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 9 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 10 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)

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

Posted 10 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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

Posted 12 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

Communion

God willing, The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated next Lord’s Day, 2^nd June at the morning service. A preparatory service will be held on Saturday 1^st 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 (29^th) and again after the Saturday evening service. Please note that the Session will NOT now meet on Monday 27^th as previously intimated. 

Posted 12 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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?

Posted in Service Details; Posted 15 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

Keswick Convention

There are seats available on the coach going to the Keswick Convention for the first week, departing Ullapool pier at 10.00am on Saturday 13th July and returning from Keswick a week later on the 20th. There are seats still available on the coach. Anyone interested has to arrange their own accommodation for the week, and pay the ferry as well. A flat for 4 has become available in Keswick that week. It has a double room, twin room, dining area, and sitting room. The apartment cost is about £950. Anyone interested in the travel by coach or the accommodation can contact David Morrison on 07753 957336 or [email protected].

Posted in News; Posted 15 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

Due to the adverse weather forecast the scheduled 6.30pm service in Kenneth Street has been cancelled.

Posted 17 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Mr Scott Macleod

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

Sermon Text: Psalm 71: 17-24

Sermon Title: Where the Soul Finds its Joy

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

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

Searmon: Mata 7: 13-14  

Tiotal: Crìosd an Dorus

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

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

Sermon Text: Nehemiah 8: 9-12

Sermon Title: The Joy of the Lord Gives Strength

Posted 17 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

Friday 26^th January from 12.00pm to 3.00pm – Fridays at the Free.

The M.A. Hall will be open for soups, 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.

Anyone needing transport please call Calum on 07717 495424

Posted 17 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan