Notices - Sunday 13th August
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Kathleen, Annette, Anne Mackenzie and Tina.
Volunteers 20th August: Elaine, Christine Smith, Chris and Annmarie.
Holiday Tweenies: 11.00am in the main hall for children aged 3-7.
Volunteers today: ChrissAnne, Angela and Christina.
Volunteers 20th August: Elizabeth, Kay, Kirsty and Aileen.
Everyone is welcome to the M. A. Hall after the morning service for a time of fellowship. Tea and Coffee will be served by Maighread.
Youth Fellowship meets in the M.A. Hall tonight following the evening service. Pastor Alex Ulinici from Moldova and his wife Nina and their two boys will be speaking.
Monday 14th August 7.00pm – Deacons’ Court meets in the Kenneth Street session room.
Wednesday 16th August 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary and on Zoom, led by Rev James Maciver.
Thursday 17th August 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Mr Murdo Martin.
Saturday 19th August 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in Seminary.
Sunday 20th August 9.00am – Ladies Prayer Meeting on Zoom.
Services next Sunday 20th August
11.00am – English Service (Church) Mr Scott Macleod.
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) Rev James Maciver.
6.30pm – English Service (Church) Rev James Maciver.
Rev Calum Murdo Smith is on annual leave until Tuesday 22nd August.
Lord’s Supper
God willing, the Lord’s Supper will be served in the congregation on Sunday 27th August. We expect to have Rev Euan Dodds, Kilmallie Free Church and Rev Donald A. Macdonald, retired, with us. Please pray that the Lord will bless this time of communion and add to the number of His professing people.
The Kirk Session will open after the prayer meeting on Wednesday 23rd, and will be delighted to meet with anyone wishing to join us for the first time at the Lord’s Table. More details of Kirk Session meetings will be available next week.
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Friday 25th August |
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Prayer Meeting at 8.00am in Kenneth St Session Room |
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English Service at 7.30pm in Kenneth St Church and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church) |
Rev Euan Dodds |
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Gaelic Service at 7.30pm in Seminary and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway) |
Rev D.A. Macdonald |
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Saturday 26th August |
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Prayer Meeting at 8.00am in Kenneth St Session Room |
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Gaelic Service at 11.00am in Seminary and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway) |
Rev D.A. Macdonald |
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English Service at 7.00pm in Kenneth St Church and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church) |
Rev Euan Dodds |
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Lord’s Day 27th August |
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Prayer Meeting at 8.00am in Kenneth St Session Room |
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Gaelic Communion Service at 11.00am in the Seminary and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway) |
Rev D.A. Macdonald |
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English Communion Service at 11.00am in Kenneth St Church and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church) |
Rev Euan Dodds |
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English Service at 6.30pm in Kenneth St Church and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church) |
Rev Euan Dodds |
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Congregational Fellowship in the M.A. Hall following the evening service. |
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Death
We were sorry to hear that Mr Ian Macritchie, latterly of Seaforth Care Home, had passed away. We extend our condolences to his family: daughters Wilma and Anne-Marie; sons Ian and his partner Anne, Malcolm and his wife Kirstie, and Colin. We also remember his grandsons, Cailean, Sarah and Callum, as well as all in the extended family, neighbours, former work colleagues, and friends.
Sailm air Feasgar Samhraidh – Psalms on a Summer Evening
There will be an evening of Gaelic Psalm singing, interspaced with interesting insights into the choice of Psalms used during the traditional “Communion weekend,” held at Scalpay Community Hall on Thursday 17th August at 7.00pm.
This is a public, non-denominational event; the singing will be in Gaelic, and the traditions narrated in English.
Please gather at Scalpay Community Centre by 6.50pm so as not to miss the first item on the programme!!
Donations on the evening for Bethesda.
Women for Mission
Women for Mission are delighted to announce that the final total for the 2022-23 project, Refuge & Strength, came to an amazing £44,419.91. The national committee would like to thank everyone for their financial and prayerful support.
At a local level, we are now turning our attention to fundraising endeavours for the 2023-24 projects, Breaking Barriers. Dates for your diary will be given next month.
WfM Ultimate Recipes cookbook
The reprint of the combined cookbooks, published in December 2022, is due to arrive any day.
Please speak to Donna or Johan if you would like a copy reserved for you. Priced at £18, which includes access to an online version of the book, it is a great present for students who will be leaving the island and going to college and university.
