Notices - Sunday 4th March 2018
Sunday 4th March
Youth Fellowship will meet in the hall after the evening service for pizza and refreshment before heading to the Bridge centre to attend the Bayhead Youth Group from 8:30-9:45pm. All young people welcome.
Election of Office Bearers
The Kirk Session gave further consideration recently to the election of new elders and deacons. It was decided that the names of all male communicants be listed, including those who had withdrawn their names previously, but not including those who are unable to sign the Formula; those not in regular attendance at the means of grace; those subject to an age restriction; and those who have health issues which would prevent them from carrying out the duties of office. This ought to ensure that when those who have received the most votes are subsequently asked whether they are willing to accept office, the will of the communicant membership will be known to them, thus giving them grounds for an informed decision, rather than being asked ahead of the election if they are willing serve. All those on the Communion Roll of the congregation are eligible to vote and will be asked to choose up to 8 elders and 8 deacons from the list. Details of what to do will be included with the voting paper which will be available at the mid-week meetings this week and also next Lord’s Day. A workshop/training day will be arranged for those elected ahead of ordination. Please do continue to pray about this.
Midweek Meetings: All at 7.30pm
Monday – MonthlyBilingual (Seminary)
Wednesday – English -Rev James Maciver (MA Macleod Memorial Hall).
Continuing the study in the letter of James, Session 3 will be “Is my Religion Pure and Undefiled?” All welcome.
Thursday – Gaelic (Seminary) – Rev KI Macleod Saturday – English (Seminary)
Children and youth groups
Parent & Toddler meets on Tuesday (1.00–3.00pm) and Thursday (9.45-11.45am)
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
Special Collection
A special collection will be taken at all services next Lord's Day (11th March) for Day One (formerly Lord's Day Observance Society).
Collection points will be in place at each exit and at the two doors leading from upstairs.
Tuesday 6th March
-Youth Club for ages S2-S6 will meet from 7:30-9:30pm in the Hall
-Basic Christianity discussion group will meet from 7:30-9pm in the Seminary Session Room. If you want to learn more about the Christian Faith, please join us in a relaxed and informal setting where we can consider some of life’s important questions. If you have not previously attended, why not come along and try it out? There is no weekly commitment expected, and you can just sit and listen to the discussion if that is your preference.
Saturday 10th March
Crossroads Lewis will be holding a Curry Take Away Night from 5pm -6pm in the MA Hall. Assorted Curries and Rice available- Chicken mild or medium; Beef mild or medium; Vegetarian. Please order before 6th March by phoning the office 705422. Please also state your time of pick up when you order. Donations taken at the door. Thank you for your support.
ADVANCE NOTICES
Sunday 11th March
The Congregational Fellowship will meet in the hall after the evening service. All welcome.
Monday 12th March
Deacons Court meets at 7pm in the Session Room, Kenneth Street.
Friday 16th March
The 55+ Fellowship will meet in the hall from 2:30-4pm. Calum Campbell, our elder, will be the speaker.
Monday 26th March
The Kirk Session meets at 7pm in the Session Room, Kenneth St
WFM
Unfortunately the Afternoon Tea that was planned for the 17th of March will have to be rescheduled as the local committee of the Cancer Research have an Afternoon Tea planned on the same day in the Town Hall. It is hoped that the WFM Afternoon Tea will now be on Friday 13th April.
Prayer Points for the Youth Conference
This conference is being held for young people aged 16-30 from all over the country and takes place in Lendrickmuir SU Centre from 16-18th March.
-Iver Martin, the main speaker: Pray for his preparation in prayer and study as he looks to speak on the relevance of the Reformation today. Pray that Iver would be given wisdom, joy and insight into God's Word.
-The workshop leaders: Ask God to be with them as they look to engage with our delegates through the various workshops.
-Cooks: We praise God for our cooks and their eagerness to serve.
-Lendrick Muir Centre: Please pray for them throughout the year as we are just one of many groups that come through their doors.
-Delegates: Pray that they would be prepared in coming to the Youth Conference and ready to hear from God’s Word and apply it.
