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(Crimond and Lonmay represented by Mr Tim Barker)
Lonmay Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of the Lonmay Newsletter.
Now that Spring is with us, you can tell as the rain is wet and plentiful, let us see what has changed at Lonmay Church since the previous edition.
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Although the weather is slightly warmer, please remember to wrap up warmly and try to avoid catching anything serious. This is especially true when taking part in the annual hedge cutting.
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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.
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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.
Blessings.
Lonmay Thought for Sunday 10 May 2026
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer – Romans 12 v 12.
A very warm welcome to the latest edition of Thought for Sunday.
By the time you read this, the local elections will be over and new councils established. Whether we are delighted with the results or disappointed, we are reminded that we should pray for all those in authority over us. Please pray for our new council, that they will be led by the Lord in the difficult decisions they need to make.
Our text is taken from Paul’s very moving letter to the church at Rome. Please remember that, at that stage, Paul had not visited the city, and the folk were not personally known to him. However, throughout the book, his heart for them is clearly seen and he wants the best for them.
Paul knew that they faced many hardships, challenges, temptations and heartache, and wanted to encourage them to remain focussed on Jesus. While we are facing different situations to the Christians in Rome, 2000 years ago, the text is highly relevant for us today.
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Be joyful in hope. Our hope is built on the living person of Jesus – no ideology or fantasy, but on the promise of the One who died and rose from the dead and is to return as King of kings. Therefore, there is no place for doubt or uncertainty – He is the way, the truth and the life and never breaks His Word.
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Patient in affliction. This is a real challenge. When we are facing problems, worries or concerns, we want them to be resolved quickly – even sooner!!! Paul encourages the readers to be patient, as it is likely that there are some important lessons to be learned through the affliction. An easy solution could lead to missing these important lessons.
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Be faithful in prayer. So often the Lord is the last Person we turn to for help as we try to resolve situations on our own. Paul says we are to be faithful in prayer and not give up if we do not receive an immediate reply.