news

This is the

churches' news-sheet

for December 2011

from the Manse . . .

Sadly, Duncan Shaw was prevented by illness from continuing his ministry. The last service he took in Burghead was on 8th May during which he christened the Knowles twins Malcolm and Joyce (aged 1) - a memorable occasion. Duncan was particular about routine; as when he edited (mostly wrote) what he graciously called 'your newsletter' although almost all the contributions were by himself. And now . . . the person who maintains the website at www.abcofs.org.uk has let things lapse until now. I have no excuse except a trip to Crieff, another to Cambridge and nearly a month sailing on the West Coast, followed by another trip to Cambridge. No! I didn't go punting on the Cam, but I did do some gardening and a spot of DIY.

Duncan liked services out of doors - as on Easter Sundays shortly after dawn at Carsehill, or here on the ancient pier at Findhorn with the Voluntary Band from RAF Kinloss, and a good congregation singing Songs of Praise.

Christmas Services

Parish register

(our thoughts and prayers for all those who are bereaved)

Blythswood

Collections are made from Burghead, outside the Church Hall (but not obstructing the door) between 1.00 and 1.30 pm on certain Tuesdays [20 December 2011 and in 2012 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 20 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May,19 June] Please don't leave bags at other times.