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Your New
Pastoral
Associate
It seems strange introducing myself when I have During my time in High Kirk, it has been really
been here for such a long time but I know there great to get to know the families and the children
are a lot of you who may not yet know me, so let connected with our church. Being involved with
me tell you a few things about myself. the parents on various teams, such as Tothers,
Mops, Creche, Sunday school and Holiday Bible
I’m Nikki Gillan and I have been a member of High Club, has been incredible and it has been such
Kirk for nearly 20 years. I’ve been working as a joy watching the children as they have grown
Children and Family Worker for the last 10 years up through our activities and organisations and
and I’m now very excited to take on the role of become so passionate about their own faith. To
Pastoral Associate. I have 2 sons, Michael and see them become young leaders and even Interns,
Rory, who are both studying at Universities in in our church and other places around the UK has
England. Well they say they’re studying…..! been amazing.
To relax I love reading and chatting about books, Over the years I have been involved pastorally
films and TV programmes with friends - or anyone with many families in many different situations –
who’s willing to get involved - especially over a sometimes happy and joyous and other times that
cup of good coffee! Recently I have learned a few were difficult and painful. Through these times
different crafting techniques and love upcycling and my own personal life experiences, I have seen
various things - though it’s probably not a good God’s grace and provision in many different ways
idea to stand still around me for too long or you and I am continually humbled by His faithfulness
could end up with a nice new coat of paint! I love and love.
travelling and visiting historic places but spending
time at the beach is my favourite way to relax and
unwind.
I am really looking forward to discovering
more of God’s amazing grace and love in
the weeks and months ahead.
