Notices - Sunday 24th October
Creche: 11.00 in upstairs hall for children up to age 2.
Tweenies: 11:00-11.50 in downstairs hall for children aged 3-7.
Sunday School: 11.00-11.50 in hall for children of P1 to S2.
Laxdale Sunday School: 12.30 in Laxdale Mission House.
Youth Fellowship: 7.45pm in M.A. Hall.
Monday 25th October 10.00-12.00
Toddler Group in M.A. Hall.
Monday 25th October 7.00pm
Kirk Session meets in Upper Hall.
Wednesday 27th October 7.30pm
English Prayer Meeting
On Zoom only. Martin Dudgeon (Platform 67)
Thursday 28th October 7.30pm
Gaelic Prayer Meeting In the Seminary led by Mr Murdo Martin
Services next Sunday – 31st October
11am English Service (Church): Rev James Maciver
11am Gaelic Service (Seminary): Mr Murdo Martin
6.30pm English Service (Church): Rev James Maciver
Saturday 30th October 12.00-2.00 – Cancer Research are hosting a fundraising lunch in the M.A. Hall. All are welcome.
Blythswood Shoebox Appeal 2021 - Lewis and Harris
The Appeal Centre will be open behind Woody’s Express, Rigs Road on:
Thursday 28th October, 3pm - 6 pm
Friday 29th October, 3pm - 6.30 pm
Saturday 30th October, 10am - 12 noon
Free Church of Scotland Job Vacancies
Camps Coordinator
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our team of committed staff in the Free Church offices in Edinburgh to help in the efficient planning and administration of the camps programme.
The Camps Coordinator will have frequent contact with people from across the Church, including ministers, volunteer leaders and parents. The post holder will be highly organised and self-motivated and have a passion for supporting work amongst children and young people.
There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to demonstrate a firm Christian commitment. As such, the successful candidate will be a Christian with an active commitment and sympathetic to the values, aims and ethos of the Free Church.
A Job Description and Application Form can be obtained from the Free Church website or from Sharon Fraser, PA to the CEO, by email to [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Monday 25th October at 4pm. Interviews are expected to be held in Edinburgh on Friday 29th October.
Finance Assistant
The Free Church of Scotland is looking to appoint a capable Finance Assistant to join our team of committed staff in the Church Offices to help with the efficient finance administration for the denomination.
The successful applicant will be part of a small Finance Team, and will have regular contact with other staff, ministers, treasurers, and suppliers. The post holder will be highly organised and self-motivated and have a desire to manage Church finances well.
A Job Description and Application Form can be obtained from the Free Church website or from Sharon Fraser, PA to the CEO, by email to [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st November at 4pm. Interviews are expected to be held in Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th November.
Binding Brokenness: Bible-based trauma healing
We invite you to join our small group to bring healing to wounds of the heart from trauma and loss. The group is led by trained facilitators. Together we will make a confidential and safe place for participants to:
- Discover what the Bible says about suffering
- Learn about trauma and its effects
- Explore any trauma or loss you may be carrying
- Release some of the emotional pain you may be carrying
- Help you get unstuck, reconnected, and ready to move on with life
- Build resilience for the future
If you suffer from hopelessness, ongoing sadness or exhaustion, unexplained anger, flashbacks, being overwhelmed, feelings of isolation or unprocessed grief, whatever the source, this small group may be for you.
Dates: Tuesdays 2.00pm-4.00pm, weekly from 2nd November to 14th Dec.
Location: The Shed, 11 Francis Street.
Cost: Voluntary donation of £5 for materials.
Booking is essential.
For more information or to book, please contact:
Joanna George at [email protected]
Mairianne Campbell at [email protected]
