Pastoral Letter
Dear friends,
 The Rorison Renovation Project has been under way now since 2001. Although there are still a few items waiting to be completed, due to the strong prospect of a grant in connection with the new Wind Farm to be constructed in our parish, which will allow us to do more than expected, it has been decided that the project be formally brought to a conclusion. A rededication event will be held in Rorison on Friday 20th March. This will take the form of a short service of rededication followed by a ceilidh. A minister speaking at Focus recently, not having been in Rorison for many years, commented on the marked contrast between the former rather shabby condition of the building and its present state. We should be thankful to God that what seemed impossible to many at the start has been realised. As Christians we must never lose the sense of excitement that comes from living by faith. To judge future outcomes only on the basis of human resources or on past records of achievement is to deny the faith which we claim to hold. There may seem to be little difference between the faith of Christians to believe that things not seen will come to pass and the rather risky speculations of the entrepreneur who takes a chance which may happen to turn out favourably. The difference is that genuine faith is trusting in an omnipotent God whereas entrepreneurial speculation is trusting in fallible if educated guesswork.
God is solidly behind the efforts of his people to reach lost and needy people with the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ his son. The Devil on the other hand is committed to opposing the efforts of God’s people to reach lost and needy people with the gospel. God is infinitely stronger than the Devil and so even when many obstacles seem to be placed in our path as we serve God and spread the gospel we should not really be surprised when great things are achieved. I have quoted before the words of the Baptist missionary William Carey "attempt great things for God expects great things from God". I think we have seen that principle demonstrated in connection with the Rorison Renovation Project.
Yours sincerely,
D. Cameron McPherson
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