November 2019

driven to Eddleston and back every two or three hours to make sure it continued
to refrigerate. It was a great effort to which many people made a contribution.
Our guest speaker was none other than The Reverend Haisley Moore. I remember,
too, garden parties at the old manse.
As well as serving the congregation, Calum has given much to the community in
which his standing is immeasurably high. He has supported many causes. His
contribution to the Burgh was marked by his election to membership of The
We owe Calum our
heartfelt and infinite
gratitude for his
devotion to duty and
his work among us
In the church, alongside his work with the
congregation, Calum has been a diligent member of
Assembly committees and of Presbytery where he
served for a year as Moderator and for a number of
years as Convener of the Business Committee.
Calum’s time as our minister has been marked by
innovation and development, such as Share and the
introduction of Daily Worship. His most significant
contribution, however, has been in the two main tasks
of ministry – preaching the gospel and visiting the
sick.
Guildry Corporation of Peebles. He has been a
staunch supporter of the Beltane in respect of which
his contribution was
rewarded this year by
his appointment as
Warden of Neidpath.
On the pastoral side, there is probably a great deal of good work of which only
Calum and the beneficiaries know. What is known is that much care and
compassion has been offered to many in need of such support, accompanied often
by deep empathy.
To worship, Calum has brought order, seemliness and dignity, conveyed in a
friendly manner. Prayers apt and well thought out. Sermons carefully constructed,
easily understood and challenging. How appropriate it is that Calum’s last service
as our minister will be Holy Communion because Calum places great emphasis on
the importance of the sacrament.
We owe Calum our heartfelt and infinite gratitude for his devotion to duty and his
work among us.
We wish Janet and Calum a long and happy retirement in their new home at
Broughton, close to the brewery. Calum might prefer a distillery!