Warm welcome as Rev Craig takes up new post
Ayr Free Church of Scotland ( Continuing) congregation marked the end of their 18- month vacancy with the induction of Rev. Graeme Craig BSc.
Members of the congregation and friends from all over Scotland attended the induction, which took place in New Prestwick Baptist Church, Ayr.
The evening began with public worship, followed by several readings before the normal induction procedure got underway.
Rev Craig and his wife, Roberta, were invited to greet the congregation as they made their way to the welcome reception.
Ayr’s Session Clerk and elder Rev. Dr James Millar presented a gift to Mr Craig, while Dr Millar’s wife Nanette presented a gift to Mrs Roberta Craig.
Abi and Katrina Mackay, members of the Ayr congregation, presented gifts to the Craig children in attendance.
Mr Craig expressed his appreciation for the gifts and the warm welcome received.
Rev Craig then called upon four people to speak who all spoke warmly of Mr Craig’s diligence, stability and dependability as a pastor and of his suitability for his new ministerial post.
All those in attendance were thanked with special thanks expressed to Rev. Kenneth Ross and the Deacons’ Court of New Prestwick Baptist Church for the use of facilities.
The evening concluded with singing from Psalm 89 and Mr Craig closing in prayer.
On the Sunday following the congregation met in their own building at 7 Lindsay Street, Ayr, when Rev Greg MacDonald, Ness, Isle of Lewis, preached and introduced the new Minister.
Mr Craig then commenced his new ministry as he took the second service of the day.