Here we are just beginning to assemble for the annual Kildalton Cross Service. Around 30 people from around Islay came along for this Thanksgiving Service. We had Ray Woodrow (Baptist) reading, Adrienne (Catholic) leading prayers and I gave a short address on John 17 thanking God for our Christian heritage, but also looking forward, and encouraging everyone to remain in Christ in order that we could bear more fruit, even in an age where the church is so obviously declining.
I found it moving to be stood there with so much history around me, but I was also very aware that we have not honoured those that have gone before us very effectively. Mission must surely become much more of a focus? If we really believe that our Christian heritage is valuable ie how it has enabled us to hear and receive the gospel, then surely we must make more strenuous efforts to enagage those around us that are caught up in the hussle and bussle of modern life? My confidence in the gospel is born out of a life immersed in that hussle (nay hassle!) which proved so fruitless in comparison with all that I have learned of the Christian way of life.
I hope to make more of this service next year, by looking back AND looking forward. I hope you will be able to join us :)
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