Presbytert Update – August 18th 2026
Dear Friends, As a Presbytery, we share together in Christ’s work in this part of Scotland. Being part of something bigger draws us to give thanks for and encourage others– as we prepare for our next local church meeting or event, perhaps we take a moment to pray for a congregation in a different part […]
From the L&B Mission Officer – 3rd August 2026
Dear Friends It was great on Sunday after the service at West Linton to take our refreshments outdoors. I spotted a woman who hadn’t been in the service approach the group curious to see what was going on; a passing family who waved… and, reportedly there have in the past been some kids who […]
Presbytery Update – July 20th, 2026
Dear Friends, I feel fortunate that my initial travels around the Presbytery have been in the summer. Driving to meet people for the first time, the life and beauty of the countryside seems to proclaim God’s creating and re-creating power. As taking photos while driving isn’t advised, the picture above is from nearer home! […]
From the L&B Mission Officer 6th July 2026
Dear Friends It’s always interesting when you go away on holiday to see other churches and notice what strikes you about them -what they might be doing or not doing! As my wife and I were cycling we saw and visited a variety of parish churches and I noted: church doors wide open in […]
L&B Presbytery Update – 22/06/2026
Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the welcome and good wishes I have received – I very much appreciate them all and am looking forrward to getting to know in the months ahead. The Bible reading in our Church this week was Acts chapters 3 and 4 – the arrest of Peter and John […]
From the L&B Mission Officer June 26
Dear Friends Self-optimisation recently got ridiculed in the media as a current cultural obsession. What is this??! Well in essence this term involves asking how might I improve my life by making certain changes to my lifestyle. How can I make the most of things? For some this might mean saving time by brushing teeth […]
From the L&B Mission Officer Pentecost 26
Dear Friends People dressed in red clothes; candles or fireworks; blowing bubble prayers; birthday cake… I wonder how you celebrated Pentecost? In Italy, Pentecost Sunday is known as “Pascha Rosatum” or “the Feast of Roses.” In churches throughout Italy, rose petals are scattered from the ceiling. The petals represent the tongues of flames that rested on […]
Pathway to Pentecost: Daily Thought for Sunday 24th May 2026
Daily Thought for Sunday 24th May 2026 “How is it that each of us hears them in our own native language … the wonders of God in our own tongues? What does this mean?” Acts 2:8, 10b, 12 (NIV) Language Tom Gordon I thought my sermon was terrific! Fresh out of college, full […]
Pathway to Pentecost: Daily Thought for Saturday 23rd May 2026
Daily Thought for Saturday 23rd May 2026 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God” Matthew 5:9 Blessed Fiona Burnett For our Lent studies this year, various groups in our parish spent time looking at the Beatitudes, taking two of them each week. In the group I was […]
Pathway to Pentecost: Daily Thought for Friday 22nd May 2026
Daily Thought for Friday 22nd May 2026 “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.” Psalm 33:20 Waiting Colin Sinclair Our daughter came to stay with us recently. While we always enjoy her visits there was an added edge to her stay. She was only able to […]