MarchWeekly Notices
Notices 21st March 2010 
Right or wrong?
The Children's Commissioner Dr Maggie Atkinson has apologized to Denise Fergus for remarks made in the context of expressing her view that the age of criminal responsibility in England should be raised to twelve (in Scotland it stands at eight). The matter has led to much debate with varying viewpoints being expressed.
Of greater interest to me has been the related question debated as to the age at which children can differentiate between right and wrong. Different views are expressed but nobody seems to recognize a fundamental underlying problem; as a society we have lost any meaningful understanding or shared consensus as to what is right and what is wrong. We have rejected the notion that such categories are fixed and absolute.
We are all fumbling in the dark. Not just children but their parents and teachers and the very authorities responsible for legislating on these matters. All, it would seem, are free to determine for themselves what is right and what is wrong. The result is chaos.
We need not fumble. Our Creator has lovingly revealed to us in the Bible that which is right and that which is wrong; he has done so for our good. Knowledge of the Bible and a submission to its authority will both direct us and mould our consciences allowing both children and adults to know the difference between right and wrong.
Then of course there is the small matter of doing what is right and rejecting what is wrong, there we all fail continually but - thank God - we have in Jesus one who is ever ready to forgive us.
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David
Tea and Coffee: Tea, coffee and biscuits are served downstairs in the hall after the morning and evening services. Everyone is very welcome to come downstairs and join us for this.
Welcome - We are very pleased to welcome Prof. John Mackintosh to Bon Accord and are grateful for his willingness to take both services. David and Martha are house parents at the Youth Conference.
Teens Fellowship: Will be held tonight at 8.00pm at the MacIver's house
Ladies Missionary Prayer Meeting: Will be held on Monday 22nd March at 8.00pm in Isobel's house
Mum's the Word (Care for the Family) at 7:30 PM: Join Katharine Hill and Cathy Madavan for an evening of warmth, humour and practical tips as you juggle life, work, children... and everything else.
Neighbourhood Fellowships - The fellowships meet again this week, if you haven't made it along yet please do so this Wednesday (or Thursday for the Mannofield group).
Parish Visitation - As many of you know Bon Accord joins forces with other city centre churches every Christmas and Easter to jointly distribute invitations to our services. This Easter the distribution will take place on Monday the 29th from Hebron Evangelical Church and on Wednesday the 31st from Gilcomston South Church of Scotland. The distribution usually takes no more than an hour and the more volunteers the quicker the work can be done. Volunteer signup sheets will be available next Sunday (with exact times) but please take note of the dates and separate your time for one of the evenings.
Explore 50 (April - June 2010): Ninety-two dated and numbered daily Bible readings to help you understand clearly the message and challenge of the Word of God. Explore 50 runs from April to June 2010 and includes Bible readings on Acts, Genesis, Mark and Ezra. Priced at only £3.25 it is great value for money. You can order in a number of ways: Order forms are available at the front door of the church and on the wall by the bookstall. Today is the last date for orders.
Friends of the Instructor - Please pick up a leaflet on the table at the front door explaining what is involved in becoming a Friend of the Instructor. There are also additional copies of the Instructor for folks to take who don't have children at home and would not normally take a copy.
Congregational Directory: Copies of the new congregational directory are now available for collection from Michael Mackenzie. If you would wish a larger print A4 copy, just let Michael know.
News from Joy Gillespie @ Choices: A group within City Church are taking over a charity shop in George Street for one week to raise money for Choices. They open for business on the 29 March. They are looking for donations; bric a brac, clothing, etc. If you have anything you can donate or if you would be available to help in the shop please get in touch with the Choices office (tel. 624900 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
Spring Conference: This year's annual Free Church Spring Conference will be held from 9th to 11th April at the Aviemore Inn. This year we are delighted to have Prof John L. MacKay and Rev. David MacPherson as our speakers. David and Martha MacPherson will also be leading the Missionary focus. A conference like this gives us the chance to meet people from churches all over the country - not necessarily "Free" - while enjoying times of praise and discussions as well as our main speakers. It is also an ideal opportunity for those who are perhaps getting a bit old for the Youth Conference to move on - come and give us your support!
The hotel usually gives us our own area of the dining room and a meeting room to hold the talks in; and there is plenty of time for fellowship over tea and coffee in comfortable surroundings. Saturday afternoon is always kept free so you can enjoy the Resort's facilities or visit the surrounding area.
The cost of the Conference includes full board - you won't even have to pay for a cup of tea or coffee - and full use of the Resort's Leisure facilities.
An advert and booking form for the conference was in the January Record and will also be in the February edition.
Live Sermons: The Bon Accord Sunday morning and evening services are also available live via the internet for those people who cannot come to church. You can find out more by visiting www.bafreechurch.org.uk and clicking on "Online Sermons" then "Live sermons" from the menu
Ordering sermons: You can obtain a copy of a church sermon by doing any of the following:-
- Order a CD from the Bon Accord website by following on-line instructions
- Order a CD from the Bookstall
- Speak to Norman Buchanan or any office bearer at the door
- E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with a request
- Download a sermon in MP3 format from the Bon Accord website for free
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