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Dear All,
Next week we have a very special visiting speaker as Chris Greenhalgh comes to speak to us about the work and current priorities of Open Doors. You may already know that Open Doors is an international Christian charity and ministry that supports Christians facing discrimination and persecution for their faith in over 70 countries. It was founded in 1955 by Anne van der Bijl, widely known as Brother Andrew, when he began smuggling Bibles into Communist Poland. You may also know that Malcolm and Rozanne’s daughter, Grace, works for Open Doors down in Oxfordshire. Chris is also Pastor of Life Church, an AOG church in Paisley and will be accompanied by his wife, Ruth. We will be having a Bring and Share meal after the service which I hope will provide opportunity to meet informally with Chris and Ruth and offer some good hospitality. See also below.
Just a wee reminder that, if you wish to donate to the Nepal appeal that you do so by bank transfer marking your donation with the reference Nepal Appeal to the following:
AOG Inc Gen A/C
Sort Code: 20-63-25
Account No: 40125784
Our Weekly Update follows:
Update for Week Beginning Sunday, 13th September 2026
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3
This Sunday. 13thSeptember – 10:30 a.m. Our teaching series continues and find that something else God wants us to hear is His plea to Seek unity!
Wednesday 16th September 7 p.m. at Chris and Alison’s: Ferrytown Fellowship.
Men’s and Ladies’ Prayer Times on Friday mornings: Men on Zoom at 8 a.m. Ladies by arrangement at 10 a.m. (except the day before a prayer breakfast)
Next Sunday, 20th September – 10:30 a.m.. Pastor Chris Greenhalgh from Life Church, Paisley will join us and will be sharing about the work Open Doors does with the persecuted church. Chris will be accompanied by his wife, Ruth and we will have a Bring and Share fellowship meal following the service. Please use the sign-up sheet this Sunday to indicate what you will bring and share. We will take up a special offering for Open Doors.
Looking Ahead
24th September (Thursday evening) 7:30 p.m. Alec and Jenny Cook will be visiting to tell us about their connections with the Kitega Community Centre in Uganda
27th September 10:30 a.m. Harvest Service (Sara-Leigh speaking)
21st October (Wednesday evening) 6 p.m. Sasha and Sara Vitakic will be visiting again from Serbia
24th October (Saturday evening) 7 p.m. At St George’s Church Hall, Dumfries, Praise Evening in aid of The Kitega Community Centre in Uganda.
| Sunday Serving | Welcome | Tea and coffee |
| 13th September | Alison | Sandy and Jayne |
| 20th September | Campbell | Helen and Linda |
Please note, nobody is designated to help clear-up after church as it works best when everyone who is able gives a hand.