AYR ST COLUMBA PARISH CHURCH Thursday 27 August People have been shocked by the tragedy of an asylum seeker in Glasgow, Mercy Baguma, who was found dead beside her malnourished baby last week-end. That this could happen in 21st century Scotland is appalling, perhaps all the more so as she had had a job which … Read more
Thursday 20 August One of the joys of lockdown or self-isolation for many people has been having time to read. In my reading recently, I came across this lovely reminder in the national Guild’s latest Newsletter which is shared on Facebook :Lately we have all been thanking people from all walks of life – the … Read more
AYR ST COLUMBA PARISH CHURCH Thursday 13 August This morning our thoughts are all with those involved in yesterday’s horrific train crash near Stonehaven. Our Moderator, Dr Martin Fair has written a prayer (to be found on the Church of Scotland’s website) which begins :God, though we can’t begin to explain it, we believe that … Read more
Thursday 6 August On Tuesday senior school pupils received their virtual national exam results bringing delight to some, disappointment to others and controversy about how the results were calculated in the current circumstances where normal exams could not take place. The Moderator had this message for all involved: Today I’m thinking about Scotland’s great national … Read more
To inspire your continued praying here’s a Thought for a New Month at the end of this week, picking up where we left off in yesterday’s prayers for those researching a vaccine for Covid In a recent article we learned that Dr.Francis Collins, renowned geneticist, has been awarded the Templeton Prize for his work in … Read more
AYR ST COLUMBA PARISH CHURCH Thursday 23 July Our very imaginative on line Holiday Club continues today and tomorrow with lots of fun and interesting activities to engage our young folk at home. Give thanks for those who have put this together and worked hard not only to give the youngsters creative things to do … Read more
AYR ST COLUMBA PARISH CHURCH Thursday 16 July On Tuesday the Disasters Emergency Committee which represents 14 charities including Christian Aid and Tear fund launched an emergency appeal for humanitarian and medical aid for Syrian, Yemeni and Southern Sudanese crowded refugee camps where the covid – 19 virus is now rife. Despite our own concerns … Read more
Thursday 9 July Recalling what our hard working Secretary, Irene, said in her daily blog the other day about the need for patience, let us give thanks that today the First Minister has announced further easing of lockdown into Phase 3 of the Scottish Government’s strategy for embarking on the ”new normal”. That this is … Read more
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” 1 Peter 5, verse 7 NIV For your encouragement here is a thought for the week, prompted by reading the following in a magazine we received recently – George Muller never requested funding for the orphanages he established in Bristol in the 19th century; … Read more
Thursday 25 June Give thanks for the announcement yesterday of the gentle, phased further easing of the lockdown in Scotland which will take place between now and 15 July. Pray that people will be careful and wise in implementing it and that there will be no spike in the number of new infections in the … Read more