Scripture Union & Toddlers both start this week

A lunch time Scripture Union group began in Rephad Primary School today, led by Amy, Stephen and Gracie. It was great to have around 40 children present.

Amy interviewed Stephen and Gracie (pictured below) about where they were from, and what it means to live as a Christian. She then introduced our theme for the next 6 weeks, ‘God’s rescue plan’, and spoke about the Bible as God’s letter addressed to the world.

Gracie pictured with some of the church kids on Sunday

Tomorrow (Friday 6th March) a lunchtime Toddlers group will begin in the church, running from 12-1pm. Everyone is welcome and there will be no charge.

Primary School visits

Stephen recently spent a morning in Rephad Primary School, taking a P7 class along with Dumfries & Galloway Scripture Union worker Owain Evans. It was part of an SU Scotland programme that seeks to get behind many of the myths and traditions of this time of year and see what the Bible actually says about the birth of Jesus. Stephen helped run a Scripture Union group in the school earlier this year, so it was a good opportunity for ongoing contact with those who attended.

Stephen and Owain plan to do further visits this week in Kirkcolm and Sheuchan, and Owain will visit Port William, Belmont and Park with Daniel Sturgeon (the new baptist pastor) and Portpatrick and Castle Kennedy with Stephen Ogston (Glenluce).

New SU group starts in Rephad

Last week, a new Scripture Union group began in Rephad Primary School. It is being organised by Amy, a teacher in the school who attends our church. Stephen will be going along each week to help out.

The group meets after school and will initially run for 6 weeks. The theme of the talks is ‘God’s Rescue Plan’. We would appreciate your prayers for this new endeavour!

Last month, Stephen also had the opportunity to take a week of ‘Time for Reflection’ assemblies in Stranraer Academy.