I write for the last time and to say a farewell to the folks of Portknockie. My family and I are moving to Wishaw near Glasgow at the beginning of July to take up a new charge.   I have enjoyed my time in this part of the country but it’s time to be moving on.   We do feel that this is God’s calling but we leave with some very happy memories and for the benefit of the K’nocker readers I will share one or two of them that are relevant to Portknockie.   First and foremost is my congregation – a great bunch of people.

They have been patient and gentle with me and have been a great support throughout the years.  Then there is the Sunday School, Thursday Club and the Primary school. The kids here are great and I have had some great laughs with them. They have helped me to see the funny side and the simpler things in the Christian faith. The occasion of the re-installation of the Portknockie Coat of Arms was a great event and the memorable sermon by my reader Stuart Mackenzie was excellent.  It was a real honour for me to be involved.   Read more >>