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Pray
For Our Community Continue to pray for all those who work in the NHS and health services, and for those who have the responsibilities of leadership and decision-making as we respond to the coronavirus outbreak.

A Prayer for Sunday 3 July

We exalt You, Lord God
the God who has made all things in creation
and called them ‘good.'
The God who has woven heaven and earth together,
who taught the sun to rise
and the stars to dance.

Mighty in power and works!
Strong is Your love
and tender is Your touch.

The heart of the earth is cradled in Your hand,
each grain of sand is known to You.
the whole world is drenched in Your Holy Spirit.
every atom of this universe is seen and cherished.

How can it be then,
that this very God,
this highest host of heaven
knows and loves each of us?

How can it be then
that this very God
has made it so that we might draw close
in worship and adoration;
here, now, in this very place?

Draw close,
even when we have wandered far
draw close,
even when our hearts are heavy.
When we struggle to believe You care
or that You are even there at all.

Hear us, Lord, and be merciful to us.
Lord, be our help.

We thank You, Lord,
who lifts us from the depths,
who saves us and heals us,
who restores and reshapes us,
and who equips us to restore and reshape all of creation.

Sing the praises of the Lord, You His faithful people;
praise His holy name.

Amen

(From The Church of Scotland worship materials.)

Sunday 3 July

Please note that we are taking a summer break from producing on-line services. Check back for further information in August.

Have a GREAT summer!

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Wednesday 29 June

Midweek Study

In our midweek message from Macduff Parish Church, following on from last week’s theme of ‘Gold’, Hugh explores the Bible’s word on ‘Silver’. The opening song is “Peter and John went to pray” and the closing praise is ‘More precious than silver’, both used with permission. The principal reading is from Acts 3:1-10, other passages are from Proverbs, Psalms and Mathew’s gospel.

Please note that this is the final midweek message before a summer break. Check back for further information in August.

Have a GREAT summer!

Coffee and Chat is Back

We look forward to seeing you and chatting with you again this Wednesday at 7.30pm on Zoom. The link can be found in the members area.

We are planning a return to face-to-face meetings in the Church Hall soon so watch for more information in due course.

Wednesday 6 April

Ukraine Aid

A consignment of boxes left for Eastern Europe today.

THANK YOU to all who have donated so generously.

***Please note that the drop-off facility at Macduff Parish Church will not be operating until further notice.***

Wednesday 30 March

Presbytery of Buchan

Mission Plan 2022 Committee

Please click here to see the Mission Plan 2022 for the Presbytery of Buchan.

Ukraine March 2022

Hugh reflects on the current situation in Ukraine, speaking about our responsibilities as Christians to help others, particularly the homeless, the widow and the orphan. He gives details of how a few local churches Macduff and Banff are working together to send help to Ukrainian refugees.

A Message from Hugh O'Brien

Ukraine

Dear Friends,

Macduff Parish Church (MPC) is bathed in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, blue and yellow, to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine in their plight. We have all been shocked at the images on our screens of ordinary people such as us having their lives turned upside down, losing their homes, livelihoods and, sadly for a growing number, their lives. Our hearts go out to all involved, including many who are disposessed and homeless refugees and also conscripted Russian soldiers who have been forced into a war not of their making. While calling on President Putin to cease all hostilities, we offer our prayers and practical support for the people of Ukraine. We have been encouraging our folk to donate listed items through our friends at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Banff, who have been coordinating donations - although this route has been suspended meantime due to the overwhelming generosity of local people. We at MPC are also having a retiring offering this Sunday and next Sunday following morning worship. This will be forwarded to a special relief fund organised by the Church of Scotland and administered by church partners including the Reformed Church of Hungary Aid programme (RCHA).

Though RCHA we can support those fleeing from the east and coming to the west of Ukraine where they can be helped through the churches there; those in the west already who don’t have access to their money when the banks run out and who will need food and other help; and those who cross the borders into Hungary, Slovakia or Romania.

If you wish to give in this way but will not be at Church on either of the Sundays, you can donate directly to the following account:

Royal Bank of Scotland
Church of Scotland No 1 Account
Account no 00134859
Sort code 83-06-08
Reference "RCHA donation"
(Please gift aid this if possible).

Please continue to pray for the people of Ukraine and those who seek to help them in and from other countries.

Thank you

Hugh O'Brien,
Parish Minister

On Line Giving

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.

Welcome

Welcome to our website!

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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