Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Elaine, Christine, Chris, Annmarie and Helena.
Volunteers 7^th April: Christine Ann, Maighread, Donna and Carol Ann.                                

 

Holiday Tweenies: 11.00 in the main hall for children aged 3 - 7.
Volunteers today: Liz, Anna and Aileen.
Volunteers 7^th April: ChrissAnne, Angela and Lydia.

 

The Sunday School will not meet today due to school holiday.

 

Everyone is welcome to the M. A. Hall after the morning service for a time of fellowship.
Tea and Coffee will be served by Eoghain and Dawn.

The Monday Toddler Group is on holiday until 15^th April.  

 

Monday 1^st April at 7.30pm – Monthly Prayer Meeting on Zoom.

 

Tuesday 2^nd April at 11.00am – Prayer and Update with Muriel.

 

Wednesday 3^rd April at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev Kenneth I. Macleod.

Thursday 4^th April at 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Mr Murdo Martin.

 

Friday 5^th April – Fridays at The Free from 12.00pm – 3.00pm  
The M.A. Hall will be open for soups, 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.

Anyone needing transport please call Calum on 07717 495424

 

Saturday 6^th April at 11.00am – Ladies Walking Group.
Meet at the Castle Museum car park.

Saturday 6^th April at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary.

 

Services next Lord’s Day – 7^th April
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) – Rev James Maciver
11.00am – English Service (Church) – Rev Kenneth I. Macleod
6.30pm – English Service (Church) – Rev James Maciver

 

Rev Calum M. Smith will be on Annual Leave from Monday 1^st April to Wednesday 17^th April.

 

Baptism
The sacrament of baptism will be administered at the morning service (English) on Sunday 14^th April. As is our custom at baptisms there will be no Gaelic service that morning.

 

Death
We were sorry to hear of the death of Andrew Leitch on 20^th March. We extend our condolences to his son Iain, his daughters Regina and Mairianne.

We also remember the grandchildren and the rest of the family at this time.

 

Summer Holiday Club - Champions Challenge
On your marks... Get set.... GO!
God willing we hope to run an Olympic themed Holiday Club for primary school aged children this summer from Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August, 10.00am to 12:30pm in the M.A. Hall.

We need volunteers - Many hands make light work! 
If you are interested in helping in any way with the preparations or being part of the team during holiday club week there are plenty jobs to do both big and small - donations of baking, craft-making or preparation, helping with hall decorating and set up, games, registration, organising snacks, singing.... The list goes on. Please come along to our next Holiday Club planning meeting on Tuesday 16th April at 7.30pm in the M.A. Hall.

EVERYONE in our congregation is invited to be part of the team by praying with us for God's guidance and that ultimately God's name will be glorified in all things.

For more information contact Fiona Macleod: 07825 00250 or

Mairianne Campbell: 07876202073

 

Solas Visit
Solas are making a return trip to Lewis on 19^th - 21st April. On Friday 19th April there will be two youth-focused events in Stornoway (details to follow).

On Saturday 20th April two events are scheduled: Back congregation are hosting a Confident Christianity event in their church hall at 2pm and an evening event is being hosted by the High Free Church in Sandwick Hall at 7.30pm.

 

On Sunday 21st April the Solas speakers will preach at the Back & Point services in the morning services and in the evening at the High Free and North Harris services.

Scottish Government proposal to ban conversion practices - Update from The Free Church of Scotland                                                                    

The consultation closes at midnight on 2^nd April. The Free Church of Scotland website has a copy of the response prepared by the Public Engagement Group which can be used for guidance.

This can be accessed at https://freechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Final-FCOS-Response-Ending-Conversion-Practices-Bill.pdf.

Their response to each question is comprehensive, but can be summarised in your responses. It is important that you use your own words in your answers.

 

We would like you to do three things:

1. Pray that the proposals would be widely recognised as unworkable.
2. Pray that the Scottish Government would be forced to abandon its plans altogether.
3. Please respond to the consultation.

 

Take time to explain to your church and Christian friends why it is so important that they respond to the consultation.

 

Schedule of Communion Services: 5^th - 7^th April 2024 

Garrabost Free Church
Friday 5th April	School Road: 7.30pm	English	Rev H. Ferrier
Saturday 6th April	Main Road: 7.00pm	English	Rev H. Ferrier
Lords Day 7th April	Main Road: 11.00am	English	Rev H. Ferrier
	School Road: 6.00pm	English	Rev H. Ferrier
There will be a short prayer meeting after the evening service, followed by a fellowship in the Main Road hall.

 

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