Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.

Volunteers Today: Christine, Catherine, Maryanne, Alison and Ruby.

Volunteers 23^rd March: Annette, Kathleen, Ann Mackenzie and Tina.                              

Tweenies in the main hall for children aged 3 to 5.

Volunteers today: Liz, Evelyn and Lydia.

Volunteers 23^rd March: Chrissanne, Kay and Eilidh.

 Sunday School and Bible Class arrive in church at 11.00 with family, then leave through the side door nearest the hall after children’s address.

Everyone is welcome to the M A Hall after the morning service for a cup of tea or coffee. Mary and Chris will be serving today.

There will be a fellowship in the M A Hall following the evening service tonight. Andrew Maciver will be speaking about his work in Myanmar.

Monday 17^th March from 1.00pm to 3.00pm – Toddler Group meets in the M A Hall.

Monday 17^th March at 7.00pm – The Kirk Session will meet in the Kenneth Street Session room.

Tuesday 18^th March at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting at Laxdale Mission Hall.

Wednesday 19^th March at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev Kenneth I Macleod.

Thursday 20^th March at 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Mr Joe Macphee.

Thursday 20^th March – Explorers meet in the M A Hall.

 P1 - P3     6.00pm - 7.00pm

P4 - P7    7.00pm - 8.15pm

Friday 21^st March from 12.00pm to 3.00pm – Fridays at The Free.

The M.A. Hall will be open for soups, sandwiches, teas and coffees to give people an opportunity to meet with friends. There will be a kids play area available as well as items from ‘Dove’s Corner’ Baby Bank free of charge.

Saturday 22nd March from 12.00pm to 2.00pm – Fundraising Lunch by WfM. We are looking for donations of soup, puddings and help on the day. There is a sign-up sheet at the doors for those who can contribute in any way.

Saturday 22^nd March at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary.

Services next Lord’s Day – 23^rd March.

11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Macdonald.

11.00am – English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Paul Murray.

  6.30pm – English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Paul Murray.

Gambia Partnership Bibles Special Collection

The Gambia Partnership are currently raising funds to send printed and audio Bibles during 2025.

The Partnership has already purchased 500 solar powered audio Bibles in a variety of Gambian dialects.  They cost £20 each and are particularly useful for those who are illiterate as they can hear the Word of God in their own language.

A special collection for this purpose will be taken at all services today.  Contributions can also be made by cheque and made payable to ‘Stornoway Free Church’ and placed in an envelope clearly marked ‘Gambia Bibles’.

Thank You From Mission International

Rev Roddy Macrae, who recently spoke at a midweek meeting about this work, was in touch expressing the sincere thanks from all at Mission International for the congregation’s donation to the work.

The money has already been put to use in South Sudan providing food for displaced people who fled their homes because of rebel attacks on their village.

Victory Vision Women’s Conference

There are still spaces available at the Conference being held in North Harris Free Church, Tarbert on Saturday, 22nd March from 10.00am till 3.00pm.

The main speaker is Mairi Smith from Deeside Christian Fellowship in Aberdeen.

Mairi will be speaking from the book of Revelation and there will also be some testimonies. Donations will be taken for WFM projects.

Bookings can be made by emailing [email protected]

The Gathering

The Gathering is a four-day event on the Isle of Skye for young men and women aged 18 to 30 which combines working on a croft and enjoying the beauty of the surrounding area with worship and Bible teaching.

It is a unique opportunity for spiritual formation and fellowship as we all work, eat and worship God together! The Gathering is ideal for those thinking about serving in rural ministry, but it is also great for anyone who wants to grow in their walk with Jesus. The only cost is a donation towards food! The dates are the 1^st to 4^th May 2025 and 31^st July to 3^rd August 2025.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Argyll Convention – August 5^th to 7^th 2025 in Oban

We give grateful thanks to God and to all those who have given of their time, their talents, their financial support and their prayers for the Argyll Convention. 

The Argyll Convention is run almost entirely by donations received each year.

We would like to ask you to consider becoming a Friend of the Argyll Convention, which is part of the Keswick Fellowship.

Leaflets with more information about the convention are available at the main door or you can email:  [email protected]

Schedules of Communion Services: 19^th to 23^rd March 2025

Lochs Free Church
Wednesday 19th March	7.30pm	English	Pre Communion Prayer Meeting
Thursday 20th March	7.00pm	Gaelic	Rev Calum Macdonald Rtd
Friday 21st March	7.00pm	English	Rev Hugh Ferrier
Saturday 22nd March	7.00pm
Lord’s Day 23rd March	11.00am		Rev Calum Murdo Smith
	6.00pm

 

Back Free Church
Thursday 20th March	7.00 pm	Gaelic	Rev James Maciver
Friday 21st March	7.30 pm	English	Rev Mark Macleod
There will be a Fellowship in the Manse after the Evening Service
Saturday 22nd March	6.30 pm	English	Rev Calum Iain Macleod
Lord’s Day 23rd March	11.00am
	6.00pm
There will be a Fellowship in the Hall after the Evening Service.

 

 

 

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