Join us for Episode 4

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Cumberland church of Christ

David and Matt sat down with our brother Graham McDonald to give everyone a chance to hear his perspective on ministry and the long-standing bond he shares with our church family. Graham shares the incredible story of his path to the pulpit and describes the unique, multinational growth happening right now in the Cumbernauld congregation. We also dive into the details of their current building project, which stands to be a literal beacon for the church to thousands of people across Scotland.

Timeline

• 00:04 – Episode Intro: A Special Guest from Scotland

• 02:10 – The Gullige Connection

• 03:34 – The Spiritual Landscape: The Church in Scotland Today

• 05:00 – A Global Family: The Diverse Demographics of Cumbernauld

• 08:51 – The Scarlet Thread

• 15:45 – The History of the Fayetteville & MacDonald Partnership

• 21:18 – The Building Project

• 25:07 – A Spiritual Beacon: The Vision for Central Scotland

• 27:45 – Closing Thoughts

In this second episode of the (currently titled) News and Good News podcast, David and Matt record from David’s basement to recap a chaotic but rewarding Sunday. They walk through the morning's "power play"—how the congregation managed a partial blackout that threatened Bible classes and worship—and celebrate the quick thinking of the members who got the lights back on just in time.

The hosts also dive into recent church life, reflecting on the joy of a messy "confetti egg" Easter hunt, the success of "Kite Day," and the growth found in the youth group's trip to SOAR. Looking forward, they outline the vision for "4th and 5th Sundays," emphasizing the importance of building relationships outside the church walls.