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A Prayer for Advent Sunday 29 November
God of the Advent promise,
We come on our journey to the place where the promise is renewed.
Even in the darkness,
We look for the light of your presence to be revealed.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God of the Advent promise,
We come on our journey to the place where hope is renewed.
Even in the midst of all that we have faced in times past,
We trust in the hope that does not disappoint.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God of the Advent promise,
We come on our journey to the place where we must wait for a time.
Even though we have waited in times past,
We gladly do so again trusting that our waiting shall yield the coming of God.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God of the Advent promise,
We come on our journey to the place of anticipation.
Even though we do not yet see,
We anticipate the good gift that you will offer.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God of the Advent promise,
We come on our journey to the place where we resolve to journey on. .
Even though we have travelled through hard times,
We go forward, trusting in the promise: Immanuel, shall come to us.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Amen
Wednesday 2 December
Midweek Study
“From heaven you came, helpless babe; entered our world, your glory veiled.”
In this week’s midweek study from Macduff Parish Church, Iain leads our thoughts for the first week of Advent. Anthea reads from Matthew 1 – the words are included video – and we hear Graham Kendrick’s song “The Servant King”.
Please click on MPC Messages above for earlier posts.
MPC Guild walk to Bethlehem 2020
Distance walked so far - 3736 miles
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Midweek Coffee and Chat
We’re meeting up for Zoom Coffee & Chat on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Come along this evening and catch up with folk – it’s very informal and totally relaxed! Bring your own coffee!!
Advent Sunday 29 November
Sunday Morning Worship
Welcome to this week’s Advent Sunday service recorded on 29 November 2020 at MPC, and led by our minister, Hugh. As we rejoice in the light and hope of Advent, we are also celebrating St Andrew’s Day. We open with the great Advent hymn ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’ played by Robert. Caitlin reads from John and we’re delighted to have Aileen, Rebecca and Morven leading praise. We hope you enjoy sharing in church and online as we enjoy some Scottish melodies, including “The Rowan Tree” “Eriskay Love Lilt”, “Ae Fond Kiss”, “Lewis Folk Melody” and “Bunessan”.
Please click on MPC Messages above for earlier posts.
Scottish Christians join together in prayer this Sunday
This Sunday (29 November), as the season of Advent begins, Christians across the country – and further afield – will once more join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The prayer for this week is in the prayer panel to the left of the screen.
Thursday 24 September
September Newsletter
Click here to view the September letter from Hugh with news about our annual gift day, ongoing activities at the church and a message from the manse.
Sunday 2 August
Reopening of Macduff Parish Church for Public Worship
Please click here to open the July Newsletter from Hugh with information about the reopening of Macduff Parish Church on Sunday 2 August for public worship.
23 June
'Joseph' Assembly Project - Macduff Primary School
Over a hundred drawings by pupils of Macduff Primary School were submitted in response to our very first on-line assembly. Here are the drawings.
You can watch the assembly at the 12 June section below.
12 June
Macduff Primary School - "On Line Assembly"
The very first online assembly for Macduff Primary School led by Macduff Parish Church during the 12th week of lockdown due to Coronavirus. The leaders are the Minister, Rev Hugh and Probationer Minister, Elsie. The topic is "Joseph and Lockdown".
The video contains details of a project which is open only to pupils of Macduff Primary School, Scotland and is linked to assignments prepared by class teachers.
Christian Aid Week Like many other charities Christian Aid is suffering from the impact of Coronavirus as the annual door-to-door collections have been cancelled during this Christian Aid Week. Meanwhile, Christian Aid is working with communities who have been affected by the pandemic in poor countries and communities. If you wish to give a donation to Christian Aid you can do so online by using this link.
10 May
Website - Daily Hope free phone service
Do you know someone – a relative, friend or neighbour – who doesn’t have access to our online church services? Please give them a call and let them know about Daily Hope!
Free phone line, 24 hours a day, 0800 804 8044. Click here for more information.
6 April Can't make to church this week? Connected to us but live further afield now? You can now support the work of MPC financially by giving on-line using our new PayPal button at the foot of this page – even if you don’t have a PayPal account. This is a great way to be part of our team! Remember that PayPal will deduct a small administration fee from your donation.
Friday 27 March NEW! Calling all our Jaffa, J+, J[squared] and Junior Jaffa Clubbers! (and mums, dads and carers!)
Today we’re launching J-Clubs@Home with loads of games, videos and stories for you! Enjoy looking back at some fab J-Club photos! Look out for competitions and challenges every Friday – this week it’s the Easter Egg game!
Just click here and you'll be there! Have fun and stay safe!
Coronavirus advice
Please avoid handshaking
Wash your hands with soap and water
Catch your cough or sneeze in a tissue and dispose in a bin available
We are a congregation of the Church of Scotland with a passion for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Our aim is that everyone in our town, parish and beyond will hear about the saving Grace of Jesus and our prayer is that many men, women,
boys and girls will respond to His invitation to follow Him. We are a lively church with a lot going on for all-ages during the week, not just Sundays.
So take some time to look through this site to find out more about what’s happening here.
It will give you a flavour of who and what we are as a congregation. More immediate information can be found on our Facebook Page.
We hope that as you browse our site and Facebook page, you will want to come and join us in worship and our other activities, but more importantly, that you may be encourage to find out more about Jesus.
Our church building has stood on its present site since 1805, overlooking the town and harbour.
Adjacent to it stand the town cross and a large historic anchor, recovered from the bay,
both of which together provide a symbolic reminder of the message of the church - that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is our steadfast anchor in life;
and as our church tower was once used to guide boats into the harbour, it is our hope and prayer that Christ’s light will guide you through life and,
in time, into His 'heavenly harbour'.
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