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What a week it has been! There have been some wonderful highs and some painful lows, the relief and hope of seeing our daughter-in-law hopefully now recovering well, the joy of Syd’s beautiful baptism on Sunday afternoon, and another significant milestone in the journey towards getting the book published. Alongside those have been the sadness of George’s funeral, a disappointing response to outreach, and the continuing ups and downs of people’s health and other pastoral concerns. It has been a very real reminder that life rarely moves in a straight line!
And yet, right in the middle of all this, I have been reminded again of the words of Jesus in John 16:33: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus doesn’t promise us a life without trouble, but He does promise us something far better — His presence and His peace in the midst of it. Our circumstances may change from one day to the next, but He doesn’t. So whatever this week has brought you, perhaps this is the encouragement we can carry with us: our peace doesn’t depend on everything around us being peaceful but we can take heart because Jesus has overcome the world.
The things I describe pale into insignificance though when we think of what we see and to listen to on the news these days. Most recently, it’s news from Nepal with so many in the area being impacted by the damage, loss of life, livelihoods and homes.
AoG GB, has the opportunity once again to respond through prayer and financial support through our IMPACT 25:40 relief arm. Our Partners, Convoy of Hope, are already active on the ground in Nepal bringing immediate relief within hours of this disaster. AOG wants to partner with them as they seek to alleviate some of the pain and distress that the nation of Nepal is experiencing, bringing the love of Christ into their awful circumstances. The aftermath, loss of life, missing people and extreme damage to housing and infrastructure means the need for help is ongoing and vital and I realise that some of you will want to donate toward this. However, we have a visiting speaker in two weeks’ time from Open Doors and will be taking up a special offering then and I realise that having two special offerings in two weeks is a bit much. Can I suggest therefore that, if any of 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
Finally, please remember the Prayer Breakfast this Saturday morning (4th September) 8:45 for 9 a.m. at Chris and Alison’s.
Our Weekly Update follows:
Update for Week Beginning Sunday, 6th September 2026
“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” Matthew 10:32
This Sunday. 6thSeptember – 10:30 a.m. We’re back to our teaching series, Do you hear what I hear and this time Jesus is sayingNever ever be ashamed of me! We will also be sharing Communion. Please join us if you can for prayers in the church room at 10:15 a.m.
Thursday 10th September 7 p.m. at Chris and Alison’s: Life Group We will be taking a look at some of the teaching from this year’s AOG Conference
No 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, 13th September – 10:30 a.m.. Our teaching series continues and find that something else God wants us to hear is His plea to Seek unity!
Looking Ahead
20th September: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Chris Greenhalgh from Life Church, Paisley will join us and will be sharing about the work of Open Doors. Chris will be accompanied by his wife, Ruth and we are hoping to have a fellowship meal following the service. We will take up a special offering for Open Doors.
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 |
| 6th September | Hilary | Campbell and Sheila |
| 13th September | Alison | Sandy and Jayne |
Please note, nobody is designated to help clear-up after church as it works best when everyone who is able gives a hand.