Inverurie St. Andrew’s Parish Church

1. The new Flower Calendar for 2025 is now in the vestibule, if you would like to donate flowers, please add your details.  If you know anyone who has been ill, bereaved or needs a ‘pick-me-up’ please tell one of the flower team so flowers can be delivered after the service.

2. The next ‘Cuppa and Chat’ will be in the Chapel of St. Apollinaris this Friday 7 February, from 10am to 12noon. Come along for a friendly blether over a free cup of tea/coffee and biscuit. All welcome.

3. Fancy trying something different? The sound team are looking for volunteers to join the rota to operate the microphones, etc. at services, full training will be given. This really isn’t as difficult as you may think! The team would welcome you to just watch what they do so you can make an informed decision.

4. The Bible Study Group will meet again this Thursday in the Chapel of St. Apollinaris, when we will continue to study Paul’s letter to the Romans.

5. There will be a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast in Meldrum Church Hall on Saturday 22 February at 8:30am. Details are on the poster in the vestibule.

6. The February edition of The Saltire magazine is in pigeon holes for deliverers to collect.

7. There will be an Easter Variety Concert, including the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of V.E. Day on Saturday 19 April, 1:00 – 3:00pm, with music by ‘Country Edition’. Tickets are £10, including savouries, fine pieces, tea and coffee are available from Molly Conn (01467 620612) or the Church Office.

8. In the February issue of Life and Work, there is an article titled ‘You should be very proud’ about the legacy of the Rev Douglas Lister who was Minister here, in St. Andrew’s from 1957 to 1967, and was instrumental in starting the charity we now call Christian Aid. If you wish a copy, at a 20% discount, please see Vera Binnie.

9. Inverurie West Church are holding a Quiz Night in the Acorn Centre on Friday 21 March at 7pm for teams of 4 (maximum). Tickets at  £5 per person are available from the Acorn Centre/West Church. Nibbles provided - BYOB - raffle

10. Next Sunday the readings will be Isaiah 6:1-8 and Luke 5:1-11.