When I arrived at St. Mark's in 1980 I was 34 years old, had lots of enthusiasm, and no experience of running a church - I was terrified.
Then two senior Elders approached me and gave me a promise that they would support and guide me - one was Cyril Pearce, the other John Nixon.
Both never broke that promise. John was a wonderful man who loved his Lord Jesus Christ, and lived out that love in word and deed. He was a wonderful example to me, and all who knew him, of how one should live there lives - he was kind, generous, helpful, practical, and lived his life with a twinkle in his eye.
He was involved in the Church - leading from the front, whether it was on Session, or in Bible Study (which he ran for many years), transporting 'his' ladies to services or various functions.
I do not mourn John's death as he had a long and full life, and one that was lived constantly before his God. He is one that will hear those special words from God, "Come into your rest, good and faithful servant."
John was a great man and his influence at St Mark's will live on.
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