8 December

Dear Friends,

On Wednesday afternoon Margaret and I went to the church to help put up Christmas lights and decorations. It was great fun to join the ERC team as the sanctuary was transformed with lights and a tree and angels and wreaths. 

What I also enjoyed was the opportunity to meet up with people and enjoy some conversations, something which has not always been easy given all the Covid restrictions. 

On Tuesday evening we welcomed our first two guests from Edinburgh. Edith is the Scriba and Louise the secretary at Cramond Kirk, Edinburgh, the congregation where I was the minister until my retirement in October 2020. 

They will be worshiping with us on Sunday; Edith will read the Bible passages while Louise will join me in leading the prayers of  thanksgiving and intercession, so please introduce yourselves and make them welcome.

Russell Barr