I had the privilege and pleasure of attending two school Nativities this week - Ferintosh & Mulbuie Primary and Ben Wyvis Primary - and it was so good to see the children tell us of the story of Christmas in their own way. The excitement on their faces was a joy to see as they …
Andy’s Blog 6 December
Advent is now well and truly upon us and Christmas is coming, and at the Tree Light switching on last night and at our Soup Lunch on Friday, I was reminded of some of the experiences of Christmas that we will all share. The tree, lights and decorations that adorn our homes and streets signifying …
Andy’s / FYF / Sunday Club Blog
Over the past few weeks FYF and the Sunday Club have been working hard making calendars, gift tags and coasters to raise funds for Natalia, the young girl they sponsor from South America. Today, after morning worship on this first Sunday of Advent, we invited the congregation through to the hall for tea, coffee and …
Andy’s Blog 21 November
Had a wonderful evening in the Church last night where we were entertained by The Miriam Singers and Iain's Boys. With lots of joyous singing and laughter, not to mention an excellent light supper afterwards, it was a really good night. Thank you to all involved.
Andy’s Blog 14th November
On Wednesday of this week I had the privilege of attending a very moving Remembrance Ceremony in Ben Wyvis Primary. After the children had given us a presentation about the significance of Remembrance Day and why it is so special, we proceeded out to the Remembrance Garden to lay our wreaths. I found this especially …
Andy’s Blog 23 October
Margaret, Hazel, Kenneth and I would like to thank everyone for all the cards and messages of support and sympathy we have received over the past ten days. Your kind thoughts and prayers mean a lot to us - thank you. I would also personally like to thank Russell and Fred for their support in …
Andy’s Blog 3rd October
Our monthly soup lunches started again yesterday and it was good to have Adrienne Dempster from Blythswood back to talk to us about the Shoebox Appeal. Looking at the DVD she had showing the reaction of those who receive these shoeboxes - young and old - was very humbling. It also reminded you of just …
Andy’s Blog 27th September
It was good to see the church looking so good for the Harvest service today - thank you to all for the beautiful floral arrangements. It was also really good to have our young people join us for the whole service and for them to participate in the way they did. Hope you enjoyed your …
Andy’s Blog 17th September
Had a good meeting yesterday with Andrew Morrison. Andrew is a student at HTC and will be undertaking a 7 month placement with us here as part of his training for the Ministry, beginning on Harvest Sunday. I look forward to welcoming Andrew into the Ferintosh Family on that Sunday and spending time working with …
Andy’s Blog 4th September
Our Presbytery meetings began again this week with a very moving Communion Service in the East Church, Muir of Ord, led by our Moderator, Rev'd. Scott Polworth. Once the business meeting started, it was clear to see in the remits handed down by the General Assembly, that the Church is going to be looking at …
