Category: Andy’s Blog

As part of my theological reflection time with Andrew, I have been reading a book entitled Prayer by Timothy Keller. Amongst other things it deals with the desire, the need, the discipline and the intimacy of prayer - and maybe these are things we should all reflect on more in our devotional times. A fascinating read …

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It was nice to see so many people stay for breakfast after the early service yesterday. There was plenty of chat and a real sense of fellowship - not to mention some delicious food. Thank you to all involved - and I hope everyone has had a peaceful and blessed Easter.

I never have been good at drawing with even my matchstick people leaving a lot to be desired. However, some of my 'Beetles' tonight.......We had a really enjoyable night at the Beetle Drive this evening with young and not so young joining in. There was a real buzz of excitement in the hall - and …

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Had a really good time with the Guild the other evening discussing various topics around their theme of coping with conflict, where the notion of peace fits into all of this and how we might find such peace. We looked at wars and conflicts around the world today, conflicts we as a nation have been involved …

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As we begin the season of Lent, a time of prayer and reflection, I have spent some time this week reading and following different daily devotionals designed to help us on our Lenten journey. Our own National Church, in partnership with Christian Aid, has such a devotional guide and I would encourage you to have …

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Really enjoyed the soup lunch today, listening to Tony Innes telling us some of the history of the village and looking at some of his old photographs - and model of the old Conon railway station. It was also good to speak to one or two in the congregation and hear their stories of how …

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Seemed to spend a bit of time on the phone to 121 this week and dealing with admin, but was still able to do some visiting and spend some time with folks in their own homes, which I find very humbling and a great privilege.

For different reasons this has been quite an emotional week but it ended on a happy note    today with a double Ordination service in Knockbain Church - and with Susan Cord inducted as the new minister there it means that my duties as Interim Moderator are now over.

Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary since my induction here and it was good to begin the day with the prayer meeting and then spend time at the River Café enjoying a cuppa and a blether. Year 11 begins today....