Summer 2009
Farewell To A Much Loved Minister
This special edition of "The News" celebrates the Rev Margaret Garden as we hold a retirement party for her. There are many photos, tributes, poems and an article about the evening itself as well as a final reflection and thank you from Margaret.
Welcome From The Interim Moderator
Our new interim moderator Rev Brian Dingwall introduces himself to the community.
Tonley Fun Day
Another year and another successful fun day out for all the family at Tonley.
The Guild Raise Over £700,000
For the past 3 yrs the Guild has supported 6 projects in the "lets live, body, mind and soul programme" and has raised over £700,000 nationally.
Spring 2009
Rev. Margaret Garden Announces Retirement
Margaret Garden talks about her plans to retire.
Easter Thoughts
As we approach Easter Ishbel and Margaret reflect upon this important time and Don provides a wonderful Easter Joy poem.
Big Plans For Social Committee
Tonley Family Fun Day, Summer Social Evening, Leisure Hunt, Cookery Demonstration and Quiz Night all planned for the next few months.
Summary of Church Finances
Treasurer Ernie Paterson provides an excellent, layman's guide to the church finances for 2007 / 2008.
Easter Hymn
Anne Mathams shares the story behind how she wrote her "Easter Hymn"
Winter 2008
Christmas Thoughts
As we approach Christmas Margaret writes about how we need to slow down as we focus on the meaning of Christmas.
Church Raise £273 for Kidney Research UK
Cushnie & Tough congregation and friends raised £273 pounds for a sponsored "The Great Wall Of China" trek by Dr Carol Brunton and Joyce Mackie. So far they have raised over £19,000.
New Elders Ordained
Valerie Stoddart and Garry Hunter join the Kirk Session
Bellringers Say Farewell To Doreen
Doreen Robertson hangs up her bells and retires from the handbell ringers.
Harvest Home and Ceilidh
Don Patience writes about the toe tapping music provided by Lena Garden and others.
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Our Newsletter provides an important link with our members, congregation and the wider community and plays a central part in spreading our message to the people of Cushnie & Tough.
Our researcher, reporter, photographer, journalist and editor is Ishbel Maclellan.
Autumn 2009
Message from the Interim Moderator
The Rev. Brian Dingwall talks about working together through a time of change.
Thoughts from Our Locum Minister
The Rev. Matthew Roger offers words of encouragement to the parish in our search for a new minister.
Tribute to Leslie Burnett
Elder Iain Stoddart pays tribute to the late Leslie Burnett.
Nomination Committee Update
Garry Hunter provides an update on the work of the Nomination Committee in looking for our next minister.
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Spring 2010
Message From Our Interim Moderator
The Rev. Brian Dingwall talks about the impact of the winter snow and how it is a metaphor for our relationship with God.
Thoughts From Our Locum Minister
The Rev. Matthew Roger looks forward to Easter and discusses the value to be had in things that are "less than perfect".
Good Things From Bad Weather
Ishbel Maclellan talks about her experiences through the harsh winter and how it has brought out the best in people.
Don's Poems
Newsletter regular Don Patience delights and inspires with his beautiful verse.
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Winter 2009
Message From Our Interim Moderator
The Rev. Brian Dingwall talks reflects on his time as an Interim Moderator for Cushnie & Tough..
Thoughts From Our Locum Minister
The Rev. Matthew Roger explores the question "What are you expecting from Christmas?".
Cushnie and Tough Go Digital
Garry Hunter talks about the new church website.
Plight of Christians in Pakistan
Don Patience writes about attacks in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
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Winter 2010
Introduction From Our New Minister
Rev. Rosemary Legge introduces herself to the parish and wider community.
Message From Our Locum Minister
The Rev. Matthew Roger passes on his best wishes for the parish.
An Unexpected First Footer
Ishbel Maclellan tells of a striped intruder.
Don's Poems
Newsletter regular Don Patience delights and inspires with his advent poem.
Local War Hero Remembered
Follow June Cutter's journey to remember her Great Uncle William James Birse.
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Autumn 2010
Introduction From Our Interim Moderator
Rev. Dingwall gives the parish his best wishes as we select a sole nominee.
Message From Our Locum Minister
The Rev. Matthew Roger reflects on his 15 months at Cushnie & Tough.
Don's Poem
Newsletter regular Don Patience looks at harvest time.
Donside Praise Picnic
Don Patience looks back at a successful praise picnic held at Upper Donside.
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Spring 2011
Introduction From The Minister
Rev. Rosemary Legge looks at the changing countryside and asks, "how can we grow our faith"
Message From Our Editor
Ishbel looks at the role of finances in the church life as well as other contributions that we mae.
Around the Parish
The Guild, Evergreens and Handbell Ringers update us what has been going on.
Don's Poems
Newsletter regular Don Patience reminds us that although we have a minister, our work has just begun.
Treasurer's Report
Ernie Patterson presents the church finances for 2010.