FyvieParishChurch
Newsletter
Minister Rev Ian Thorburn BD
The Manse,Fyvie,Turriff.
AB53 8RD Tel 01651 891230
Session Clerk Mrs Irene Findlay
Priorwood,SetonPark, Fyvie AB538PW Tel 01651891465
Treasurer Mr David Jack
Jackstown,Rothienorman,
Inverurie AB51 8UR
Tel 01467 671205
March 2011
Dear Friends
The forthcoming season of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday (9th March), affords us all an opportunity to examine and prepare ourselves for the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in order that we might be fully ready to celebrate His sacrifice and ultimate victory for us.
This year, we have a further opportunity to look at ourselves, as we will be visited by members of Presbytery as part of the Quinquennial Visitation scheme. Members of the team will be meeting with the Congregational Board and Kirk Session, and the convenor of the team, the Revd. Carol Ann Parker of Fraserburgh: West will be preaching in Fyvie at our morning worship on Sunday 27th March. I hope there will be a good turnout to welcome her to our congregation.
We also have an opportunity to appoint members to represent the congregation on the Congregational Board at our Stated Annual Meeting, which will be held after our worship on Sunday 13th March.
The following Sunday (20th March) we join with Rothienorman to celebrate “Souper Sunday” in aservice which will be conducted by elders and members of the congregations, following which there will be a soup and sweet lunch, in aid of the Church of Scotland HIV/Aids Project. That service will be at 11.00 a.m., and if anyone requires transport, please approach any of the elders, or add your name to the list in the Vestibule.
Looking at ourselves, let us take the opportunities which are presented to us as individuals and as God’s people to go forward in faith, able to rejoice and play our part fully in celebrating and witnessing to the wonder of Easter.
Yours
Ian Thorburn
DIARY
March
Fri 4 7.30 pm .World Day of Prayer (Auchterless)
Sun 611.30 am.Morning Worship: Mrs Alicia Forsyth
Sun 13 11.30 am. Morning Worship (followed by Stated Annual Meeting)
Sun 20 11.00 am. Joint service in Rothienorman (“Souper Sunday”)
Sun 27 11.30 pm. Morning Worship: Revd Carol Ann Parker (Q.V)
April
Sun 3 11.30 a.m. Morning Worship
Sun 10 11.30 a.m. Morning Worship
Sun 17 11.30 a.m. Morning Worship (Palm Sunday)
Thu 21 7.30 p.m Maundy Thursday Communion Service (Auchterless)
Fri 22 7.30 p.m. Good Friday Service
Sun 24 11.30 a.m Easter Morning Worship: Mrs. Alicia Forsyth
Sun 24th 6.30 p.m.Lodge St Mary’s, Fyvie No 1287 Annual Service
Fabric Committee
This group is made up of Board members who meet to discussmattersrelating to the fabric of the Church properties.They get estimates for works,then put proposals to the Congregational Board.If the proposals are passed,work is carried out. Owing to financial restraints no major works are taking place presently.A recent survey of the windows showed that although most are in good condition one requires a repair at a cost of nearly£4000.This will be carried out when funds are available. They are also getting advice on how to improve the heating system.Other urgent tasks are- the provision of ramps leading to the Church and Manse;a loop system for Glebe House;ongoing decoration within the Church;flooring and lighting in the vestibule.The list goes on.Members of the Committee who would be delighted to hear your views are Rev.I.Thorburn,L.Rennie,D.Eddie,C.Riach,J.Fisher,A.Clark,W.Smith, J.Mackenzie.Dr A.Taylor,
J.Mackenzie
PARISH REGISTER
Baptisms.
.February
Logan James Eunson ,Mains of Cairnbanno
Deaths
September.
5th Mr.Herbert Smith Maud. (ex Lethenty, Fyvie.)
26th Master Joe Micheal Bellis Upper Howgarden Auchterless
October.)
10th Mr. Alexander Moir,9 RothiePark Rothienorman
21st .Mrs. M.Taylor Parnassus Gardens Fyvie
December
11thMrs Valerie E. Cowie Gariochsford Auchterless
29th Mr. R. Massie13 Brackens Place Turriff.
29thMrs Alice F. GealsParnassus Gardens Fyvie
January 2011
8th Mrs.Margaret Dawson, Torview, Main Street, Fyvie.
23rdMr W, Edwards Garage House Fyvie.
Fyvie Woman’s Group
The December meeting went ahead as planned despite the weather and a great time was had by all who made it on the night. For our January meeting, Lindy Duncan gave a very interesting and entertaining talk on her collection of religious artefacts and manuscripts. Our February meeting on the 23rd was a fun taster evening of Dru Yoga. Our March meeting on the 30th will take the form of a talk on stained glass by Jennifer Jane. All our meetings take place in Glebe House, starting at 7.30pm, and refreshments are served. All will be made most welcome. For more details, contact Sue Hogg on 01651 891663
Christian Aid
The monthly stall selling Fairtrade goods in the Church, with profits going to Christian Aid continues, and in 2010, this raised £193, so thanks to all who support this. The new spring and summer Traidcraft catalogue is now available, so if you would like a copy please let me know.
Christian Aid Week is in May as usual, which is not that far away now, and I hope to organise a fundraising event around that time.
Any queries, please get in touch. Audrey Clark, Tel 01651 891729
Guild Report
Unfortunately our Annual Christmas Fayre was one of the many events cancelled due to December’s snow,despite our attempts to re-schedule it.The weather in January was kinder to us and we were able to go ahead with our Celebration meal.We enjoyed an excellent meal followed by entertainment provided by Margaret Cassie and her friend Irene with songs accompanied by harp,fiddle and recorder.
Kenny Thompson from Kintore Rotary Club came along in February and told us of their support and organisation for Shelter Box.This is a scheme that provides emergency shelter and equipment following natural and other disasters worldwide.
We now look forward to our March meeting when Heather Nunn will talk about her rare breed hens.That is followed by the World Day of Prayer on March 4th at Auchterless church.
Our Annual Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 2nd April in Glebe House from 10am -11.30 am.We end our session with the A.G.M. and Tea Party on the 6th April.
Awarm welcome is extended to anyone who would like to come along to any of our events.
Further details contact Jean Jowett on 891081
GUILD DIARY DATES
Wed 2nd March Glebe House 2pm-Heather’s Hens
Friday 4th March
AuchterlessChurch7.30p.m.World Day of Prayer
Sat2nd AprilCoffee Morning 10-11.30am Glebe House
Wed 6th AprilGlebe House2pm AGM-Tea Party
Sewing/Craft Group
Meetings are held fortnightly on Fridays from 10to 12 in Glebe House.Articles being created at the moment vary from cross stitched stool tops, embroidered samplers, patchwork bags, knitted jumpers, scarves and hats and most recently a beautiful Christening gown.Tips and expertise are shared around and if anyone would like to join please come along or contact Violet Milne 891320
Choir
Sales of the CD have been steady but if you haven’t managed to get your copy, they will be available at the Guild Coffee Morning on the 2nd April.Choir practices take place every Sunday at 10am.New members will be made very welcome.
Footnote
As you may have noticed an article on the work of the Fabric committee has been included in this issue. It gives us some idea of the mammoth task it is to maintain the Church in its present condition and I’m sure we are all grateful to the Committee for their efforts.
Jennifer Leys
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