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(Crimond and Lonmay represented by Mr Tim Barker)
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.
Lonmay Thought for Sunday 9 August 2026
Yet to all who did receive him…he gave the right to become children of God – John 1 v 12.
A very warm welcome to the latest edition of Thought for Sunday.
We live in times when we need reassurance and trust, especially when there are many fears, uncertainties and concerns. Christians are not immune from these aspects, and we have never been told that life would be easy and straightforward. We know, from personal experience, that the road can be challenging and tough.
How do receive assurances today which are truthful, secure and factual? There are many who would argue that our faith is out-dated and we are living in dreamland. We are simply disillusioned.
John reminds us that we have a certain security in the One who is alive today and reveals Himself, His power and authority in a range of ways to those who accept and trust Him.
This verse is addressed to all who have accepted Jesus as their Saviour and Lord. To ALL who have received, we have the right to become children of God. That means that we are adopted into His family. A family made up of millions of people from different countries, cultures, social groupings, but all believers in Jesus. As another verse reminds us – we are all one in Jesus.
If our faith were based on one who lived and died, and was buried somewhere, then perhaps, some would say that we are simple-minded, but our faith is in the living person of Jesus Christ. Yes, He physically died on the cross at Calvary, (confirmed by the Roman Captain), but on the third day was raised from the dead – observed by many different people, and now lives today, waiting for the appointed time for His return for His coronation as King of kings and Lord of lords.