WORSHIP 1st AUGUST
We continue through the book of Ezra and find the Judeans who are rebuilding the Temple hitting a snag – not everyone is happy about what they are doing.
But how much of the conflict was inevitable and how was of the Judeans’ own making? And what stories do we tell about the folk we just don’t get on with?
Let us worship God.
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WORSHIP 25th July
As we continue journey through Ezra with the Judeans returning from exile, we witness their happiness as they lay the foundation for the Temple.
But it’s not cheering and joy for everyone…
No matter how we feel, God is there for us.
Let’s worship God.
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WORSHIP 18th July
As we delve into a lesser-known part of the bible, we come across Ezra who help God’s people work out how to rebuild their lives after a time of exile and upheaval. Might we have lessons to learn from their experience?
Let’s worship God.
WORSHIP 11th July
As we finish our mini-series thinking about the things we do in worship and why, we ask the ‘So what?’ question – what do we do having encountered God?
And the answer will always be: Love.
Let’s worship God…
(with apologies for the Manse hens clucking in the background!)
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WORSHIP 4th July
As we continue in a mini-series on the things we do in worship and why we do them, we think about the Word of God proclaimed.
Let’s Worship God.
WORSHIP 27th June 2021
As we continue in a mini-series on the things we do in worship and why we do them, we think about prayer, and the prayer Jesus taught his disciples
Let’s Worship God.
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WORSHIP 20th June 2021
As we begin a mini-series on the things we do in worship and why we do them, we think about songs and music with the help of Psalms 137 and 150.
Let’s Worship God.
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WORSHIP 30th MAY
This week we finish the letter Paul wrote to the Church in Galatia and find within a vision for a world which isn’t just fixed, but part of a new creation.
Andrew will be on holiday from now until June 14th – if you require the services of a minister please contact the Rev Eddie Enslin of Mortlach and Cabrach church – eenslin@churchofscotland.org.uk
Let’s Worship God.
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WORSHIP 23rd MAY – Pentecost
Today is Pentecost, when God gives the disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit.
We think about the significance of that gift for us today.
Let’s Worship God.
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WORSHIP 9th MAY
This week we enter into Paul’s letter to the Galatians, and find out what’s got him so worked up…
Let’s worship God
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WORSHIP 2nd MAY
Debates and arguments in the church are as old as the church – this week we see people falling out over what demands should be placed on the Gentile (non-Jewish) believers in Jesus.
Turns out that God makes no distinction between people, and God’s love is for everyone
Let’s worship God
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WORSHIP 25th APRIL
Foreigners; strangers; seekers. The encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian is a story of the God’s followers reaching out. The story of how for God there are no barriers; no outcasts; no strangers. For us in our church, in our community this is often a challenge and can test us to the limits.
Can we, like Philip, be bold enough to speak to the stranger in our midst; can we welcome, affirm and share God’s love with those we meet, thus enabling them to experience the joy and fellowship of Christ?
Let’s worship together.
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WORSHIP 18th APRIL
If we ever thought the first group of Jesus followers had it easier than we do, we can think again.
Today Stephen’s story – a tale of conflicting communties, false accusations, bribes and murder. And among it all, some pretty searching questions for us today…
Let’s worship together.
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WORSHIP 11th APRIL
This week we walk the way of 2 of Jesus’ followers as they trudge grief-stricken away from Jerusalem and the site of Jesus’ execution.
They’re joined on the way by a stranger with a lot to say, and when they realise who it is….
Let’s worship the risen Christ, our God and companion.
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EASTER SUNDAY – COMMUNION SERVICE
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WORSHIP 2nd APRIL – GOOD FRIDAY
As we continue through Holy Week, join us for this short act of worship for Good Friday
This evening we witness to God’s love poured out, even to the death of Christ on a cross. In an often bleak world, Christ chooses to suffer with the suffering. And in a situation with no cause for optimism, how do we find hope?
Let’s worship God…
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WORSHIP 1st APRIL – MAUNDY THURSDAY
As we continue through Holy Week, join us for this short act of worship for Maundy Thursday.
We hear Jesus share in his last supper with the disciples – even the one who will betray him – and we stop to ponder on the mystery of this meal of life, shared even in the shadow of death.
Let’s worship God…
WORSHIP 28th MARCH – PALM SUNDAY
WORSHIP 21st MARCH
Reminder that you can join us for a catch up over Zoom between 10-11 Sundays, 1030-1130 Wednesdays at www.aberlour.video/coffee
This week we take the next stage of the journey with Jesus on his way to Jerusalem. We see a lack of vision from the disciples, while a blind man receives his vision. And then there’s wee Zaccheus, who climbs the sycamore tree to see what’s going on, and whose lives is turned around.
Let’s worship God.
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WORSHIP 14th MARCH
This week we tackle a difficult story told by Jesus – as we witness the fates of both the RIch Man and Lazarus. It is also Mothering Sunday – a joyful time for some, and a difficult time for many. This weekend marks 25 years since the atrocity of the Dunblane Primary shootings, and we mark it in sorrow and prayer with a hymn written to commemorate that tragedy. In all the complexities, joys, and griefs of life – we turn to God in worship.
In the Reflection, Andrew references a sermon by Martin Luther King: you can read it at http://www.aberlour.video/MLK_Sermon
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WORSHIP 7th MARCH
This week Jesus shuts down those who criticise him for eating with society’s ‘undesirables’ with three stories that tell us God is first and foremost the God for those of us who are lost, stumbling and broken folk. Let’s worship God. Intimations: Join us for coffee Sunday 10-11am; Wednesday 10.30-11.30am at http://www.aberlour.video/coffee Sign up for the digital vigial for Syria at https://vigilforsyria.eventbrite.co.uk/
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WORSHIP 28th FEBRUARY
A reminder that you can join us for coffee Sunday 10-11am, and Wednesday 1030-1130am at http://www.aberlour.video/coffee
A video of two halves: 1) This week Jesus is asked ‘Why do bad things to good people?’ – and we explore the answer for signs of hope for us all
2) As Jesus laments for the people of Jerusalem, we hear the realities of life today in Holy Land through the Church of Scotland minister of Jerusalem.
In struggles, in hope, in all life – let’s draw close to God, and worship.
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WORSHIP 21st FEBRUARY
A reminder that you can join us for coffee 10-11am at http://www.aberlour.video/coffee This week we delve into three well-known passages in the gospel of Luke, and ask what it means to love God and love our neighbour through the lenses of the Good Samaritan and the story of Mary and Martha. Let’s worship God.
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WORSHIP 14th FEBRUARY
A reminder you can join us for coffee over Zoom on Sunday between 10-11am at http://www.aberlour.video/coffee This week we go with three of the disciple to a mountaintop to witness a great revelation about Jesus, yet return to the bottom only to be faced with challenge. Blessings to you today.
WORSHIP 7th FEBRUARY
Welcome to worship at Aberlour Parish Church Sunday 7th February
This week there are several new opporunities to announce – see our intimations at the beginning.
Our reading sees Jesus perform two healing miracles – one for a powerful man of status, the other for a woman who has nothing. Jesus is clear – God’s love is for everyone.
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WORSHIP 31st JANUARY
WORSHIP 24th JANUARY
Welcome to worship at Aberlour Parish Church Sunday 24th January
Jesus calls Simon to give up the day job and follow him. But what if he’s still calling us? Are we brave enough to hear him? Are we brave enough to heed him? Join us for worship from sunny Strathspey. From the warmth of your own home, know the warmth of God’s love as we worship together this week. Everyone is welcome.
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WORSHIP 17th JANUARY
Welcome to worship at Aberlour Parish Church Sunday 17th January This week we delve further into the gospel of Luke and hear how Jesus starts out his ministry – with the folk who know him best ready to throw him off a cliff!
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WORSHIP 10th JANUARY
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WORSHIP ONLINE 3rd JANUARY
This week we enter the new year by witnessing the 12 year old boy Jesus in the Temple, and are invited to reaffirm our faith in commitment as we go forward into 2021
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WORSHIP ONLINE 27th DECEMBER
This week we join with folks from around Scotland to celebrate Christmas as one united people of God as we join Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for Worship.
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WORSHIP ONLINE 20th DECEMBER 2020
WORSHIP ONLINE 13th DECEMBER 2020
Welcome to worship for the 13th December
WORSHIP ONLINE 6th DECEMBER 2020
Welcome to worship for the 6th December
This week Andrew tells the Godly Play story for Advent 2; we light the second advent candle for ‘peace’; we read about Joel the prophet looking for God amidst a plague of locusts; and hear about Christian Aid’s work dealing with the devastation caused by locusts in Ethiopia from a chat with Moderator Rt Rev Martin Fair and Head of Christian Aid Scotland Rev Sally Foster-Fulton.
See more about Christian Aid’s work at https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved-locally/scotland
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WORSHIP ONLINE 29th NOVEMBER 2020
Hymn: v1 of ‘Hope is a candle’, words reproduced under license, recording used with permission.
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WORSHIP ONLINE – 22nd NOVEMBER 2020
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WORSHIP ONLINE – 15th NOVEMBER 2020
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WORSHIP ONLINE – REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2020
With special thanks to the President of Poppy Scotland, Lt Gen Sir Alastair Irwin for his interview in the second half of the service.
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WORSHIP ONLINE – 1st NOVEMBER 2020
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