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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.
Crimond and Lonmay Thought for Sunday 2 August 2026
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge, let me never be put to shame – Psalm 31 v 1.
It is good to welcome you to the latest edition of Thought for Sunday.
In the uncertain world in which we live, it is wonderful to know that we can place our trust and confidence in the living Lord, who has promised never to abandon us.
The King James translation puts it this way – ‘In you, O Lord, I put my trust.’ The New International translation puts it – ‘In you, Lord, I have taken refuge.’ Both speak of supreme confidence in the Lord, the basis of our faith. Secure in His supreme sacrifice at Calvary and being raised from the dead to live for ever. What a tremendous assurance we have that we can place our trust in the One who provides us with a refuge/shelter and security.
Where some place their trust in finance, relationships, work, and many others, all of which are valid and not to be critical of them, but they do not last. We cannot take them with us when we die. We can lead good lives and be lawful people, but that does not guarantee us eternal life with Jesus.
Therefore, our confidence is in the One who has promised to be with us during our earthly lives and then to spend eternity with Him. What a promise!! What an assurance!! Yes, we can sing confidently, ‘Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, O what a foretaste of glory divine.’ Not a fantasy or vague hope, but a promise from Jesus who lives today.
In all the problems of life today, we know that Jesus lives, as we have personal experience of His presence at work in our lives, and that He provides us with shelter and refuge in the centre of life’s challenges. He never fails us and always brings us safely through the experiences. So, we can confidently state that we put our trust in the living Lord.