■ Dalavich and Muckairn churches were recently visited by the Rev Michael Muot Put, national youth secretary in the Presbyterian church in Sudan.
He also works with refugee camps in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda where people have fled because of civil war. His activities include trauma healing, peace and reconciliation counselling, HIV and Aids awareness, youth leadership, Bible study and singing.
He voiced concern about the shortage of youth in churches and elderly residents going into care homes.