Community News Post

FFP Community News Post 6^th August 2026

Last Sunday, Eileen’s all-age talk centred on the sporting ambassadors we have been seeing in the Commonwealth Games and questioning what it means – to be an ambassador in various walks of life. It means you stand for something – something positive. And she advocated that we too are ambassadors – in our witness as ambassadors for Christ.

Following the readings from the last part of the Nehemiah story and from the 17^th chapter of Luke’s gospel, her sermon then was questioning what is at the heart of our worship. After Nehemiah’s followers had finished mending the walls of Jerusalem, he led them to celebrate God’s goodness together in their worship. In the Luke passage, only one of the ten lepers whom Jesus healed, returned to worship God in thankfulness. What happened to the rest?  Eileen’s message was to remind us always to have Jesus at the heart of our gratitude and worship as that is what pleases God.   If you missed being at the church service, you can access the recording on our website langtouncentralchurch.org.uk.

Eileen will be on holiday from 5 – 19 August, so Pamela will be leading our worship next Sunday in the Bennochy building at 11 a.m. when there will be Young Church activity bags available for all age groups. 

Our buildings will gradually get busier over the next few weeks as most groups resume their regular meeting patterns. The St Bryce Centre and Coffee Bar has now re-opened after the staff summer break, so enquiries about booking rooms or halls in  future weeks can now be directed to the Langtoun Church office in the St Bryce Centre, by phone on 640016, or by email to   office@langtouncentralchurch.org.uk    The St Bryce Centre coffee bar will be open Monday to Thursday for teas/coffees, cakes and rolls 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and lunches 11.45 a.m. to 1.45p.m. Gluten-free and vegan options are always available.

The Olive Branch cafe will be open in Bennochy on Thursday as usual from 11 a.m. till 12 for snacks, and lunches until 1.30 p.m. 

Our Facebook page is where you will find information about our congregational life, and you can also post your comments or questions.  Search for Langtoun Central Church. Elders may be able to help if you have any queries, but if you need to speak with a minister or have any pastoral concerns for yourself or others, please get in touch with our Deacon Pamela Scott on 07849 053117 or pscott@churchofscotland.org.uk