Shaun Libby

Pastoral care of students

We would like students and young people who have just left home to further their education or work on the mainland, and who are linked to our congregation, to be aware of our continued pastoral care for them. We would appreciate if parents, or grandparents/guardians, could provide us with names and contact addresses so that we can maintain contact and let them all know of our continued prayers for them as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

We also wish any who are commencing courses locally every encouragement and God’s blessing as they follow their chosen career.

It would be appreciated if you could email the required information to the office at [email protected] by Friday 30th September.

Posted in Bulletin; Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith. Who will preach on Introducing First Peter from 1 Peter 1:1-3 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin who will preach on Spioradail agus Ag Osnaich from 2 Corintianach 5: 2, 4, 5 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Mr Scott Macleod who will preach on The Heart of Compassion from Luke 10:25 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

As we mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022, we thank God for her 70 year reign as monarch during which she exemplified her devotion to duty, her impeccable integrity and her unfailing loyalty to the King she served.

Posted in Bulletin; Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13
Sermon Title: The Gift and Blessing of Faith

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Searmon: Taisbeanadh 4:1-11
Tiotal: Dorus Fosgailte ar Nèamh

 

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Jude verses 24-25
Sermon Title: A Preservation for a Presentation

Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

Big Free Youth Rally
The Big Free Rally is set to take place on Saturday 1^st October at Smithton Free Church in Inverness from 11.00 - 15.00.

The event, which is open to everyone in P5 to S6, is a chance for young people to reunite with friends made at camp, although you don’t need to have been to camp to come to the Rally.

The title for the rally is Being Real and Rev Ben Fiddian will speak on the theme of integrity.

Our hosts for the day are Sheona Forbes and Euan Macdonald. Games, talks, a quiz, prayer and praise will take place throughout the day.

To book, go to: form.jotform.com/222141783685359

Posted in Bulletin; Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith who will preach on Being God’s Community from Deuteronomy 6:1-9 - Live on YouTube
 

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on Seula Bunait Dhè from 2 Thimoteuis 2:19 - Live on YouTube 

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on Paul’s Appeal for Prayer from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 - Live on YouTube

Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

Thanks from the Sailors’ Society

The Sailors’ Society is a Christian charity which supports seafarers throughout the world, both spiritually and financially. Prior to the Covid pandemic, many of our congregations donated Bibles to the work of The Sailors’ Society in Invergordon. Unfortunately, none of the Bibles could be delivered due to the Covid lockdown situation. Following the lifting of restrictions and the resumption of cruises, the Bibles have now been passed on to the charity for distribution among seafarers. The Sailors’ Society wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for the donation of Bibles, praying that the Word of God will be blessed to those who read it.

Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Colin Macleod who will preach on The Cost of Salvation from 1 Corinthians 15:3 - Live on YouTube

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on Bunait ar Fìreanachadh from An Litir chum nan Romanach 5:6-11 - Live on YouTube

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Colin Macleod who will preach on ‘An Invitation’ from Luke 14:17 - Live on YouTube

Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

Communion

The Lord’s Supper will be dispensed at the morning services next Sunday 28^th August. The Kirk Session has approved of a reduced programme of services, details of which are given below.

Anyone who wishes to take communion for the first time will be welcome to meet with the Kirk Session at any of the Session meetings listed below. The Session will also be pleased to welcome those bringing a disjunction certificate, or letter, from another congregation, at any of these Session meetings.

The Lord’s Supper will be dispensed as at the past two communions. Individual communion cups will be used, and the bread will be distributed to each communicant by the elders serving the table. Communion tokens will again not be used on this occasion. Communicants requiring the use of the Session Room (Kenneth Street) on Sunday morning will receive communion there as on previous occasions.

The full communion schedule can be found by following the link below

Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on Scripture Portraits of the Church (4) – God’s City from Psalm 87 - Live on YouTube


11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin who will preach on Am Fear Nuadh-pòsda a’ Tighinn from Mata 25:6 - Live on YouTube

 

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith who will preach on ‘Where are you?’ from Genesis 3:9 - Live on YouTube

Posted 3 years ago by Shaun Libby