Notices - Sunday 11th June
Creche: 11.00am in upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Fiona, Catherine, Ruby and Alison.
Volunteers 18th June: Annette, Kathleen, Anne Mackenzie and Tina.
Tweenies: 11.00am in the main hall for children aged 3-5.
Volunteers today: ChrissAnne, Angela, Aileen and Kirsty.
Volunteers 18th June: Johan, Donna, Christina and Joni.
Sunday School and Bible Class arrive in church at 11.00 with family, then leave through the side door nearest the M.A. Hall after children’s address.
Everyone is welcome to a time of fellowship in the M. A. Hall following the morning service. This will be an opportunity to meet Rev Bill Ferguson, who will also have books and literature available.
D.R. and Diana will be serving today.
Monday 12th June 1.00pm-3.00pm Toddler Group meets in M.A. Hall. This will be the last time we meet until after the summer school holidays.
Monday 12th June 7.00pm – Deacons’ Court meet in Kenneth St Session Room.
Wednesday 14th June 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary and on Zoom, led by Rev Calum M. Smith.
Thursday 15th June 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev James Maciver.
Thursday 15th June – Explorers in M.A. Hall.
Friday 16th June 12.00pm-2.00pm – 55+ Fellowship.
The speaker will be Johan Smith, and the singing will be led by Rev James Maciver. All over 55s are welcome to attend. If you need transport to or from the event, please contact Duncan Norman on one of the numbers below: 07787 973802 or 01851 860418.
Saturday 17th June 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in Seminary.
Services next Sunday 18th June
11.00am – English Service (Church) Rev James Maciver.
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) Mr Murdo Martin.
6.30pm – English Service (Church) Rev Calum M. Smith.
Sunday 18th June – Youth Fellowship meets in the Francis Street Manse. All P7 children moving into S1 are invited to come along.
Deaths
We were sorry to hear that John Malcolm Maciver, Doig Crescent, had passed away. We extend our sincere condolences to his daughter Jodie and sons Malcolm and Shaun, together with their partners.
We also remember John’s grandchildren Lily and Kayden and his father Donald (Billy), and all other members of the extended family, praying that they may all know God’s comfort in their loss.
We were also sorry to hear that Mrs Murdina (Murdag) Macmillan, formerly of Kennedy Terrace and more recently Blàr Buidhe Care Home, had passed away aged 96. Murdag was employed by the congregation for many years as cleaner of the Kenneth Street church.
We extend our sincere condolences to her surviving sisters Kirstag and Seordag, along with nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces, and all other relations, praying that they will all know God’s comfort in their loss.
Advance Notice – Saturday 24th June – Church Day Out
This will be held at the Coll Centre from 12.30pm – 4.00pm, and will be a great opportunity to meet each other informally. Hot and cold drinks and food from a BBQ will be served. The children will have access to a Bouncy Castle. Volunteers are required to assist with some of the tasks and donations of baking are welcome. If you can help, speak to Scott Macleod.
Long Service Ministry Presentations
On Friday 23rd June at 7.30pm in the M.A. Hall, Kenneth St, Stornoway, the High Free Church congregation plans to hold an event marking Rev Roddy Morrison's 50 years in the ministry and Rev James Macdonald's 40 years in the ministry.
The evening will consist of a short service, followed by presentations to Reverends Morrison and Macdonald, and a time of refreshments.
Everyone is warmly invited to attend this evening as we give thanks to God for the ministries of these men and express our appreciation to them for their years of faithful service.
Free Church Youth Camps
Free Church Youth Camps would value assistance from anyone that can help with being a chaperone, driving, or baking. There is a sign up sheet at the front of the church if you are able to help.
Holiday Club – Epic Explorers (31st July-4th August)
This year we hope to have 80 children join us as we Explore the life of Jesus in the gospel of Mark using the 'Epic Explorers' resource from the Christianity Explored series.
The craft team do not need donations of any recycled items this year, but if anyone would like to make a financial donation towards the cost of running Holiday Club you are welcome to put this in an envelope marked 'Holiday Club' and place it in the plate at the door of either the church or the Seminary.
We would welcome donations of baking during the week of Holiday Club. If you are able to provide baking, please contact Fiona Macleod. Above all and most importantly we ask that you please continue to PRAY for Holiday Club and for the team as we plan and prepare, to God to be all the glory!
Blythswood Appeal – Saturday 24th June from 9.00am – 12.00noon
A lorry will be situated in the Nicolson Institute Bus Park on Smith Avenue for donations of the following in good condition:
Clothes, bedding, shoes, and new bandages. Donation bags should be clearly marked with the contents therein.
Finance donations can be given on the day into the donation buckets or by bank transfer to Blythswood:
Sort Code – 80 91 26
Account Number – 1041 3664
Arrangements on the day – Vehicles can drive into the bus park following the one-way system and drop off the donation at the back of the lorry trailer and leave via Smith Avenue. Stewards will be on duty.
Thanks to volunteers, community organisations, businesses, DFDS Western Isles, CalMac and CNES.
