AT A GLANCE
Sunday: Morning Worship @ 10.30am: Communion: James MacKenzie speaking.
Monday: Ladies Bible Study. Diesel Youth Club
Tuesday: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study: Young Adults Group
Thursday: Mainly Music; Fuel Youth Club
Friday: Seniors@ACF
IN MORE DETAIL
Sunday
Morning Worship at 10.30am: Communion: James MacKenzie will be speaking and Matthew Smith leading worship. Creche available
Children’s Church @ ACF. Usual Sunday morning activities for children are held from 11am – 12 noon and comprise: New born to age 3 – Creche in the Rainbow room. Age 3 to P2’s in the DJ Team room (by the crèche); P3 to P6 in the Cube room; For more information contact our Children’s Pastor, David Young. This Sunday is the launch of the new, monthly children’s programme, Spark, when the children will go straight to Children’s Church, joining the congregation later in the morning and sharing what they have learned.
Ignite: 11am-12 noon: P7-S2’s meet in the youth room at the front of the main hall. Foe more information contact our Youth Pastor, Gillian MacKenzie
Home Groups: Meet throughout the city and throughout the week. Please speak with Pete Henderson or contact the office for further details.
Monday
Ladies Bible Study: 9.30-11.30am. A study,entitled ‘Hearing God’ is being discussed this term, to which all ladies are invited for a great time of fellowship around God’s Word. There is room for new members to join and you will be warmly welcomed. The group runs during term time, but please note there will be no meeting on 24 September. No creche available meantime.
Diesel (S3-S6) Weekly Youth Bible Study 7.00-9.00pm. Led by our Youth Pastor, Gillian MacKenzie
Tuesday
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: 7.30-9.00pm. This week Beata Wozna will be giving an update on her Bible translation work in Papua New Guinea, and leading our prayer time.
Young Adults Group (YAGS) is for those S6/17years old, students and young professionals. We meet 9.00-10.30pm for hot chocolate, a catch up and Bible study. For further information contact Gillian MacKenzie on gillian@aberdeencf.com.
Thursday
Mainly Music: 10.00-11.30am. MM is a fun music time for parents/caregivers and their preschool children, followed by coffee and free play session. If you are interested in coming along, please e-mail Pamela at maclure13@gmail.com
Fuel (P7-S3) Weekly Youth Cafe 7.00-9.00pm. For more information contact our Youth Pastor, Gillian MacKenzie
Friday
Seniors@ACF :10.30am to 12 noon. Food, quizzes, teas, coffees and laughter. Speak to Rona Boyd for further information or contact the church office.
Future Events at ACF:
Sunday worship at 10.30am on 7 October. No Communion. Pastor Vijay Pillai will be speaking and Matthew Smith will lead worship.
Evening Worship @ 6pm: This service is held on the third Sunday of every month.The next service will be on 21st October.
The Fellowship Choir: Following the very successful tour of ACF and PCF at Easter, The Fellowship Choir will reform to participate in the Christmas activities in, unsurprisingly, December. Choir practices will commence on Sunday 30 September from 6.30pm-7.30pm at ACF, and every Sunday thereafter up to Christmas. (On the third Sunday of every month the practice will be from 7.45pm-8.45pm to allow for the evening service). The Choir is open to all from aged 9 years upwards, and friends, neighbours, family are very welcome to participate. No auditions will be held, so come along and make a joyful noise.
Future events outwith ACF: n
Alpha Scotland Marriage & Parenting Courses: Marie Aitken from HTB, London will be holding a morning of sharing vision and an insight into running the Marriage, Marriage Prep and Parenting Courses. The event will be held from 10.30am-12.30pm on Wednesday 10 October 2018 at Mannofield Parish Church. If you are interested in attending this free event, please get in touch with Brian Boyd
Teen Challenge Freedom Prayer: An evening to learn more of the work of Teen Challenge North East Scotland and to thoughtfully and prayerfully support the work of this Christian addiction recovery charity, in order to see lives changed and God glorified. If you are able to attend at 7pm on Thursday October 25, at Sheddocksley Baptist Church please email Paul Beaton at paul.beaton@tcns.org.uk
Care for the Family is hosting an evening entitled, ‘Left to their own devices’ – Confident parenting in a world of screens. To quote,
‘We’re passionate about supporting mums and dads looking to power up their parenting for the online generation. At Left To Their Own Devices? Katharine Hill and Philip Jinadu will honestly and practically discuss the opportunities and challenges the digital world brings, including:
- Safeguarding your family
• Selfies and self-worth
• Nurturing online resilience
You’ll come away with plenty of useful tips on how to embrace the good that technology has to offer whilst also protecting your children from the very real dangers’.
This event will be held at Deeside Christian Fellowship Church on Tuesday 6 November, from 7-10pm. Tickets can be purchased from Care from the Family on 029 2081 0800
‘Fearless’ – The Baptist Assembly in Scotland: 25-26 October 20188 in the Concert Hall, Motherwell. Discounted rate of £70 if booked before 30 June 2018. to register online visit www.scottishbaptist.com/assembly/
News:
Please check out our website, www.aberdeencf.com,for news about our church plant, Portlethen Christian Fellowship and continue to pray for that outreach.