Welcome to the website for Ballantrae and St Colmon Parish Church a charge of the Church of Scotland.
Ballantrae Parish Church meets at 11:30am every Sunday.
Services are also held in Glenapp Church. ( Time and dates presently under review) This a liturgical and ecumenical service led by a dedicated group from the congregation of Ballantrae.
All the services are times of fellowship, prayer, worship and reflection on God’s word, as we get to know the living God more.
It will be great to see you at any of our services and if you want more information about either of the churches, please contact us
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Reflection
Sunday 30th August 2026
Matthew 16: 21-28
Jesus Predicts His Death
The disciples still had a lot of learning to do. When they thought in terms of the Messiah they thought of great power and worldly strength. But this was not Gods chosen way to reign during our Lords first Advent. Instead Jesus came in fulfilment of scripture which spoke of a suffering servant. Today’s lesson began with Jesus talking about going to Jerusalem and being killed. The disciples could not comprehend this.
Peter who had made a wonderful confession that Jesus was the messiah, took Jesus aside and said “surely not, this will not happen to you”. He wanted what he thought was the best for Jesus and suggested he take the easy way out. This drew from Jesus one of the sharpest rebukes in scripture. He said “Get behind me Satan, you do not have in mind the things of God but the things of men”. He was in effect saying you are speaking as Satan, stand behind me and learn to follow me once again (repent).
From this rebuke we see how important the cross is. It is only through the cross that we can have peace with God. It is good for us to regularly reflect on the costliness of our forgiveness and give thanks that we have such a wonderful saviour.
Then Jesus went on to speak about his followers needing to carry a cross and follow him. It is costly to be a follower of Christ and yet it is the best decision we can make. We are called to do his will, not our own or that of others. Jesus also went on to speak about the supreme importance of the soul. We might be able to gain treasures in this life, but he reminds us that there is nothing we can give in exchange for our soul. It is important that we are right before God, because our souls are eternal. May we have faith and trust Christ in these days. If we have and do, we can look forward in hope to the second advent when Christ will come again and will reward his faithful followers.
Every blessing
Rev`d Theo Corney
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