Part 50 - Proof (Part 2)

The microscope 'We are moving from our mega-cosmos to mini-cells to see if we can find evidence for God there. Have you ever looked through a microscope? Incredible to see how beautifully things work at Lilliputian level. Ever wondered about wounds healing, completely? Wonderful isn't it that our scratches and scars disappear (otherwise, I guess we'd all look pretty awful). It's called blood-clotting, and that needs to happen in the right place, at the right time, in the right amount. It involves ten steps that use about twenty-five components; it's highly complex. Imagine writing a book by randomly throwing Scrabble letters on the floor. Could you produce Hamlet? Well, human DNA (the blueprint of life) contains more structured information than the Encyclopaedia Britannica. This tiny component of life stores more information than the most advanced super computer on the planet. DNA builds proteins. Proteins build cells. Cells together form tissues. Tissues form organs which in turn are the key parts of our bodies.

Did you know that a single cell is like a high-tech factory, with memory banks, control systems, assembly processes and lots more. And do you know it can replicate its entire structure in hours. A single cell is so complicated; it cannot assemble by chance. It is so functional and beautiful, that it has to have been designed, to have been the work of a Designer.

Ok, now for some real numbers: ....Your body has about 50.000.000.000.000 (50 trillion) cells. ....A single cell takes about 10.000.000.000.000 (ten trillion) atoms to build. Also, it needs about 500 different molecules. And each of those needs at least 75 amino acids. Yep, you are wonderfully made. I am sorry if you feel stunned by this - our bodies just tell us that our God is beautiful, complex, clever and loving. The building blocks at the core of life are organised, function in specific ways, are beautiful and are what build wonderful beings in God's image. Praise God!

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother's womb. I thank you, High God - you're breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvellously made! I worship in adoration - what a creation! You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you, the days of my life all prepared before I'd even lived one day. (Psalm 139 verse 13-16, The Message) Next month… the stethoscope

Moira McInnes' assignment with A.I.M.in Sudan began in September 2005. Having worked for several years in a very fruitful ministry in Tanzania, God clearly laid a new burden and call on Moira's heart for the people of Sudan. Moira has spent two years working alongside a Sudanese pastor in Bucharest, Romania, in an exciting work among refugees from a variety of countries, including Sudan, and saw this as specific preparation for serving in Sudan itself.

After the closure of several possible doors of service, God opened up an opportunity to work alongside a Sudanese couple in a very remote area among the Didinga tribe in southern Sudan, among an unreached people who want nursery education for their children. This was a very tough assignment for Moira but an equally strategic one.

With her assignment in Sudan completed, Moira returned to Scotland and, in the autumn of 2007, embarked upon a new venture with AIM International - reaching out to refugees and asylum seekers in the St Rollox church project in Glasgow, Scotland.

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letters from Moira...

'Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful' Hebrews 10:23

Dear friends and family,

It is so good to be able to update you all once more with news from the St Rollox church in Glasgow about what the Lord continues to do there in both the 'project ministries' and the church itself. I am sorry that I don't have time to communicate more often, but I trust that you enjoy these update prayer letters. I am happy to answer any questions, or update you further in between prayer letters. Just contact me. You are all very much appreciated by so many for your continued care, prayers and support.

Just before I forget: a message to those of you who receive my letters by 'snail mail' post but are on e-mail. It would be a great help to me in many ways if you would be happy to receive my letter by e-mail. Please just let me know your e-mail address and I will gladly put you on my e-mail address mailing list.

March: Some of the highlights of this month were the International evening at the ladies fellowship where our African ladies dressed up in the national costumes of their countries and three of the ladies (plus myself) prepared a selection of African dishes. We were about 20 in number and a good time was had by all.

The Sighthill primary school parents attended several meetings this month with various groups of people in the hope of trying to save the school from closure, but, sad to say, the school will close on June 26th. Please be in prayer for both children and staff as they prepare to say their goodbyes. Looking ahead, I am praying about any possible opening to be able to continue to teach Bible in one of the other schools in the Sighthill or surrounding areas.

April: School assembly for Easter took place in the church. James Torrens (who, thankfully, is enjoying much improved health these days) led that service and I had the great privilege of sharing the message of Easter with the children by way of a quiz and a story.

The project and church held different activities and services over the Easter period. I myself enjoyed being at home with my church family for the week leading up to Easter.

It was good to catch up with many of you at our annual Aim International Scottish conference at the end of April. Sorry about the technical hitch on the Saturday afternoon which hindered the showing of my PowerPoint presentation about the St Rollox ministries. Ironically the hitch was rectified by evening, so a few did get a special viewing later on that Saturday evening

I am booked to go to Clan Gathering Bible week at St Andrews at the end of July with Anne for a time of refreshment and relaxation. I then plan to come home to Dalkeith in August to help with the children's Holiday club in my home church and then to have a two week summer break away with friends.

Have a great summer everyone!

God bless. With love to you all,

Moira