Paul was 18 years old, a soldier in the infantry serving in NI. On the 28th August 1992 he and the platoon to which he was attached began a patrol through the town of Crossmaglen. A few minutes later he died. No one heard a shot, no sight of a gunman, the street up and down was clear. It was sometime later before the police were able to say what had happened. The sniper had positioned himself half a mile…

We have something of a mixed blessing on the driveway of the manse. Bushes lining the driveway and going through into the rear garden have briars growing through the middle of them. As they have the sun shining on them most of the day the briars come through on our side: I’ve noticed there are no signs of them in the neighbour’s garden. Over the last few weeks, they have been laden with a heavy crop of blackberries. It’s very…

Greetings and happy new year. It’s a bit odd to wish a happy new year in September, but then that’s Methodism. Rather than an article from me this month I’d like to introduce Kirsty McGhee, our new probationer Minister, who takes up her appointment on the 1st September. We are delighted to have her join us in the circuit and I ask for your prayers for her as she starts this exciting new ministry among us. Kirtsy’s welcome service is…