Lakhnadon Christian Hospital, India
The Lakhnadon Christian Hospital in India has been virtually closed for two years as no doctor was available to work there. Many members of staff were transferred to other Emmanuel Hospital Association units. The Administrator, Mr Neeti Raj Nand, and his wife, nurse Shanti, continue to look after the property. Nurse Shanti provides palliative care in the community which spans an area up to 30 km from the hospital. Because of lack of income the hospital is in financial deficit though it has had some support from other EHA units, but they are also under severe pressure due to the Covid pandemic. There is also the real danger of encroachment on the property.
EHA now has identified a doctor couple, including a surgeon, to serve in LCH from June/July 2021. They will also have to assemble the necessary nursing and paramedical staff and the buildings need renovation. DVN Netherlands, of the Reformed Churches, who have helped PFC, the schools and the hospital in the recent past, are keen to support the work once the new team is in place.
It would be wonderful if friends in the Free Church of Scotland, many of whom supported the medical work in India throughout the twentieth century, could help out at this critical time. For anyone who wishes support the hospital, donations can be sent through the Donations page on the Free Church of Scotland website - Donate & Pay - Free Church of Scotland. The donation description /reference entered should clearly show the donation is for “EHA Lakhnadon”.
Please contact Màiri MacPherson at [email protected] for further information.
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Read more about 'Lakhnadon Christian Hospital, India'...Service Details - Sunday 14 March
CHURCH AT HOME
Sunday 14th March
11.00am Service on Facebook Live
Rev James Maciver will continue his series on the Miracles of Jesus this Sunday morning, preaching on 'Jesus walks on the sea!', from Mark 6:45-56 in this worship service streamed live from home.
6.30pm Service: Facebook, YouTube, Sermons page
Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Trusting God in the Face of the Enemy' from 2 Kings 19:14-19 in this worship service recorded at home.
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The Deacons’ Court is delighted to announce the appointment of Roddy Martin as the new Church Officer for the congregation. Roddy is no stranger to any of us as he has a lifetime’s association with the congregation and has served it well as a member, a deacon and an elder for many years.
Though now retired, Roddy’s working life was spent in the Harris Tweed industry and his most recent role was as the Sales Manager of Harris Tweed Hebrides at the Shawbost Mill.
Roddy is married to Christine and they have three daughters and eight grandchildren.
We have no doubt but that Roddy will be well supported by the congregation and we wish him God’s richest blessing as he commences his duties on 1st April 2021.
We also take this opportunity of sincerely thanking Donnie Macleod, the retiring Church Officer, for his exemplary service over the past seven years and pray that he’ll have a long and healthy retirement. We intend to more formally mark Donnie’s service when the current Covid related restrictions are sufficiently eased.
Read more about 'New Church Officer'...Midweek Meeting
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.
Psalm: Psalm 133 (Scottish Psalter) Read more about 'Midweek Meeting'...
Service Details - Sunday 7 March
CHURCH AT HOME
Sunday 7th March
11.00am Service: Facebook, YouTube, Sermons page
Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Hold Fast Your Confession' from Hebrews 4:14 in this worship service recorded at home.
6.30pm Service: Facebook Live
Rev James Maciver will continue his series on the Miracles of Jesus, preaching on 'Christ’s Compassion Supplies A Miraculous Meal', from Mark 6:30-44 in this worship service streamed live from home.
Read more about 'Service Details - Sunday 7 March '...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.
Service Details - Sunday 28 February
CHURCH AT HOME
Sunday 28th February
11.00am Service on Facebook Live
Rev James Maciver will continue his series on the Miracles of Jesus this Sunday morning, preaching on 'The Growth of Faith under Christ’s Nurturing', from John 4:46-54 in this worship service streamed live from home.
6.30pm Service: Facebook, YouTube, Sermons page
Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Honest Confession is Good for the Soul' from Psalm 32:1-5 in this worship service recorded at home.
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In normal times, we would have been celebrating the Lord's Supper in February. Rev Kenneth I Macleod reflects on the Lord's Supper and what happens when we partake.
“And when He had given thanks, he broke it (the bread) and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also He took the cup, after supper, saying “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:24-26
As a congregation we should have been celebrating the Lord’s Supper on Sunday. The Lord’s Supper is one of the great blessings the church has been given. There have been times when the church has been guilty of making too much of the supper, with the result that people who love the Lord Jesus, and should be at the table, are afraid to come. The bar has been set so high that they feel they will be sinning by even considering coming. That of course is so wrong. Other times, parts of the church have been so lax regarding the supper, that it is basically a free for all. Anyone can partake, as long as they come to church. A person’s love for and of the Lord Jesus, where they have accepted Christ as Saviour, is no longer the deciding factor. The church must always guard against either of these extremes. Read more about 'Pastoral Reflection: The Lord's Supper'...
Service Details - Sunday 21 February
11am Service: Facebook, YouTube, Sermons page
Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'God's Way is Always Best' from Ruth 4:13 in this worship service recorded at home.
6.30pm Service: Facebook Live
Rev James Maciver continues his series on the Miracles of Jesus, preaching on 'Peter the fisherman catches a coin!' from Matthew 17:22-27.
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