Notices - Sunday 19th January
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Christine, Maryanne, Catherine, Ruby and Alison.
Volunteers 26th January: Annette, Kathleen, Ann Mackenzie and Tina .
Tweenies in the main hall for children aged 3 to 5.
Volunteers today: Johan, Anna and Aileen.
Volunteers 26th January: Chrissanne, Angela 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 time of fellowship.
Tea and coffee will be served by Marten and Kathleen.
The Youth Fellowship will meet in the M A Hall following the evening service.
Monday 20th January from 1.00pm to 3.00pm – The Toddler Group will meet in the M A Hall.
Monday 20th January at 7.00pm – The Kirk Session will meet in the Kenneth Street Session room.
Tuesday 21st January at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting at Laxdale Mission House.
Wednesday 22nd January at 7.30pm – English Meeting in the Seminary
Rev Roddy Macrae from Mission International will give a presentation about his role.
Thursday 23rd January at 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev Callum Macleod.
Thursday 23rd January – Explorers meet in M.A. Hall:
P1 - P3 6.00pm - 7.00pm
P4 – P7 7.00pm - 8.15pm
Friday 24th January from 7.00pm to 9.00pm and Saturday 25th January from 10.00am to 12.00pm – Defibrillator and CPR Training in the M A Upper Hall.
At a recent meeting of the Deacons’ Court, dates were arranged for basic defibrillator and CPR training. The reason we are offering this training is to try to ensure that there will be people available from within the congregation and the various activity groups who would be able to help in any medical situation that may occur during meeting times. The course running on Saturday 25th January from 10.00am to 12 noon still has places available.
If there is anyone in the congregation who is interested in attending this training, please get in touch with Ian Murdo Macleod as soon as possible by email, message or voice call to book your place.
Ian Murdo’s contact details are:
Mobile 07887 722269.
Email: [email protected]
Saturday 25th January at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary.
Services next Lord’s Day – 26th January.
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin.
11.00am – English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M Smith.
6.30pm – English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Gordon Matheson.
Rev Calum M Smith is on holiday until Wednesday 22nd January. Rev Kenneth I Macleod will cover any pastoral needs.
Guest Preachers
We look forward to welcoming the following guest preachers in Feb/ March: Rev Rory Stott (Fortrose), Rev Joe Hall (Aberdeen), Rev Bob Akroyd (ETS) and Rev Paul Murray (Kinloch).
Vacancy Committee
Having given the vacancy prayerful consideration these past months Rev Calum Murdo Smith does not wish his name to be included any further in the process. Calum is passionately committed to ministering in his current role which he finds deeply fulfilling and very much looks forward to being fully involved in the ongoing work of the congregation.
The Vacancy Committee are very mindful of the time that has elapsed since Rev James MacIver retired. Please be patient and prayerful as they continue to work together discussing the way forward. If you have any questions the Vacancy Committee and Interim Moderator can be contacted at any time.
Sunday School Memory Verse
Today’s Bible memory verse for Pr1 - Pr7 is from the book Proverbs. Please help us to learn it and have a go yourself at learning it with us.
Proverbs 3: 5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
Curry Evening for Free Church Youth Camps
You are warmly invited to a curry evening in the M A Hall on Friday 31st January at 6.30pm.
The money raised will be used to defray the costs for campers and camp leaders attending from our own congregation. Food other than curry will also be available.
To book a seat or table please phone Ali Moley on 07810 691033.
Donations can be made at the door on the evening.
Service Opportunities
There are many opportunities to serve in the youth work in the congregation. We are keen to recruit a few more volunteers to help on a rota basis with our Toddlers group and Explorers group (P4-P7) in particular. Explorers would benefit from both male and female leaders.
Please get in touch with Mairianne Campbell in the church office to find out more: [email protected].
Women for Mission
Stornoway WfM will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday 4th February at 7.30pm. We hope to have Jonathan Maciver giving a presentation on the Gambia Project.
Annual LDOS Prayer Meeting – Lord’s Day 19th January
The annual Lord’s Day Observance Society prayer meeting is due to take place at 8.30pm on Lord's Day 19th January 2025 in the APC building on Keith Street. All are encouraged to attend.
