Notice - Sunday 19th August
Monday 20th August
Deacons’ Court meets at 7pm in the Session Room.
Communion
Those who desire to take communion for the first time can meet with the Kirk Session at any point from Wednesday evening onwards and can take a friend with them if they wish. All are assured of a sincere welcome and no one should be apprehensive of coming to do this for the Lord. Those who are bringing a Disjunction Certificate from another congregation will be welcomed by the Session after any of the services. Please inform the minister or Rev Kenny I Macleod as to when this would be convenient for you. Baptism Parents who wish to request baptism for their children are asked to meet with the Kirk Session on Monday 27th August at the Seminary Session Room after the evening service. Any for whom this time is not suitable should contact either the minister or Rev Kenny I Macleod to make alternative arrangements. Gospel of John There are copies of the Gospel of John available at the door of the church today. Please take one and give it to someone you know.
Youth Discipleship Support Worker Vacancy
Western Isles Presbytery This new role offers a highly enthusiastic and passionate youth worker the opportunity to be actively engaged in youth discipleship. The successful applicant will work with the youth committee of the Western Isles Presbytery to develop youth discipleship in congregations. They will work with existing youth leaders and Kirk Sessions to provide opportunities for young people to grow a resilient Christian faith. The role requires the post holder to demonstrate a clear Christian commitment and sympathetic to the ethos and vision of the Free Church of Scotland. Therefore it is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian.
3 year fixed term contract (Initial 6 month probation period)
Full-Time: 37 hrs p/w
Salary: £20,000 plus expenses
Closing date: Saturday 29th September
Interview: To be confirmed but provisionally w/c 1st October
Any enquiries, or for informal discussion, please contact Rev. David Macleod on 07920 844260 or email [email protected] An application pack can be requested from: [email protected]. To apply, send a completed application form with covering letter to [email protected]
ETS Saturday Courses 2018-19
ETS are offering part-time Saturday courses designed specifically for anyone who has a longing to explore the Gospel further. No prior qualifications are necessary for taking these courses. This is an excellent way of gaining more than can normally be offered in church on Sunday whilst being less demanding than a full-time theological course. As the lectures are online, it is possible to complete the courses at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. The course starts on 15th September. For more information, and to register, visit www.ets.ac.uk or contact Mary Ferguson on [email protected]
ADVANCE NOTICES
Tuesday 28th August
Craft Group meets at 7:30pm in the Hall. All welcome. Saturday 1st September- Western Isles Free Church Mission Support Group will be holding a Soup and Pudding lunch from 12-2pm in the Hall. Donations will go to Muriel Macleod (Cambodia) & The Raes (Philippines). All very welcome.
Week beginning 2nd September
Sunday Schools and Campaigners begin in September.
