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Long service

Neil Sutherland of Elgin High Church was presented with a certificate of long service by the Rev Deon Oelofse on November 5, recognising 50 years as a ruling elder. The presentation took place during the final service at Elgin High, which entered a union with St Giles and St Columba’s South Elgin together with Birnie and Pluscarden on December 1.

James B Muir of Kilwinning: Abbey Church was recently presented with a certificate marking 50 years in the eldership. Jim was ordained as an elder in November 1973 and since then has served on various committees and held a variety of posts. The presentation was made by Isobel Beck DCS.

Ten members of Clydebank: Kilbowie St Andrew’s Church have been presented with certificates recognising long service in various roles.

Pictured from left: Jim Gilchrist (elder for 49 years), Margaret Gilchrist (elder for 31 years), Cathie Fordyce (elder 48 years, pastoral care convener 33 years, flower convener/arranger 62 years), Bill Barlow (elder 42 years), Rev Alistair Shaw, Lynn Rawls (Girls’ Brigade for 46 years), Helen Barr (Sunday School 33 years), Alistair Dick (elder 46 years), Jean Colraine (Sunday School 33 years), Ann Smith (elder 31 years).

The Rev Marc Prowe is pictured presenting long service awards to five elders from Inchture and Kinnaird Church. The photo shows (from left) the Rev Marc Prowe, Alan Borwell (30 years), Sheena Lamond (35 years), Mavis Urquhart (30 years), Menna Jeffries (30 years) and Ian Lowden (50 years).