Congregational Letter

4^th December 2010


Dear Friends

You will all be aware by now that the Free Church of Scotland agreed to change their position on worship to allow the use of hymns and musical accompaniment if local kirk sessions and ministers were agreed.

At a meeting of our kirk session held this week it was agreed to use both psalms and hymns with musical accompaniment at our services in Smithton and Nairn.  I think we would want the congregation to know that the meeting was conducted in an extremely warm manner and a good spirit prevailed.

The session then considered the type of musical accompaniment which we would introduce.  It was agreed that the instrumental music should be dignified and the emphasis was to be on accompaniment rather than dominance.

It is our hope that our worship will continue to be Christ-exalting, God-honouring and Spirit-led as we continue as a worshipping community.

David and Murdo will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.  We would also refer you to the Free Church of Scotland web site for the text of the finding of the General Assembly.

With kindest regards.

Yours sincerely in Christ,

David Meredith

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  Fairy Shull 2 January 2011 at 1:21am

  Most precious brothers and sisters in Christ, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him; so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
  Fairy Shull
  Independent Presbyterian Church
  Memphis, TN
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