Notices - Sunday 3rd March
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Elaine, Christine Smith, Chris, Annmarie and Helena.
Volunteers 10th March: Christine Ann, Maighread, Donna and Carol Ann.
Tweenies: 11.00 in the main hall for children aged 3 - 5.
Volunteers today: Liz, Gillian and Eilidh.
Volunteers 10th March: ChrissAnne, Alison and Aileen.
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 Norrie and Alison.
Monday 4th March from 1.00pm – 3.00pm - Toddler Group meets in the M.A. Hall.
Monday 4th March at 7.30pm – Monthly Prayer Meeting on Zoom.
Tuesday 5th March at 11.00am – Prayer and Update with Muriel.
Wednesday 6th March at 7.30pm – Bible Study in the M.A. Hall led by Rev Calum M. Smith. We will begin a new study which is a follow on from the previous study. The new study is called ‘Six Steps to Talking About Jesus.’
Thursday 7th March at 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary conducted by Mr Murdo Martin.
Thursday 7th March - Explorers meet in the M.A. Hall.
6.00pm - 7.00pm: P1- P3
7.00pm - 8.15pm: P4 - P7
Friday 8th March from 12.00pm to 3.00pm – Fridays at The Free
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 9th March at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary.
Services next Lord’s Day – 10th March
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) – Rev Malcolm Macleod
11.00am – English Service (Church) – Rev James Maciver
6.30pm – English Service (Church) – Rev Calum M. Smith
Donnie Macleod, Faith Mission, will join us in the M.A. Hall following the evening service to talk about his life of service. Tea and coffee will be served.
Cancer Research Fundraising Lunch – Saturday 9th March
All are welcome to this lunch in the M. A. Hall from 12.00pm to 2.00pm.
Thank you.
I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to send me cards and messages on various media, during this challenging time for us. Thanks also to those who sent flowers and gave various gifts, but above everything thank you for your prayers. The love that has been shown to me and James has been overwhelming. It is such a privilege to be part of this congregation. May our God continue to bless us all as a church family.
Donna Maciver
Death
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Jessie Ann Morrison, formerly Newmarket, Murray Place and latterly Seaforth House Care Home.
We extend our sincere condolences and prayerful remembrance to her family at this time: sons John, Neil, Kenny and David, along with Sandra and Anna. The grandchildren, Beth, Robben, Rosslyn, Maisi, Rory, Caitlin and Ellen, and great grandchildren, Murray and Ronan. We also remember her sister Margery as well as all the extended family and friends.
Bible Class Scaladale Trip
The Bible Class (S1 & S2) enjoyed a fun overnight in Scaladale recently from Friday 2nd to Saturday 3rd February. The young people enjoyed some ice skating, lots of games and were involved in preparing and cooking each meal (and doing the dishes of course!). The Bible study time was focused on Grace (Ephesians 2) and Obedience (Romans 8) with time for discussion.
Thank you to the congregation for your support and for everyone who baked. Thanks be to God for his protection and kindness. Please continue to remember the young people in your prayers.
Fridays at the Free – Information Evening
Come along to an information session on Tuesday 12th March at 7.30pm at the M.A. Hall to find out more about supporting our congregation's outreach work at ‘Fridays at the Free’.
Current and prospective volunteers welcome to come along for an informal chat and cuppa, to share ideas and suggestions, and hear about the work over the last year.
Thank you to all those who have already contributed towards Fridays at the Free in so many different ways, through providing soup and baking, purchasing food items, gifting and knitting baby clothes, toiletries and funds for the baby bank, being there in person to befriend and encourage folk who come along, and also those who are praying.
55+ Fellowship
The next meeting of the 55+ Fellowship will be in the M.A. Hall on Friday 15th March at the usual time of 2.30pm. That day the speaker will be Joanne Stewart of Dove’s Corner. Joanne will also lead the singing. As a church community we have supported Dove’s Corner regularly over the last few years and it will be good to hear about their work. Dove’s Corner supplies free baby products and adult health care products. Our own Fridays at the Free regularly has a table with these products available.
If you need transport, please contact Duncan Norman on either of the following numbers: 01851 860 418 or 07787 973802.
Faith in Scotland's Constitutional Future.
This is a project of the School of Critical Studies/Theology & Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow, led by Professor Heather Walton and the Rev Dr Doug Gay. This is an ecumenical, non-partisan and politically/constitutionally neutral research project exploring how folk in churches relate faith to constitutional questions in Scotland.
After video presentations from four Christians prominent in Scottish politics (two pro-Union and two pro-Independence) the discussion will involve listening respectfully to one another’s positions and arguments. This will aim towards relating this emotive topic to the common Christian faith of participants.
There will be an event at Martin's Memorial Church in Stornoway on Tuesday 12th March in the evening. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Providence Christian School - Head Teacher & Part-Time Teacher Advert
Providence Christian School are seeking applications for two important teaching positions at the school - a Head Teacher and a Part-Time Teacher. The closing date for both positions is 22nd March. There are also opportunities for paid supply teachers and classroom assistants, as well as volunteers.
For more information about the posts, please get in touch by email at [email protected].
Schedules of Communion Services – 7th to 10th March 2024
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Scalpay Free Church |
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Thursday 7th March |
7.00pm |
English |
Rev I. Thomson |
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Friday 8th March |
12.00 noon 7.00pm |
Gaelic English |
Rev I. Thomson Rev D. Randall |
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Saturday 9th March |
8.30am 12.00 noon 6.00pm |
Prayer Meeting English Prayer Meeting |
Elders Rev D. Randall Bi-Lingual - Elders |
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Lord’s Day 10th March |
8.30am 12.00 noon 6.00pm |
Prayer Meeting English English |
Elders Rev I. Thomson Rev D. Randall |
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There will be a short bi-lingual prayer meeting after the evening service |
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Cross Free Church |
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Friday 8th March |
7.30pm |
English |
Prof J. A. Macleod |
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Saturday 9th March |
12.00 noon 6.00pm |
English G/E - Prayer Meeting |
Prof J. A. Macleod Elders |
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Lord’s Day 10th March |
11.00am 6.00pm |
English English |
Prof J. A. Macleod Prof J. A. Macleod |
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The evening service will be followed by a fellowship |
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North Harris Free Church |
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Friday 8th March |
12.00 noon 7.00pm |
Gaelic English |
Rev R Morrison Rev R Morrison |
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Saturday 9th March |
12.00 noon 6.00pm |
English Prayer Meeting |
Rev K I Macleod Elders |
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Lord’s Day 10th March |
12.00 noon 6.00pm |
English English |
Rev K. I. Macleod Rev K. I. Macleod |
