John William Gordon Masterton (1913-2001)
Church of Scotland Minister
John William Gordon Masterton became a minister in the Church of Scotland, following in his father, Alexander Masterton's, footsteps. He was the author of a highly successful book of prayers first published in 1970 "Prayers For Use in Church".
Genealogy
John Masterton was the eldest son of Alexander Masterton, minister at Dunscore, and Margaret Bain Bow, who were married in 1911 in Paisley. They belong to the very large family of Mastertons traced back to Culross. A fuller genealogy of the extended family of John William Gordon Masterton can be found at this link
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER.
11 a.m.-The Rev. W. WHITE ANDERSON, M.C., M.A.
2.30 p.m.-The Rev. W. WHITE ANDERSON and the Rev. J.W.G. MASTERTON, M.A.,
Daily Service, 3 p.m.; Saturday, 10.30 a.m.
The Scotsman
30th September, 1939
THE REV. J.G. MASTERTON-MISS C.L. HENDRY
The marriage arranged between John, elder son of the late Rev. Alexander Masterton, Dunscore, and of Mrs Masterton, 35 Queen's Crescent, Edinburgh, and Catherine Love, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Fraser P. Hendry, 18 Blackford Road, Edinburgh, will take place in North Morningside Church on Thursday, 16th May, at 2 o'clock.
The Scotsman
3rd April, 1940
The Rev. John G. Masterton, elder son of the late Rev. Alexander Masterton, of Dunscore Church, and of Mrs Masterton, 35 Queen's Crescent, Edinburgh, was married yesterday to Miss Catherine Love Hendry, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Fraser P. Hendry, 18 Blackford Road, Edinburgh. The bridegroom, who was educated at Sedbergh School and Edinburgh University, is at present senior assistant at St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Edinburgh. The wedding took place in North Morningside Church, and the Rev. J.S. Stewart, B.D., and the Rev. A.W. Burnet, D.D., minister of St Cuthbert's, officiated. The bridegroom's mother was unable to be present owing to a prolonged illness in London; his brother, Mr Alexander H.H. Masterton, C.A., was best-man.
The bride chose ivory brocade for her fitting wedding gown, which had a short full train cut in one with the skirt. Her veil, which was lent by the bridegroom's mother, was caught into a halo of lily-of-the-valley, and the same flowers were combined with larger lilies to form her bouquet. The bridesmaid, Miss Katherine Hunter, L.R.A.M., wore a picture frock of cyclamen taffeta and a "frivolous" headdress of anemones, velvet and taffeta. After the wedding Mr and Mrs Hendry held a reception in the Roxburghe Hotel.
The Scotsman
17th May, 1940
The congregation of St Andrew's Church, Hawick, have decided unanimously to present a call to the Rev. J.G. Masterton, assistant at St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Edinburgh. He was the sole nominee for the vacancy caused by the transference of the Rev. George Sutherland to Glasgow.
The Scotsman
29th November, 1940
11 a.m.-The Rev. W. WHITE ANDERSON, M.C., M.A.
6 p.m.-The Rev. J.W.G. MASTERTON, M.A.,
Minister-Elect, St Andrew's, Hawick.
Prayers will be offered for the Greek Nation.
The congregation are asked to assemble in the Church Hall after the Morning Service.
Daily Service. Monday to Friday, 3 p.m.
The Scotsman
14th December, 1940
The Rev. J.W.G. Masterton, St Andrew's Church, Hawick, has accepted a unanimous call from St Paul's Church, Greenock.
The Scotsman
10th July, 1946
The Rev. N. Douglas Craig, B.D., assistant in St Cuthbert's Edinburgh, was last night elected by the congregation of St Andrew's Church, Hawick, to be their minister in succession to the Rev. J. W. G. Masterton, now of St Paul's Greenock, and also a former assistant at St Cuthbert's. Mr Craig, who preached yesterday as the sole nominee for the vacancy, is the only son of the Rev. A. M. Craig, of Castleton Church, in the same Presbytery.
The Scotsman
3rd March, 1947
MASTERTON. - At Larkfield Hospital, GREENOCK, on Tuesday, 6th January 1948, to CATHERINE, wife of the Rev. J. W. G. MASTERTON, M.A., St Paul's Manse, Greenock, a daughter.
The Scotsman
8th January, 1948
MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
At a meeting of the Congregational Board held on Friday 27th May, the Rev. J.W.G. Masterton explained his desire
that the Side Chapel should be converted into a memorial Chapel. It would entail a light carved, wooden screen,
lectern, small communion table, carpet and several chairs. Mr Masterton thought that, in time, most of these
articles would be gifted. Permission would require to be obtained from the General Trustees and the Presbytery.
The meeting approved of this suggestion.
Mr Masterton reported at a meeting of the Congregational Board on Thursday 3rd November that a quotation of £700 had been received for erection of carved, woodwork screen at the chancel and that the donor had approved the quotation and therefore final drawings had been applied for.
Finnart St Paul's
1949
Miscellaneous Notes by John Bell
http://www.finnart-stpauls-church.org/misc%20notes.htm
Clerk to the Board, Mr A.R. Stewart intimated that as he was shortly taking up residences in the South of England, he was obliged to tender his resignation as Clerk to the Board. The Chairman, the Rev. J.W.G. Masterton thanked Mr Stewart for the splendid service which he had given during the 17 years he had held office of Clerk and assured him that he would always have a very warm place in the hearts of the members of St Paul’s. Mr J.G. Roy took over the position of Clerk to the Board (Meeting held on 25th March 1951) At the same meeting, the Chairman, The Rev. J.W.G. Masterton reported that for the purpose of furnishing the Side Chapel, Miss J.H. Kerr of Westfield wished to donate a Communion Table and Lectern. Mr P.J.F. Williamson wished to donate a Minister’s Chair. The Board cordially approved of these gifts being accepted.
Finnart St Paul's
1951
Miscellaneous Notes by John Bell
http://www.finnart-stpauls-church.org/misc%20notes.htm
A book designed for public worship, which contains prayers on particular themes and prayers for special occasions, using a language of devotion which reflects the speech of today.
Saint Andrew Press. Edinburgh. 1970
ISBN:9780715206805