| Camels don't mind the cold |
| Monday, 19 December 2011 17:07 |
 Monday 19th December witnessed a scene never seen before in Ellon. The pupils of the primary schools, and many members of the public gathered in the Riverside car park, on a bitterly cold morning, for an open air Nativity. Organised by Morag McGowan, headteacher of Aucherellon School, the Nativity Tableax was performed by members of Ellon Academy and music provided by the Academy Band. Jim Clarke of the Baptist Church lead the talk and Peter Mander, Rector of Saint Mary-on-the-Rock prayed a blessing at the endAlmighty and ever loving God, we have once again celebrated in words, action and spectacle the story of the birth of Jesus. Grant that we may see more deeply into the mystery which these events portray and may we ourselves enter into the continuing and healing story which began with Christ's birth. So may God bless us, our families, friends and neighbours this Christmas and may the peace which the Christ child came to bring be in the world, our community and in our hearts. Amen. 
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