I am on my way home. I flew from Glasgow to Paris this morning, and I am now waiting for my flight to Brest this afternoon. Paris is sunny, and it is very hot in the terminal. I discovered when I arrived that there is a TGV station here, and that some trains go straight to Brittany. I might catch the train next time, rather than wait for 5 hours in a busy and noisy airport. Anyway, it doesn’t matter, I am nearly home.
Month: April 2011
Deputation 2011, Final Day
The Scottish weather was glorious for this final day. It was warm and sunny. We enjoyed the last few hours in Pitlochry by worshiping God with the folks who had stayed behind. It was a real privilege to meet these people. Their prayerfulness is humbling. After lunch, we drove back to Kilmacolm, near Glasgow where Iain lives. We didn’t have much time before the evening service. Just enough for a cuppa. Iain led the service and I preached.
The church here is celebrating Easter with a series of services each evening this week. They have been doing a lot of work, inviting people to come along. It really makes Easter special. They will also have services in the local prison, twice a day from Monday to Thursday, as well as a meeting with the senior management in the same prison.
It was my very last meeting. Good to have finished. I am now looking forward to see my family.
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-17
- enjoying the Highlands of Scotland under the sun. #
- Glasgow. feeling rather tired. #
- Crossing the lake district. Amazing views. #
- @alandavey greetings to the folks in Lausanne. Would love to be there. in reply to alandavey #
- Soon going through the lake district. #
- on the train to Glasgow. Too many people on board, and very hot here. #
- Conference finished. Now to Glasgow, waiting for my train. #
- At the Banner in Leicester. Just had a blessed morning with Geoff Thomas, Martin Holdt and Lewis Allen now for a rest and skyping Esther. #
- Banner, day 2, first session about to start, Geoff Thomas speaking. #
- Feeling refreshed after a good sunday. Looking forward to fellowship at banner. #
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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.
Deputation, day 11 — Leicester to Glasgow
It was a long trip From Leicester to Glasgow, going through Derby and Crewe. The train from crew was packed and hot. But there was free wifi. The lady sitting next to me said it was probably a problem with their server because it is not usually free. I was tired and didn’t do much, browsing and wasting time really.
I al now in Kilmacolm, near Glasgow with my friend Iain Cameron and his wife Fiona. Iain came to Brittany with the summer team in 2009, and I travelled with him to Shetland in September 2009. It is good to relax and catch up with the news.