The Revs. Sheila and Graham Blount preached Rev. Ron Smith into his new charge at St. Mungo's on Sunday 28th November. Sheila normally ministers at Cupar in Fife, while Graham preaches at Falkirk.

Following a welcome from Session clerk, Ian Tait, Sheila opened the service with Hymn 160, "Hark the glad sound". She followed with the children's address which had all hands in the air as volunteers were called for! An enthusiastic Sunday School joined in the story of Advent and Sheila taught the Children, and the congregation I must add, our advent song, "Christmas is coming". We learned the chorus and the first verse as this is the first Sunday of Advent.

We all sang Hymn 488 "Jesus bids us shine" before the children headed off with their teachers.

Bob Jarmson read Judges 9, 7-18, Margaret Webster,
Luke 1, 26-35, before singing Hymn 318 "Mine eyes have been the glory".

Graham Blount preached the sermon based on the readings, how it related to Christmas, the advent period which has just started, and the induction of Ron Smith as minister for our Church. Like Christmas, we can either watch as it happens, or we can be involved and shape the way we want St. Mungo's to evolve. Ron will support and guide, but it will be the "church" of people who will make it happen.

We sang Hymn 164 "Tell out my soul" before the offering and prayers of dedication. Hymn 165 "O Come, O Come" was followed by Ron closing with the Benediction.

Ron will preach his first full service on Sunday 5th Dec.

(last chorus)
Christ is among us
The candles in the ring
Remind us that our saviour
will light up everything