The Church of Scotland
PRESBYTERY OF GORDON
MISSION AND DISCIPLESHIP COMMITTEE
Resources for Mission 2010
A day conference and exhibition to resource
congregations for the year of Mission
10.00 am to 3.30pm
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2010
KEMNAY CHURCH CENTRE
The purpose of the day is to help resource congregations as they respond to the Presbytery call for 2010 to be a Year of Mission. Also to encourage and enable congregations to participate in the initiative in ways that are suitable for their own situation.
Each congregation is invited to send along four people plus their minister who are interested in mission and one of the areas offered by the workshops.
The day is supported by Rob Rawson Regional and Rural Development officer for the Mission and Discipleship Council of the Church of Scotland.
PROGRAMME
10 am Gather and Coffee
10.15 am Introduction ~ John Renton( Convenor Mission & Discipleship Committee)
Worship-Marion Stewart (Moderator of Presbytery)
10.30 am Key Note Talk ~ Rob Rawson (Regional & Rural Development Officer)
10.45 am First session of workshop
11.45 am Second session of workshop
12.30 pm Lunch
1.30 pm Third session of workshops
2.30 pm Good Ideas
3.00 pm Worship-Marion Stewart
3.30 pm Depart
CONGREGATION REPS
Each Congregation is invited to send four representatives, who are interested in outreach and mission, along with their minister. Coffee will be provided on arrival and coffee and tea will be provided at lunch time.
Please bring your own packed lunch.
An opportunity to look at “Reaching the under Fives” with Enola Butler from the Scottish Pre School Playgroup association. This will also include Crèche provisions. Enola is a member of Callander (Church of Scotland).
SCHOOL CHILDREN
Esther Dingwall will lead a workshop for reaching out to school children using the very successful model of the Quest Club at Upper Donside Church.
TEENAGERS AND ADULTS
Led by Rev. Tony Stevens who is the Youth worker for the Banchory Churches and comes with a wealth of ideas for making contact with young people.
ALL AGES
Led by David Currie who is Emerging Church Development Officer with the Church of Scotland.
RETIRED ADULTS
Led by David & Maggie Roberts from XYZ (Extra Years of Zeal) in Wormit, Newport on Tay. They are the main leaders of this fast-growing retirees’ church group.
FAMILIES
Led by David Wilson, the National Representative for Scotland for Care For The Family. They are an all en-compassing group providing support and resources for the family.
STALLS AND RESOURCES
Take time to browse through the various stall offering ideas for reaching out to others.
Scripture Union
CLC
Scottish Bible Society
Alpha and Youth Alpha
Urban Saints
Mainly Music
Engage
Home Mission
Street Pastors
Tell It
CPO
CPAS
Walk Through the Bible
Godly Play
YCourse
Christianity Explored
YouthWork
Care for the Family
Parish Development Fund
GOOD IDEAS
There will be an opportunity for congregations to share good ideas and resources that they have used in the past. If you have good ideas please send a note of them to John Renton at kemnay.church@btconnect.com
40 Years of Presbytery Involvement by Algy Watson Recognised
Gerald Moore (Presbytery Clerk), Marion Stewart (Moderator of Presbytery) with Algy Watson at the December 2009 Presbytery, marking Algy's 40 years of Presbytery involvement
Ellon Parish Church Rededication Service
On Sunday 20 January 2010, the refurbished Ellon Parish Church held a rededication service. Rev Stephen Emery said I was delighted with the whole experience which was awesome, exciting. and uplifting".
The theme of Steve’s address was “Actions speak louder than fabrics” and although we were dedicating the upgraded worship space we were rededicating ourselves in service. Ellon Parish Church is the people not just the building.
Steve asked the invited guests to mingle with the congregation to say thank you for their work, commitment, vision and faith.
Inverurie St. Andrews Planning a 2010 Makeover
Plans are proceeding for a makeover during 2010. Read about the proposals here or visit the web site.
Presbytery Planning 20/20 Vision
At the December 2009 Presbytery meeting, Reverend Euan Glen presented a report regarding the financial position of the Church of Scotland and how we are to make plans for the future. The Conference was called Presbytery Planning 20/20 Vision.
The report is available here and will open in a new browser window.
The charge of Meldrum and Bourtie became vacant on 5th August with the translation of Rev Hugh O'Brien to Perth. Read more in Vacant Charges
Introduction
The Presbytery of Gordon is located in the North-East of Scotland, North and West of Aberdeen city.
Many of its 30 congregations serve rural areas, however, many residents are involved in the oil and gas industries or related businesses, some working offshore on a regular basis.
Central to the Church of Scotland is our love and worship of God through following the Lord Jesus Christ. Worship within the Church of Scotland is for everybody and patterns of worship vary from church to church which means that people can find a place of worship where they feel comfortable.
Doric Lord's Prayer
Presbytery's function is to exercise a leadership role designed to empower and support congregations in the fulfilment of their calling to be the people of God in their own localities. Membership consists of Ministers, Deacons and Elders from congregations within the Presbytery bounds.
Presbytery Mission Statement
The Presbytery of Gordon is committed to:-
Providing and developing fellowship and support to congregations and ministries within its bounds in their work and witness for the Gospel; and
Ensuring proper practice in all aspects of the life and work of the charges within its bounds
Church Of Scotland Vision Statement
"The vision of the Church of Scotland is to be a church which inspires the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities."
Presbytery Diary
Presbytery meets for ordinary business at the following locations. Presbytery starts promptly at 7.30pm except in June when it begins at 7.00pm.
Where Copyright is held by others, its use within this site is with the Copyright owner's prior permission. Should you have any comments or suggestions, please contact the Webmaster .
