Elizabeth McGowan

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Western Isles Free Church Presbytery Communications Committee -Tesco Opening

It is with immense disappointment that we note the Stornoway branch of the British supermarket giant, Tesco, are considering opening their doors seven-days-a-week. Read more about 'Western Isles Free Church Presbytery Communications Committee -Tesco Opening'...

Lewis War Memorial Centenery

Lewis War Memorial Centenary

The public are warmly invited to attend a special service which will be held at 12.00pm on Saturday 21st September to mark 100 years since the unveiling of the Lewis War Memorial.

Rev William Heenan from St Columba’s Church, Stornoway, will take the service at the memorial which will also feature laying of wreaths on behalf of the community by HM Lord Lieutenant, Iain Macaulay, and Comhairle Convenor, Kenny Macleod.

 Comhairle Convenor, Kenny Macleod, said:

“It is important that we mark important events in our history, such as the centenary of the Lewis War Memorial.  The service on 21st September will give us all an opportunity to gather to reflect and to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. I would encourage all in our communities to attend this special service.”

 

 

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Notices - Sunday 15th September

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Wednesday 18th September at 7.30pm in the Seminary

As the participation of the whole congregation is encouraged as we begin the process of filling the vacancy, we hope that as many as possible will attend the Congregational Meeting. 

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Service Details - Sunday 15th September

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4

Sermon Title: The God of All Comfort

 

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev D.A. Macdonald  

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

Searmon: Mata 8: 2 “Agus feuch thàinig Lobhar”

Tiotal: Ghlan Iosa an Lobhar

 

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 10: 1-22

Sermon Title: Soft or Hard Hearts

 

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Alcoholics Anonymous - Public Meeting - Friday 13th September

We would like to invite you to our public meeting on Friday 13th September in St Columba’s Church Hall, Stornoway (7.30pm for 8.00pm.)

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Notices - Sunday 4th August 2024

Assisted Suicide Bill (Scotland)

An Assisted Suicide bill is being brought to the Scottish Parliament by Liam Macarthur MSP. There is an opportunity to respond to this bill up until Friday 16th August.  The Christian Institute are raising awareness of this issue and how to oppose it. If you are on their mailing list you would have received a letter about how to respond or you can find information online at: 

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) - The Christian Institute

Please respond and pray over this matter as it will impact on many vulnerable people of different age groups.  Also remember those who find themselves in difficult terminal illnesses and end of life care situations.

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Service Details - Sunday 4th August 2024

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Reading: Luke 6: 46-49

Sermon Part 1: Listen

Reading: Luke 23: 39-47

Sermon Part 2: Look

Reading: Luke 24: 13-16 and 28-34

Sermon Part 3: Live

 

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Macdonald  

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

Searmon: Soisgeul Eoin 5: 6

Tiotal: Ceisd Chudthromach

 

 

 6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Kenneth I. Macleod

and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: John 12: 25-26

Sermon Title: Serving and Following

 

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Service Details - Sunday 26th May 2024

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Matthew 14: 28-33

Sermon Title: Jesus said “Come”

 

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin  

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

Searmon: Taisbeanadh 14: 1   

Tiotal: Ainm an Athar air an Aodan

 

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Acts 5: 12-32

Sermon Title: The Challenge to Obedience

 

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Notices - Sunday 26th May 2024

Communion

God willing, The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated next Lord’s Day, 2nd June at the morning service. A preparatory service will be held on Saturday 1st June at 7.00pm in the church, Kenneth Street.

The Kirk Session will be delighted to meet with any who wish to take communion for the first time and those who have this in mind are encouraged to come. Opportunity for this will be given after the midweek service on Wednesday evening (29th) and again after the Saturday evening service. Please note that the Session will NOT now meet on Monday 27th as previously intimated. 

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Service Details - Sunday 24th March

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Mark 12: 41-44  

Sermon Title: Two Small Coins Making One Big Contribution!

 

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin  

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

Searmon: Eòin 14: 1 agus 6

Tiotal: An t-Slighe, An Fhìrinn, agus A’ Bheatha

 

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: John 11: 25-27

Sermon Title: Do You Believe This?

 

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