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Diane Hayes’ Laser Group

Diane’s laser group
Our Laser group meets once a month on a Tuesday
night. Through the group I have got to know people
that I may otherwise never have got speaking to in
church. We have a bible study for an hour followed
by tea and coffee and a chat, aiming to be finished by
9.30pm. I enjoy the discussions and learning of others’
life experiences.
Diane Hayes

In the Laser group it is good to have the opportunity
to have a discussion about the Scripture we are
studying and hear other people’s understanding of the
passages. It is also an opportunity to know people
from the congregation.
Dennis McMaster

I had never been in a Laser group till several months
ago when a group member invited me along. I enjoy
going – it’s another opportunity to study God’s Word Bryan McKibbin’s Laser Group
together and share fellowship with others, including
some I hadn’t known before. I am really happy to be a Laser groups have been a fantastic way to develop
member of a Laser group. close, meaningful friendships with a small group of
Harold Smyth people, who you can always rely on, for support and
encouragement. We will always challenge each other
It took a bit of persuasion to get us involved in a Laser in our faith and understanding of the reality of what it is
group but we decided to give it try. We are glad we did to live a Kingdom life, in the world today. I have found
as we enjoy the warmth and fellowship of our group this invaluable in such a large congregation as High
and the challenging discussions we have, help us to Kirk.
explore and grow in our faith.
Emil & Yvonne Wylie As a leader, I have certainly learned much and
am continually thankful for the support and
We never thought a Laser group was for us but Anne participation from each and every member.
asked us to join one and we eventually said yes! Now I would love to see everyone involved actively in
we look forward to meeting with friends and studying a Laser group. The diversity of styles available,
God’s Word. We have fun and fellowship in the comfort frequency of meetings and background of the members
of Brian and Christine’s very welcoming home. means that there is a group for every taste and
Don & Florence Robinson preference.
Bryan McKibbin
I appreciate that we start and finish the study on time
and especially look forward to the chat and shared As a newcomer to High Kirk the Laser group helped me
stories, often mixed with laughter as we enjoy tea and to get to know a small group of people on a spiritual and
biscuits provided by our amazing hostess in a relaxed a social level.
family atmosphere. Anne Spence
Robert Moore
Being a member of a Laser group is a real benefit to me
Our Laser group gives us a good opportunity to share in both spiritually and socially. I really enjoy the studies
each other’s lives and learn from the insight that others and discussion along with the group prayer times. It is
have, of God’s word in a relaxed setting. We also have an opportunity to meet new people, deepen friendships
good craic over tea and hobnobs. and to support one another in our daily lives.
Brian and Christine Hunter Barbara McKibbin

I really enjoy Laser group as it’s a great way to build
strong friendships and encourage one another in
our faith.
Gillian McLaughlin