Notices - Sunday 29th September
Preaching Day Conference: Faithful Men, Able to Teach.
The Free Church Mission Board, in partnership with the Western Isles Presbytery, has organised a preacher's day conference to be held on Thursday
3rd October from 10.00am to 3.30pm at the M.A. Macleod Memorial Hall, Kenneth Street.
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Service Details - Sunday 29th September
11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Gordon Matheson and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Romans 1: 5
Sermon Title: Grace Abounding to the Glory of Jesus
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Searmon: 2 Thimoteuis 1: 8-10
Tiotal: An Gràs a Thugadh Dhuinne
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M Smith and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Numbers 21: 4-9
Sermon Title: Look to Salvation
Notices - Sunday 22nd September
Congregational Meeting
At the Congregational Meeting held on Wednesday 18th September, it was agreed to appoint a Vacancy Committee consisting of 12 elders, 6 deacons and 6 communicant members from the congregation. The following were elected from the congregation - Annette Macphail, Roddy Cunningham, Garry Macleod, Gordon Duncan, Elaine Macmillan and Mairianne Campbell, who will serve along with Calum Campbell, Torquil Macleod, Ian M Macleod, Calum Mackenzie, Jack Libby, Doonie Macleod, Murdo A. Murray, Donald Buchanan, Marten Walker, Donald Macleod (Constable Rd), Joe MacPhee, Murdo Macleod, Elders; and with Gordon Kennedy, Donald Macleod, Duncan N Macleod, Shonnie Macritchie, Ian Macrae and Gordon Murray, Deacons.
The Session Clerk, Joe Macphee, presented the Sustentation Fund Schedule and after all the relevant sections of the schedule were explained and a time for questions allowed, it was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Schedule.
The Assistant Minister presented a Draft Development Plan which is required to be forwarded to the Presbytery and onward to the Mission Board along with the Sustentation Fund Schedule.
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11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M Smith and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Mark 2: 1-12
Sermon Title: Faithful Friends and a Forgiving Saviour
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Tiotal: Caora Chaillte Tighinn Dhachaidh
Moladh: Salm 23: 5-6
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Thomas Davis and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: John 11: 25-26
Sermon Title: the Promise of a Future
Lewis War Memorial Centenery
Lewis War Memorial Centenary
The public are warmly invited to attend a special service which will be held at 12.00pm on Saturday 21st September to mark 100 years since the unveiling of the Lewis War Memorial.
Rev William Heenan from St Columba’s Church, Stornoway, will take the service at the memorial which will also feature laying of wreaths on behalf of the community by HM Lord Lieutenant, Iain Macaulay, and Comhairle Convenor, Kenny Macleod.
Comhairle Convenor, Kenny Macleod, said:
“It is important that we mark important events in our history, such as the centenary of the Lewis War Memorial. The service on 21st September will give us all an opportunity to gather to reflect and to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. I would encourage all in our communities to attend this special service.”
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Notices - Sunday 15th September
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Wednesday 18th September at 7.30pm in the Seminary
As the participation of the whole congregation is encouraged as we begin the process of filling the vacancy, we hope that as many as possible will attend the Congregational Meeting.
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11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith
and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4
Sermon Title: The God of All Comfort
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev D.A. Macdonald
and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Searmon: Mata 8: 2 “Agus feuch thàinig Lobhar”
Tiotal: Ghlan Iosa an Lobhar
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith
and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 10: 1-22
Sermon Title: Soft or Hard Hearts
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Public Meeting - Friday 13th September
We would like to invite you to our public meeting on Friday 13th September in St Columba’s Church Hall, Stornoway (7.30pm for 8.00pm.)
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Vacancy related matters
At its meeting on Monday 26th August, the Kirk Session discussed the feedback received regarding the composition of the Vacancy Committee which was appointed on 15th July. While the committee was appointed in line with the practice followed in previous vacancies, the Kirk Session accepts that the appointment of the Vacancy Committee should be made at a congregational meeting.
In anticipation of the Sustentation Fund Schedule being approved and the Development Plan being available, the Kirk Session has agreed that a congregational meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th September 2024 at 7.30 pm in the Seminary. At this meeting, the Sustentation Fund Schedule will be presented for approval and a Vacancy Committee will be appointed.
As Elders, we are committed to securing the full scope of congregational interest in filling the vacancy. We encourage everyone to make it a matter of earnest prayer as we move forward with the process in the long-term interests of the gospel.
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11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Gordon Matheson and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: John 20: 19-31
Sermon Title: Doubts Dispersed at Christ’s Appearing
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Macdonald and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Searmon: Eabhruidheach 4: 14
Tiotal: Tiodhlac Dhè agus Dleasdanas an Duine
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Acts 1: 12-26
Sermon Title: A Faithful Fellowship
