Lendrick McLintock

Lendrick McLintock, our senior elder passed away in ward 5 of Coathill Hospital on Friday 1st December at eh age of 87

Len McLintock was ordained to the eldership in Gartsherrie Parish Church, Coatbridge on the 12th of February 1950 and for half a century was a devoted elder, contributing to the life of the church in many ways.

Len began his working life on the railway but had a talent which could not be hidden and so he worked to become a teacher. His teaching career began in Shotts but he soon graduated to lecturing at Bathgate College in Art and Design.

This gift was also spotted by his commanding officer in the Cameronians and his skill as a draughtsman was put to good use making maps and battle plans. Another gift was also used in his army days and that was his voice as he entertained his comrades with his great repertoire of songs and ballads .

The great love of his life was however the church and his skill as an artist and his gift of music were both gifts used freely and generously in the service of his church. His membership of the Session and the Choir meant a great deal to Len and it was fitting that at his service the hymns were suggested by those who had sung with him in the choir over the years, and as the coffin was carried from the church the organist played one of his favourite solos, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. His last public duty as senior elder was to switch on the newly installed floodlighting system here at our church, he counted this a great honour and privilege.

We thank God for Len’s long life of service, for his gifts of art and music both used willingly in the service of his church. We thank God that Len has fought the good fight of faith and now knows the reward of the faithful servant. Our prayers are for his near and dear ones that they too may know the strength and comfort of faith.