Notices - Sunday 10th November
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Elaine, Chris, Annmarie and Helena.
Volunteers 17th November: Christine Ann, Maighread, Donna and Carol Ann.
Tweenies in the main hall for children aged 3-5.
Volunteers today: Elizabeth, Anna and Lydia.
Volunteers 17th November: Liz, Angela and Eilidh.
Tweenies, Sunday School and Bible Class arrive in church at 11.00 with family, then leave through the side door nearest the hall after children’s address.
Everyone is welcome to the M. A. Hall after the morning service for a time of fellowship.
Tea and coffee will be served by Marten and Kathleen.
Congregational Fellowship tonight after the evening service in the M.A. Hall.
Annie Macsween from Ness will be the speaker.
Monday 11th November from 1.00pm to 3.00pm – Toddler group meets in the M A Hall.
Monday 11th November at 7.00pm – The Deacons’ Court meets in the Kenneth Street Session room.
Tuesday 12th November at 11.00am – Prayer and Update with Muriel on Zoom.
Wednesday 13th November at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev Gordon Matheson.
Thursday 14th November at 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev Callum Macleod.
Thursday 14th November - Explorers meet in M.A. Hall:
P1 – P3 6.00pm - 7.00pm
P4 – P7 7.00pm - 8.15pm
Thursday 14th November from 7.15pm to 8.15pm – Exploring Life’s Big Questions at the M A Hall.
This is an opportunity to discuss questions in a relaxed and informal setting.
Friday 15th November from 12.00pm to 3.00pm – Fridays at The Free.
The M.A. Hall will be open for soups, teas and coffees to give people an opportunity to meet with friends.
There will be a kids play area available as well as items from ‘Dove’s Corner’ Baby Bank free of charge.
Anyone needing transport please call Calum on 07717 495424
Saturday 16th November at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary.
Services next Lord’s Day – 17th November
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev Callum Macleod.
11.00am – English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M Smith.
6.30pm – English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Colin Macleod.
Sunday School Memory Verse
Please keep practising with us at home.
Sing Psalms 23:5
In the sight of my enemies a table you spread.
The oil of rejoicing you pour on my head;
My cup overflows and I’m graciously fed.
Deaths
We were heart sorry to hear of the passing of Anne Macdonald, late of Branahuie, on Thursday 31st October. We remember all the family at this time, especially the children, Lorna, Norman, Donna and Catriona, with their partners Ritchie, Alison, David and Alasdair. We also remember the grandchildren, Harris, Freya, Lydia, Alexander, Joel, Orlaith, Lois, Samuel and Benjamin. Remembering too her sister Mairi and husband Ian and the wider family and friends.
We were also very sorry to hear of the passing of Catherine Anne Mitchell, late of Newmarket. We extend our sympathy in particular to her brother George and his wife Mary as well as her nephew John Neil and his wife Ann-Marie and their children Alexander and Isla and the extended family.
The Big ADVENTure – Saturday 14th December – 1.30pm–4.30pm
More information about booking for the above Christmas Club will be available in next week’s bulletin. Thank you to all who are supporting this outreach in many different ways.
God is Good Africa
There will be a fundraising lunch at Back Free Church Hall for G.I.G.A. on Saturday 17th November from 12.00 to 2.00pm. All are welcome.
Gambia Partnership Update
The Gambia Partnership have a small team going to the Gambia from the 8th to 20th November to progress the aims of the charity, develop existing relationships and explore new opportunities for us to advance the gospel. Please keep us in prayer, specifically that we would be led by the Spirit and that our time would be fruitful as we seek to build up and equip Christians in order that they can be salt and light in their community. We recently sent out £10,000 worth of audio bibles along with other gospel materials which have arrived in the country, we will be considering how best these can be used along with what further investments can be made. Your prayers are very much appreciated.
In addition, please consider an early pre-Christmas clear out of good quality toys, clothes and brick-a-brac with a donation to our shop so that we can assist those in our community who are struggling in making Christmas more manageable this year. We always do our best to help those in need and keep our prices as low as possible. In doing so, you are contributing to the work of the charity where every almost penny is spent in the Gambia.
Every blessing, Jonathan Maciver
Presbytery Youth Camp 2024!
If you are in S3-S6, come and join us at Scaladale from 22nd to 25th November, for fun, with some activities thrown in. Cost is £50.00 per person.
To find out more and book a place, click the link, or scan the QR code and complete the booking form.
https://forms.office.com/r/H4Ex8HB7VV
