Sir,
Mark Twain is reported to have quipped that the reports of his death were greatly exaggerated, and something of the same may be said about the Church of Scotland congregation in Tarbert. Judging by some of the comments made in recent weeks, one might be forgiven for thinking this was a congregation in serious decline. Reports of its demise are greatly exaggerated.
Yes, to our sorrow, some of our friends separated from us, but the great majority of the congregation remained steadfastly loyal to the Church of our Fathers, and recently four new elders were ordained to office in the congregation.
For the avoidance of doubt this is a congregation which upholds all the doctrines of historic biblical Christianity and does not agree with recent moves by the General Assembly to change attitudes to human sexuality.
As a congregation we seek to work with all others of a like mind in promoting all that is good, worthwhile and of lasting worth.
The flame still burns
24 November 2014
We shall continue to contend for that faith once delivered to the saints, and live out that faith in our daily life as citizens in this community.
The Church of Scotland congregation at Tarbert is a warm fellowship of Bible loving and prayerful Christian people, who seek by all means to serve the community of Tarbert and Harris in the name of Jesus Christ.
Any report of its demise indeed is greatly exaggerated.
Rev J Colin Caskie
Interim Moderator at Tarbert
13 Anderson Drive
Perth