Notices - Sunday 19th February
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Fiona, Catherine,, Ruby and Emma.
Volunteers 26th February: Annette, Kathleen, Anne Mackenzie and Tina.
Holiday Tweenies: 11.00am in the main hall for children aged 3-7.
Volunteers today: Angela, Elizabeth, Anna and Lydia.
Volunteers 26th February: Liz, Kay, Aileen and Kirsty.
No Sunday School today due to school holiday.
Everyone is welcome to a time of fellowship in the M. A. Hall following the morning service.
Peter and Finlay will be helping Mary today.
Congregational Fellowship. Everyone is warmly invited to a fellowship tonight in the M.A. Hall following the evening service. Marsali Campbell will give a presentation on her mission work in Bolivia.
No Toddler Group tomorrow due to school holiday.
Tuesday 21st February 7.30pm-9.00pm – Hope Explored in Kenneth St Session Room.
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?
Please come and join us to consider some of these matters. The meeting 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.
Tuesday 21st February 7.30pm – Youth Club in M.A. Hall.
Wednesday 22nd February 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary and on Zoom led by Rev Calum M. Smith.
Thursday 23rd February 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev James Maciver.
Thursday 23rd February – Explorers in M.A. Hall
6.00pm - 7.00pm: P1- P3
7.00pm - 8.15pm: P4 - P7
Saturday 25th February 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in Seminary.
Services next Sunday 26th February
11.00am – English Service (Church) Rev Kenneth I. Macleod.
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) Rev James Maciver.
6.30pm – English Service (Church) Rev James Maciver.
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. A warm invitation is extended to all.
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
The Free Church of Scotland, through its Disaster and Relief Fund, has already sent £2,500 to Tearfund and £2,500 to Open Doors, to support the work being done to alleviate the suffering of those significantly impacted by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
As a church, we bring all those affected before the Lord in prayer and we are grateful to all the local organisations who are offering support.
The Mission Board want to encourage congregations to continue to pray for these countries which are in such desperate need, and to ask for God’s protection and comfort for all those who are affected, whether injured, traumatised or grieving.
You can donate directly to help the people of Turkey and Syria via the following website:
https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal.
You can also put your donation in an envelope marked 'Earthquake Appeal' in the collection plates at the church or Seminary. If paying by cheque, please make it payable to ‘Stornoway Free Church’.
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 and 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 and Friday 3rd March – 7.00pm
Should you require more information, or have any questions, please contact:
Iain Maciver at: [email protected] or Calum Smith at: [email protected]
Death
We were sorry to hear that Mr Murdo Maciver, Cearn Easaidh, had passed away, aged 74.
We extend our condolences to his widow Chrissie, sons Alex and Iain and their respective partners Jo and Catherine, to the grandchildren Casey, Cameron and Ruairidh, and sisters Elizabeth, Jessie Ann and Ishbel, along with all the nephews and nieces.
We pray that God will comfort them in their loss.
