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(Crimond and Lonmay represented by Mr Tim Barker)
Lonmay Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of the Lonmay Newsletter.
Now that Spring is with us, you can tell as the rain is wet and plentiful, let us see what has changed at Lonmay Church since the previous edition.
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Although the weather is slightly warmer, please remember to wrap up warmly and try to avoid catching anything serious. This is especially true when taking part in the annual hedge cutting.
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Although the plan from Presbytery was for Lonmay Church to close 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.
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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 made.
Just to let you know that Sunday School will NOT be re-opening due to the retirement of Lorna and Yvonne. Many thanks to Lorna and Yvonne for their dedication and commitment to the Sunday School over the last number of years.
Blessings.
Crimond and Lonmay Thought for Sunday 17 May 2026
When I see the blood, I will pass over you – Exodus 12 v 12.
A very warm welcome to the latest edition of Thought for Sunday.
Today is Communion Sunday, when we remember the death of Jesus on the cross at Calvary, as providing the only means of receiving God’s forgiveness.
Our text takes us back to the period when the Hebrew people were being held in slavery in Egypt. God had heard their prayers and sent Moses and Aaron to be His mouthpiece in delivering the people from Egypt. This was a very challenging time, with ten different plagues being sent by God to seek to melt the proud and stubborn heart of the King. Each time he offered them a limited freedom and then changed his mind.
The time now came for a final crunch. God had given the Hebrew people careful instructions, which involved the killing of a perfect lamb, and the blood was to be spread over the doorposts of their homes. Eventually the angel of death would pass over Egypt, and if there was no blood on the doorposts then the firstborn males would be killed. This would also apply to livestock. However, ‘when I see the blood, I will pass over you.’ Therefore, the only people who were saved from the horror were the Hebrews.
What could/should this mean for us? As we remember the events leading to the death of Jesus at Calvary, we are reminded that ‘there was no other good enough to pay the price of sin.’ God’s perfect plan was to sacrifice His one and only Son, to provide ‘a way back to God from the dark paths of sin.’ Therefore, communion is much more than just a twice a year event. It is a moment to stop, reflect and give thanks to Jesus for providing the means by which we can be forgiven, and accept Him as our personal Saviour and Lord. As we come together for Communion. Let us make sure to take time to stop and reflect on what the death of Jesus means for us.