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One of the great joys of our church family I appreciate there is an amazing amount of
at High Kirk is the diversity of people of all pastoral care happening naturally within our
ages and stages of life that make up our church family but I would also love to have
congregation. This of course also brings more people involved in visiting our over 80’s
challenges as we try to support, encourage who have given many years of faithful service
and minister to everyone.
to God and to our congregation.
One of the main challenges is hearing when If you are male, female, young or not so young
people are sick or in hospital - we do not and would be willing to spend a couple of
always know and this can sometimes lead to hours a month chatting to, getting to know
misunderstanding and hurt. If you are going and encouraging someone in this way please
into hospital, know of someone who is, or contact me to fi nd out more. I know your time
are unwell at home and would like us to pray will be really appreciated and you will be
and/or visit please contact the church offi ce encouraged as you hear and share stories
on 02825644834 or contact me directly on of God’s faithfulness and love.
07930336369.

In our church family we currently have around Nikki Gillan
160 people who are over 80, with a large
number being housebound or in residential
homes. Our Visiting Team has 28 men and
women, of varying ages, who have one or two
senior members they keep in regular contact
with through visits and phone calls. This
obviously isn’t enough to cover everyone.