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It’s good to be back in routine after the Christmas break and New Year in Scotland.
Great opportunities in schools for assemblies and all the weekly and monthly activities are all taking place.

Do continue to pray for Sam Downs, it was great to have Sam working alongside me for his six week UK placement. Sam is now at the GLO Center in Zambia.
Please pray that he will know God’s presence and that He will strengthen them each day.

FirstServe is a unique discipleship and missions programme, primarily for 18-25 year-olds on a gap year, or those with a shorter time available.

Gordon is part of the FistServe Steering Group.

Thank you f0r your continued prayers and support – much appreciated!

Great to celebrate Hogmanay and speak on the legendary Nethybridge New Year Houseparty in Scotland!
thank your for your prayers regarding the Bible teaching, it has been really appreciated by folks and some good conversations have taken place during the weekend.

My first Ceilidh (pronounced “Kay-lay), my first taste of Haggis, but rest assured I will not be trying the kilt!

Abernethy is a group of 4 outdoor adventure centres in Scotland.
Gordon has been invited to celebtrate Hogmanay and speak on the legendary Nethybridge New Year Houseparty!

This winter break is as action-packed or laid back weekend; a chance to join in with the activities, or just relax by our open fires.
Here are just some of the things on offer:

Multi-activity programme
Hogmanay ceilidh
Evening Christian programme
Gala buffet dinner
Winter activities
Use of sports & leisure facilities, including swimming pool

Do pray that I will have the right message for these occassions and for wisdom in chatting with folks one-to-one!

From the red suit of playing Santa this morning at the Noah’s Ark Carerer & Toddler Group to wearing my best suit as I follow in the dignitaries into the council chambers to lead prayers to open up the session of council – I do love the variety if my job

A great night at the Decembers activity of ‘The Net’ (outreach evening to men).
28 men squeezed into the home of Mike & Alison Peach to enjoy fish & chips, good company and hear a informative and challenging talk by Peter Brind!

Please pay for the many unChurched men who attended.

Sam’s final stint on his 6 week placement was speaking at ‘BodyBuilders’ Youth Event. He will retruned home to Manchester after Sunday’s All-Age Service at Duncan Road Church.
Sam has now completed stage 2 of his FirstServe programme based at Duncan Road Church, working with Gordon & Penny Curley.
Stage 3 will resume in January where Sam will depart to GLO Alive, Zambia and will remain there for three months.

FirstServe is a unique discipleship and missions programme, primarily for 18-25 year-olds on a gap year, or those with a shorter time available.

Gordon is part of the FistServe Steering Group.

Lots of Christmas school assemblies and Christmas meal opportunities – a reminder that the big day is fast approaching!

A bridge building/outreach event run by Penny:
A great evening at the Ladies Christmas Craft Night, craft, chocolates, refreshments as well as bookstall & toy sale! And of course some very nice hand made crafts!