Yesterday was very emotional for both Margaret and I. We would both like to thank you all for your kind words and very generous gifts. We take with us many fond memories of our time with you and you will always be in our prayers. We pray that God will bless you in your search …
Andy’s Blog 4 November
It's been quite a busy and emotional week, beginning to say my farewells to a number of people. Tuesday evening was my last Presbytery meeting here, where my Call to Bendochy and Coupar Angus was finally approved and Wednesday morning was my last prayer meeting, a time of prayerful fellowship that I have gotten so much …
Andy’s Blog 20 October
The last week or so has been quite emotional but it has been good to be able to spend time doing a number of pastoral visits and to spend some time with people; something I find very rewarding and a great blessing.
Andy’s Blog 7 October
Had a good time at the soup lunch today catching up with people over a plate - or two - of delicious homemade soup, and met up with some old friends from Killearnan. We then had a wonderful journey along the West Coast courtesy of a DVD and commentary by David Shearer. A most enjoyable couple of …
Andy’s Blog 3 October
Had a really lovely time of worship at Seaforth House yesterday with some of the residents and staff members - and some ladies from Ferintosh too. Then afterwards we had a good time of fellowship over a cuppa and some delicious baking and it was nice to share stories with some of the residents there. …
Andy’s Blog 23 September
Our prayer day today offered a time of quiet devotion and reflection for all who came into our Church and it was nice to see a few do so - and I also was thankful for that opportunity. Thank you to all involved.
Andy’s Blog 15 September
It was good to start the prayer group meeting again yesterday as I believe prayer is so fundamental to our Christian faith. It was also good to catch up with a good number of people at the River Café later in the afternoon. There was a good buzz about the place and everyone was enjoying …
Andy’s Blog 20 August
Over the past couple of weeks I have been 'dipping in' to one or two books that I haven't read for some years and have once again become engrossed by them. One such book especially, A Karl Barth Reader (Ed. Erler and Marquand) ,contains segments of his writings over a period of almost 50 years, …
Andy’s Blog 7 August
Had a really nice time of worship this afternoon with some of the residents and staff in Seaforth House and a good blether with them afterwards over a cup of time. This was the first of the monthly services that we hope to hold there in conjunction with Maryburgh Free Church and was a real time …
Andy’s Blog 29 July
I discovered this week that Ferintosh Parish Church has now entered a new dimension - as a Pokestop on the Pokémon Go game. I'm not entirely sure what this means but I'm sure that someone will enlighten me.