Shaun Libby

11.00am English Service: Rev Kenneth Ferguson will preach on John 10 in the Church and live on YouTube

11.00am Gaelic Service: Mr Murdo Martin will preach on Comhfhurtachd Le Briathran from 1 Thessalonians 4:18 in the Seminary and live on YouTube

6.30pm English Service: Mr Donald Matheson Macleod will preach on John 11 in the Church and live on YouTube

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Blythswood Shoebox Appeal 2021 - Lewis and Harris

The Appeal Centre will be at Woody’s Express, Rigs Road, Stornoway, in one of the units at the rear of their Main Building.

The Appeal Centre will be open on the following days: 

Thursday 28th October, 3pm - 6 pm 
Friday 29th October, 3pm - 6.30 pm 
Saturday 30th October, 10am - 12 noon

The APPEAL will CLOSE on Saturday 30th October at 12 noon.

Shoeboxes should be taken into the Appeal Centre Unit and placed on a pallet.   Face coverings are mandatory for anyone entering the appeal centre and please use hand sanitiser on entry and exit. Volunteer Staff will be available to give advice. Shoeboxes from schools, churches, organisations, families, or individuals SHOULD NOT be handed into the Blythswood Shop on Kenneth Street. This is to safeguard against double-handling and in line with COVID Guidance.

LEAFLETS - Blythswood Shoebox Leaflets are available for collection from the Blythswood Shop,  Stornoway and Ness, Nicolson’s Newsagents, some schools, and at church doors. They are also available online.

Further information can be sought from Blythswood Care on Facebook or

Mairianne Campbell  07876202073

Jackie Keddie 07908207267

Nana Maclean  07818861637

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11.00am English Service: Rev George Macaskill will preach on A Prayer of Confession and a Plea for Help from Isaiah 64:6-8 in the Church and live on YouTube

11.00am Gaelic Service: Rev James Maciver will preach on Slànachadh Sgaradh from Genesis 33:10 in the Seminary and live on YouTube

6.30pm English Service: Rev James Maciver will be preaching on The Mind of Jesus from Philippians 2:5-7 in the Church and live on YouTube

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Asia Link

Following an excellent mission meeting evening with Bill Ferguson of Asia Link on Wednesday 22^nd September, anyone wishing to donate to the work of Asia Link  should put their contribution in an envelope clearly marked ‘Asia Link’ and place it the collection plates at the church or Seminary. If contributing by cheque, please make it payable to ‘Stornoway Free Church’.

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11.00am English Service: Rev James Maciver will be preaching on part 2 of Following Jesus “Yes, but…” from Luke 9:57-62 in the Church and live on YouTube

11.00am Gaelic Service: Rev D. A. Macdonald will be preaching on Thàinig Mnathan Chun Na h-Uaighe from Luke 24:1 in the Seminary and live on YouTube

6.30pm English Service: Rev James Maciver will be preaching on Unity and Humility from Philippians 2:1-4 in the Church and live on YouTube

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Thank you
Dolly and I want to thank you as a congregation for your wonderful generosity and kindness to us. We want to thank you for your constant support, encouragement, and prayers over the years. We have been overwhelmed with all the cards, messages and gifts received at this time It has been completely humbling. 

I absolutely love the picture of Joshua and myself (there’s a photo of it along with the beautiful cake in the online Newsletter)

Thank you for a wonderful farewell evening.

As we move into our new home, please call, and see us, as you are all most welcome. My prayer is that God will follow every one of you with His goodness and mercy all the days of your life and that you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Much love

Kenny I. and Dolly

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11.00am English Service: Mr Donald Matheson Macleod will be preaching on The Place of Grace from Hebrews 4:14-16 in the Church and live on YouTube

11.00am Gaelic Service: Rev James Maciver will be preaching on Beatha Maireannach a Gheall Dia from Titus 1:1-3 in the Seminary and live on YouTube

6.30pm English Service: Rev James Maciver will be preaching on Striving Together For The Faith Of The Gospel from Philippians 1:27-30 in the Church and live on YouTube

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Friday 24^th September
Christian Bookshop 70 Years

On Friday 24^th September, the Stornoway Christian Bookshop will have been open for 70 years.

As we celebrate this great milestone, we plan to have a week of special offers and discounts, particularly on books, to show our appreciation for our loyal customers, starting on Monday 20^th September.

On Friday 24^th, we will celebrate with cake and each customer who spends £20.00 will receive a free book. Please come along so we can share this special event with you.

We look forward to seeing you during our anniversary celebrations. Surprise treats for children too!

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11.00am English Service: Rev James Maciver will preach on Following Jesus - The Shepherd's Call from John 10:3-5, 27-30 in the Church and live on YouTube

11.00am Gaelic Service: Mr Murdo Martin will preach on Agus Bhruadar E from Genesis 28:12 in the Seminary and live on YouTube

6.30pm English Service: Rev James Maciver will preach on It’s All About Jesus - Part 2 from Philippians 1:22-26 in the Church and live on YouTube

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Monday 6^th September 7.30pm
Monthly Prayer Meeting on Zoom only.

Tuesday 7^th September 11.00am
Prayer Link with Muriel in Cambodia on Zoom.

Wednesday 8^th September 7.30pm
English Prayer Meeting in the Seminary, and on Zoom, led by Rev Hugh Ferrier

Zoom details of all prayer meeting available from Mairianne at [email protected] or 704397.

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