Notices - Sunday 12th February
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Elaine, Christine Ann, Maighread, Donna and Emma.
Volunteers 19th February: Fiona, Catherine, Ruby and Alison.
Tweenies: 11.00am in the main hall for pre-school children aged 3-5.
Volunteers today: Angela, Donna, Christina and Joni.
Volunteers 19th February: Elizabeth, Anna and Lydia.
Sunday School and Bible Class arrive in church at 11.00 with family, then go into M.A. Hall after children’s address.
Everyone is welcome to a time of fellowship in the M. A. Hall following the morning service.
Murdo and ChrissAnne will be serving today.
Monday 13th February 1.00pm-3.00pm - Toddler Group in MA. Hall.
Tuesday 14th February 7.30pm-9.00pm – Hope Explored in M.A. Hall.
Wednesday 15th February 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary and on Zoom led by Rev James Maciver.
No Explorers this week due to school holiday.
Thursday 16th February 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Mr Murdo Martin.
Friday 17th February 2.30pm-4.00pm - 55+ Fellowship
We hope to have Rev David Macleod of North Harris Free Church with us. If you would like transport to and from the meeting please let me know by calling 01851 860 418 or 07787 973802.
I would like to thank the congregation for its support of the 55+ Fellowship over the last 5 months. It has been great to see so many of you turn up to the meetings. However, there is still plenty room available with the new layout. Some of you still don’t seem willing to admit you are over 55. Go on, you know you want to!!!
Duncan Norman
Sunday 19th February 9.00am-9.45am – Ladies Prayer Meeting on Zoom.
Death
We were very sorry to hear that Mrs Sheila Macleod, Newton Street (latterly Bethesda Care Home) had passed away, aged 96. We extend our condolences to her sons Norman, Angus and James, daughter-in-law Margaret Ann, grandson Finlay, and sister Morina, together with all nephews and nieces.
We pray that they will all know God’s comfort at this time of sorrow.
Sunday School Snippet
Today we learned about the tabernacle and how Jesus has made a way for us to meet with God. We need to give our best to God.
Paige P5
Hope Explored – 14th and 21st February
Do you ever wonder about all that is going on in the world around us, and where Christianity features in all this? Or are you looking for a Hope that won’t disappoint you?
There are few emotions more powerful than hope.
But these days, hope often feels hard to come by.
Where can we find a hope that won't disappoint us?
Looking at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in Luke's Gospel, this three-session series from Christianity Explored Ministries shows that Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about my present.
It sounds good…………… but is it true?
Whatever people do or do not believe, Hope Explored offers them an opportunity to explore, to discuss the hope, peace and purpose Jesus offers.
Please come and join us to consider some of these matters in the Kenneth St Church Hall. Each session will start at 7:30pm and finish at 8:30pm.
These meetings will be held in an informal and relaxed environment and suitable for anyone with little, or no, Christian experience.
There is no need to book, just turn up. Bring some friends if you can.
‘Dove’s Corner’ Baby Bank
Many thanks to those who have already contributed to the Baby Bank. This will be an ongoing collection where baby items such as nappies, wipes, formula, and adult toiletries will always be gratefully received.
At present they are short of pyjamas for children aged 5-10 years (new or in good clean condition).
Donations can be placed inside the door of the M.A. Hall.
Service of Thanksgiving for the Launch of Gaelic Audio New Testament
A Gaelic service of thanksgiving will take place on Friday 24th February at 7.30pm, at Stornoway Free Church, Kenneth Street, to mark the launch of the Gaelic Audio New Testament, recorded during July 2022.
Following the service, light refreshments will be served in the M.A. Hall. Representatives from the Scottish Bible Society will speak briefly about the project, and footage from the filming will be shown, featuring interviews with folk at Kenneth Street. Some clips from the recordings will also be played.
A warm invitation is extended to all.
Safeguarding / PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme
It is essential that everyone involved in working with children or vulnerable adults complete an online Safeguarding course by 31st March. There are courses available on the following dates:
Tuesday 21st February
Wednesday 22nd March
You can sign up on the Free Church of Scotland website at: Safeguarding – Free Church of Scotland
Open sessions for those who require to complete applications to join the PVG Scheme will be held in the Kenneth Street Session Room on:
Tuesday 21st February - 4.00pm – 7.00pm
Friday 3rd March – 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Should you require more information, or have any questions, please contact:
Iain Maciver at: [email protected]
or
Calum Smith at: [email protected]
