|
The Kirk Session
consists of elected members and the Minister (Moderator). The minister governs
the congregation with the assistance and co-operation of the ruling elders.
They, as a Court of the Church, meet in the Kirk Session and are responsible for
the spiritual oversight of the congregation.
An Elder, should have
"gifts of government", and "to own and believe the Holy Scriptures to
be the only infallible rule of Faith and practice". They are also required
to show to the congregation and community Christ’s will and way in their
commitment and witness to Him.
Each elder is
appointed to the oversight of a "quarter" or district.
The elders have much
to do with the Communion service, in helping the minister to distribute the
bread and wine, as they "being the arms and hands of the pastor, after he
hath consecrated the sacramental elements."
KIRK SESSION
Moderator - Rev Daniel Rankin
Clerk of Session - Edwin McWilliams
Harry Alderdice, Robert Donaghy, Jackie Hamilton, Ken
Hooks, Philip Johnston, George Lockhart, Dr Pamela Marshall, Walter Scott, Ken
Toal.
|