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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 19 July 2026
Nothing is too hard for you – Jeremiah 32 v 17.
A very warm welcome to the latest edition of Thought for Sunday.
How are you feeling today? There are many issues we are facing which cause us concern and worries. At times they can be overwhelming and can lead to doubt and despair.
Our verse for this Sunday is a word of encouragement and inspiration to anyone feeling down today or maybe in the coming week.
God had called Jeremiah to deliver a devastating message to the people. They had rejected God by worshipping idols and undertaking rituals which placed them in breaking Gd’s laws and commands. The last thing they wanted to hear was God’s message through Jeremiah of the wrath of God to come if they did not change their ways.
Consequently, Jeremiah had suffered greatly at the hands of the authorities and people, and at one time was thrown into an empty well and left to die. Why was this happening? After all, he had simply followed God’s instructions and now felt neglected, let-down and vulnerable.
Many years later Paul and Silas faced a similar situation where they had been sharing the Good News of Jesus. But the abusers of the demon-possessed girl turned on them and encouraged the people and leaders to make false accusations. The result was a flogging and imprisonment.
Today, there are those wishing to silence Christian witness and ignore its standards, and consequently, people are being falsely accused, murdered, kidnapped, displaced simply for bearing witness to Jesus.
The good news is that we serve a God of the impossible, and God’s message to Jeremiah is our encouragement today. Nothing is too hard for God. Rest assured that although everything feels dark and fearful, God is with us, and He has stated that God and one is a majority. Trust that our God will continue to demonstrate His power and authority in our communities today and this week.