Life and Work November 2023 Articles
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‘God Within’ Response
Richard Frazer in his article ‘God Within’ (Life
‘A privilege to follow God’s call’
In the month of Remembrance, Jackie Macadam offers an insight into the lives of chaplains serving with the armed forces
Prayer
‘Do this in remembrance of me’, you asked
A live digital worshipping presence
The Very Rev Albert Bogle highlights the importance of embracing a long-term digital mission tool.
Guild needs to change says outgoing convener
Lynne McNeil reports from the Annual Gathering of the Church of Scotland Guild.
New minister for Sanctuary First
Lynne McNeil reports on the change of leadership at the Church of Scotland’s online worshipping community.
‘Life is still good’
The Very Rev Dr James Simpson candidly reflects on the challenges of ageing.
The back of the room
The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone explains why good leadership is delighting in the gifts of others.
Modernising and simplifying our governance, structure and processes.
At General Assembly 2023 three particular focus areas
Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy
Listening. Serving. Supporting
‘A spiritually fulfilling experience’
Lewis Park reflects on the power of a summer mission trip to Ardnamurchan.
My church
Renita Boyle reflects on the gifts and resourcefulness of Wigtown Parish Church.
Advertising Jesus
Rob Rawson highlights the importance of stepping out of comfort zones.
MAJESTY
Reflections on the Life of Christ with Queen
THE POWER OF IDEAS
Words of Faith and Wisdom Written by:
Cryptic Crossword November 2023
Across 1 Music from southern side of
Codeword November 2023
To solve a Codeword each of the numbers represent different letters. To help you get started, some letters are given.
Sudoku November 2023
To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
Summer mission
Milton of Campsie Church held a summer mission
Closing worship
A congregation of well over 100, including several
Special award
The leaders of a Dunfermline church’s outreach project
Fundraising success
A North Lanarkshire church raised over £1000 in
Service in memory of minister’s wife
The former Principal Clerk of the General Assembly,
Walking the parish
On September 3 the Aberdeenshire congregations of Blairdaff/
New Highland church opened
A brand new church at the heart of
Minister’s new ecumenical Rome role
A minister has been appointed to strengthen the
View from the pulpit
The Rev Scott J Brown reflects on the value of rural ministry.
‘A place for all’
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on the roots of the Church in looking forward to the future.
Encountering history
Lynne McNeil considers how the month of Remembrance can be brought to life for visitors to northern Europe.
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