Bonnyrigg Parish Church Administration
“A Church at the Heart of the Community”

Welcome to Bonnyrigg Parish Church

Greetings from the Manse
 
The Harbour: creating a safe space for our young people to meet, connect and learn about the love of Christ.   .
 
We thank you for your Your continued support  of the work of the Harbour project. If You've not already done so please consider signing a Pledges form so that part oy your giving to the church is pledged to the work of the harbour.
 
Pledge forms available from the display area in the church
 
Welcome to our Sunday worship, we do hope you will feel God's presence, as you join us in worship today. 
 

As the Louise and the family take a break to enjoy some of the  summer sun, we welcome you to our Sundayworship, we do hope you will feel God's presence, as you join us in worship today. 

 

Our thanks to Stuart for leading us in worship this morning and everyone else who added their voice to the service.  

 

We continue to work to improve the recording of the service, hopefully this mornings recording audio is a bit better. 

 
 
 
Notices
 
YF : Serving all young people throughout Bonnyrigg and surrounding area, a warm friendly group for high school aged young people from any church or none. Meeting every fortnight on a Sunday evening in the Pitcairn - 7pm - 9pm.
 
Youth Drop In : The Youth Drop for teenagers (S1 - S6) to chill out and have fun is held in Cockpen Church Halls on Thursday evenings.
 
Bonnie Buds: Meets on Thursday mornings, school term time, 10:00am till 12:00pm in the Loudon Hall.
 
The River: meets on the fourth Sunday of the month in the Pitcairn Centre at 6:30pm. A time to worship, pray and soak in God's presence together.
 

Pitcairn Centre: The Pitcairn Café is open Monday to Saturday – 10:00am – 12:00pm. Thursdays we will be open until 2:00pm with filled rolls (hot & cold) available. We look forward to welcoming you in for a cuppa and chat. 

 

Monday Morning Meet: Monday Meet is a chance to meet with friends for a cuppa & a chat. Pitcairn Mondays - 10:00 - 12:00. Come along and join in the chat. 

 

Good Grief: meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, in the Pitcairn Centre. 

Pitcairn Pantry:
 
 
The Cafe runs on Friday mornings in the Pitcairn Centre (High Street Bonnyrigg, EH19 2ET)
People arrive 10am -1030 am and have a chat and a free cuppa while they wait. Everyone gets their share of the food that’s there on the day. This comes from Fairshare and varies week to week. We also buy in meat (from Campbells Brothers) and receive donations from the church and community.
 
We ask for £3.50 per household which goes towsrds the cost of Fairshare and meat. (We can cover this in emergency situations)
 
Please bring your own carrier bags if you have them.
We welcome donations which can be handed into the Pitcairn centre. We are grateful for any non-perishable foods and strong bags.
 
If you’d like more info please contact us:
Or Rev Louise Purden
 

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:  If you know of anyone who you feel would benefit from receiving flowers from the church please contact Evelyn Durham on 07751 337929 or 660 3250.

 

Bibles for Bairns:  There are leaflets to register for this Guild project in the display area and Pitcairn Centre.  If you have or know of a child under the age of 1 please take a leaflet and register their name today!
 
Other Notices 
 
Volunteers to support our Sunday Worship: There is a new rota in the display area for volunteers to take part in worship. We are looking for people to read from scripture, lead prayers for others or offer a children's talks. If you feel you can help with any of these please add your name to the list.
 
Prayer Shawls: Thanks to all who accepted the challenge and were knitting prayer shawls. Completed shawls should be handed to Pam Thomson 0131 660 3377
 
Newsletter -Articles for Newsletter: 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.
 
Hillwalkers & Ramblers : Schedules of walks for the 2025/26 season are available from the display area of the church.
 
 
 
Every Blessing
 
Louise
Rev Louise Purden
Minister

This Week

MESSAGES

SERMON

Church Calendars

26th 10:00 AM Sunday Worship

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Virtual Prayer Box

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.

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Giving

Our thanks and prayers go everyone who support the work of the church on a regular basis through their offering either electronically or directly at the door. These offerings allow the church to continue to work here in Bonnyrigg and the wider world

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 or if you wish to donate directly please  go here Donate .

Blessings

Louise