Wednesday 31st March - Midweek Meeting
You are welcome to join us tonight for our midweek worship service at 7:30pm on Zoom. Rev James Maciver will conclude his study on Christ's Prayer in John chapter 17, looking at verses 24-26.
The Zoom link is the same as previous weeks. This service will take place in the Seminary with a limit of 50 places. Please see this previous post for details about booking to attend in person.
If you require the Zoom link please get in touch with Mairianne Campbell.
ORDER OF SERVICE
WelcomePrayer
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15 v 35-58
Prayers (2)
Sermon: John 17 v 24-26
Title : With Christ in Glory
Psalm: Psalm 73 v 23-26 (Scottish Psalter, page 316)
Benediction
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Return to In Person Church Services
Wednesday 31st March – Prayer Meeting Resumes in Seminary
Now that restrictions on attending places of worship have been eased, the Kirk Session has agreed to recommence meeting for prayer in the Seminary on Wednesday evenings, beginning on 31st March 2021 at 7.30pm. For the benefit of those who are not able to attend, the Zoom arrangement will continue as before with the same login details.
Sunday 4th April – Lord’s Day Worship Services Begin in Seminary for three weeks
The Kirk Session also agreed to recommence services of worship on the Lord’s Day. The first of these will be an English morning service in the Seminary on 4th April at 11.00am. This arrangement will continue for three weeks after which it will be reviewed in anticipation of a morning Gaelic service being held in the Seminary and an English service being held in the church on Kenneth Street.
New YouTube Channel for Seminary Services
The Lord’s Day services from the Seminary will be live-streamed on YouTube. We have set up a new YouTube channel specifically for services broadcast from the Seminary. Simply go to YouTube.com and search for ‘Free Church Seminary Stornoway’ or Click here.
Please note that there are now separate YouTube accounts for the church and the Seminary. They are named as follows:
For the Church on Kenneth Street - ‘Stornoway Free Church’
For the Seminary on Francis Street – ‘Free Church Seminary Stornoway’
PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RETURN TO CHURCH SERVICES
As required with all public buildings during the current health crisis, all the necessary hygiene and social distancing requirements have been addressed to ensure everyone’s safety. Attending the services will be quite different to pre-lockdown arrangements and it’s important that those who plan to attend familiarise themselves with the following:
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CHURCH AT HOME
Wednesday 10th March7:30pm on ZoomRev Kenneth I Macleod will lead the midweek meeting and preach on 'Welcome and Esteem One Another in the Lord' from Romans 14:1-7.
This meeting takes place online via Zoom. The Seminary currently remains closed for church meetings due to lockdown restrictions. Get in touch if you require the Zoom link by sending an email to [email protected].
ORDER OF SERVICE
WelcomePraise: Psalm 115:12-end (Sing Psalms)Prayer
Reading: Romans 14
Prayers (2)
Sermon: Romans 14:1-7
Title : 'Welcome and Esteem One Another in the Lord' from Romans 14:1-7.
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Monthly Prayer Meeting - Monday 1st March
Our monthly prayer meeting takes place on Monday 1st March at 8pm on Zoom. Please join us if you can as we pray for God's intervention. The link is the same as previous monthly meetings but do get in touch if you need it: [email protected]
This meeting ties in with the Presbytery's designated hour of prayer.
The Bible passage and prayer points for Monday 1st March 2021 have been chosen by Rev. Ewen Matheson, minister of the Cross congregation.
Bible Passage Isaiah 45:7 (ESV)
I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things.Prayer Points:
- Give thanks that God is sovereign.
- Pray that the Lord would grant us the discernment to learn the spiritual lessons from our current providence.
- Pray that the Lord would bless those who are unwell, receiving treatments, grieving, struggling with addictions and all who are finding the isolation particularly difficult.
- Give thanks for, and pray for the safety of, health care workers, care givers, key workers, and emergency services personnel.
Monthly Prayer Meeting - Monday 1st February
Our monthly prayer meeting takes place on Monday 1st February at 8pm on Zoom. Please join us if you can as we pray for God's intervention. The link is the same as previous monthly meetings but do get in touch if you need it: [email protected]
This meeting ties in with the Presbytery's designated hour of prayer.
The Bible passage and prayer points for Monday 1st February 2021 have been prepared by Rev. Murdo Campbell, minister of the Barvas congregation.
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Due to the Western Isles moving into Level 4 lockdown, please note that the Church hall will NOT be open on Saturday 30th January to receive freewill offering envelopes.
Please also note that Wednesday prayer meetings will no longer take place in the Seminary but will be online only.
Take care and stay safe
Midweek Meeting
Wednesday 13th January
7.30pm on Zoom and in Seminary, Francis St
Join us for worship tonight when Rev Kenneth I Macleod will preach on 'Pressing on to Know the Lord' from Hosea 6:3.
Everyone is most welcome. If you require the Zoom link please get in touch. If you would like to book to attend in person then please do so by 12noon today. For details of how to book, click here
Service Details
Psalm 71:14-17 (Scottish Psalter)Scripture Reading: Hosea 6Sermon: Hosea 6:3, 'Pressing on to Know the Lord'Praise: Psalm 139:1-10 (Scottish Psalter)
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Welcome
Prayer
Reading: John 6 v 22-40
Prayers (2)
Sermon: John 17 v 3
Title : Christ’s Definition of Eternal Life.
Psalm recording: Psalm 89 v 15-18 (Scottish Psalter, page 345)
Our monthly prayer meeting takes place on Zoom on Monday 7th December at 8.00pm.
The Moderator of the Presbytery, Rev David Macleod, has forwarded the following Bible passage for reflection and related prayer points:
Bible passage: John 1:1-18
Just note a couple of verses to highlight within that amazing chapter:
Verse 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Verse 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
These verses take us into the heart of what Christmas is all about. John’s prologue is a rich passage to meditate upon as we step into the month where the birth of Jesus is remembered.
Prayer Points:
1. Pray that during this month we would take time to dwell upon Christ’s coming into this world and not be distracted by so much of the activity that surrounds Christmas.
2. Pray for those who find this month a dark month. Those who struggle with the darkness of addiction. Those who struggle with the darkness of grief. Those who struggle with the darkness of anxiety. Pray that the overcoming light of Jesus may be known in their lives.
3. Pray that the people of God in a month of opportunity may show forth the grace of Jesus in what we do and tell out the truth about Jesus in what we say.
Midweek Meeting
You are welcome to join us online at our midweek meeting on Wednesday 2nd December at 7:30pm via Zoom. Rev Kenneth I Macleod will lead the meeting, preaching on 'Faithfulness and Fellowship' from 1 Corinthians 1:9.
Please get in touch for the link.
This meeting will be a 'blended' service with a small number meeting in person in the Seminary, Francis St, and everyone else joining virtually. Please see this previous blog post for the details you need to know about how to book your space in the Seminary and important information about who should NOT attend - click here
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