Reflections on a Month in Stranraer

This reflection and commentary on our recent service opportunity at Stranraer Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland (August 28 to October 2, 2025) is intended to provide practical insights into what to expect should one consider undertaking their own Scottish adventure in service to Christ’s church.

Our youngest daughter, Anna Hall, a member of College Hill RPCNA, Beaver Falls, PA, heard an in-person appeal for volunteer assistance to Stranraer RPCS. The presentation was made by Stephen Steele, Teaching Elder. She suggested watching a video recorded by Pastor Steele, which would further detail the wants and needs of the Stranraer RPCS congregation. A companion video highlighted how one’s talents, skills, and abilities in service might be applied for the encouragement of the congregation and the greater church. We decided to contact Pastor Steele to see about the possibility of our traveling to Stranraer to offer our support for what turned out to be a nearly 5-week immersion into Scottish culture and the work of the Lord in the land of the Covenanters. Read more about the Ormsby’s time in Stranraer here.