Upcoming Events
An Evening of Song!
Birse and Feughside Church
Thursday 3rd June, 7.30pm
Kirsten Cairns, soprano
Matthew Brown, piano
Come along to hear old favourites - and some new! The evening will be a mixture of Scottish songs, show tunes and well known operatic arias. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Free - retiring collection in aid of 'Forget me not'.
Kirsten (Kirsty!) Cairns is a professional soprano who spends most of the year working in the United States of America. She studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow before becoming a performer and stage director out in Boston. Matthew Brown, composer, pianist and music director, was also a student at the RSAMD, which is where the duo met. In 2001 they started working for the charity 'Music in Hospitals', giving concerts together all over Scotland. They are delighted to have this chance to perform in Finzean - having spent several years of her childhood living at East Lodge, Kirsty never misses a chance to get back to 'The Fair Place'.
What's on at Easter?
 Agape Meal - Thursday 1 April, 7.30pm
in the Meeting Room
To mark the night when Jesus shared his last supper with his disciples and was betrayed and arrested in Gethsemene, you are invited to share in a real light supper that becomes the start of an informal service commemorating these events and includes the Sacrament of Communion.
We gather around set tables, and share in the food and refreshments kindly supplied and served by ladies of the Social Committee.
In previous years this service has been shaped in a way dependant upon numbers attending. This year the format will change to avoid this, but will still focus around the events of that decisive moment in the life of Jesus.
Meditations at the Cross
Good Friday, 2 April, 7.30pm in the Church
In the evening of the day that Jesus died, you are invited to come to the cross and reflect and worship upon that singular event in human history that is said to convey to humankind a revelation of the true nature and character of God, and which has healed and restored God to humanity.
We gather around the cross and through hymns, readings, reflections and prayers we allow the event to speak to us in our present situations.
Resurrection Joy
Easter Day, 4 April, 9am at Finzean Village Hall, and 11am at the Church
Thanks to the generous giving of time and talent of members of the congregation, you are once again invited to celebrate Easter Day by sharing in a Family Breakfast. Beginning with a short informal act of worship, we then enjoy a cold and hot breakfast around the tables. For the children there is an Easter Egg Hunt in the grounds outside.
We would encourage you to come and join in this once-a-year occasion and help create its unique atmosphere before we gather at the Church for worship.
The service at 11am will be a joyous celebration of that event which created the Christian faith in the risen Jesus Christ. As this year Easter falls on the first Sunday of a month it will also include the Sacrament of Communion.
“What-If-They-All-Came-To-Church” Sunday
Sunday, 18 April marks to the day the 25th anniversary of our minister’s Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, who has served this parish for over 15 of those years.
Jack has often said that he looks out at the congregation on a Sunday and no matter who is there, he always notices who is not there that week. We live in a parish where work and family commitments, holidays, sickness, the weather can impact on the make-up of the congregation any given Sunday.
So Jack has often asked the question, “What would the congregation look like if they ALL turned up?”
So to mark his anniversary this is what Jack is requesting, that everyone who normally worships at Birse and Feughside will try—if humanly possible—to attend the service on that day.
The Social Committee have kindly agreed to mark the occasion with a lunch afterwards.
Coffee or Supper with a Purpose!
Jonathan Aitken
‘Finding God in the Depths'
Banchory Lodge Hotel
Wednesday 10th March 2010 at 10am or Thursday 9th March 6.30pm for 7pm
Entry by pre-paid ticket only!
£4 (lunch) £17.50 (supper) from Lorna Barker (822124) or Bryonie Brodie (822448)
There will also be the opportunity
to buy Jonathan’s books.
Click here for more details on supper, here on supper
An invitation to all children (grown-ups as well!) in Strachan, Finzean, Ballogie & Birse
The childrens’ eco group will meet again to ‘make
and create’ Christmas items and other good things on:
1)Friday 13th November from 3.30p.m. (or
2.50p.m. for P1 to 3 at Finzean) until 6p.m.
2) Saturday 21st November from 9.30p.m.
until 12 noon.
In Birse and Feughside church
Bring a friend and a newspaper!
Or phone 01330850640 for snack
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Are you what you Eat ?
Find out the facts,
and get the best from your eating habits
Book Now for
Autumn courses
2009
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Short Courses
* The Joy of Chocolate
* Eating for Energy
* Boost your Immune System -
avoid swine flu and keep well this winter
* Fitness & Sports Performance
* Keeping your Skin Young
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The Joy of Chocolate
2 hours, £45
The good news about chocolate - and tastings too!
Understand why chocolate is the most commonly craved food.
Find out why chocolate can be a health food!
How to choose the best chocolate - because you are worth it.
Taste a selection of different chocolates and take home your personal goodie bag.
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Eating for Energy
2 hours, £35
Would you like more energy?
Are you confused about food labels?
why some foods drag you down, whilst others can boost your vitality.
How caffeine affects mood and energy levels
Your daily energy & sleep cycle
Why you feel sluggish in the afternoon
How sugary snacks can drain energy
The best way to enjoy sugar - and feel energised
Why sweeteners can make you fat!
Do you feel tired all the time?
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Before Swine Flu hits, fight back.
How to boost your immune system - and keep well this winter.
2 hours, £35
Find out the simple changes, tools and techniques which you, your family and colleagues can use to boost your immune system - without the toxic side effects associated with drugs or vaccines.
Topics include ...
Understanding your immune system
How a healthy gut is your first line of defence
Probiotics - those little drinks with "good" bacteria - how to choose the best.
The immune army - how your battle against a virus can be won, naturally.
Immune boosting nutrients
Food to fight the invaders
Which vitamins, and how much, do you need?
Which supplements really work?
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How to Boost Your Fitness and Sports Performance
2 hours, £35
The principles of Sports Nutrition.
Find out which foods can improve your exercise performance.
Topics include ...
Which foods provide the fuel you need for endurance exercise.
Why dehydration can drag you down.
How sports drinks work, and which are the best choices.
Why certain vitamins are essential for exercise.
The causes of cramp.
What to eat to aid recovery and avoid injury.
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Keeping Your Skin Young
2 hours, £35
Does your skin feel dry and "tight" after washing with soap? How much conditioner do you have to use to restore the softness to your hair? Do you or your children suffer from unexplained skin rashes, headaches, eczema or psoriasis? Have you ever thought about what goes into most commercial brands of soaps, moisture creams, shampoos and bubble bath?
Most contain harsh detergents, colourings and preservatives which are absorbed by your skin. What you put ON your body, can add to your toxic load as much as what you swallow and put INTO your system.
This course will show you how to reduce your toxic load - from food and toiletries. Prepare to be shocked when you learn what really goes into the contents of your bathroom cabinet! You will also find out some powerful information that will change the way you think about food. Learn how to read - and make sense of - food labels. Shopping will never be the same again! Find out what to look for and how to choose the best foods, creams and soaps for you and your family.
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Course Dates, Venues and Times
* Eating for Energy - 27th October, Woodend Barn Banchory, 7-9pm
* Boost your immune system - 29th Oct, Woodend Barn, Banchory, 7-9pm
* Sports Nutrition - 10th Nov, Holiday Inn Express, Chapel St, Aberdeen, 7-9pm
* Eating for Energy - 16th Nov, Finzean Church, 10-12 noon
* Eating for Energy - 18th Nov, Inspire Conference Centre, Aberdeen, 10-12 noon
* Sports Nutrition - 22nd Nov, Holiday Inn, Westhill, 2-4pm
* Sports Nutrition - 24th Nov, Woodend Barn, Banchory, 7-9pm
* Boost your immune system - 25th Nov, Finnzean Church, 10-12 noon
* Chocolate, talking & tasting - 26th Nov, Woodend Barn, Banchory, 7-9pm
* Keeping your skin young - 29th Nov, Holiday Inn, Chapel St, Aberdeen, 2-4pm
* Keeping your skin young - 1st Dec, Finzean Church, 10-12 noon
* Chocolate, talking & tasting - 3rd Dec, Woodend Barn, Banchory, 10-12noon.
* Chocolate, talking & tasting - 9th Dec, Inspire Conference centre, Aberdeen, 10-12noon.
Please contact Dr Fenn for more details, or to book a presentation
for your group or organisation.
Phone - 013398 82487
Email - eat4success@chrisfenn.com
Website - www.chrisfenn.com
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Booking Form
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To secure your place, please print this booking form
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Dr Chris Fenn, 4 Grove Terrace, Torphins, Banchory, AB31 4HJ.
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Course Presenter - Dr Chris Fenn
Dr Fenn is one of the UK's leading nutritionists, professional speaker and author. She regularly contributes to BBC radio programmes and national magazines . Chris's courses promise to be fun, lively and interactive - with plenty of powerful information to help you make better food choices, have more energy - and get the most out of each day.
Please contact Dr Fenn for more details, or to book a presentation for your group or organisation.
Phone - 013398 82487
email - eat4success@chrisfenn.com
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Booking Conditions and Data Protection
Full payment must be made in advance for all courses. If you wish to cancel your booking, you will receive a refund of the course fee, less a £5 non-refundable deposit, provided we receive your cancellation in writing (email is fine) 10 days before the relevant event. Alternatively, you may transfer your booking to another course and/or date. Courses will be run subject to the minimum required numbers and in the event that it is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. These courses are brought to you by Chris Fenn & Associates, Nutrition Consultants. We may use your contact details to send you information about other courses or related events and services, unless you state otherwise. Please advise us if you do not wish to receive such communications from us. Your personal details will not be passed on to any third parties.
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Chris Fenn Nutrition Consultant | 4 Grove Terrace | Torphins | Banchory | Aberdeenshire | AB31 4HJ | United Kingdom
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Living the Story
How can we live the Story, if we don’t know the Story?
As Christians we are expected to live -
by faith in God, as our Father,
through following the Way of Jesus Christ,
in the power of the Holy Spirit -
together in community and as witnesses in the world.
God’s dealings with the world from creation to consummation begins with the ancient history of Israel,
reaching a focus in the person of Jesus of Nazareth
and from there expanding globally
with the formation of the Church.
This divine activity is recorded
in various forms of human writings
that were composed over a thousand years
and finally bound into one book in the 4th century.
Throughout the Christian era this book – the Bible-
has been regarded as telling The Story of God.
Knowing that Story enables Christians to live the Story
in their own place in the world.
The following Sessions are intended to help members
of this church (and beyond) to know the Story
so that they can better live the Story.
They will be repeated each week at different times.
Tuesday, 27 October: 2.30pm. Wednesday, 28 October: 7.30-9pm.
Paul’s Letter to the Galatians
Tuesday, 3 November: 2-3.30pm. Wednesday, 4 November: 7.30-9pm*
Exodus and Jeremiah
Tuesday, 10 November: 2-3.30pm. Wednesday, 11 November: 7.30-9pm
Amos and the Psalms
Tuesday, 17 November: 2-3.30pm. Wednesday, 18 November: 7.30-9pm
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The Christmas Story
Tuesday, 15 December: 2-3.30pm. Wednesday, 16 December: 7.30-9pm
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