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MESSAGE FROM OUR MINISTER

AUTMUN 2026

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SEPTEMBER 2026

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Dear Friends

It has been a sad couple of weeks for Shettleston New as we have seen the passing of two of our much loved senior members, Doreen Macleod and Jean Kelly. The pair were good pals, and whilst they had very different personalities, they both shared a huge love for their families and a great commitment to their faith and to their friends.

Doreen had been involved at Eastbank and then Shettleston New for almost all of her 91 years, and her warmth, outgoing personality, and heart for making a difference have impacted so many people across the decades. By comparison, Jean was a relative newcomer, having joined Shettleston New a mere ten years ago (!), but, with her gentle nature and attentive listening, she quickly formed good friendships with many folk in the congregation. Both ladies were keen supporters of the Wednesday Lunches, the New Place and the Guild and their absence from these groups will be keenly felt in the months ahead.

But amidst our sadness that Doreen and Jean are no longer physically with us, let’s hold onto Paul’s words to the Thessalonians:

And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 (NLT)

This is our great hope as followers of Jesus – that one day we will be reunited with all who have gone before us in faith. Depending on our Lord’s timing, we may ascend to join our loved ones in Jesus’ presence, or they may return with Jesus as He establishes the new heaven and the new earth. But it is a hope that is sure and certain, because it rests on the promises of the One who has already triumphed over the grave and promised that one day He will bring us to be with Him. (John 14:3)

May that hope burn brightly within us, even amidst our sorrow at our (temporary!) parting from our friends.

Grace and peace,

Louis

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Our church services have also been livestreamed most weeks on YouTube – just go to the

 Shettleston New YouTube channel  

at around 11am on Sunday and click on the video marked     LIVE  .

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