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https://youtu.be/d-WZkzkGoAs "Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!" Psalm 115:1 Thank you for your steadfast prayers! May the name of Jesus be lifted high here in Merkinch this week. Press on in the strength of the Lord, Claire

Dear friends, There is a place that I often go by the water here to think and to pray. This morning there was a low tide, and I sat down on the rocks for a while to watch the waves. Seeing some fishing nets cast up on the shore I was reminded of Jesus’ words … Continue reading October 13, 2021 →

Above: Inverness at night. “In him [Jesus] was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:4-5 Brothers & sisters in Christ, This has been a hard week, and I do feel weary and cast down. In the middle of it all, … Continue reading October 6, 2021 →

Dear friends, I’m writing to you on a northbound train…heading back to dear Merkinch after some time with 20schemes folks in Edinburgh. Went to Ragged classes in person today and am always so encouraged to be reminded that although our wee team in Inverness is a northern outpost we are still connected to the wider … Continue reading September 29, 2021 →

Dear friends, It’s been another week of praying and seeking to be faithful in the work here. And that is indeed the big news of the week, that God has given us the supernatural strength to keep walking with Him. I praise God for that!  Below are a few ways you can be praying for … Continue reading September 22, 2021 →

“Hello old friends / There's really nothing new to say / But the old, old story bears repeating / And the plain old truth grows dearer every day //” -Rich Mullins Thankfulness: This last Sunday our launch team joined the other Acts29 churches in the north of Scotland for a joint service together. It was a great encouragement … Continue reading September 15, 2021 →

Hello family in Christ, Many apologies for not writing you all a letter last week. I was unable to send out the usual weekly update to you, my faithful prayer warriors and supporters. But even though I couldn’t write to you, know that I was praying for you and thanking God for you. What a … Continue reading September 8, 2021 →

Dear family in Christ, Thank you very much for praying for the local funeral last Friday. I have never experienced such a community feel before in anywhere else I’ve lived - the main street was lined with people slowly clapping as the hearse drove by. Even the bakers came out of our local bakery to … Continue reading August 25, 2021 →

Above: launch team member Marcus reading 1 Peter 3 for our church family on Sunday “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing… For Christ also suffered once … Continue reading August 18, 2021 →

Dear family in Christ, I’d like to ask for your prayers specifically for the Bicycle Lady this week. This last Sunday she came to our church service, and we were able to have a good chat after Chris’ sermon on 1 Peter. She asked me what the meaning of life is… “What’s the point? Why … Continue reading August 11, 2021 →