The Pillowcase Kid

New book from Alex Dunbar, available from Edinburgh City Mission Office, Faith Mission Bookshop and Niddrie Community Church. Contact Edinburgh City Mission on 0131-554-6140 or email: mail@ecm.org.uk Alex Dunbar writes: ….‘As much of my story relates to my years as a missionary/superintendent with the Edinburgh City Mission I wish the proceeds from my book to go towards the valuable work being done by God’s devoted servants at Edinburgh City Mission.’….

David MacLennan, ECM Chairman Writes:

Alex Dunbar, alias the ‘Pillowcase Kid’, never seems to have had much rest from serving Christ in Scotland – apart from his time in England! Now at 84, he has been persuaded to sit down and rest a bit more and write humbly of his life and how, a gravedigger’s son, has been used to bring ‘new life’ to many folks in Edinburgh, Quarrier’s Homes and south of the Border. Who would have thought that a kid from Gorgie might become a great Man of God.

Alex’s second last ministry was in Edinburgh City Mission and included being its Superintendent. As its present Chairman I can really appreciate the legacy of all Alex did there in the name of the Lord. Alex would have been only half the person he was without his dear, now late, wife Rebecca to whom this book is dedicated. Indeed Paul’s self-effacement to the church at Corinth, with which Alex concludes this book, is as relevant to Alex as it was to Paul two thousand years ago. This book will have a readership far beyond Edinburghers! The City of God will have many citizens who have been affected by Alex’ life of selfless service.