Notices - Sunday 16th April
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Fiona, Catherine, Ruby and Alison Maciver.
Volunteers 23rd April: Annette, Kathleen, Anne Mackenzie and Tina.
Holiday Tweenies: 11.00am in the main hall for children aged 3-7.
Volunteers today: Elizabeth, Gillian, Christina and Joni.
Volunteers 23rd April: Johan, Alison and Lydia.
Sunday School and Bible Class are on holiday until 23rd April.
Everyone is welcome to a time of fellowship in the M. A. Hall following the morning service.
There will be a congregational fellowship in the M.A. Hall tonight following the evening service.
Iain ‘Dan’ Morrison will share his testimony.
Monday 17th April 1.00pm-3.00pm - Toddler Group in M.A. Hall.
Wednesday 19th April 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary and on Zoom led by Rev James Maciver.
Thursday 20th April 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Mr Joe Macphee.
Thursday 20th April – Explorers in M.A. Hall:
6.00pm - 7.00pm: P1- P3
7.00pm - 8.15pm: P4 - P7
Friday 21st April 2.30pm-4.00pm – 55+ Fellowship in the M.A. Hall
As this is the 100th anniversary of the Metagama sailing, we will have as our guest speaker local broadcaster Coinneach ‘Mor’ Maciver from Upper Coll, who has been involved in the schools Metagama project over recent months.
The singing will be led by Ali “Laxay” Macdonald.
If anyone would like transport to and from the meeting, please contact Duncan Norman on 07787 973802 or 860 418.
Friday 21st April 7.00pm – M.A. Hall - Healthy Gospel Church Gathering
This event is being organised for congregations in the Western Isles Presbytery of the Free Church of Scotland, as we look to encourage one another and share in the vision for A Healthy Gospel Church for Every Community in Scotland.
There will be refreshments from 6.30pm. The gathering will formally start at 7.00pm, with two main sections, and will conclude 9.30pm.
There are leaflets available at the doors with more information.
Saturday 22nd April 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in Seminary.
Services next Sunday, 23rd April
11.00am – Explorers Family Service (Church) Rev Calum M. Smith.
Families are invited to come along to this special service with a focus on the work of Explorers in our congregation.
Explorers and Sunday School children should meet in the hall at 10:45am.
Leaders and children will sit together downstairs. Parents and Carers are welcome to sit anywhere in the church for the service.
All are welcome to the church hall afterwards for a cuppa and to hear the children sing and recite some of what they’ve been learning.
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) Rev Kenneth Ferguson.
3.00pm – Special Service in St Columba’s Church to mark the 100th anniversary of the Metagama sailing to Canada
The service will be conducted by Rev W. Heenan. It will include Psalms, prayers and an address by the Lord Lieutenant of the Isles, Iain Macaulay, the Metagama Song by Margaret Stewart, Gaelic poetry and readings by the captains of the Nicolson Institute and Sir E. Scott schools.
It will be livestreamed on St Columba’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
A collection will be taken in support of Bethesda Hospice.
Refreshments will be available in the church hall afterwards.
6.30pm – English Service (Church) Rev James Maciver.
Thank You from God is Good Africa
Thank you to all who supported the G.I.G.A. team last Saturday with the curry evening. The sum of £2,492.00 was raised. Blessings. Kenny John
Providence Christian School
There will be a fundraising lunch in the M.A. Hall on Saturday 22nd April from 12.00pm-2.00pm. All are welcome.
Blythswood Care and Scottish Emergency Rescue Association
There will be a fundraising pop-up shop on Point Street, beside the chip shop, on Saturday 22nd April from 11.00am-3.30pm. Proceeds will go to Moldova.
HOPE, PEACE and PURPOSE
The Prodigal God – Tuesdays 2 May to 23 May
Find out how the Prodigal found Hope, Peace and Purpose in Tim Keller’s study in his book, the Prodigal God. It can be hard for us to understand the relationship between God and man. A brief study of this book by Tim Keller helps paint this picture using Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son.
Please come and join us to consider the true meaning of “prodigal” and how it relates to our lives over 4 evenings in the M A Hall on Kenneth St. The programme will be run on Tuesday evenings from 2 May. Each session will start at 7:30pm and finish at 8:30pm.
The meetings will be held in an informal and relaxed environment and suitable for all who are looking for the hope, peace and purpose that is offered in the Christian life.
There is no need to book, just turn up. Bring some friends if you can.
If you wish to find out more please feel free to speak to Cala (07818076163) or Roddy (07900807375)
Changes to the Financial Oversight of the Congregation
Over the last 15 months, the financial transactions of the congregation transitioned from a written ledger to a digitised accounting system. While both systems have distinct advantages, the digitised system allows, among other things, easier tracking of cash-flow, simpler import and categorisation of bank transactions and the facility to extract customised reports to assist with managing the congregation’s income and expenditure.
The change provided an opportunity to review other aspects of our financial oversight and at the last meeting of the Deacons’ Court, it was unanimously agreed to appoint Lorraine Shewan as our new Congregational Treasurer.
Lorraine is better known in the congregation for the administrative assistance she has given over the years. What many will not know is that she is also an experienced digital systems accountant who has given valuable assistance with the transition. We have every confidence in her ability to competently manage the financial affairs of the congregation. A member of the Finance Committee will liaise on her behalf at meetings of the Deacons’ Court.
We warmly welcome Lorraine to the role and commend her to the prayers of the congregation.
We also take this opportunity to sincerely thank Donald Macleod (Doonie) and Gordon Murray for all their assistance with the change, and also for their care of the congregation’s finances, at different stages, over the last 15 months.
