WATCH: Milestone marked as 100th minister's message from Andrew MacLeod of Tain and Fearn Free Church is shared for Christmas with a look back on turbulent times and hope for 2022
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AN Easter Ross churchman has shared his 100th online Minister's Message with a Christmas special looking back on some of the rollercoaster changes in the last couple of years.
In a message of hope, Rev Andrew MacLeod of Tain and Fearn Free Church, takes viewers on a visual journey back to some of the highlights of the series.
The episodes feature a number of interviews with a wide variety of people.
He says some of the biggest feedback he had was on an episode focussing on mental health.
He said the church family is there to help people at times of need.
He recalls the excitement of attending watch night services as a child in the lead up to Christmas Day involving a variety of denominations.
He said the time is special for him as he and his wife are expecting their first child.
He posted: "After almost two years, over 100 episodes, this is the final Minister's Message. It has been a joy and privilege to film these through the depths of the pandemic, and I hope and pray they have been blessed to all who have watched.
"I am so thankful to every single person who contributed to these videos and especially to Christian Focus who assisted with speakers, book reviews, discounts and much more.
"I hope and pray you have a very happy Christmas and blessed New Year."
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