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MAYBOLE West
Church members held a special evening to say farewell to minister the Rev
Tom Bogle and his wife Pat. Health problems have seen Borders man Mr Bogle
retire around 16 months earlier than he anticipated. But both he and Pat
have become well respected in the area, in just six-and-a-half years in
Maybole. Session clerk William Fielding told Mr Bogle: “You can look back
on your time here with a great measure of satisfaction. “You have seen
major work such as redecoration and rewiring completed in the church, and
you have been a popular minister and man.” Maybole-born Mr Fielding said
the minister made a point of getting to know people, and could claim to
know people in the town that he didn’t! “We wish you all the best and
God’s blessing in your retirement,” said Mr Fielding before presenting Mr
Bogle with a cheque from the congregation. As senior lady member of the
Kirk Session, Mrs Jean Boyd then presented another cheque to Mrs Bogle.
Mrs Boyd expressed appreciation for all Mrs Bogle had done, adding: “For
all the planning and organisation you have put in to this ministry on our
behalf — but most of all just simply for being you.” In reply, Mr Bogle
said: “Thank you very much for your kindness over the years and especially
with these gifts. Since the day we first came here, there has been nothing
but great kindness shown to me and mine“. Fred Westcott also presented the
couple with two of his superb photographs, beautifully mounted and framed.
(From the Ayrshire Post March 21, 2003 ) |
