Notices - Sunday15th June 2025
Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 3.
Volunteers Today: Annette, Kathleen, Ann and Elaine.
Volunteers 22nd June: Tina, Chris, Annmarie and Helena.
Tweenies in the main hall for children aged 3-5.
Volunteers today: Johan, Anna and Eilidh.
Volunteers 22nd June: Chrissanne, Anne and Marissa.
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 cup of tea or coffee. Doonie and Liz will be serving today.
Youth Fellowship
All young people from P7 upwards are warmly invited to YF tonight at the manse, 14 Constable Road, from 7:45-9:15pm.
Caitriana will speak on “What is life like for teenagers in China?”
Monday 16th June from 1.00pm to 3.00pm - Toddler Group meets in the
M A Hall.
Monday 16th June at 7.00pm – Deacons’ Court meets in the Kenneth Street Session room.
Tuesday 17th June at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting at Laxdale Mission Hall.
Tuesday 17th June: Youth Club Beach Night
All young people P7 upwards are warmly invited to our youth club beach night! Please meet at Gress Beach at 7:30pm, pick up from Gress Beach at 9.00pm.
Games, bonfire, snacks and Bible Talk.
Wednesday 18th June at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev Calum M Smith.
Thursday 19th June at 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Mr Murdo Martin.
Explorers are now on holiday until September.
Friday 20th June from 12.00pm to 3.00pm – Fridays at The Free
The M.A. Hall will be open for soups, sandwiches, 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.
Saturday 21st June at 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary.
Services next Lord’s Day – 22nd June
11.00am – English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Gordon Matheson.
11.00am – Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver.
6.30pm – English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M Smith.
Sunday School Snippet
Jesus told a story all about a feast. Lots of people that were poor came and people that didn’t have much food. The whole story is about Jesus’ invitation.
Calum Angus.
Sunday School Prize Giving
Next week, Sunday 22nd June, is our annual prize giving when all the children in the congregation from crèche, Tweenies, Sunday School and Bible Class will receive a book.
All their families, along with our wider church family, are invited to the hall immediately after the morning service for a cuppa before the prize giving commences. It’s always a lovely way for the children to conclude another year of learning more from God’s word.
Congregational Meeting
There will be a congregational meeting in the Seminary on Wednesday 25th June to seek the congregation’s approval in connection with the transfer of land at 38 Keith Street to the congregation. The participation of the whole congregational is encouraged.
Record Subscriptions
The Record continues to be published bi-monthly under the oversight of an interim editor. This arrangement will continue until the April / May 2026 issue and it's not certain that it will continue to be published beyond that point.
The price of the Record has increased from £2 to £3 per issue. If you would like to continue receiving the Record from June 2025 till April 2026, please put £18.00 in an envelope clearly marked Record along with your name and address.
If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Stornoway Free Church
All envelopes should be placed in the collection plates at either the church or the Seminary.
Death
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Shona Dawson, formerly of Bremner Court and Queensland Road. We especially remember her husband Mike at this time as well as the extended family, friends and neighbours, committing all who mourn her passing to the Lord in prayer.
Thank you
The Stornoway Half Marathon, 10k and Mini Marathon 2025 committee would like to thank Stornoway Free Church for your incredible support in providing the M A Hall as a base. This year was the 40th anniversary and we were pleased to have a record 208 runners complete the half marathon. We very much appreciate the support we receive. Thank you.
Vacancy Committee Update
The vacancy committee recently extended an invitation to both Rev Calum Iain Macleod (Ferintosh) and Rev Colin Dow (Crow Road, Glasgow) to invite them to return to preach to the congregation.
Calum Iain has accepted and will be with us on 21st September.
Colin has decided not to return and extends his sincere good wishes to the congregation as he continues his work in Glasgow.
Practically, 21st September is the first weekend available due to the summer holiday period and previous commitments both on the mainland and in Stornoway.
Please continue to pray for the vacancy committee and congregation.
Holiday Club
The next planning meeting will be on Thursday 26th June at 7.30pm in the Upper M A Hall.
Annual LDOS/DayOne Rally
The Lewis Branch of the Lord’s Day Observance Society (DayOne) will hold its annual Rally in the Stornoway Town Hall on Friday 20th June at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Rev William Macleod, formerly minister of Knightswood Free Church (Continuing), and the title for his lecture is Works of Necessity and Mercy. All are encouraged to attend and to continue to support the work of promoting the Lord’s Day in our islands.
Tuesday 24th June at 7.30pm - Western Isles Teacher Meet-up.
7.30pm - 9.00pm M A Memorial Upper Hall, Kenneth Street, Stornoway.
To all Christian Teachers and School Workers in the Western Isles. You are warmly invited to join Christian Values in Education Scotland Chair, Megan Patterson, for an informal evening of fellowship and encouragement.
This is a chance to unwind, reflect on the school year, and find encouragement as you live out your faith in education. Whether you’re a teacher, support staff, or school worker, come and be refreshed in a supportive community.
Click here for free booking link https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EWRW
