Dear Friends,
I must begin by thanking our two Session Clerks for conducting the services last Sunday at very short notice. As you know, illness can come when you least expect it and there is not a great deal you can do about it. I hope to be fit to take services this coming Sunday, I am certainly feeling much better. Thank you too, to all those who have phoned and offered help during what has been a difficult time.
Next Sunday (20th) I shall be on holiday. This was planned before I was unwell. Rev Alistair Symington will be conducting our worship and I know you will all give him a very warm welcome. My holiday also means that there will be no letter next week, or the week after as I will not be home in time to send out a letter to be printed.
At this time in our world history, we are all very much concerned with the problems caused by the global pandemic and its effects on our common life, and more recently, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences. We all want to know what we can do in practical terms to help those who have been displaced, as well as those who have already lost loved ones in the conflict.
Of course, we must pray that meaningful negotiations may take place so that hostilities may cease as soon as possible. War is after all wasteful and destructive. Then there are many aid agencies who are doing their best to bring help and comfort to those in so much need, and the more you can offer through your church or any aid agency, whilst it may seem like a drop in the ocean of need, will help.
When Jesus made his way to Jerusalem and to Calvary he did so in love for the world. In our own day we are not asked to do anything quite so dramatic, but if everyone could be persuaded to deal in love and work for peace the world would be a better place.
With love and blessings,
Marion
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