Notices - Sunday 19th March
Update on Transport arrangements for attending Church Services.
Many in the congregation will be aware that the bus service company on which many relied for attending church services ceased trading in February 2020. Soon afterwards the country was placed into ‘lockdown’ due to the Covid pandemic and it was only in mid 2022 that church services returned to their pre-pandemic pattern. Since then, several attempts have been made to source a mini-bus service to enable elderly and non-drivers to attend church services. For various reasons, it simply has not been possible to secure an alternative service provision and it looks as if this situation is likely to continue into the foreseeable future.
As a congregation, we are greatly indebted to many car owners in the congregation who provide friends and neighbours with transport to church services and we know that this is greatly appreciated. There may be several others who would dearly love to attend church but are genuinely reluctant to ask anyone for a lift. All we can do is to encourage car owners in the congregation to seriously consider identifying and contacting people in their districts who may be desirous of attending church services and offer to take them as circumstances allow.
Read more about 'Notices - Sunday 19th March'...Service Details - Sunday 19th March
11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith who will preach on Do we want God with us? From Isaiah 58:1-14 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on Is Leòr Dia from Habacuc 3:17-19 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on Study 6 of Resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15 – The Reigning Christ from 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Read more about 'Service Details - Sunday 19th March'...Sunday 12th March 2023 11.00am - Power Outage
Unfortunately, due to the power cut this morning's English and Gaelic services could not be recorded or Livestreamed.
Read more about 'Sunday 12th March 2023 11.00am - Power Outage'...Notices - Sunday 12th March
Providence Christian School – Coffee Morning & Open Day
Providence Christian School are hosting a Coffee Morning and Open Day for all who are supportive of, or interested in, the school on Thursday 16th March from 10.30am-12 noon at the school at the Cearns Community Centre. All are welcome and encouraged to come along for some baking, fellowship, and an opportunity to learn more about the school and its work.
Service Details - Sunday 12th March
11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Mr Scott Macleod who will preach on Don’t Miss out the Middle Man from Luke 23:33 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin who will preach on Spiorad Naomh a’ Beothachadh from Isaiah 35:1-7 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith who will preach on Have you Found what you are Looking for? From Ecclesiastes 1:3 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Read more about 'Service Details - Sunday 12th March'...Gaelic Audio New Testament now live
The Scottish Bible Society were in Stornoway in August 2022 recording native Gaelic speakers in order to produce an audio version of the Gaelic New Testament. The audio is now live on the Gaelic Bible website.
Click here to go to the webpage:
https://gaidhlig.global.bible/bible/d08df5375baa15dd-01/MAT.1
You will see that there is the text of the new 2017 Translation. At the bottom of the screen is an arrow/play button. If you press this, the audio will start playing.
Read more about 'Gaelic Audio New Testament now live'...Service Details - Sunday 5th March
11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver
and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Daniel 1: 1-21
Sermon Title: Wisdom for Challenging Times
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Searmon: 2 Samuel 9: 1
Tiotal: Air Sgàth Ionatain
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith
and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Jude: 17-25
Sermon Title: Keeping On
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Notices Sunday 5th March
YF meets tonight immediately after the evening service. Muriel will share about her work in Cambodia.
Read more about 'Notices Sunday 5th March'...Notices - Sunday 26th February
Statement issued by Communications Department of the Free Church of Scotland
As a nationwide denomination, the Free Church of Scotland is composed of people from all political persuasions, some of whom will not share Kate’s politics, particularly over an independent Scotland. Regardless of these differences, Kate is highly respected within the church as a skilful, hard-working and competent MSP. Furthermore, she is consistent about what she believes, irrespective of the consequences, a quality which makes for an honest politician.
The issues raised by Kate Forbes’ intention to run as SNP leader have displayed a level of intolerance that we believe is uncharacteristic of the wider ordinary Scottish population, and indeed does not represent authentic Scottish identity which is historically grounded on hard work, common sense, respect, Biblical truthfulness and the family. It is lamentable that Kate’s honest adherence to simple traditional values would, for some, disqualify her from contributing to the public good of Scotland.
The Free Church of Scotland is concerned at the level of anti-Christian intolerance which has been displayed on social media, and by some political and media commentators. Kate Forbes is standing on the basis of her policies - the fact that she is being criticised for her Christian convictions shows a level of bigotry that has no place in a pluralistic and diverse society.
Read more about 'Notices - Sunday 26th February'...Service Details - Sunday 26th February
11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Kenneth I. Macleod
Who will preach on ‘The Question you have to Answer’ from Matthew 27:22 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on A Labhairt Facal Dhè le Dànachd from Gnìomharan nan Abstol 4: 23-31- Live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver who will preach on ‘Hated for Speaking the Truth’ from 1 Kings 22:8 - Live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
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