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(Crimond and Lonmay represented by Mr Tim Barker)
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 15 February 2026
Let us go over to the other side – Mark 4 v 35.
Welcome – good to have you with us for the latest Thought for Sunday.
The context of this verse is that Jesus had been busy discussing with the Pharisees, his family had thought He was crazy and tried to kidnap him, and He had healed the sick. Jesus was now tired and so told His disciples to take them all over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.
We can note that it was the at the request of Jesus that they all made their way across the lake.
As they travelled across the lake a serious storm blew up. Storms on the lake were known – the fact that it was situated below mountains and the strong winds often caused storm conditions. However, it was very rare for them to occur at night. Remember that some on the boats were experienced fishermen, so storm conditions were nothing new. This storm, however, was very severe and water began to fill the boats. Meanwhile, Jesus was asleep in the stern of the boat. The disciples had panicked and in waking Jesus asked if He did not care that they were sinking!! They forgot that Jesus had told them to ‘go over’ and He was with them. They had experienced His miracles and yet lacked faith in Jesus to save them. He had promised to ‘go over’ and they did not trust His promises. They were worried that they would die, even though Jesus was with them.
However, Jesus immediately responded by telling the wind to cease, which it did. This left the disciples ‘open-mouthed’ as they declared ‘who is this man that even the wind obeys Him.’
They learnt about His power, promises, presence, purposes, peace, and person. What a lot to take in for each one in the boats. Jesus was giving them a ‘crash course,’ on who He is and what it should mean to them in their journey with Him.
The story is well-known, but may we take time to reflect on the importance of this lesson for each one of us and trust Him in everything.
