“All the Best”
Today marks my last day as Assistant Minister of Ayr: St. Columba Church of Scotland. It’s been a really valuable year in terms of pastoral development, ecclessiastical enlightenment, and general significant ministry experience.
I may put up pictures of my celebration lunch today later, but here’s a few snaps of several generous and beautiful parting gifts.
A gorgeous “traveling rug” or in American, “blanket” or “throw” from the Women’s Guild.
Fun engraved mini curling stone from the church curling club–made from local granite.
Pretty darn awesome stole by Juliet Hemingray (check out her website–quality stuff.) It’s an Iona Cross with Ayrshire countryside scene (or at least we can think that).
And Matthew, our fantastic organist, played a gorgeous postlude at the last service tonight. ”Stay With Us” an old St. Olaf favorite and meaningful text by Norwegian Egil Hovland.
I titled this post “all the best” because that’s what 99% of folks said as they shook my hand at the door today. It must be the appropriate Scottish farewell, and it was much appreciated. I will always remember the good folk at Ayr St. Columba, thankful to God for their kindness, patience, and willingness to teach me a bit about what ministry is about.
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What an amazing experience it has clearly been! Blessings on the next year and see you State side soon! Bruce
sounds like a blessed experience, hope you savor it as not many get the chance to do what you’ve done. safe travels. jim
What kind and thoughtful gifts!
transitioning mercies to you and meg – see when you are back in the vicinity of CTS and things Decatur.
So what’s next for you?
Adam, I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog, especially about the places that I love dearly. We may not agree theologically, but at least you understand how passionate us wee Scots pastors can get….
Safe journey home and God’s blessings on your next year.
Thanks, RLP. I’ll be posting a summer schedule tomorrow. The summary: two months off/travel. Sept back to work at Columbia.