After many, many years of service within Mure Memorial, it was good for the congregation to be able to wish farewell to John as he moves down to Southampton to live with his daughter. 

Alistair Borthwick spoke about the many jobs which John had done for the church over the years, including Boys’ Brigade captain, as an elder serving on the finance committee, amongst others, as a choir member, as chairman of Baillieston Churches Together, Community Council Representative, and undertaking fixing many different parts of the fabric of the church.

John regaled us with stories of the past and was glad to call everyone his friends. It was a very emotional presentation, but one which was thoroughly deserved.

Peter spoke of the work to reach this stage and mentioned how grateful he and the congregation were for the all the organisations which contributed greatly to the funding of this project. Funding was provided by the WREN project, our local Co-operative Store at Barrachnie (many thanks to Lee the manager for attending the opening ceremony), Bellahouston Bequest, All Churches Trust, Lindsays, Glasgow City Council, Garfield Weston, Church of Scotland, Ferguson Bequest Fund and Baird Trust. 

John regaled us with stories of the past and was glad to call everyone his friends. It was a very emotional presentation, but one which was thoroughly deserved.

A presentation evening was held due to the retirement of the Rev. Alex Stuart, Session Clerk Janet Park and a change of job for Child and Youth Worker Douglas Robertson.

Alex had ministered to Mure Memorial for the last five years during which time he had become an integral part of our church and local community and will be greatly missed. However, as Alex always takes every opportunity to preach the gospel, he no doubt will be keeping his skills alive.

Janet Park has been a member of Mure Memorial for over 40 years, serving the congregation in many different ways, ranging from Session Clerk, to Link editor, to relief Organist. Her talents and presence will be sorely missed.

Douglas had been with us for just four short years, but during this time made an impact in the surrounding community and the church. The impression he made on the local children will always be remembered and we wish him well in his new role.

Fine speeches were delivered by Alastair Borthwick, Moira Scott and Elizabeth Russell, followed by the presentations and then the packed hall was treated to the finest home baking, tea and coffee. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this excellent evening.