Hello folks – well it’s finally here. The week long festival that thousands of christians all over Scotland have been waiting for with anticipation and excitement! CLAN!

This year Allan has been invited to lead worship on the main stage (wed & fri morning) and at the young adults venue throughout the week. Other worship leaders include Kathryn Scott, David Ross & Esther Franklin. Speakers include Jackie Pullinger, John Arnott & Kenny Borthwick.

Hope to see you there!

Hi folks just a quick update to let you know that I will be leading worship at various events this week.

Tuesday 18th May – Bob Johnston from Bethel @ The Cutherland Hotel in East Kilbride. This event is being hosted by Light and Life.

Fri 21st & Sat 22nd – Clan Hawick. Allan will be leading worship for Clan’s regional conference for the borders in Hawick. Speakers will be Kenny Borthwick, Kevin Peat and Tommy McNeil.

Sun 23rd – 7.00 -7.30pm – Church Alive Pentecost Celebration @ The Holiday Inn Hotel in East Kilbride. Steven Anderson will be speaking.

It would be great to see you at these events if you can make it.

Blessings

Allan

Hallelujah! Resurrection Day! The turning point of all History – when Jesus Rose from grave, victorious, conquering sin and death! Praise Him! He is Risen! He is Alive!

I’m leading worship @ The Lighthouse Church, Troon this Easter Sunday. I also lead last week which was amazing ……. Gods glory fell and folk were encountering Jesus like never before……it feels like we are on the verge of a Great and Mighty Outpouring of the Spirit – not just in Troon – but all over Scotland! 

I long to see the day when folk are saved, healed, set free and delivered right there in the worship on a regular basis! We’ve seen glimpses of that at times but wouldn’t it be awesome to see it every meeting? And in the work place, streets, supermarkets, trains – everywhere!!!! Lord pour out your Spirit in these days like never before! Our nation need’s Your touch Father! Kingdom Come………

Blessings

Allan

To celebrate Mothers Day this coming Sunday we are giving away a free download of Badge of Gold – the song Allan wrote about the selfless, amazing, hard work and compassion of a mother.

Available for a limited time only – Badge of Gold (taken from Allan’s This is New album) can be downloaded FREE from allanmckinlay.com.

To download the Mp3 follow these instructions (right click on the file below, select “save target as” from the menu and then click “save”.

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We hope all you mum’s enjoy it!

Blessings x

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I’m sitting here on the PC (when I should really be in bed!) when my 4 year old boy comes running in crying and in a state because he had a nightmare! I held him for a good 10 mins, reassuring him that everything was gonna be alright, that I love him, I’m here for him and that he is safe. He became peaceful and I lay him down on my bed. Then I just watched him as he fell back into a peaceful sleep. I held his hand. I thought to myself, I love him so much. There is nothing in this world that could make me Love him any less. He is my Son.

I was Overwhelmed. I was overcome competely in mind and feeling by God’s awesome Love! I was reminded that when I am afraid – his Love casts out all of my fear! God takes every opportunity to reassure us, tell us that He is there for us, that he loves us and that we are safe in Him. He is our safety, refuge, shelter and hiding place. He loves it when we run to Him for help. Check out this Psalm.

Psalm 121

¹ I lift up my eyes to the hills—
       where does my help come from?

 ² My help comes from the LORD,
       the Maker of heaven and earth.

 ³ He will not let your foot slip—
       he who watches over you will not slumber;

 ⁴ indeed, he who watches over Israel
       will neither slumber nor sleep.

 ⁵ The LORD watches over you—
       the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

 ⁶ the sun will not harm you by day,
       nor the moon by night.

 ⁷ The LORD will keep you from all harm—
       he will watch over your life;

 ⁸ the LORD will watch over your coming and going
       both now and forevermore.

When you are afraid and fear is gripping you, RUN to the Father! There is no better person to go to, or place to be, than in His presence!

Listen to this song “Abba Father” which was recorded on my first album ”Show me Your ways.”

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Blessings,

Allan

Here is a video clip of my good friend Linette Penney singing a spontaneous song while leading worship at our home church – The Lighthouse Church in Troon. This was during our ‘House of Prayer’ meetings which we have on every Tuesday morning starting at 10.30am. We get people from all over Ayrshire and beyond, from many different churches – coming to Worship and Pray together. It’s awesome, so if you are free come along! You can get directions on google map by clicking here. 

As well as an anointed worship leader and musician – Linette is a wonderful Scottish artist, with an incredible prophetic gifting. Check out her website. www.judahsroar.com

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Allan will be leading worship this coming Sat 20th Feb 2010 at Sanctuary - a monthly worship event in Barrhead run by Spirit of Life church. The event starts at 7.30pm. For more details check out  http://spiritoflifechurch.webs.com/

 
One of the things we hope to do regularly this year is post some videos of Allan’s songs on the website.

Here is an acoustic version of When God Speaks – hope it inspires you to worship!

We would like to take this opportunity to say a very merry Christmas to you all and many blessings for the new year too!

We have had a wonderful year and are looking forward with excitement to 2010.

Blessings

Allan & Naomi McKinlay

 
This Sunday Allan will be leading worship at Church Alive in East Kilbride.

Church alive was planted this year in September 2009 by Steven & Helen Anderson who are the national directors of Healing Rooms Scotland. They meet on Sunday mornings at 11am (good coffee from 10.45am) at the Holiday Inn, Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride.

For more details e-mail info@churchalive.co.uk