Deputation, day 13 — UFM Scottish Conference

It is almost the end of this deputation trip, and I am looking forward to go home. One more speaking engagement, Sunday Night in Kilmacolm, near Glasgow, before flying home on Monday.

It has been a great day in Pitlochry. The sun was shining, and it was quite mild. A lot of people came up for the day, and there was a genuine interest in the work of the mission. Most of these visitors have been long term supporters of the work of UFM. There were a few former missionaries as well. Bryn Jones, a UFM council member and former missionary to Brazil spoke well. He talked about the privileges of the Christian life, from Romans 8. He will speak one more time tomorrow morning.

in the afternoon, Iain took me on a quick trip in the car to show me the area. Pitlochry is on the border with the Cairgorm National Park. It is a beautiful area, especially when the sun is shinning. Now for a quick cuppa before heading for bed.

Deputation, day 12 — Scotland, Glasgow to Pitlochry

I had a relaxing morning. Iain took me with him to his farm. He used to be a sheperd and is now trying to sell it. He had an appointment with two men from Scottish Woodlands who were showing some interest and he showed us around. It is a beautiful spot. if you are looking to buy a farm on a beautiful hillside not far from Glasgow, this is the place for you. I’ll post some pictures latter.

We went to the UFM office in Glasgow for lunch and left the town at about 2pm. It was a beautiful 2 hours drive up to Pitlochry, a small town in the Highlands.

Iain Cameron led the first meeting. He introduced us to some of the new UFM missionaries. The main speaker this weekend is Bryn Jones, a Welsh man who used to work in Brazil. He is a member of the UFM council, and a good friend of Esther’s dad. There were about 35 people, maybe more. More people will join us on Saturday, just for the day.