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Lonmay Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of the Lonmay Newsletter.
Now that Winter is with us, you can tell as the rain is white and hard, let us see what has changed at Lonmay Church since the previous edition.
Various forms of Cold, Flu and probably Covid have struck down various members of the Congregation. Please remember to wrap up warmly and try to avoid catching anything serious.
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.
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. You are all invited to come along to the Sunday School Picnic (See events page for details).
Blessings.
Lonmay Thought for Sunday 1 February 2026
Because your love is better than life my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live. Psalm 63 v 3
Welcome to this edition of Thought for Sunday, which we pray you will find helpful.
In a world which seems to be over-ridden with acts of violence in many different forms, it is sometimes hard to show love and to be thankful to the Lord. There are so many aspects of life to cause us worry and anxiety. However, for a few moments, as we read this note, may we feel able to think about sharing the love of Jesus with others, and to reflect on the many good things that we receive from the Lord.
We are gently reminded that we serve a God who is love, and so often demonstrates that love to us as we journey through the many stages of life today. His main demonstration is that He allowed soldiers to kill Jesus in order for the provision of God’s forgiveness for our sins. That amazing love, Jesus has told us to share with others, yes, even our enemies – those who despise and reject us. Easy to say but so hard to put into practice. Yet it is so often that when we share God’s love in words and actions, that others see something of the beauty of Jesus and His transforming influence in our lives. It was the patience and love of my parents, and the love of one of my Sunday School teachers that led me to invite Jesus to be my Saviour and Lord. For a few moments just think about those nearest to you – family, friends, work colleagues, neighbours – how often do they see the love of Jesus being shared in our lives? The Psalmist reminds us that His love is better than life – in other words, sharing the love of Jesus with others is more important than living for ourselves.
Then the Psalmist reminds us that we should praise Jesus as long as we live. In other words, we should spend some time thinking and then thanking the Lord for all the wonderful things He provides for us. The hymn-writer puts it this way, ‘All I have needed Your hand has provided – great is Your faithfulness, Lord unto me.’ Being thankful to Jesus should be part of daily routine!!
