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Sunday Update – 4th August 2024
As Rev Andrea Fraser was preaching at Forthview Parish Church Dalgety today, the service was conducted by the North Queensferry Worship Group. The group enjoys presenting in this team format and today was no exception. Readings, delivereed by Chris, were from Hosea 11, v1-11 and Luke 12, v13-21. Iain’s sermon focussed our thoughts on what […]
Sunday Update – 28th July 2024
While Rev Andrea Fraser is on holiday, the service was led today by Elaine Wood, Deacon in training, currently attached to Corstorphine Old Parish Church in Edinburgh. Elaine’s service and genuine delivery was sincerely appreciated by all and many of the congregation mentioned afterwards how much they enjoyed her visit. The reading was from Luke […]
Sunday Update – 21st July 2024
We welcomed Rev Suzie Rogers today and, within her Sermon, heard more tales of the travels with Henry the campervan! With readings from throughout the Bible – Exodus 25, v1-8, John 1, v1-14 and Revelation 21, v1-4, we acknowleged that the reassuring feelings of being at home, being loved, follow us wherever we travel. Making […]
Sunday Update – 7th July 2024
This week has seen changeable weather and a change of government, not to mention Andy Murray’s emotional retirement! The readings today were Psalm 8 followed by Mark, Chapter 6, verses 1-13. Rev Andrea Fraser asked us all today to focus our thoughts on what we see as ‘good news’ and do we reach out to […]
Sunday Update – 30th June 2024
Rev Andrea Fraser was with us this morning delivering a sermon based on the readings of Psalm 130 followed by Mark Ch 5 v21 to 42, asking us to be strong in our faith. With elections and struggles for dominancy occurring not just in UK, the need for truth and forgiveness of others in needed […]
Sunday Update – 23 June 2024
The Service today included The Sacrament of Holy Communion. For the first time the use of the common cup was offered as an option to the congregation. I am sure Andrea would welcome any feedback on the ‘inclusive gathering’ use of the cup. Sunday 23 June also saw the end of the ‘Refugee Festival Scotland’, […]
Sunday Update – 16th June 2024
The Worship Group led the service today while Rev Andrea Fraser was at Dalgety. A big thank you goes to all the Group for their contributions – Daphne Carter, Ann Bain, Chris Duguid, Pauline Robertson, Dougie Short, Iain Whyte, and Barbara McKechnie. Iain’s sermons focussed on truth and power, specially relevant in this world of […]
Sunday Update – 9th June 2024
Rev Andrea Fraser led the worship on this sunny Sunday morning. During the Service, Andrea outlined just some of the many topics raised at the General Assembly 2024 and encouraged the congregation to visit the Church of Scotland website: churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/general-assembly. Of local interest, Air Vice-Marshal Tim Jones CBE, addressed the Assembly and reminisced on his […]
Sunday Update – 2nd June 2024
We welcomed back Rev Andrea Fraser after her attendance at the General Assembly. The Strawberry Tea held on 26 May to contribute to the fundraising for Christian Aid was a success and preliminary total raised, just from North Queensferry, is around £1200. Our service was delayed today by a medical incident involving calling an ambulance. […]
Sunday Update – 26th May 2024
We welcomed Rev Suzie Roberts again to lead our worship. All the congregation enjoys her ability to instill her shining enthusiasm into our Sunday morning, despite the heavy rains outside! After the service, it was all hands on deck to prepare for the afternoon Strawberry Tea raising funds for Christian Aid. The event was well […]