Ken,

You are such a beautiful person.  Mr Fleming set the bar high when he was my first minister but you are certainly on a par with that great man - high accolade.

I was overjoyed when you agreed to join Ian and I in marriage.  Although, there have been times when I have thought “Ken, what did you do to me?”!!!!

You are the ministerial “Big Yin” - I would love to have you and Billy around our kitchen table.  Keep smiling and making others smile.

Sincere, warm wishes to you and Ann.

Lynne

p.s.  Ian’s friend, Mungis, remembers you from Kirkcaldy High School - many moons ago.

Where did 41 years go? I remember our younger daughter saying similar words at her 40th birthday early this year. She would be one of your first christenings. Although we have lived away from Kirkcaldy for many years, there is still a bond with St Bryce and that is due to you Ken. May we wish you and Agnes-Ann all the best for a long and happy retirement.

Thank you Ken for all your years as my minister, I haven’t always made the best choices in life but you never judged and always showed compassion.

You baptised my three girls and two of my grandchildren. You supported me and my family when my mum and dad died and gave them both a beautiful service.

I enjoyed my time working in the office especially your good humour and teasing. Your ability to relate the stories from the bible into life now is a true gift. Both you and Agnes-Ann will be greatly missed and I pray you have a wonderful, well deserved, happy retirement.

I’m sorry I broke down a bit wishing you well on your last Sunday, sending a virtual hug now. I wanted to let you know that Abby is expecting twins in June. Our family continues to grow and it’s something to look forward to in these trying times.

God bless you and yours.
Love Allison Wilson x

Thanks Ken. Thanks for your humour and your messages. Food for thought for us all. We hope to stay in contact with you. Renata and I raised a glass to you today. It has been a pleasure. Renata, Kev, Victor and Stanley. Xxxx

Well Ken, that’s it and your final message as our minister was, as always, informative and thought provoking. I have learned so much from you over the years; I have found the way you make connections between the ancient world and today fascinating. As a Street pastor, I found the comparisons very useful when discussing my faith with ‘the folk on the street’. I appreciated you coming out with the team one night in Kirkcaldy.
After knowing Alec for 25 years, we made the impulsive decision to get married before you retired. We were delighted you agreed to officiate our wedding ceremony in October
In addition to your teachings, I will miss your humour, mischievous comments and your leadership skills; you have served the Church, and the community, well and now deserve a long, safe, healthy and happy retirement.
You’ll be a tough act to follow. May God continue to walk with you, and bless you, and Agnes Ann as you begin a new chapter of your life together.

Ken, where did the time go?! You are the voice of my childhood and it’s been so lovely to listen to your final services. I have so many vivid memories of those days - Sunday school, link group, summer fetes, holiday clubs, even pantomimes! All the learning that came through those times and experiences were so important and listening to your final service I can see where my values were laid. Of course I can’t think of you and the Church without thinking of mum! You challenged her thinking and she yours at times! I know she would have loved to have seen where you have taken the church on it’s journey and if she could she’d be right along there with you. I want to thank you for yours and the church’s love and support through her challenging times. I am so glad you were able to deliver the funeral services for both mum and dad and for your listening ear over the years for me too. I wish you all the very best for a very long and happy retirement.