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Congratulations.............
to Rev Stephen Emery on his recent appointment to the role of Chaplain to the Royal British Legion Ellon.
Steve has also been granted Honourary Membership of R.B.L. Ellon
The web site is updated with all the latest news and contributions-look for and
The updates over the coming weeks embrace that special time of year when we celebrate Christmas. As it approaches, let us not forget the true meaning.
We have a special section below where festive greetings are added. If you would like to have a festive greeting added, please email your text to the Webmaster.
There are some new puzzles, available for download, to keep those little grey cells active during the festive season. In addition the December 2008-January 2009 can be downloaded EPC_NEWSLETTER_DEC_2008_JAN_2009_Combined.
Two organisations continue to have vacanies for various positions. Interested? Both organisations would be delighted to hear from you.
If you require publicity for any event via the Press, or wish space in the Newsletter (all contributions welcome) please contact Lynn Paterson on 01358 761455 or e-mail ianlynnpat@aol.com
Written correspondence to the Kirk Centre.
Ellon Parish Church Notes Friday, November 21st
11.00am – Service at Slater Court
Saturday 22nd November
10.am – 12.30pm
in the Kirk Centre
There will be the usual selection of clothing, including a ‘designer’ rail;
books; footwear; handbags; jewellery; bric-a-brac etc.
Looking for stocking fillers? Then you may find just the thing on our ‘Brand New’table.
Fairtrade Christmas cards will be available and you can test your skill in the ‘Guess the weight of the cake’ competition.
Sunday, November 23rd
The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at the following
places and times
9.30am – Slains Kirk
10.00am – Ellon Parish Church
3.00pm – Ellon Parish Church
7.00pm – Ellon Parish Church
The Church Mini Bus will operate
for the MORNING Communion Service at Ellon
and will start running at 9.30am. Tthe driver for the day will be Ron Mackie
Telephone: 01358 722214.
A Selection of Christmas books will be on sale
at Ellon Parish Church before and after worship
every Sunday until 14th December.
Ellon Parish Church ‘Peace’ card and Fairtrade Christmas cards will also be available.
Tuesday 25th November
Newsletter Folding Team
7.30pm – the Kirk Centre
Wednesday 26th November
Ed. Com. Group
Meeting on at 7.30 p.m. in the Kirk Centre
Flower Committee
Meeting at 7.30 p.m. in the Kirk Centre
Thursday, November 27th
A time to Remember and Reflect
1-4pm – the Wee Chapel,
Ellon Parish Church
Sunday 7th December
FAMILY SERVICE AT SLAINS KIRK
AT 9.30 am
We would love you to come with your family but if they cannot manage, transport will be provided. Please meet in the Wee Chapel at 8.50am to leave Ellon at 9.00am.
Saturday 13th December
The Boys’ Brigade 1st Ellon Company
Parents and Friends Association
Coffee Morning In the Kirk Centre
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Sunday 14th December
YOUNGSTARS will break for the Christmas holiday from Sunday 14th December and restart on Sunday 11th January 2009
Sunday 21st December
‘THE LIVING CRECHE’ 10.00am - Ellon Parish Church
Tuesday 13th January
12:00 Deadline for February 2009 Newsletter
Christmas Card Delivery Service
Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th December
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December
Cards will be collected between
10.00 to 12.00 noon each day in the Kirk Centre
and will be delivered on the Sunday Afternoon or Monday Please remember we only deliver cards in Ellon!
THE YTHAN SINGERS
Present
“THE APPROACH TO CHRISTMAS”
SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER at 3.00pm
in St. MARY ON THE ROCK,
DONATIONS TO CHRISTIAN AID
MUSIC IS
Music is round; music is square;
music is blue; music is green;
music is a.m; music is p.m;
music is happiness; music is sadness;
music is life; music is death;
music is the world. Lesley Bass
Five little bells, hanging in a row.
The first one said, ring me slow.
The second one said, ring me fast.
The third one said, ring me last.
The fourth one said, I'm like a chime.
The fifth one said, ring us all at one time!
“A TIME TO REMEMBER AND REFLECT”
The Church will be open for anyone
who wishes on the following dates:
27th November 1 - 4 p.m.
Please enter the church by the Wee Chapel entrance.
A book of Remembrance for that month will be on display containing the names of those who have passed away. If anyone would like a name added for that month please contact the office with details.
Guild Week
16th - 23rd November
Part of the Gordon Presbytery leadership team are taking part in the service in EPC on Sunday 16th November where they hope to rekindle an interest in the Guild in Ellon.
Windows
I open my Windows and what do I See?
More Windows waiting for me.
I open and close with the click of my mouse
And watch the whole world from inside my house
Explore Windows and ME Diana J. Bishop
ART @ THE COFFEE SHOP
The new Art Exhibition in the Kirk Centre Coffee Shop features an exciting and very varied range of pictures - from landscapes in oils and watercolours, to painting on china, seascape photography, to birds and animals in pastels. Come in and see for yourself and feast your eyes as well as your appetite.
The Coffee Shop is open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ellon Community Council
Christmas Lights Event
Saturday 22nd November
Do you know of a more senior member of our community who would like to attend. They will be picked up and dropped off at the Ythan Centre for refreshments before being taken round the procession to see the lights.
Names required by Monday10th November
"The Living Creche"
Would you like to sing with the Choir in the Christmas production of “The Living Creche”?
If you are interested, please contact Alison Young.
Rehearsals on Thursdays from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Ellon Churches Together
After the immense success of “PRAISE IN THE PARK” in a marquee at the Deer Park last June, the five Ellon churches involved were extremely keen to continue working together and representatives from the churches have been meeting to discuss plans for the future. At its last meeting the group decided to be known as “ELLON CHURCHES TOGETHER” (E.C.T.).
The group are already planning “Praise in the Park – 2009” and are working with Grampian Police, they are in the early stages of organising a ‘Debt Ministry’ and they will be carol singing at Sheltered Housing Complexes and Care Homes in the town prior to Christmas.
E.C.T. jointly lead worship at this year’s Service of Remembrance in Ellon Parish Church on Sunday 9th November.
Watch this space for the new logo which is at the design stage and for updates of events.
In order to unite with one another, we must love one another;
in order to love one another, we must know one another;
in order to know one another, we must go and meet one another.
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That all may be one
Lord Jesus, who prayed that we may all be one, we pray to you for the unity of Christians, according to Your will, according to Your means may Your Spirit enable us to experience the suffering caused by division, to see our sin, and to hope above all hope.
Amen
Christmas Cards in aid of the Church Renovation Fund.
A feature of the renovation of the church completed in 1968 was the
stained glass windows designed by John S. Milne D.A. O.B.E.
The church is currently planning another complete renovation and the design of
The “PEACE” window has been used for a Christmas card to be sold in aid of the Renovation Project.
These will be on sale every Sunday in Church, in the Coffee Shop and at Lawrence Milne, 17 Union Street, Ellon priced at £6.00 for 10 cards.
The cards show the Peace Stained Glass Window which was designed by John Milne O.B.E.,
and Donated by the Tawse Family.
For orders phone Anne Milne
01358 720220 (work)
01358 720040 (home)
Christmas Cards
Traidcraft, Christian Aid, SCIAF and CAFOD Christmas cards will be on sale again this year.
The sale of these Christmas cards will be launched on Sunday 19th October with delicious home bakes using fairly traded products to have with your tea/coffee. The cards will then be on sale every Sunday until Christmas.
“BETWEEN US WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD”
Be the Christmas Star
Open your heart to the Light of Christ; we see his presence within.
Know that he’s ever beside you, where he has always been.
Celebrate his love, as he gently leads the way;
Walk hand in hand with him, as he guides you day by day.
Be the Christ to others, shine forth unto the world;
As you live and breath his message, his mantle is unfurled.
Shine your light, as the Christmas Star, for everyone to see;
Teach each and all to look within, and be who they can be.
Carry you all within your hearts, the message of his peace;
Live in his consciousness, as the beacon each soul seeks.
Know that within each one of you, Jesus truly lives;
Through you, my precious children, his love to all, he gives.
Never underestimate the power of who you are;
The message of the life you live, reverberates afar.
go forth as Masters; celebrate his word;
Live and speak the love he taught, ’til every soul has heard.
To each of you we send our blessings from above;
Peace and Joy be yours, as you carry forth our Love.
Mother Mary Martha Switzer 2005
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
“Clann” is the new Church of Scotland site for ministry to and with children. “Clann” is Gaelic for “children” . It’s pronounced a bit like clown, so I’m told - apologies to Gaelic speakers!
Go to the web site.
Moderator's Blog
Rt. Reverend David Lunan, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has started his own personal blog to share his views on what his role as the Kirk's public face entails. Click here to visit the blog.
A BIT OF KNOWLEDGE ...
If you have been in church recently you will have heard the Session Clerk, Clerk to the Board and Mission Group convenor give a brief outline of their roles and the remit of their committee or group. Still to come is information from representatives of the Worship Group; Education & Communication and Pastoral Groups; church music and finally we shall hear about the office. Hopefully you find this informative and useful - please let us know. And if you are called to join any of the groups you will be made very welcome.A list of contacts can be found on the Contact Us page.
Ellon Kirk Centre Coffee Shop Ltd
VOLUNTEER STAFF REQUIRED
For dish washing and waiting duties
Short shifts available
STAFF VACANCIES
at Balmedie House
Residential Service for Older People
Part Time Positions
Variable Hours Care Workers: Housekeeping Assistants: Assistant Cook
For information tel. 01358 742244
CrossReach employees should be in sympathy and supportive of our Christian ethos
Internet Enabled?
You can receive your newsletter electronically ...
Several more names have been added to the email list - is yours one of them? If not, just send your details to: The Kirk Office
The newsletter will be sent in PDF format
Ellon Parish Church Newsletter is emailed to many overseas countries. Do you know someone who would appreciate a copy?
Web Site Content Contributions
Born many decades ago, I spent 45 years in project management on major projects around the world, the last 30 with Royal Dutch Shell plc on oil and gas developments in a number of very pleasant locations (and some not so pleasant!!). Now retired, I do some part time consultancy and in between spend time out on the hills, cycling and caravanning to give The Rev a “break” from me being at home for more than a flying visit (which was been the norm for 20 years before retiring).
The web site came as a consequence of Eleanor Macalister’s frustration at not getting a site up and running after a number of unsuccessful attempts. “Fools rush in........” as they say and I volunteered to have a wee go at it in 2005. It’s now in the second generation after a revamp this year and we have had over 7,600+ web site visitors. The Webmaster is devoid of clairvoyancy skills so the web site’s continued content freshness and therefore it’s success is entirely dependent on our congregation and community sending in contributions to Lynn Paterson (Public Relations Officer) or send it directly to me and we’ll make sure it gets onto the site.
As ever, contributions are welcome from all. They are preferred electronically in the following media:-
Text in email or as Word attachments
Original size photographs (I'll take care of compresion and cropping for the website)
These are only preferences-whatever you have (Works, Publisher, pdf, etc), just send it in and we'll take care of it.
If you only have hard copy then no worries. Drop it off at the Kirk Centre office with your name and address, marked "Attention Webmaster" and we'll convert your conribution to electronic format and let you have the originals back promptly.
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“BETWEEN US WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD” 
Born many decades ago, I spent 45 years in project management on major projects around the world, the last 30 with Royal Dutch Shell plc on oil and gas developments in a number of very pleasant locations (and some not so pleasant!!). Now retired, I do some part time consultancy and in between spend time out on the hills, cycling and caravanning to give The Rev a “break” from me being at home for more than a flying visit (which was been the norm for 20 years before retiring).