Our Bible verse for 2020
"So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless". 1 Corinthians chapter 15 verse 58 (NLT)
"So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless". 1 Corinthians chapter 15 verse 58 (NLT)
Worship during Advent and Christmas Find our talk here for Sunday 29 November Why not join us as we celebrate Advent at 11 am in church and via Zoom every Sunday until 20 December. Each Sunday we will light an Advent candle, in church. If you are joining the service via Zoom, you may like to have your own candle to light (A lighter will be available in church). We will have our Nativity Service at 11 am on Sunday 20 December, the fourth Sunday in Advent. Our Watchnight Service is on Thursday 24 December in church and on Zoom from 11.30 pm until 12.15 am. Entry to the church and Zoom will be available from 11.15 pm. This will be a Torch Light Service so you may like to bring a candle to church with you. Please make sure it is in a safe holder. Please bring your presents to church on Christmas morning as we celebrate together the gift that God has given. This service will start at 10.30 am. All services in December will be available in church and on Zoom. Click here to access other talks Sunday worship from Palm Sunday 2020 There will be no 9.30 am Zoom service from 29 November. How to join our Advent Services in church or via Zoom Church services Either call 01368 862903 to book a seat in church or email dmbrunton@gmail.com To join our Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88633098798?pwd=TWc1ZExxd21HZGpzaWh3a3BaSWNwZz09 Meeting ID: 886 3309 8798 Passcode: 957797 Important information if you are coming to the church building Please read the Covid-19 information sheet to find out what you need to do if you would like to come. Remember, you need to let us know in advance if you are coming. Please wear warm clothing as we need to keep windows open during the service. Volunteers needed Fred is looking for volunteers to help with the readings and prayers at the Advent services, lighting candles or adding Nativity pieces to the set. If you are interested, please contact him via email or phone. |
Word for today Friday 4 December from the Rev Fred Harrison How well do you know the Christmas story?
As its Friday, here's a little bit of Christmas flavouring. Select 2 foods associated with the life of Jesus.
If you have some thoughts or recipes that you would like to share in the Words for Today slot please contact Fred at revfred@hotmail.co.uk
Click on the link to read previous Words for today 
Reading the Bible
Why not look at The Bible in One Year, a free Bible reading app with commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Nicky Gumbel is the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London? You can read or listen to the text. You do not need to do it every day but it is an excellent way to get started. of Alpha. www.bibleinoneyear.org/ OR You can access United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) Word for Today www.ucb.co.uk/wordforyou OR There are several programmes on the radio including:
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Prayers at DPC
Please pray for:
Thank you
This year our harvest contributions raised an amazing £2662. Of that money, £465 was donated to the work of Tear Fund and £2197 was sent to support the work of our mission partner Pastor Joseph in Rwanda. Thank you to everyone who gave money for this work. Last chance to watch this amazing video
You may think that the harvest is in, but don't forget the brussel sprouts and leeks. They are still growing in the fields around Dunbar waiting to be lifted. This YouTube harvest service features local people in Dunbar and Salvation Army Bands. You'll enjoy visiting the harbour, crossing the Bridge to Nowhere, walking through Lochend Woods and you may even spot the squirrel running along the fence at the end of the service. The whole service is online for you to enjoy or share with others. It lasts around 45 minutes. youtu.be/JAxMOU_I8h0 |
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Update on our weekly meetings
Our weekly meetings are still on hold until further notice including our home groups, fortnightly prayer meetings, Sunday prayer breakfast, Little Fishes, Guild, Ploughman's Lunch, Boys Brigade, Guides, home groups and Coffee Plus. There is no church magazine until further notice. |
Keswick 2021 dates and speakers
If you missed virtual Keswick 2020, sessions are still available online at vkc.keswickministries.org/?bblinkid=242734284&bbemailid=24117720&bbejrid=1660925275 
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Who are we?
Our minister and his family The Reverend Gordon Stevenson lives with his family, in Dunbar. Gordon was called to Dunbar in 2010. 'During this time, our church has seen God at work in many different ways; lives transformed, people called into full time ministry etc. We believe that we are a family learning and serving Jesus together so that we might discover God's vision for the church and share it with everyone'. Who is Rev Fred Harrison?
Gordon, our minister, is currently on leave so we would like to welcome Rev. Fred Harrison and his family to our church. If you need to contact him please go to: 'How to find us' 
A note from Rev. Fred Harrison
I would like to introduce myself, Rev Fred Harrison, to you. That said a good number may remember my face from my time as a student minister when I had the honour of covering for Gordon on a number of occasions. My wife Joyce and I live in Gorebridge. We have a daughter and her husband along with their children in Dunbar and another daughter, her husband and their daughter living in Bonnyrigg. Recognising that "only God is good" , as the Lord was quick to point out, I don't believe in a blame culture, I get things wrong frequently and can never remember folks names, but rather prefer to live in a culture of grace as demonstrated by our Father in Heaven. I look forward to serving our Lord, your Minister Gordon, yourselves and those in the rest of our parish. May God bless and keep you all. Regards Fred How to find us
Our church hall is at 32A High Street Dunbar.
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