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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 20 September 2026
I lift my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth – Psalm 121 v 1,2.
Greetings to you in the precious name of Jesus. Here is the latest edition of Thought for Sunday.
Many of us face the uncertainties of life on a daily basis, and sometimes we struggle to overcome them. The Psalmist reminds us of the promise of Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit. It is not wishful thinking, but a serious and secure promise for each one who has a personal relationship with Jesus.
I can recall. In my younger days, spending time climbing mountains in Scotland, Wales and the Lake District. Sometimes the going was demanding, and I wanted to give up, but the view from the top of the mountain was ‘out of this world.’ It was worth all the hard work and physical demands to achieve.
The good news is that we do not have to physically climb any mountain, but simply lift our eyes to the mountains, to be reminded that our help comes from the Lord. You may well say, ‘there are no mountains around my home,’ but do not let that stop you from lifting your eyes. Get a picture of a mountain and place it in a place where you can look and see it or drive out to the countryside and see the mountains in the distance. As we look to the mountains, be reminded that the Lord has promised to give help and support as we face life’s issues. The trust Him to draw near and minister to your need/s – He will not fail you because what He promises, He delivers.
Let us hold to the words of the Psalmist ‘My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.’ The help not from anyone, but from the Lord Himself. Draw near to Him, share with Him your concerns and worries, ask for His help, and then rest in His promise to you today.