Glorious God of all, You are the giver of new life, You are the one to whom we owe each breath, You are the reason for our hope. Amen.

For what we are about to receive, the water we drink, the air we breathe, the fire of sun, the food of earth, this company, these people, this now, this here. May we be thankful. Amen.

Spending time with church family is precious. We had a great time at ‘Not just youth club’

I bless the Lord who gives me counsel. In the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices. My body also rests secure. Psalm 16: 7-9

God, heal us and your grieving world of all that harms us. By the power of your resurrection, restore us to new life. Set us on new paths, bring us from darkness to light, help us to choose hope. Amen.

Love is for everyone. A passionate speech delivered today by @oldmacharrev.bsky.social at the Aberdeen Unity March.

Love is for all - My speech at the Aberdeen Unity Rally YouTube video by Darren Jalland

Love transcends borders, race, nationality and everything else people use to divide us. My speech at today's Unity Rally against fascism in Aberdeen.
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We’ve been out today representing the church, standing for love and compassion and standing against racism and hatred. #LoveWins #SUTR

Preserve us, O God, for we take our refuge in You. You are our Lord, we have no good apart from You. We bless the Lord who gives us counsel He is at our right hand so we shall not be moved. You show us the path of life in Your presence our joy is made complete.

God of peace, we pray for those burdened by fear, grief, or uncertainty. Bring comfort where there is suffering, hope where faith is tested, and peace where hearts are troubled. Strengthen Your church to be a faithful witness, sent into the world as Christ was sent, bearing signs of resurrection life.

I bless the Lord who gives me counsel. In the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices. My body also rests secure. Psalm 16: 7-9

Faithful God, we confess we often hide behind locked doors: doors of fear, doubt, or self-protection. Forgive us, renew us, and breathe Your Spirit upon us again, that we may trust Your grace and walk in the path of life. Amen.

Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy. for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter: 8 - 9

We’ve been preparing posters and banners ready for when we show up to support the people in our community.

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If you are a church that is a loving, welcoming space for all, please make it clear on the door. People need to know where they’re safe. #LoveOneAnother

Risen Christ, You come and stand among us, speaking peace into our fear and hope into our uncertainty. Open our hearts to Your presence, open our lives to Your word, and lead us into the fullness of life You offer in Your name. Amen.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13.

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said: "I am the light of the world. "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12.

Christ was raised from the dead. Set out, then, to join Him on the road. And the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you (us) and those whom you (we) love. This day and always. Amen.

Our song of the month is The Golden Rule. Here are the Makaton sings and moves we are using at Oldmachar.

God of bountiful blessing, we thank You for the promise of Jesus Christ, who is the Life by which we live, and the perfection of Your holy glory. Amen.

EASTER SUNDAY 5/4/26 YouTube video by Oldmachar Church

Today’s Easter Sunday service. He is Risen.

Some post church egg rolling.

Easter signs.

He is Risen God loves you. The resurrection shows us that hope endures, even in the darkest times. May Easter bring you love, peace and hope - from all of us at Oldmachar Church

God loves you. The resurrection shows us that hope endures, even in the darkest times. May Easter bring you love, peace and hope - from all of us at Oldmachar Church
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St Peter said: "We are here to give you the good news, that God has fulfilled the promise by raising Jesus from the dead." The Lord is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia.

On this GOOD FRIDAY May you feel the depth of a love that chose you, carried you, and still holds you today. Jesus loves you -always. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ROMANS 5:8

We had a beautiful communion this evening (Maundy Thursday) around the table this evening remembering the last supper. We needed to add an extra table as more people arrived. Always room for more at the table.

Therefore, God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven, on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2: 9-11