Notices - Sunday 9th September
Sunday 9th September
There will be a Congregational Fellowship after the evening service. Rona Matheson (Muir of Ord) will be sharing about the work of Blythswood in what will be the 25th anniversary of the Blythswood Shoe Box appeal. This will be a joint fellowship with the congregation of the High Free Church. All very welcome.
Tuesday 11th September
The ordination and Induction of Rev Iain Macritchie to Pairc Free Church, Gravir will take place at 7pm. Rev James Maciver will preach and preside; Rev Calum I Macleod (Back) will address the newly inducted minister and Rev Calum MacDonald (Callanish) will address the congregation. A reception will be held afterwards at the Cabarfeidh hotel. All are very welcome to attend.
Saturday 15th September:
-The WFM Away Day is being held in the Drumossie hotel, Inverness from 10:30am until 4pm. Please email [email protected] or phone 01456 450837 or if you would like to attend or would like more information.
-ETS Saturday Theology Course commences upstairs in the MA Hall from 10am-3:15pm. For more information contact Mary Ferguson on [email protected]
Iolaire Festival of Remembrance
Tickets for the remembrance event being held on 31st December will be released tomorrow. Tickets are free of charge but are limited in number. Please call 01851 600502 or book online at https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/news/2018/july/tickets-for-a-community-remembers-event.
Presbytery Camp
Booking forms are now available at the church door for the Presbytery Junior Camp held in Scaladale during the October holidays. This camp is open to young people in Primary 7 to Secondary 2 and is set to run from Friday 19th to Monday 22nd October. For more information please contact Mairianne [email protected] The Senior camp for S3-S6 will run in February 2019, God willing. Please remember this work in your prayers.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month
NHS Eileanan Siar are running several events over the coming month, including a “Leave the Light On” service for those who have been lost or have experienced loss, whether the loss stems from suicide or other causes. The service will take place at The High Church, Stornoway on Friday 28th September from 7pm. Tea and coffee will follow the service and there will be an opportunity to talk together after the service. All are welcome. Please contact Elaine Mackay at [email protected] or phone 708035 for more information.
Thanks
Western Isles Free Church Mission Support Group would like to thank all those who supported or contributed to their recent lunch. A total of almost £900 was raised.
Children and youth groups
Parent & Toddler meets on Tuesday (1.00–3.00pm) and Thursday (9.45-11.45am)
Campaigners:
C Club (6-7pm) for age 4 yrs to P2 on Monday in the Hall
Cross Trax (7-8.30pm) for ages P6,P7,S1 on Monday in the Hall
Kidz Zone ages P3,P4,P5 meets at 6.15-7.30pm on Thursday in the Hall
ADVANCE NOTICES
Monday 17th September
The Deacons’ Court will meet at 7.00pm in the Kenneth Street session room.
Friday 21st September
Details of 55+Fellowship meetings given on back page.
Saturday 22nd September
Save the Children will be holding a Soup and Pudding Fundraising Lunch from 12-2pm in the MA Hall.
Saturday 29th September
The Big Free Rally is being held inSmithton Free Church, Inverness for those aged P5 upwards. The cost is £10 for free return travel to Ullapool. Please email [email protected] to reserve your seat
