Saying Goodbye

This past Lord’s Day was a bittersweet occasion for us as a congregation as we said goodbye to Ian H prior to him moving to Dumfries. Ian has been a valued part of the congregation for the last year and has thrown himself into all aspects of church life.

Prior to our church lunch, Stephen presented Ian with a Creeds & Confessions Bible and a copy of the book Love Your Church. He then prayed for God’s blessing and guidance on Ian in this next phase of his life.

We will miss him, but he has been a blessing to us, and we trust we have been to him as well!

Men's breakfast

The first men’s breakfast of the year was held on Saturday 21st May at the manse. It was encouraging to have a couple of men present who were new to the church since the last men’s breakfast in November. We enjoyed both the food and the fellowship! The next one is planned for Saturday 9th July.

40 years in Stranraer!

Last year marked 40 years since Rev. Gerald Milligan’s induction as minister in Stranraer. Due to coronavirus restrictions, we weren’t able to mark this anniversary at the time, but we were finally able to do so at a congregational meal held at Henry’s Bay House on 20th November.

At the close of the meal, our current minister, Rev. Stephen Steele, paid tribute to his predecessor for his work in the congregation and community (past and present). Gerald and Ruth were then presented with gifts and flowers to mark the occasion.

You can read the report in the local paper below:

Men's Breakfast

On Saturday we began a regular men’s breakfast to try and foster deeper fellowship between the men in the congregation. An enjoyable time was had by all! Saturday’s breakfast was held at Frasers’ home, though there will also be opportunity for others to host, either in their own homes or in the church hall. The plan is to hold one every couple of months, and the next one is planned for Sat 15th January 2022 at 9am.

Church lunches resume!

On 1st March 2020 we began what were planned to be church lunches on the first Lord’s Day of each month. Due to Covid, we hadn’t been able to hold them since, but with restrictions relaxing in Scotland we resumed them this past Lord’s Day. It was great to have fellowship together and take another step back to normal church life! (Sadly we didn’t get photos of everyone who was there).

God willing, September’s church lunch will be on 12th September when the GO Team are with us, but normally you can plan on there being a lunch on the first Sunday of the month. There will always be extra food for visitors and everyone is welcome!