" Preach the Word and Heal the Sick."
The Fishermen's Mission has had a presence at Scrabster
Harbour for over forty years. The present building has been updated on
a few occasions over the past five years with a new up to date Kitchen
fitted and recently a new Lounge and Emergency room come Guest
room having been added to the building and the second floor gave a
Lounge and extra bedroom to the living quarters of the Mission Man
and family who live above the Mission so that the premises can be
made available as required for Fishermen socially & for
emergencies on a 24 hrs 7 day a week basis.
From Scrabster the Superintendent covers an area from
Tongue to Alness and the Orkney Isles calling at all the Fishing
towns and villages as required. As well as the Superintendent
there is are Honory Agents, in Stromness and Helmsdale, who on
hearing of special needs will contact the Mission and inform the
Superintendent of what is required.
The Superintendent is trained to be available as a visitor
to homes and hospitals - and when needed will conduct the funeral
services of those connected with the sea . Often standing in at
Church services and Guilds and Schools sharing their faith and
also at times sharing the work that is done on behalf of the
Fishermen. Fundraising plays also a serious part in the work of
caring, but whatever is being done it is being done in keeping
with the Mission's motto: " Preach the Word and
Heal the Sick."
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