Elizabeth McGowan

Thank you from WfM

The Stornoway committee sincerely wish to thank all those who helped and contributed to the fundraising lunch last Saturday. The sum of £1010.00 was raised for this year’s projects: The Blythswood Trust in India, The Kerusso Trust in Malawi, The Reanos in Columbia and The Tumaini Fund in Scotland.

Posted 19 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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

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

Sermon Text: Acts 2: 38-39

Title: The Blessing of Baptism

Baptisms

There is no Gaelic Service today due to Baptisms

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

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

Sermon Text: Isaiah 35: 3-4

Title: He Will Come to Save

Posted 19 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Gordon Matheson

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

Sermon Text: Genesis 15

Sermon Title: The Covenant

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

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

Searmon: Eòin 19: 5

Tiotal: “Feuch an Duine”

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

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

Sermon Text: John 10: 9-11

Sermon Title: I Am the Good Shepherd

Posted 26 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

Safeguarding Training Course – Thursday 31^st October at 7.30pm

The next online training course will be on Thursday 31^st October at 7.30pm. This can be accessed on the Free Church of Scotland website. All those who have not yet completed the course must register and book their place in advance.

Posted 26 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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'...

Posted 47 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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 21^st 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.”

Posted 2 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Wednesday 18^th 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. 

Posted 2 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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

Posted 2 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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

Posted 2 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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 16^th 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.

Posted 4 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan