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Congregational Meeting – Wednesday 23rd March
The congregational meeting last Wednesday evening could not be completed because the number of people wanting to join the Zoom meeting exceeded the limit of 100. For an additional fee this limit has been increased to 500 over the next month. The rearranged congregational meeting will now take place in the Seminary on Wednesday 23rd March at 7.30pm, with a Zoom facility for those not able to attend. The Zoom login will be as for previous Wednesdays.
The purpose of the meeting will be to elect an Assistant Minister for the congregation to replace Rev K. I. Macleod who retired last year.
As a number of people were asking what will happen at the meeting, the following details should be helpful.
The minister will lead the meeting and after a short time of worship he will explain the procedure involved in electing a new assistant minister and at the end of the meeting he will explain what happens next. A member of the Kirk Session will propose the name of a minister deemed by the Session to be suitable for the post of assistant minister and another member of Session will second this proposal. An opportunity for other names to be submitted will be given.
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11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on Belonging to the Household of God from Ephesians 2:19-22 and live on YouTube
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Macdonald who will preach on Ciod a tha thu a Faicinn Amois? from Amos 8:2 and live on YouTube
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Kenneth I Macleod who will preach on Four Short Prayers from Matthew 14:22-23; Psalm 139; Exodus 33:12-23; Isaiah 6:1-8 and live on YouTube
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Blythswood Care’s Ukraine Emergency Appeal
Congregations and individuals throughout the Free Church are encouraged to contribute towards the Ukraine Emergency Appeal through Blythswood Care.
Free Church Moderator, Neil MacMillan, said: “We want to do all we can to help the people in Ukraine and those who are refugees; hundreds of thousands of them across Europe.
“We are partnering with Blythswood Care who have a long track record of working in Eastern and Central Europe and with many trusted partners who are working with refugees in Romania, Moldova and Hungary. So please, give as much as you can, give generously, give now and do all we can to help the people of Ukraine.”
Donations to the Blythswood Ukraine Crisis Appeal can be made by calling 01349 830777 or at any time online at:
www.blythswood.org/donate-to-ukraine-appeal
Alternatively, you can put your contribution in an envelope clearly marked ‘Ukraine Appeal’ and place it in the collection plates at the church or the Seminary. If paying by cheque please make it payable to ‘Stornoway Free Church’.
Read more about 'Notices - Sunday 13th March'...
11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Kenneth I Macleod who will preach on Don't be ashamed of the Gospel from Romans 1:16 and live on YouTube
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on Àit ar n-Ionaid Naoimh-ne from Ieremiah 17: 12-13 and live on YouTube
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev D. A. Macdonald who will preach on Further Evidence of Jesus' Identity from John 18:1 and live on YouTube
Blythswood Care’s Ukraine Emergency Appeal
Congregations and individuals throughout the Free Church are encouraged to contribute towards the Ukraine Emergency Appeal through Blythswood Care.
Free Church Moderator, Neil MacMillan, said: “We want to do all we can to help the people in Ukraine and those who are refugees; hundreds of thousands of them across Europe.
“We are partnering with Blythswood Care, so if you want to give financially to help in Ukraine, please send money individually or as a congregation to Blythswood who want to raise £100,000 to help with the refugee crisis.”
He added: “Blythswood have a long track record of working in Eastern and Central Europe and with many trusted partners who are working with refugees in Romania, Moldova and Hungary. So please, give as much as you can, give generously, give now and do all we can to help the people of Ukraine.”
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11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on A Test and Assurance for Gideon from Judges 7:1-18 and live on YouTube
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin who will preach on Abhainn Fhìorghlan De Uisge Na Beatha from Taisbeanadh 22:1 and live on YouTube
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on A Focus on the Women in the Philippian Church from Philippians 4:2-3 and live on YouTube
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Saturday 5th March 12.00pm-2.00pm
Cancer Research are hosting a fundraising lunch in the M. A. Hall. All are welcome. Covid guidelines will be adhered to.
11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev D. A. Macdonald who will be preaching on David's Conviction from Psalm 23:6 and live on YouTube
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will be preaching on Casaid a tha na Fìrinn Luachmhor from Lucas 15:2 and live on YouTube
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Mr Scott Macleod who will be preaching on Beacons Do Not Belong in Buckets from Luke 11:33-36 and live on YouTube
Communion Details
As a result of the Covid situation we have had to introduce a number of changes relating to the communion, as set out in the points below.
We rejoice in this renewed opportunity to remember the Lord’s death in the Supper, thanks be to God! May He bless us through word and sacrament to His praise and glory.
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