Pastoral Reflection from Rev Kenneth I Macleod
Reflection for the Week of 22nd March 2020 from Rev Kenneth I Macleod
“The Lord sits enthroned forever: He has established His throne for justice, and He judges the world with righteousness; He judges the peoples with uprightness. The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. ” Psalm 9:7-9
One of the themes of this Psalm is God’s rule over everything and everyone. We see that it’s a kingly rule because the Lord sits on a throne - v4 “You have sat on the throne giving righteous judgement.” V7 “The Lord sits enthroned.” “He has established His throne for justice.” What a comfort that is to us, in our ever changing, fragile, threatening world, where fear and uncertainty lay hold upon us; where an unseen enemy threatens our very life, to know that God sits upon His throne, not as a disinterested observer, but Someone who is actively involved in all that is happening. We also see that this throne is like the Lord Himself-eternal. We cannot separate the Lord from His throne as it’s an everlasting throne. The Lord’s rule is forever.
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On Sunday 22nd March we will run our first livestream service at 11am on Facebook live, God willing. We encourage you to join with us for a short time of worship and devotion lasting around 30 minutes.
Connect to the livestream by visiting www.facebook.com/StornowayFreeChurch. If you have any issues, please email [email protected]
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This Sunday we are encouraging Christians to join together in a National Day of Prayer.
We want to seek the help of God and pray for His mercy upon our country, for His strength for the vulnerable and His wisdom for decision makers and those on the front lines of health care.
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Please Note: For all parents of our Sunday school and Tweenies children. We would like to try and keep a semblance of normality for the children in our congregation as much as possible during these unusual times.
With that in mind, a couple of our amazing Sunday school teachers plan to prepare a weekly activity worksheet / craft with instructions at three different levels and a link to a video clip for you to watch together.
If you would like to participate in this virtual Sunday school please email [email protected] with your contact email address, your name and your child’s name and age/class.
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Beloved friends, we are in a situation none of us would have chosen, but God has chosen it for us, and we must acknowledge this and continue to trust in… Read more about 'Pastoral Message from the Minister'...
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Measures Agreed By Stornoway Free Church Kirk Session
At its meeting on Wednesday, 11th March, the Kirk Session considered the coronavirus outbreak in light of the current guidance issued by NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government. The Kirk Session reluctantly concluded that it would be prudent to introduce the following measures for an indefinite period:
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Notices - Sunday 15th March
Monday 16th March
Kirk Session meets at 7pm in the Session Room, Kenneth Street.
Service Details - Sunday 15th March
11am Baptism Service (Church)
Rev Kenneth I Macleod
Sermon Title: Teach Your Children Well
6.30pm English Service (Church)
Rev James Maciver
Sermon Title: Assurance of Eternal Life
Notices - Sunday 8th March
Monday 9th March
Deacons’ Court will meet from 7pm in the Session Room, Kenneth Street.
Service Details - Sunday 8th March
11am English Service (Church)
Rev Kenneth I Macleod
Sermon Title: God’s Word Must be Fulfilled
11am Gaelic Service (Seminary)
Rev James Maciver
Tiotal: An Duine Beannaichte anns Na Sailm (9)
6.30pm English Service (Church)
Rev James Maciver
Sermon Title: Study 18, First John – Believing God’s Testimony
