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Lonmay Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of the Lonmay Newsletter.
Now that Summer is with us, you can tell as the rain is slightly warmer. Now, let us see what has changed at Lonmay Church since the previous edition.
Although the weather is meant to be warmer, please remember to dress appropriately for the conditions. Be prepared to cast a layer when coming into the sanctuary as the heating will be on.
Although the Presbytery Plan had Lonmay Church closing it’s doors by the end of 2024, that hasn’t happened. We plan to stay open for worship as long as we can, God willing. Services and Fellowship continue as normal until further notice. We are currently working towards a single Parish made up of the old parishes of Aberdour, Strichen, Tyrie, New Pitsligo, Crimond and Lonmay.
Please continue to come along to the weekly Sunday Service at 12:00 o’clock and be ready to sing along to the varied selection of hymns. These are either sung along to the wonderful organ accompaniment provided by Alice or by recordings provided by Tim.
Tim also produces the texts and ‘Thought for Sunday’ which is posted weekly below this newsletter. In addition, Tim sends them out to a distribution list every week. If you wish to be included in the distribution, let one of the session know or ask Tim directly.
It has been a difficult period of uncertainty, and your support, prayers and encouragement during this period has been really appreciated. Please continue to pray as we move into the next stage of the Presbytery Plan and ask the Lord to continue to lead and guide decisions which have to be mad
Blessings.
Crimond and Lonmay Thought for Sunday 27 September 2026
In humility value others above yourselves – Philippians 2 v 3
A very warm welcome to the latest edition of Thought for Sunday.
In school assemblies recently, we have been exploring going on an Educational Journey between August 2026 and July 2027.
We have seen that the journey involves making many decisions – some will be good and some not so good. Sometimes the journey will be easy, while on other occasions it will be hard work. It will involve making changes in our attitudes, actions and words. We will have to deal with hurdles on the way and will certainly need help from time to time. It will be challenging but also very stimulating and thrilling.
Two verses from the Bible will help on that journey:
‘Do to others as you would have them do to you’ – Luke 6 v 31. We explored together that we should never say or do anything to someone else which we would not want to be done to us. Thinking before acting or speaking is really important.
The second verse is, ‘Be kind to one another.’ As we offer kindness to each other then it is hard to allow anger, bitterness, or hatred to cause hurt and pain to others.
Paul endorses this in his letter to the church in Philippi. Our verse reminds us that, ‘in humility value others above yourselves.’ Paul is encouraging the Christians to live ‘Christ-like’ lives, following Jesus’ example, when He lived on earth. Sadly, there is so much bitterness, hatred, hurt, and violence that is reflected in the media, that we can feel overwhelmed by all the negative aspects of life today. But Jesus is reminding us today, that we are to bring His light into this mess – that we can show kindness, hope, peace and love where it is currently absent. As we reflect on the person of our Saviour, so He can, through the work of the Holy Spirit bring about amazing transformation of lives. Trust Him, He cannot and will not fail.