Ellon Parish Church
Easter 4 /// Resurrection Bodies /// 8 May 2022 /// 10:30am
Locations & Times
Ellon Parish Church
36 The Square, Ellon AB41 9JB, UK
Sunday 10:30 AM
WELCOME to Ellon Parish Church. We’re delighted you could join us for worship today. If this is your first time with us please take a moment to introduce yourself to one of the welcome team, Alastair our Parish Minister or a member of the Ministry Team.
All the hymns we sing will be projected on the screens at the front of the church. Due to the current restrictions we’re not using the hymn books, a printed Order of Service or hymn sheets. The hymn words will be available in a post on our church website www.ellonparishchurch.co.uk. Additionally there is a QR code you can scan which will take you to a site where you can access info about Ellon Parish Church.
We are pleased to be able to offer hospitality again, so fair-trade tea and coffee will be serve in the hospitality area at the back of the church at the end of the service.
Our Vision
In response to the love of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) we seek to be a people of meaningful faith, meaningful community & meaningful witness.
Young People’s Ministry
“...You placed a heart in everyone, and all the music played and all the dancing done reminds us that we’re made to be creative like...Creator God”!
Twinkle Stars (0-P1), Star Squad (P1-P7) & Illuminate (S1-S6) meets in the Wee Chapel for craft, games, discussion and singing related to the Bible Story during the second part of worship.
Star Squad Wednesday (P1-P7) meets in the church at 3:30pm – 4:30pm on a Wednesday for games, craft and video. (Term-time only)
Young People Online Look out on the Cardboard Café and Ellon Parish Church Facebook pages and YouTube for live sessions, downloadable crafts, challenges, songs, stories...all the usual faith, fun and games throughout the week as well as on Sundays.
All the hymns we sing will be projected on the screens at the front of the church. Due to the current restrictions we’re not using the hymn books, a printed Order of Service or hymn sheets. The hymn words will be available in a post on our church website www.ellonparishchurch.co.uk. Additionally there is a QR code you can scan which will take you to a site where you can access info about Ellon Parish Church.
We are pleased to be able to offer hospitality again, so fair-trade tea and coffee will be serve in the hospitality area at the back of the church at the end of the service.
Our Vision
In response to the love of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) we seek to be a people of meaningful faith, meaningful community & meaningful witness.
Young People’s Ministry
“...You placed a heart in everyone, and all the music played and all the dancing done reminds us that we’re made to be creative like...Creator God”!
Twinkle Stars (0-P1), Star Squad (P1-P7) & Illuminate (S1-S6) meets in the Wee Chapel for craft, games, discussion and singing related to the Bible Story during the second part of worship.
Star Squad Wednesday (P1-P7) meets in the church at 3:30pm – 4:30pm on a Wednesday for games, craft and video. (Term-time only)
Young People Online Look out on the Cardboard Café and Ellon Parish Church Facebook pages and YouTube for live sessions, downloadable crafts, challenges, songs, stories...all the usual faith, fun and games throughout the week as well as on Sundays.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Welcome & Call To Worship
Welcome & Call To Worship
Hymn: CH4 153 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
(Tune: Faithfulness)
(Tune: Faithfulness)
Bible Story: Jesus Returns
(John 20:19-20)
(John 20:19-20)
All Age & Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: We Your Children
(Written by Stephen Fischbacher)
(Written by Stephen Fischbacher)
Any children and young people can make their way to Star Squad and Twinkle Stars at this point.
Sermon (Part 1): Resurrection People: Resurrection Bodies
Sermon (Part 2): Resurrection People: Resurrection Bodies
Response
Hymn: Lord It’s Hard To Recognise You
(Written By Sam Hargreaves)
(Written By Sam Hargreaves)
Prayer of Dedication & Prayers For Others
Hymn: In Resurrection Bodies
(Tune: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna)
(Tune: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna)
Sending & Benediction (followed by a moment of stillness for our own prayers)
News & Info
COVID-19 UPDATE: MAY 2022
SUNDAY WORSHIP: We are delighted that we can continue to hold Sunday services in-person. So that we can do this we have made a few adjustments to our normal practice. The main ones are outlined below.
SEATING: There’s no legal requirement to physically distance now, but we do want to ensure that folks feel as comfortable and safe as possible in church. If you’d lie some extra distance please pick up a distancing card form the welcome team, and please be respectful of those who would like a bit of space.
FACE COVERINGS: There’s no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in worship, so we don’t have to keep face covering on for our service. However, if you would feel more comfortable to wear one then please do.
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WORSHIP CATCH UP: Our worship services are available on Facebook as well as on our YouTube Channel. Go to www.facebook.com/ellonparishchurch or www.youtube.com/ellonparishchurch or follow the links on our website.
PASTORAL SUPPORT: If you or someone you know of would like pastoral support please contact Janet Adie (Pastoral Care Co-ordinator) on 07903 693379 or email pastoralcare.epc@gmail.com and we can arrange or discuss how we can best help.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Kirk Session Meeting | Tuesday 10th May | 11am | Upper Room
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PRAYER COURSE | Sunday 8 May 2022 | 6:30pm | Ellon Parish
Church | Light dinner provided
ANNUAL MEETING | Sunday 8 May 2022 | Ellon Parish Church
WORSHIP LEADING TRAINING | Thursdays In June | Inverurie West Church | 7pm
COVID-19 UPDATE: MAY 2022
SUNDAY WORSHIP: We are delighted that we can continue to hold Sunday services in-person. So that we can do this we have made a few adjustments to our normal practice. The main ones are outlined below.
SEATING: There’s no legal requirement to physically distance now, but we do want to ensure that folks feel as comfortable and safe as possible in church. If you’d lie some extra distance please pick up a distancing card form the welcome team, and please be respectful of those who would like a bit of space.
FACE COVERINGS: There’s no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in worship, so we don’t have to keep face covering on for our service. However, if you would feel more comfortable to wear one then please do.
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WORSHIP CATCH UP: Our worship services are available on Facebook as well as on our YouTube Channel. Go to www.facebook.com/ellonparishchurch or www.youtube.com/ellonparishchurch or follow the links on our website.
PASTORAL SUPPORT: If you or someone you know of would like pastoral support please contact Janet Adie (Pastoral Care Co-ordinator) on 07903 693379 or email pastoralcare.epc@gmail.com and we can arrange or discuss how we can best help.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Kirk Session Meeting | Tuesday 10th May | 11am | Upper Room
...........................................................................................................................
UPCOMING EVENTS
PRAYER COURSE | Sunday 8 May 2022 | 6:30pm | Ellon Parish
Church | Light dinner provided
ANNUAL MEETING | Sunday 8 May 2022 | Ellon Parish Church
WORSHIP LEADING TRAINING | Thursdays In June | Inverurie West Church | 7pm
Worship Services
Online family worship service of story, teaching, music, prayer with activities for all ages.
SUNDAY | 15 May 2022 | 10:30am | Worship Service | Resurrection People: Raising Doubts | Ellon Parish Church
All services will be available for catch up on Facebook, YouTube and
www.ellonparishchurch.co.uk
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Young People
STAR SQUAD WEDNESDAY | Every Wednesday (during term- time) | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Ellon Parish Church
CARDBOARD CAFÉ | Friday 13 May | 9:30am | Birth – Pre-school | Ellon Parish Kirk Centre
Physical distancing and enhanced cleaning as routine. See
www.ellonparishchurch.co.uk for more info.
Online family worship service of story, teaching, music, prayer with activities for all ages.
SUNDAY | 15 May 2022 | 10:30am | Worship Service | Resurrection People: Raising Doubts | Ellon Parish Church
All services will be available for catch up on Facebook, YouTube and
www.ellonparishchurch.co.uk
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Young People
STAR SQUAD WEDNESDAY | Every Wednesday (during term- time) | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Ellon Parish Church
CARDBOARD CAFÉ | Friday 13 May | 9:30am | Birth – Pre-school | Ellon Parish Kirk Centre
Physical distancing and enhanced cleaning as routine. See
www.ellonparishchurch.co.uk for more info.
Prayer Topics
If you, a loved one or someone you know would like prayer or pastoral support, we will be delighted to offer this either through prayer today, or by visiting your or their home to offer support. Please speak to your Elder, Edith (Administrator) or Alastair. Confidentiality is always respected.
Columbia
Pray for peace with justice in Columbia
PEACE BUILDING
We work to build peace through transitional justice, with a focus on victims' rights to truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of no repetitions.
GENDER JUSTICE
This includes addressing gender-based violence; challenging existing gender norms; supporting women to gain access and control over resources; and helping women participate directly in political processes at all levels, including local and national peace building.
If you, a loved one or someone you know would like prayer or pastoral support, we will be delighted to offer this either through prayer today, or by visiting your or their home to offer support. Please speak to your Elder, Edith (Administrator) or Alastair. Confidentiality is always respected.
Columbia
Pray for peace with justice in Columbia
PEACE BUILDING
We work to build peace through transitional justice, with a focus on victims' rights to truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of no repetitions.
GENDER JUSTICE
This includes addressing gender-based violence; challenging existing gender norms; supporting women to gain access and control over resources; and helping women participate directly in political processes at all levels, including local and national peace building.
Upcoming Online Events
08 May 5pm - Ec. Live Prayer
08 May 7:30pm - Worship Catch-Up
10 May 7pm - Sung Worship
11 May 7pm - Bible Ponder
13 May 7:15am - Friday Prayer
08 May 5pm - Ec. Live Prayer
08 May 7:30pm - Worship Catch-Up
10 May 7pm - Sung Worship
11 May 7pm - Bible Ponder
13 May 7:15am - Friday Prayer
EPC Contacts
Rev Alastair Bruce Parish Minister
01358 723787 / 07929 832061
abruce@churchofscotland.org.uk
Peter Cross Parish Worker (Ministries)
01358 725690
pcross@churchofscotland.org.uk
Pam Adam Parish Worker (Children & Family)
01358 725690
padam@churchofscotland.org.uk
Nicola Bruce Parish Worker (Mission Dev.)
07711 223100
nbruce@churchofscotland.org.uk
Rachel Burns Director of Music
directorofmusic.epc@gmail.com
Edith Walker Administrator
01358 725690
info@ellonparishchurch.co.uk
www.ellonparishchurch.co.uk
Rev Alastair Bruce Parish Minister
01358 723787 / 07929 832061
abruce@churchofscotland.org.uk
Peter Cross Parish Worker (Ministries)
01358 725690
pcross@churchofscotland.org.uk
Pam Adam Parish Worker (Children & Family)
01358 725690
padam@churchofscotland.org.uk
Nicola Bruce Parish Worker (Mission Dev.)
07711 223100
nbruce@churchofscotland.org.uk
Rachel Burns Director of Music
directorofmusic.epc@gmail.com
Edith Walker Administrator
01358 725690
info@ellonparishchurch.co.uk
www.ellonparishchurch.co.uk