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A Message From Our Minister

  • 25 June 2025
  • lorna.graham

Dear Friends

In Psalm 121:5 we read: “… The Lord is your shade at your right hand.” This wee sentence might not be very meaningful to Scottish people, who usually see so little of the sun, that when the sun is out, they can’t get enough of it! But we’ve had some amazing summer weather this year already, and with the heat as intense as it was for a few days, I think everyone realised the importance of a spot of shade. The sun can get too hot, and then shade is the only place you can hide away from it. And the shade protects you from the harm the sun can cause you. 
God is like that – he protects us against harm. But I think the author of this Psalm means even more than that, because in the context this was written, it almost makes more sense to read it as “… The Lord is your shadow at your right hand.” In Biblical times the “right hand” always referred to the strong hand, the hand a soldier would hold his sword in. And your shadow is always with you. No matter what you do, you will never get rid of your shadow.
In other words: God is always there, to protect you, and to support you…
Let’s remember that when we enjoy the sun (and the rain!) this summer.

May God bless you all,
Nanda
 

A Message From Our Minister

  • 17 December 2024
  • lorna.graham

Dear Friends

It’s winter. Outside, it’s cold and dark. But in our churches, it is always warm – because our churches are places of love and kindness, of fellowship and grace. The things we so desperately need if we want to live meaningful lives. So please join us on a Sunday or at any of the other events we host – you will be made most welcome! There is always room for more…

We are finding ourselves in the season of celebrating the light – the light of Christ. Born for us at Christmas, and lighting our way not only through all the dark months of wintertime, but also through the difficulties we so often face in life. Jesus is the light, and if we make sure to stay close to him, we will never find ourselves left alone in the dark.

So, despite the weather – let’s celebrate Him and His love for us, and in this way make the most of 2025!

May God bless you all,

Nanda

A Message From Our Minister

  • 9 June 2024
  • lorna.graham

Dear Friends

Summer is here! One of the many things I love about Scotland, is that the seasons are all so different. The lush green colour all around us announces loud and clear that it’s summertime! (And sometimes we need the greenery to remind us, because the temperature doesn’t always seem to know that it’s supposed to be warm now!)

No matter what the season though – God is always in control. In Psalm 76 we read: God is my King from long ago; he brings salvation on the earth. The day is his, and his also the night; he established the sun and moon. It was him who set all the boundaries of the earth; he made both summer and winter.

It's my prayer that this summer you will all find some time to rest and recuperate, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the sunshine.

At our churches, the summer services will be as follows: During the month of July, we will have united worship at the West Kirk of Calder, with services starting at 9:45am; and during August, we will have united worship at Polbeth Harwood Church, with services starting at 11:15am. A warm welcome awaits every Sunday, and although it’s school holidays, there will always be something fun for the kids to do.

May God bless you all this summer, and always.

Nanda

A Message From Our Minister

  • 25 December 2023
  • lorna.graham

Dear Friends

As if in the blink of an eye, were are finding ourselves at the end of 2023… I hope that you had a special Christmas, remembering that Jesus was sent to earth to bring us light.

And it’s my prayer that in 2024, we will all be guided by this light, with every step we take.

May God bless you in the new year.

Nanda
 

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