Shall we Sing a Song for you?

Last night, Philip McCollum was ordained as an associate pastor (with responsibility for Mission work) in Shaftesbury Square congregation.

For posterity: Opening worship was conducted by the Moderator of Synod, followed by a sermon by Rev. Derek Petrie, exposition of Reformed Presbyterianism by Rev. Harry Coulter, Historical Narrative by Mr John McEwen, the giving of the prescribed questions by Geoff Allen, a prayer of ordination and installation by the former along with Philip’s previous minister, Rev. Warren Peel, a charge to Philip and to the congregation by Rev. Knox Hyndman and finally, worship conducted by Rev. Philip McCollum himself!

So keen I got up at 5:45!

After the worship service was finished, Shaftesbury’s newest pastor was welcomed by Rev. David McKay (Senior Pastor!), followed by speeches from Rev. David McCullough (representing the Synod, the Presbytery and Dromore – Philip’s most recent employers), Prof. William F. M. Wallace (Shaftesbury Session) and Miss Sarah Gowdy (Shaftesbury Congregation).

Following the speeches and some informal slagging off of Paul, supper was provided in the hall.

Paul and Fiona

The Moderator in conversation. McCullough junior confirmed his amateur status by arriving at the event with a schoolbag :-P

Dr David McKay and Dr Hugh McCullough

Joseph

The man of the moment

Rev. John George

Wishing the Airdrie Mission team vet success in his future career

Update: Modblog report here

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