Inducted as Parish Minister to
EllonParishChurch
of
Scotland
on the 16th November 2006
A Horticulturalist to trade when called to ministry, moved into youth work serving North East Scotland Youth for Christ (NESYFC) as their Director. Leading detached youth work in places such as
Elgin
, Fraserburgh, Dufftown and Buckie building mission teams from the North East of Scotland,
Canada
and
Kenya
to reach young people from all sorts of backgrounds. The centre facilitated the growth the Rock Solid Clubs, aimed at 10 – 14yr old young people, through out the North East of Scotland and as far west as the Isle of Lewis.
Being called to ministry meant having to study at the Divinity Faculty of Aberdeen University for five years during which time served as a locum at New Pitsligo linked with St Drostons of New Aberdour, Fraserburgh Church of Scotland for two and half years.
With a focus on practical theology Rev. Stephen Emery was called in to Ellon Parish Church of Scotland serving a real God with real people in a real world.
I’m a full time housewife and mother to four wonderful daughters, Nataleigh (20), Nayomi (19), Aisha (16) and April (8). After leaving school I worked at Roxburgh House before training to be a nurse. I met my husband Bob in 1983 and married in 1985 and we have lived in Ellon since then.
I became an Elder of Ellon Parish Church of Scotland in 2005. I am looking forward to the new challenge in the office along with Lori. I enjoy doing quizzes, reading and gardening when I get a spare moment.
Ms. Lorraine (Lori) Smith
Lori became a member of Ellon Parish in 1992 where she was baptized as well. For the past year she has been a member of the Pastoral Care Group. Lori has enjoyed being part of the office team alongside Edith over the past month and is looking forward to many more.
She has 2 daughters and a grandson that keep her busy and is about to start a course through Aberdeen University studying Christian Studies.
Lynn was born in Aberdeen in 1952 and was educated at Skene Square Primary School and Aberdeen Academy. A trained nurse, she went on to work in the field of Occupational Therapy then Special Educational Needs after a spell as a full time mum to Steven and Amanda. Lynn then worked alongside adults with learning disabilities and in Day Care for Older People before becoming Deputy Manager at Balmedie House one of the Church of Scotland’s CrossReach Services for Older People.
She was an active member (from childhood) of John Knox Church, Mounthooly and although moving to Ellon in 1974 she retained her link with the Aberdeen kirk until her two children were baptised. In 1981 Lynn became a member of Ellon Parish Church and wondered why she had delayed the move!
Lynn has been involved in many church groups and committees locally and nationally and became an elder in 1990.
Over the years, her interests have included art, craft, music, drama, dancing, cooking and gardening. Unfortunately health problems forced Lynn into early retirement in 2006 so her pastimes are a little more sedentary these days and she has developed her computer skills – something she said she’d never do and has enjoyed the challenge of producing the church’s monthly newsletter. Raising public awareness of Ellon Parish Church – its people, its buildings and its work in Ellon and beyond is an important part of the Public Relations Officer’s remit and Lynn is very keen to develop this. As a ‘people person’, she finds little difficulty in talking (her family will vouch for that) and is passionate about promoting E.P.C. wherever she goes!
I’m a full time housewife and mother to four wonderful daughters, Nataleigh (20), Nayomi (19), Aisha (16) and April (8). After leaving school I worked at Roxburgh House before training to be a nurse. I met my husband Bob in 1983 and married in 1985 and we have lived in Ellon since then.
Lori became a member of Ellon Parish in 1992 where she was baptized as well. For the past year she has been a member of the Pastoral Care Group. Lori has enjoyed being part of the office team alongside Edith over the past month and is looking forward to many more.
