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Matthew 22: 1-2 : The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son. And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come?”    We have the very great privilege to marry a lovely young couple in our home later this month on Valentine’s Day. Everyone is looking forward to it. It’s an occasion we are anticipating and soon will be celebrating. Imagine being invited to a wedding, not a house but a sumptuous banquet, no...

January Blog 2026   The Lord has blessed us to see another New Year. The old has now gone and the new is on our doorstep. 2025 certainly held some challenges for us. Some disappointments even perhaps. Yet it also holds many happy memories. We recall the people who were saved and baptised, celebrating the blessing of Alive Kilmarnock and much more. But what will 2026 bring us? We look forward in expectation! We look forward in faith and confidence as well as in love.   Proverbs 16v3 “Commit...

As we enter this beautiful season, our hearts turn toward the story that has shaped the centuries —the birth of Jesus Christ.  More than sparkling lights or wrapped gifts, Christmas reminds us that God stepped into our world with love beyond measure. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given” (Isaiah 9:6), a promise fulfilled in the humblest of settings: a manger in Bethlehem.   In a period that can often feel too busy or overwhelming, Christ’s story challenges us to pause and...