Notices - 9 July
Sunday 9 July
Refreshments will be served after the service this evening in the Hall and all are welcome. We will thank and say farewell to Mr Iain Macritchie for his ministry in the congregation over the past six weeks of his placement with us.
Minibus Rota
Minibus drivers please note that bus rota sheets are available for pick up at the church door.
Deaths
We note with sadness the following deaths in the congregation in the past week and we pray that God will comfort their families and relatives in their time of sorrow.
Mr Iain Mackenzie (Elder), 7 Stile Walk, on Thursday 29th June. We extend our sympathy to his widow Georgina, son Don, daughter Karen and husband Mark, and grandchildren Breagha and Struan.
Mr Colin K Macritchie, 83 Plasterfield, on Monday 3rd July 2017. We extend our sympathy to his brothers Norman and Donald Murdo, and to Donald Murdo’s family. There will be a wake this evening (Sunday) at 9.00pm in the church. The funeral service will be on Monday at 11am in the church followed by interment at Gravir cemetery.
Food Hygiene Refresher Course
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is providing a Food Hygiene refresher course on Wednesday 9th August. This short session is aimed at those who have completed the certified Elementary Food Hygiene class in the past and want to refresh and update their knowledge. A certificate of attendance will be issued.
Venues: The Kabin at the Nicolson Institute, Springfield Rd, Stornoway.
Date: Wednesday 9th August, 2pm-5pm
Cost: £15
Contact: Audrey Watt (CNES) on 01851 822 718, [email protected]
If you are interested please book your place by contacting Audrey Watt. Thank you.
Midweek Meetings: All at 7.30pm in the Seminary
Wednesday – English (Rev James Maciver)
Thursday – Gaelic (Rev Kenneth I Macleod)
Saturday – English
Children and youth groups ALL groups are now finished for the summer.
Church Officer Holidays
Donnie Macleod (Church Officer) will be on holiday from 8th to 17th July. Finlay Macleod (Elder) will cover and his contact number is 07484 181771.
Summer Camps
Please remember in your prayers our young people who are heading to camp this summer as well as those helping to lead and cook at camps in Scotland and beyond.
Advance Notice: God is Good Africa (GIGA)
Volunteers from Kenny John Mackenzie’s GIGA team are hosting an all day fundraising café on Thursday 20th July and Friday 21st July in the M.A. Hall. Teas and coffees will be served from 10am-4pm and light lunches will be served from 12-2pm. Any donations of baking or local produce would be greatly appreciated.
