13 Jun 2025, 10:33Pr Wil Masih, edited by SM CommunicationsElgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
District Churches Unite for Communion and Worship in Elgin
A scheduled fellowship between the Inverness and Elgin congregations unfolded into a transformative gathering, where worship, communion, and a compelling message on the Cross fostered connection, hope, and renewed faith.
What began as a scheduled Day of Fellowship and Holy Communion between the district churches of Inverness and Elgin turned into something deeper — a shared spiritual experience that brought the message of the Cross to life in a powerful way.
On that calm Sabbath morning, members from both districts gathered, some having travelled significant distances to be there. For many, it was a long-anticipated moment to reconnect, worship together, and share in communion. But for others — like Ian and Daniella, a visiting couple quietly searching for a spiritual home — it became a turning point.
“We thought we were just coming to visit a church,” Ian shared. “But instead, we walked into a spiritual sanctuary. It wasn’t just the words that moved us — it was the peace and unity we felt in that room.”
As songs of praise filled the sanctuary and hands reached across aisles in welcome, the gathering began to feel like more than just a church service. It became a testimony to what the Church can be when love leads and the Cross is central.
That spirit of unity found its voice in the day’s message, delivered by Pastor Wil Masih. Preaching with clarity and compassion, Pastor Masih invited the congregation to the foot of the Cross — not as a place of guilt, but of grace. His sermon focused on how the crucifixion impacted five historical figures: the Roman Centurion, Caiaphas, Pilate, Herod, and Judas.
“Each of them stood before the same Cross,” he preached. “But their responses shaped their destinies. And today, the Cross still stands, still speaking — not to history, but to us.”
As the sermon progressed, a noticeable stillness came over the room — not simply silence, but a collective sense of reflection. Pastor Masih’s message went beyond theological insight; it became personal.
From that moment forward, the service flowed with a quiet reverence. The foot-washing — a symbol of humility and love — set the tone for a communion that felt restorative. The bread and wine were not merely reminders of Christ’s sacrifice, but became meaningful expressions of healing and unity, shared among all present.
What made the day truly memorable wasn’t only the message, but the shared experience. People who had never met before embraced like old friends. Conversations flowed freely during the fellowship lunch, and any sense of separation between congregations faded in light of the deeper bond they shared in Christ.
At the heart of it all was a message that didn’t remain at the pulpit. It moved into hearts, into conversations, into relationships. The message of the Cross became more than a sermon. It became a shared experience of healing and hope.
A scheduled fellowship between the Inverness and Elgin congregations unfolded into a transformative gathering, where worship, communion, and a compelling message on the Cross fostered connection, hope, and renewed faith.
What began as a scheduled Day of Fellowship and Holy Communion between the district churches of Inverness and Elgin turned into something deeper — a shared spiritual experience that brought the message of the Cross to life in a powerful way.
On that calm Sabbath morning, members from both districts gathered, some having travelled significant distances to be there. For many, it was a long-anticipated moment to reconnect, worship together, and share in communion. But for others — like Ian and Daniella, a visiting couple quietly searching for a spiritual home — it became a turning point.
“We thought we were just coming to visit a church,” Ian shared. “But instead, we walked into a spiritual sanctuary. It wasn’t just the words that moved us — it was the peace and unity we felt in that room.”
As songs of praise filled the sanctuary and hands reached across aisles in welcome, the gathering began to feel like more than just a church service. It became a testimony to what the Church can be when love leads and the Cross is central.
That spirit of unity found its voice in the day’s message, delivered by Pastor Wil Masih. Preaching with clarity and compassion, Pastor Masih invited the congregation to the foot of the Cross — not as a place of guilt, but of grace. His sermon focused on how the crucifixion impacted five historical figures: the Roman Centurion, Caiaphas, Pilate, Herod, and Judas.
“Each of them stood before the same Cross,” he preached. “But their responses shaped their destinies. And today, the Cross still stands, still speaking — not to history, but to us.”
As the sermon progressed, a noticeable stillness came over the room — not simply silence, but a collective sense of reflection. Pastor Masih’s message went beyond theological insight; it became personal.
From that moment forward, the service flowed with a quiet reverence. The foot-washing — a symbol of humility and love — set the tone for a communion that felt restorative. The bread and wine were not merely reminders of Christ’s sacrifice, but became meaningful expressions of healing and unity, shared among all present.
What made the day truly memorable wasn’t only the message, but the shared experience. People who had never met before embraced like old friends. Conversations flowed freely during the fellowship lunch, and any sense of separation between congregations faded in light of the deeper bond they shared in Christ.
At the heart of it all was a message that didn’t remain at the pulpit. It moved into hearts, into conversations, into relationships. The message of the Cross became more than a sermon. It became a shared experience of healing and hope.
