Lima is an amazing city with over 8 million of a population. You can sense the changes that are happening in society. Increased wealth and confidence and a booming economy. Yet we need to be reminded that the country still has a hinterland of rural communities which are being challenged by the enconomic improvement of the country. its strange isn't it with every economic improvement there are also moral and social...
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Finding God in the ordinary! This is the theme we will be exploring through Sanctuary First this month. Please pray for the work of Sanctuary First. We've lost our funding and had to make a member of staff redundant, however we're looking for ways in which we can keep the programme running. In order to solve our immediate problem we will be doing some re-runs of themes. However we're looking at this as an opportunity to be even more creative. Those of you who regularly...
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What an amazing night we had at St Andrew's.The atmosphere was so friendly and relaxed as people gathered with great expectations to hear some amazing music. Well I can assure you that no one was disappointed. The quality of the performace was quite outstanding. The two female vocalists were different in styles but equally talented. Erica Bonnar as usual was her own professional self. I think her rendition of the sixties hit " Will You still love me tomorrow' was...
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On Saturday 19 November St Andrew's Bo'ness is hosting a fantastic evening of music featuring Marcus Ford and his friends. The evening will include a wide selection of popular songs including a number of well know jazz classics. In past years the concert has been sold out. We are hoping for the same interest this year. The proceeds from this event will go towards altering one of the transepts as part of our new building programme. We hope to create a more flexible space...
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Well who would have thought my 598th post to this blog would be a huge thank you to all who have taken time to send congratulations with reference to my nomination to be Moderator Designate of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Thank you all for your prayerful support. It is greatly appreciated and will continue to be as the weeks and months go on. I also wish to record my thanks to the members of the Committee who made the decision today. If the truth be...
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