We are a Church of Scotland congregation based in the centre of Bonnyrigg. Our aim as a congregation is to provide a warm welcome to all who join us. To offer an inclusive, open and affirming ministry, to demonstrate a strong concern for social issues, both in our local community and further afield. We aim to work positively with other church and faith communities. We strive to be a friendly and welcoming church for all.
We would love to welcome you as part of the family of Bonnyrigg Parish Church, remember you do not have to be a member to come along to any of our activities or services of worship. If you want to know more about church membership then please contact the minister who will be only to happy to help
| 5th | 10:00 AM | Sunday Worship & DJ Club - Rev Louise Purden |
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(tea and coffee after service in halls) Teas & Coffees after Worship: Extend your fellowship at the end of worship by joining your friends and church family for a cup of tea or coffee and a blether in the Pitcairn after the service each Sunday. |
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| Sunday, 05 May 2024 | Lynda Williamson |
| Sunday, 12 May 2024 | Shenna Lamb |
| Sunday, 19 May 2024 | Laura Buchanan |
| Sunday, 26 May 2024 | Moira Gray |
| Sunday, 02 June 2024 | Isobel Burton |
BIG COFFEE MORNING: We are having a Big Coffee Morning on Saturday, 25 May in the halls. There will be various stalls and activities including home baking. Keep the date in your diary. More info to follow
Newsletter -Articles for future Newsletters: We continue to look for fresh content for future magazines, It could be a favourite hymn/bible reading and why they are important; tales from old and new Bonnyrigg, news of sporting or other events from youth, uniformed or other church groups. Pictures tell a thousand words so pictures are welcome. They may not all be used immediately but can used in future magazine.
Flower Displays at Church & Halls: To ensure that our flowers displays are much admired again this year, Auld Abe has requested some help to look after the Hanging Baskets & Tubs during the summer months (June - September). This will involve watering the displays on a regular basis. If you can help please add your name to the list in the display area. We are also looking for a volunteer to co-ordinate the rota. The more volunteers the less work for all. !!
(Full Training will be provided !!!)..... This is an equal opportunity program.
Our Chat & Craft Group is looking for donations of brightly coloured fabric to make bunting to decorate outside the Pitcairn Centre to celebrate Bonnyrigg & Poltonhall Gala Day on 2 June. Donations can be dropped into the box in the Pitcairn Centre
Pastoral Care Visits: If you know of anyone who is unable to get to church or would like to reconnect with a visit from our minister, Louise or from one of our pastoral care visitors, contact Diane Steel on 07711 133258 or email diane_e_steel@btinternet.com
Flower Ministry: Thank you to all the people who have come forward and added their names to the flower list, our 2024 list in now complete. If you know of anyone who you feel would benefit from receiving flowers from the church please contact Evelyn Durham on 07751 337929 or 663 3250.
Youth Drop In : A Youth Drop in for teenagers (S1 - S6) to chill out and have fun. Tea Room, Polton Street, Bonnyrigg at 7:30pm. For more info contact Josh on 07977437818 or joshchurchesutd@gmail.com.
We pray you know God’s presence as we worship together.
Sunday Worship link: https://youtu.be/2uagnvwwLxU
Notices link: https://youtu.be/Umbn-8TB2Zc
If you are aware of any members or friends who do not receive this email and would like to receive future ones, please ask them to send their email contact details to Iain Thomson at sessionclerk@bonnyriggchurch.co.uk.
Every Blessing
Louise
Rev Louise Purden
Minister
Car Wash - Saturday 11th May - Car Park of Our Lady of Consolation - 10:00am - 1pm. To support the our summer youth program, in association with Young Life, we are holding a Car Wash on Saturday 11th May, all donations will go towards the cost of camp for our young people. We are also looking for volunteers to off drink & snacks to those that bring their car to be washed an also home baking. For more info contact Josh on 07977437818 or joshchurchesutd@gmail.com.
Guild end of Session Meal: Guild end of session meal takes place on Tuesday 14 May at 7pm in Broomieknowe Golf Club. Menu slips will be available at the next meeting to complete and if possible payment of around £25 should be made.
Newton Bridge, Perth & Kinross
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
Aberdour Burntisland Circular 6 miles
Leader : Alison Hickman 0131 663 7444
Pitcairn Centre to celebrate Bonnyrigg & Poltonhall Gala Day on 2 June.
Praise & Prayer for Summer Mission: Tuesday June 4 at 7:30pm in Rosewell Church: Please join us in an evening of Praise & Prayer and to hear more about the planned summer mission work, in Partnership with Young Life International, planned for the area.
Broad Cairn
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
John Buchan Way
We would welcome anyone but please contact on of the below in the first instance, Many Thanks
Christine Sinclair : 0131 663 7712, Sheila Symon : 07754882011, Tom Thompson : 0131 663 5916
St Mary's Loch 7.5 miles
OS book 73
Walkhighlands
Leader : Liz Caufield 0131 660 2688
Newsletter -Articles for future Newsletters: We continue to look for fresh content for future magazines, It could be a favourite hymn/bible reading and why they are important; tales from old and new Bonnyrigg, news of sporting or other events from youth, uniformed or other church groups. Pictures tell a thousand words so pictures are welcome. They may not all be used immediately but can used in future magazine.
Contributions for the May magazine should be handed in to the office or sent to officebonnyriggparishchurch @gmail.com
by Friday, 26th April 2024 at the latest
Contributions for the June magazine should be handed in to the office or sent to officebonnyriggparishchurch @gmail.com
by Thursday, 23rd May 2024 at the latest
Private Prayer Time on Wednesdays, between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Even if you do not feel ready to return to Sunday Worship you may find comfort in some quiet time within the Church or if you cant make it please use this Virtual Prayer Box for any of your requests for prayer.
This prayer box is secure and will go directly to the minister.
We continue to be grateful to our members who support the work of the church through their Giving.
If you would like to know more about how you may give to the church please visit our Giving page.
Blessings
