundee. Aims to equip and inspire Scottish churches to be safe, loving communities for hurting children and their families. Speaker: Dr Keith White. Choice of seminars. Organised by Scripture Union Scotland. Cost: £10 waged, £5 unwaged/student. Contact: Jenny Abbott, T 0131 445 9923, E Jenny.Abbott@suscotland.org.uk, SU Scotland, 2 Oxgangs Path, Edinburgh, EH13 9LX; W www.suscotland.org.uk/beautyforashes \| Location map \| [087]
27 Sat Feb 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 our 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 \| [092]
28 Sun Feb 2010	Worshipzone, 7pm, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen. ‘Jesus' Journey in the Wilderness’, the fourth evening of series titled Journeys in Spirituality, led by Fiona Fidgin, regional development officer with the Mission and Discipleship Council of the Church of Scotland. Worship led by praise band. Contact: Church Office, T 01224 315649. \| Location map \| [963]

March 2010
1 Mon Mar 2010	‘Test of faith’ – the tour 2010, 7.30 pm, Lecture Room 4, Meston Building, University of Aberdeen, Meston Walk (off Bedford Road), Old Aberdeen. Bringing clarity to the science–faith debate, scientists and theologians unpack the key issues. Talk, Q&A and excerpts from the award-winning ‘Test of faith’ documentary. Presented by Paternoster and the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, with the Aberdeen School of Christian Studies. Free entry. Contact: Marjory Shere, T 01467 632202. ‘Test of faith’ website: www.testoffaith.com \| Location map \| [089]
4 Thu Mar 2010	It’s not fair – the story of Job, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, 2 Craigton Crescent, Peterculter, Aberdeen. First 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 \| [102]
5 Fri Mar 2010	World Day of Prayer. Theme: ‘Let everything that has breath praise God’. Ecumenical services, this year prepared by Christian women of Cameroon, 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 [810]
6 Sat Mar 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 \| [073]
7 Sun Mar 2010	Global Poverty Prayer Week: Donside Area Service, 6.30 pm, Kemnay Parish Church, Fraser Place, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire. Contact: T 01467 642724. \| Location map \| [134]
10 Wed Mar 2010	Third Partners in the Gospel conference: ‘A lamp to my feet’, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm, Deeside Christian Fellowship Church, Binghill Drive, Milltimber, for Bible preachers and teachers. Keynote speaker: David Jackman (on the Psalms). Options: workshops on preparing a sermon with Edward Lobb (beginners) and David Jackman (advanced) and seminar on John Calvin with Ian Shaw. Pastoral panel. Conference fee, 㾻 (booking essential). Also evening open meeting (see below). Organised by: Peter Dickson (High Church, Hilton); Stuart Keir (Banchory Christian Fellowship); Jeremy McQuoid (Deeside Christian Fellowship); Dominic Smart (Gilcomston South Church). Cost: £15. Contact for booking: Anita Talbott, T 01224 733979, E enquiries@dcfchurch.org \| Location map \| [129]
10 Wed Mar 2010	‘A lamp to my feet’ celebration, 7.30 pm, Gilcomston South Church, Union Street, Aberdeen. Open meeting following Partners in the Gospel day conference at Milltimber (see above). The evening is free and open to all. Speaker: David Jackman, recently retired President of the Proclamation Trust and Director of the Cornhill Training Course, London. Contact: Anita Talbott, T 01224 733979, E enquiries@dcfchurch.org \| Location map \| [130]
10 Wed – 11 Thu	Everyman medieval mystery play, 7.30 pm, St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Gallowgate, Aberdeen. Performances presented as an act of worship by Annie Inglis. Entrance by programme with suggested donation £5 from Carole Phelan, T 01224 895033. \| Location map \| [109]
11 Thu Mar 2010	Blame it on the Devil, 7.30–9 pm, Peterculter Parish Church, 2 Craigton Crescent, Peterculter. Second 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 \| [103]
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]
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]
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]
20 Sat Mar 2010	Easter Chic’s event, 7.30 pm, Sheddocksley Baptist Church, Eday Walk, Aberdeen. Ladies only event. Excellent opportunity to bring non-Christians. Food, games and entertainment, including songs from ‘Ranan’ Christian band. Contact: Sheddocksley Baptist Church, T 01224 317430. \| Location map \| [126]
21 Sun Mar 2010	‘Breathe’, 7–9 pm, in Kincorth, Aberdeen. 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 [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]
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 second 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 our 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]
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]
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
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	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]
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	‘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]
9 Sun – 15 Sat	Christian Aid week. Contacts: 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
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	‘Frenzy 09’, 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]
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]
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	Hospitals annual service of thanksgiving and remembrance, 3 pm, Queen’s Cross Church, Albyn Place, Aberdeen. Service is organised and conducted by the hospital chaplains. All welcome. Contact: Rev Fred Coutts, hospital chaplains, T 01224 553316, E Fred.Coutts@nhs.net \| Location map \| [116]
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]
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]