It was a real privelege tonight to share in the service of ordination and induction of Stephen Ogston to Ballantrae and St Colmon's. I'd forgotten how special it felt to join with colleagues and lay hands on a new ordinand. Although I'm not so comfortable with much of the formal presbytery proceedings there was, at Ballantrae, a feeling of warmth and welcome. And Stephen and Barbara's little girl, Chelsea certainly lightened things. I look forward to seeing how this new chapter of ministry in these places unfolds as minister and congregation together develop their gifts for the Kingdom.
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Forward together
It was a real privelege tonight to share in the service of ordination and induction of Stephen Ogston to Ballantrae and St Colmon's. I'd forgotten how special it felt to join with colleagues and lay hands on a new ordinand. Although I'm not so comfortable with much of the formal presbytery proceedings there was, at Ballantrae, a feeling of warmth and welcome. And Stephen and Barbara's little girl, Chelsea certainly lightened things. I look forward to seeing how this new chapter of ministry in these places unfolds as minister and congregation together develop their gifts for the Kingdom.
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