Inverurie St. Andrew’s Parish Church

1. The Flower Calendar for 2025 is 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 4 April, 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 Tech 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 this Thursday in the Chapel of St. Apollinaris from 19:30 to 21:00, when we will continue to study Daniel. All welcome.

5. On Palm Sunday, 13 April, at 7pm, in St. Andrew’s Church, there will be a talk on ‘Christ in the Passover’ by a member of the group Jews for Jesus, exploring Passover, the Last Supper and Holy Communion. There will be no charge, but any voluntary donations will be gratefully received. Please see the poster for more details. All welcome.

6. 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 selling fast but still available from Molly Conn (01467 620612) or the Church Office.

7. There will be a Silent Auction in the Old Hall on Saturday 24 May, 11am – 1pm, with tea/coffee and a buttery available at £3, all welcome. Donations of suitable items to auction will be gratefully received.

8. April editions of ‘The Saltire’, church magazine, are in pigeonholes for deliverers to collect.

9. Next Sunday the readings will be Psalms 126 and John 12:1-8.