Notices Sunday 13th November 2022
Everyone is welcome to a time of fellowship in the M. A. Hall following the morning service. Murdo and ChrissAnne will be serving today.
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 2.
Volunteers today: Elaine, Christine Smith, Chris and Annmarie.
Volunteers 20th November: Christine Ann, Maighread, Emma and Donna.
Tweenies: 11.00am in the main hall for pre-school children aged 3+.
Volunteers today: Elizabeth, Karen, Aileen and Kirsty.
Volunteers 20th November: Liz, Donna, Joni and Christina.
Sunday School and Bible Class arrive in church at 11.00 with family, then go into M.A. Hall after children’s address.
YF meets in M.A. Hall tonight at 7.45pm.
Eoghain will speak on ‘A Biblical View on Self-Image.’
Monday 14th November 1.00pm-3.00pm - Toddler Group in M.A. Hall.
Monday 14th November 7.00pm – Deacons’ Court in M.A. Hall.
Wednesday 16th November 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary and on Zoom led by Rev James Maciver.
Thursday 17th November 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Mr Murdo Martin.
Thursday 17th November – Explorers in the M.A. Hall. 6.00pm-7.00pm – P1-P3
7.00pm-8.15pm – P4-P7
Friday 18th November 2.30pm – 55+ Fellowship in M.A. Hall.
The speaker will be Rev. Colin Macleod (Back) and the singing will be led by Calum Mackay (Point).
If you need transport just call Duncan Norman on 860 418 or 07787 973802 and transport will be arranged for you.
Saturday 19th November 7.30pm - English Prayer Meeting in Seminary.
Services next Sunday – 20th November
11.00am – English Service (Church) Rev Calum M. Smith.
11.00am - Gaelic Service (Seminary) Rev James Maciver.
6.30pm - English Service (Church) Mr Scott Macleod.
Death
We were deeply sorry to hear that Dr Gordon Macleod, formerly of North Street, Sandwick, had passed away. Gordon was a Professor of Human Geography at Durham University.
We extend our sincere and prayerful condolences to his uncles Colin Mackenzie and Norman Macleod, and their spouses Christine and Murdag, as well as to all his first cousins.
We also remember Gordon’s best friend Dave Roberts along with his many other friends and work colleagues. May they all know God’s comfort.
Sunday School Snippet
As well as learning about the 6th commandment today, the children had another task.
“Today in Bible Class we were choosing ways to spend money that we’ve collected for Blythswood. We split into two groups, and we had £50 each to spend. We looked at different ways to spend our money and we chose: feed 40 children X 2, train 3 teachers, give a child a month of daily nutritious meals and more!”
Isla & Hetty S1
Thank you from Muriel
Muriel wishes to thank all who contributed to the lunch last Saturday. The generous sum of £1375.00 was raised. This money will be spent in Ratanakiri, where Muriel is based when in Cambodia, on projects she is involved with.
Gambia Partnership Update
A small delegation from the Gambia Partnership will be in the Gambia from 11th November for a fortnight. Please pray for the Lord to bless the meetings, and for the Holy Spirit to lead the group, and to prepare hearts and minds as the group explore new opportunities to serve.
Cross Free Church WfM – Tuesday 22nd November 8.00pm on Zoom.
All women are invited to join a Zoom meeting to hear from Carine Mackenzie of Christian Focus Publications.
For Zoom details contact: Donna Maciver 07810 386774
Christian Institute Autumn Week of Prayer – 13th-19th November 2022
Sunday 13th – Our Leaders
The authorities that exist have been established by God (Romans 13:1). They are God’s servants (v6). We should pray for them.
Pray first “for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:2
Monday 14th – Religious Liberty
Christians should not be barred from sharing the Gospel or subjected to online censorship.
“Pray…that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ.” Colossians 4:3
Tuesday 15th – Our Schools
School should be a place where Christians are free to talk about their beliefs.
“…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven,” Matthew 5:16
Wednesday 16th – Sanctity of Life
Human life is precious because we are made in God’s image.
“…your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16
Thursday 17th – Gender Ideology
Transgenderism seeks to destroy the God-given distinction between men and women.
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27
Friday 18th – Our Society
Our secular society is desperate to move people away from God’s good instructions for his world.
“…seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosler.” Jeremiah 29:7
Saturday 19th – The Christian Institute
We greatly value your prayers for our work and for all of our staff in the UK.
“Pray…that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the Gospel. Ephesians 6:19
