Dear Friends,
Let me begin my introducing myself. My name is Jim Teasdale, and I am the Minister at Eastwood Parish Church (at the corner of Mansewood Road & Thornliebank Road). I am married to Felicity, and we have a son, Jamie. The Presbytery of Glasgow has appointed me as your Interim Moderator.
Without stating the obvious, any congregation that finds itself in vacancy, also finds itself feeling a little bit anxious. Add the Presbytery Mission Plan into the mix, and that unsettled feeling may rise by another 10% or so.
Yet, despite this, God remains faithful. He knows how you are feeling, and even though it may not be obvious now, God also knows what He wants for Mearns Kirk’s future.
When we look at the Old Testament, we see many examples of God reassuring His people during times of change and time after time, God reassures them that they should not be afraid.
As Interim Moderator, I look forward to walking alongside you all as we look to the future of Mearns Kirk. Now, it may not be plain-sailing, or easy, but God goes with us, walking beside us, leading us on, as He has always done.
Your friend and Interim Moderator,
Jim.
JTeasdale@churchofscotland.org.uk
Tel: 0141 571 7648