Diary

August 2010

August

Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

Sincere apologies to the army of dedicated readers of the diary (well Michelle, at least!). Yes, August is late and July was missed completely and although the Editor cannot be blamed he's finding it difficult to lay blame elsewhere. But it has been an extremly busy time.

T-in-the-Park was an amazing and the following which appeared in the newsletter sums it up.
Once more the Drop-in Centre was a huge success with hundreds of breakfasts and hot rolls sold and consumed at prices ranging from 35p to £1 for a full breakfast. Yet even at this prices, because of the wonderful generosity of the T-in-the-Parkers, we have £350 to give to charity - £300 to Ninewells cancer research. Although we have given to Cancer research before, it was decided by the Core Committee that we should do so again in honour of Helen MacLachlan - founder member of the Drop-in - who died earlier this year.
And once more we must say that none of this could have happened without the amazing commitment of the volunteers who, although slave driven, remain cheerful and are an example to everyone. We of the Core Committee thank each one of them from the bottom of our hearts. And may I also take this opportunity as convener to thank each member of the committee, because without each one of them it would just never happen,
And as I said last year, which proved correct, if you want to be part of this experience, book early! God bless, Peter

Back to August

Sunday Praise Evening

As this page is a tad late going to press (so to speak), we are able to report on the first evening. To say the LORD was there in power should be enough - but it was so powerful, so annointed, way, way beyond my wildest expectations. Talk to those who were there for more information, but give it a couple of days - they're likely to be a little incoherent at the moment! And we do give thanks to our Worship Leaders, Gavin and Kevin, whom the LORD annointed in abundance. This Sunday evening venture is going to grow and spread and there is now a barely contained excitement about this stream of God's potential torrent in Kinross.

Alpha is completed and there is a sense of loss among the participants. No courses are envisaged at the moment because of the other areas developing.

Bible study Thursday. This month it is at the home of James Galbraith, 35 Mayfield Gardens, Millnathort. Contact peter if you're unsure.

Men's Prayer Saturday 8 a.m. 127 South Street, Milnathort.

Women's Prayer Sunday 8.30a.m. 127 South Street, Milnathort.

Sunday Service and Sunday School as normal at 10 a.m. for coffee. Service at 10.30 a.m.

Pastor's Word

It seems that the last week of July –quite exciting and challenging for some of us – was but a prelude to August’s offerings. And it is a hard act to follow! Four people had lunch with Jackie Pullinger on Sunday (okay, it was Duncan, Fiona, Sheila and myself), and we were mightily blessed but also, more importantly, mightily challenged - again! You will learn more today – Sunday. Others have been at CLAN all week and have had a wonderful time; we also hope to hear from them this day.
However, thee news of the week! Unto the Worsfolds a grandchild was born. Harris and mum, Melissa, are doing well, if really tired, at the time of writing and we thank God for His mercies. Please pray for baby, mum, dad (Andrew) and of course the auld folk. Post Script, Sheila and I saw them Thursday and they were looking wonderful.
But August – the treasures in store! On the eighth of this month we will welcome the return of Gavin to the Fellowship to lead us in our first Sunday evening worship. And that is exciting! Last Sunday Sheila had the word that we still have the keys, and there are other doors to open. (My personal dream of a quieter life is being overtaken – demolished, would be a more appropriate word – by the vision our Lord God is slowly revealing to us.) Yes, I know what the Prophet Joel said, and I also know that Peter confirmed his words, Joel 2:28 "And afterwards, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. But don’t put God in a box, as we often say. And as my mum used to say, you’re only as old as you feel, and as …. you’re probably getting the message i.e. Moses, eighty, before he was allowed to work. Neither age (young or older), nor gender must be allowed to hinder us in the LORD’s work, or delay His plans for Kinross Christian Fellowship.
You will hear this week and the weeks following of visions and challenges and new ways of following the great commission. (Perhaps not new, only rediscovered.) Matthew 28:18-20  Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
A word we heard on Sunday at CLAN, which has stirred our spirit: there are no no-go areas for our Lord Jesus Christ. And there will never be any no-go areas for Kinross Christian Fellowship. All we need is the surety that our LORD is leading us, and then we’ll go. Because we believe with a certainty that God’s words to Joshua are equally valid for us in the battle we’re fighting.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
That will do for me and I’m sure it will do for you! God bless, Peter