CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE MARCH RECORD
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The decisions made by our elected representatives, locally and nationally, affect our lives in ways large and small. While we are citizens of a heavenly kingdom, our calling to ‘do justice and love mercy’ (Micah 6:8) inevitably brings us into the realm of politics. This month’s Record contains some different perspectives on our often complicated relationships with the political kingdoms God has placed us in. The German sociologist, Max Weber, described politics as the ‘slow boring of hard boards’ — change is a difficult and slow process, and we constantly face resistance. If we should become discouraged, Roddie Rankin shows us where to find the antidote. Our minister is preaching through the book of Daniel on Sunday evenings. As we follow the story of the exiles, we see that — even in the heart of the Babylonian empire — God’s will is done. Let us take courage when the political tide turns against us. We do not have our trust in princes, mortal men who cannot save (Psalm 146:3). Our God reigns. All politics is local. Let us know what’s happening in your congregation. Reading about outreach events, mission work, testimonies and other news is a huge encouragement to all of us. •
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WORLD NEWS Brazil, Belgium, Nigeria, Burundi, Iraq, China, North Korea, India
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PRAYER DIARY
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FREE CHURCH NEWS Bon Voyage from Bon Accord, Giving a reason, Is Arran calling you? Prince William to address General Assembly
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OBITUARIES: REV JOHN H. MACLEAN, DAVID FORD, DR. NEIL GALBRAITH, ANGUS MACAULAY
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THE CONDUCT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER John Knox
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THE RECORD RECOMMENDS...PODCASTS
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A TIME TO BE SILENT Roddy Rankin
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SCRIPTURE UNION. HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE IN SCOTLAND TO EXPLORE THE BIBLE
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ETS NEWS Thomas Davis
If you have any news articles please send them to dayspring.macleod@icloud.com.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES James W. Fraser
Yours in Christ
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THY KINGDOM COME Dayspring MacLeod
John
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WHY DID GOD RAISE JESUS FROM DEATH? PART 4 Iain Gill
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BOOK REVIEWS
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MISSION MATTERS David Meredith
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SAOTHAIR AN EARRAICH Janet MacPhail
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POETRY PAGE Unknown Author
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That in all things he might have the pre-eminence Colossians 1:18 2020
40 POST TENEBRAS LUX Catriona Murray
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