23 Oct 2026, 10:49Richard Arienda, edited by SM CommunicationsBucksburn, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom
A Renewed Focus on Prayer and Worship at Bucksburn
A special Sabbath programme at Bucksburn Seventh-day Adventist Church encouraged members to make intentional time for prayer and worship, individually, as families and as a church community.
On Saturday, 10 October, approximately 20 members and guests gathered at Bucksburn Seventh-day Adventist Church in Aberdeen for a special programme focused on prayer ministry. The service was led by Scottish Mission Prayer Ministries Sponsor Beverley Anderson, accompanied by her husband, Owen Anderson.
Centred on the theme “Back to the Altar”, the interactive message explored the importance of setting aside a dedicated time and place for prayer and worship, whether individually, as a family or as a church community.
Richard Arienda, a member of the congregation, described the programme as “a lively, engaging, and interactive sermon that touched our hearts.”
“Prayer has always been one of our favourite topics to hear preached from the pulpit, as it reminds us of the importance of maintaining a close and personal relationship with God,” he shared.
The message encouraged those attending to reflect on how regular moments of prayer and worship can strengthen their relationship with God, nurture family bonds and bring the church community closer together.
For Richard and his wife, who are raising their one-year-old daughter, seeing the Andersons serving together was particularly meaningful.
“As a young married couple who have just started our own family, we found their shared commitment to God’s ministry deeply encouraging,” Richard reflected. “Witnessing it moved us to keep growing in faith and to serve Him together as husband and wife.”
Although the programme had to be shortened due to time restrictions at the church's rented venue, Richard felt that its impact was undiminished.
“The message may have been shortened, but the blessing was full!” he remarked.
Reflecting on the experience, Richard concluded: “We left that Sabbath feeling encouraged, inspired, and reminded that a strong relationship with God begins when we intentionally make time for Him, both individually and as a family.”
A special Sabbath programme at Bucksburn Seventh-day Adventist Church encouraged members to make intentional time for prayer and worship, individually, as families and as a church community.
On Saturday, 10 October, approximately 20 members and guests gathered at Bucksburn Seventh-day Adventist Church in Aberdeen for a special programme focused on prayer ministry. The service was led by Scottish Mission Prayer Ministries Sponsor Beverley Anderson, accompanied by her husband, Owen Anderson.
Centred on the theme “Back to the Altar”, the interactive message explored the importance of setting aside a dedicated time and place for prayer and worship, whether individually, as a family or as a church community.
Richard Arienda, a member of the congregation, described the programme as “a lively, engaging, and interactive sermon that touched our hearts.”
“Prayer has always been one of our favourite topics to hear preached from the pulpit, as it reminds us of the importance of maintaining a close and personal relationship with God,” he shared.
The message encouraged those attending to reflect on how regular moments of prayer and worship can strengthen their relationship with God, nurture family bonds and bring the church community closer together.
For Richard and his wife, who are raising their one-year-old daughter, seeing the Andersons serving together was particularly meaningful.
“As a young married couple who have just started our own family, we found their shared commitment to God’s ministry deeply encouraging,” Richard reflected. “Witnessing it moved us to keep growing in faith and to serve Him together as husband and wife.”
Although the programme had to be shortened due to time restrictions at the church's rented venue, Richard felt that its impact was undiminished.
“The message may have been shortened, but the blessing was full!” he remarked.
Reflecting on the experience, Richard concluded: “We left that Sabbath feeling encouraged, inspired, and reminded that a strong relationship with God begins when we intentionally make time for Him, both individually and as a family.”
