Notices - Sunday 2nd December
Sunday 2nd December
There will be a Congregational Fellowship after the evening service where the minister will give a short talk. All very welcome.
Tuesday 4th December:
-The Basic Christianity Discussion Group meets at 7.30pm in the Upstairs Hall. Anyone interested in finding out more, in an informal setting, about the Christian faith is very welcome. Please contact Cala on 07818 076163 if you have any questions. Please note that this will be the last session for this year.
-Youth Club meets from 7.30-9.30pm for S2-S6 in the Hall.
Friday 7th December
The 55+ Fellowship - The December meeting of the 55+ Fellowship will take place on Friday 7th December at 12.15pm in the MA Hall. This will take the form of a Soup and Pudding Lunch to which all those over 55 are warmly invited. The speaker on the day will be Catriona Murray and Donald Angus Macleod (Ranish) will lead the singing. Please note the earlier start and finish of the meeting.
Saturday 8th December
There will be a fundraising Soup and Pudding lunch from 12-2:00pm in the Hall in aid of Bethesda. Entry is by donation. All very welcome.
Salvation Army Collection
At this time of year the local branch of the Salvation Army helps a considerable number of individuals and families in our community by giving out hot water bottles, toiletries, food parcels and toys. There will be an opportunity for our congregation to contribute to this work over the next two weeks by donating hot water bottles and toiletries -these can be everyday toiletries or gift packs, but all items must be new and unused. Please place any donated items in the box inside the MA Hall door. The final date for donations is Sunday December 16th. Please contact Elaine Macmillan on [email protected] or call 07876 225120 if you have any queries.
Thanks
The WFM Committee sincerely thank all who helped out and contributed to the Soup and Pudding lunch on Saturday 24th November. The money raised from this and the recent WFM meeting was £900. This will be put towards projects in the UK, the Philippines, the Middle East and Bulgaria.
Midweek Meetings: All at 7.30pm
Monday
Monthly Bilingual (Seminary)
Wednesday
English, Rev James Maciver (MA Macleod Memorial Hall)
Continuing the study in the Letter of James, Session 11 will be “How Important is Prayer and Pastoral Care?” All welcome.
Thursday
Gaelic (Seminary)-Rev Kenneth I Macleod
Saturday
English (Seminary)
Children and youth groups
Parent & Toddler meets on Tuesday (1.00–3.00pm) for the Christmas party.
Campaigners:
C Club (6-7pm) and Crosstrax (7-8.30pm) on Monday in the hall
Kidz Zone meets at 6.15-7.30pm on Thursday in the hall
Please note this is the last week that Parent & Toddler and Campaigners meet in 2018.
ADVANCE NOTICES
Sunday 9th December
The Big YF will meet in the Hall after the evening service.
Monday 10th December
Deacons’ Court meets at 7pm in the Session Room, Kenneth Street
Friday 14th December
Steadfast Global is hosting the screening of The Frontier, a new film from Frontier Alliance International (FAI) at 7pm at the Newton Community Rooms, Stornoway. The event is free of charge, but space is limited to 40 people so please let Steadfast know if you plan to attend. The docu-film focuses on the work of FAI and also brings to life Hudson Taylor and the China Inland Mission who have been influential in shaping FAI and its mission activity. The screening will be followed by prayer for frontier mission and then seasonal refreshments.
