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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 12 July 2026
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus – Philippians 1 v 6.
A warm welcome to the latest edition of Thought for Sunday.
It is so easy to become depressed and downcast when we look around us at the state of the world today. This can then directly impact on our spiritual lives, and we can become indifferent and apathetic to the work Jesus has called us to do.
So, here today, the Lord is reminding us through Paul, of His promise to us. When we asked God to forgive us and for Jesus to be our Saviour and Lord, we are reminded that we become a ‘new creation.’ The Lord provides us with a new direction, giving us a point and purpose for our new lives in Him. As we recall those early days, we can think of the joy in knowing Jesus and in sharing with others that we were now Christians. However, as life progresses and our memories do not always recall what He has done in our lives, we can focus on life around us rather than on Jesus.
We can become disappointed and lose some of that initial joy and feel that we spend so much time struggling to ‘live for Jesus.’
Paul reminds us that when we became Christians, God started a ‘good work’ in us. In other words, He has led, guided, provided and equipped us for His work through us to others. He will never give up on us, despite our struggles, and He will continue to work in us until the day we are taken to be with Him.
We must never minimise all that is happening around us, but we are encouraged to remember that God is still on the throne, and ultimately, He is in control, even if we struggle to recognise this fact. Take heart today, Jesus still has a work for us to complete, and He will provide for all our needs, to accomplish His work.