Notices - Sunday 6th of May
Tuesday 8th May
Basic Christianity discussion group will meet from 7:30-9pm in the MA Hall. All welcome.
Friday 11th May
Western Isles Free Church Mission Support Group are holding a mission evening on Fri 11th May at 7.30pm in the MA Macleod Memorial Hall to hear Donnie Macleod with Norman Macleod (Curly) speak about their trips to Kenya. It will be preceded by a short AGM and tea and coffee will be served afterwards. All very welcome. Donations from the evening will go to support Muriel Macleod and the Rae family (OMF).
Saturday 12th May
The annual Fundraising Lunch in aid of Providence Christian School will be held in the MA hall from 12-2pm. Craft and baking for sale too. All welcome.
The Record
The May edition is now available.
Messages of Thanks:
-Sincere thanks to those who helped to clean the church following the installation of the new windows and in time for the services last week. Particular thanks to Ann Baird and Lizzie.
-Crossroads Lewis would like to thank everyone who supported their recent soup and pudding lunch in the MA hall. The fantastic sum of £1135 was raised to support carers in the Isle of Lewis. Many thanks again.
-English Bible Camp in Hungary- Ally Garyvard would like to thank all who helped out and donated funds to the camp in Hejce. Over £1600 has been raised to date. Both Hungarian and Scottish leaders alike are amazed at the total and want to pass on their sincere thanks. Some of the money raised will go towards getting new camp songbooks printed. It will also assist with the normal costs of running the camp and will hopefully help to ensure its longevity. There is still a need for Scottish leaders. If anyone is interested please contact Ally on 07774 060 570 or email [email protected]
Youth & Parents Fishing Trip
Mairianne has organised a fishing trip for any young people ages S2+ in the congregation on Saturday 26th May from 9.30am-4pm. Parents/Guardians are invited to come along too. The day will include a chance to try loch fishing and sea fishing facilitated by Donnie Maciver, Outer Hebrides Fisheries Trust. All abilities are welcome. The cost is £5 each for the day and spaces are limited so please book by emailing Mairianne on [email protected] as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday 16th May. Thank you.
Pray for Pastor Andrew: American citizen Andrew Brunson, who has served as a Christian leader in Turkey for the past 25 years, remains imprisoned in the Turkish city of Izmir following his arrest in October 2016. Andrew appeared in court on 16 April and after hearing testimony from prosecution witnesses as well as from Andrew himself, the judge adjourned the case until tomorrow, ordering that he be returned to prison. We understand that Pastor Andrew is now in Buca prison in Izmir. Please continue to pray that Andrew, his wife Norine and their family will be upheld and encouraged by God's presence.
Summer Opening
It is hoped to open the church to summer visitors again this year, particularly during the months of July and August, when Stornoway is busiest. We need both male and female volunteers, and you do not have to be a communicant to get involved. It is a very enjoyable experience, and an opportunity to speak to people from all over the world about our church, and about Christ. If you are interested in being involved in greeting visitors to the church, please speak to Catriona Murray, or drop her an email at [email protected].
ADVANCE NOTICES
Sunday 13th May
The Congregational Fellowship meets in the hall after the evening service.
Saturday 19th May
Royal Wedding and WFM Link. All are welcome to come and watch the Royal Wedding in the MA Hall. Doors will open at 10.00am when you can watch the build-up over some “Royal” refreshments. At midday a light lunch of “Markle” soup and “Windsor” dessert will be served.
After the wedding you can join in the live WFM link with Glasgow City Church at 2.00pm. The speakers this year are Fiona Christie who is giving an update on her work in Columbia and Catriona Lamont who is showing a video on her recent trip to Nepal and the work of Suraj Kasula. Marsali Campbell will also be giving an update before she heads back to Uganda. There will also be a talk from Duncan Peters on the publishing of items in Hebrew for the work that he is involved in.
Friday 8th June
The Annual WFM Dinner takes place in the Cabarfeidh Hotel. The speaker is Moira McCarroll, who will be speaking on the theme “Dusty Roads and Bibles”. Booking is essential. Please contact Donna Maciver on 702279 for a booking form.
Midweek Meetings: All at 7.30pm
Monday – Monthly Bilingual (Seminary)
Wednesday – English -Mr Derek Maxwell (MA Macleod Memorial Hall).
Mr Derek Maxwell of the Slavic Gospel Association will be speaking next Wednesday 9th May, at 7.30pm in the MAMM Hall. Mr Maxwell has spoken in the congregation many times in the past and it will be good to get an update from him on the work of SGA. A collection will be taken for SGA. All are welcome to attend.
Thursday – Gaelic – Rev James Maciver (Seminary)
Saturday – English (Seminary)
Children and youth groups
Parent & Toddler meets on Tuesday (1.00–3.00pm) and Thursday (9.45-11.45am)
Kidz Zone meets at 6.15-7.30pm on Thursday in the hall
No Campaigners on Monday due to the school holiday.
