Notices - Sunday 19th May
GOOD NEWS for Everyone! (formerly Gideons UK)
The Western Isles Branch Annual Rally will be held at the Associated Presbyterian Church, Keith St, Stornoway, on Friday 7 June 2024 at 7.30pm.
The main speaker will be Bill Thomas, former National President.
All Welcome - refreshments will be served afterwards
Using the Kenneth Street Church Car Park:
To maximise the space available in the Kenneth Street church car park it would be greatly appreciated if drivers could adhere to the following:
- Please try to avoid leaving large gaps between cars.
- In the lane nearest the church, please use the whole lane. Some drivers stop just before the KEEP CLEAR marking which frequently prevents access to the remaining section of the lane.
- As the lanes fill, drivers are reminded that the striped area at the top of the car park is to facilitate turning when the car park is used for public parking between Monday and Saturday. On Sundays, as everyone attending services arrives and leaves at roughly the same time, the whole area, including the striped area, should be used for parking.
- Drivers remaining for the time of fellowship in the hall after the morning service should ensure that their cars are not preventing others from exiting the car park.
Notices - Sunday 12th May
A Weekend with Rev Philip and Catherine Campbell – 17th-19th May At St Columba’s Parish Church, Lewis Street, Stornoway
Friday 17th May
7.30pm – Praise with testimony - Catherine Campbell
Saturday 18th May
8.30am – Women’s Breakfast – Church Hall
9.00am – Men’s Breakfast – County Hotel
10.30am – Fellowship with Catherine Campbell
Sunday 19th May
11.00am – Service conducted by Rev Philip Campbell
6.30pm – Praise & testimony from Rev Philip Campbell
It would be helpful if anyone wishing to attend either of the breakfasts could contact Maggie on 01851 705407 or 07771860119 to book a place.
There are leaflets with more information at the church door.
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WfM Annual Dinner
The Western Isles WfM annual dinner will be held on Friday 7th June at the Cabarfeidh Hotel. Booking forms are now available. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Donna Maciver on 07810 386774 or by email on:
[email protected]. The closing date for bookings is 17th May.
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Christian Institute Week of Prayer
Sunday 28th April – Our Leaders
Christians are commanded to pray “…for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
1 Timothy 2:2
Monday 29th April – Society
Christians must resist the secular thinking on moral issues that is corrupting society. “…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
Tuesday 30th April – Sanctity of Life
Human life is precious because we are made in the image of God. “… your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
Psalm 139:16
Wednesday 1st May – Schools
Schools are under constant pressure to promote LGBT ideology. “Jesus said, ‘Let little children come to me, and do not hinder them’.”
Matthew 19:14
Thursday 2nd May – Free Speech
Gospel freedom and free speech are being undermined by the liberal idea that everyone has the right not to be offended. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness.”
1 Peter 3:15
Friday 3rd May – ‘Conversion Therapy’ Laws
LGBT activists want to outlaw calls to repent. This would outlaw the Gospel. “God commands all people everywhere to repent”
Acts 17:30
Saturday 4th May – The Christian Institute
We treasure your prayers for us. “…pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honoured.”
2 Thessalonians 3:1
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Church Equipping Event with Prospects Across Scotland
Prospects Across Scotland exists to encourage, inspire and resource churches to welcome people with learning disabilities and autism and tell them about Jesus. Our congregation have invited Hilary Lacroix, Mission Development Coordinator, to deliver some training around this topic on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May.
There will be two separate sessions as follows:
Friday 10th May, 7:30-9.00pm, ‘Autism and the church’ - particularly suitable for children’s work and youth work volunteers, parents and young people.
Saturday 11th May, 10:30am-12:30pm, ‘Introduction to Learning Disabilities’ - open invitation to all.
You are warmly invited along.
For more information - https://www.prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk
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Friday 19th April from 2.30pm to 4.00pm – 55+ Fellowship in the M.A. Hall.
The speaker will be Roddy Cunningham and the singing will be led by Donald ‘Speedy’ Macleod, Point.
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, you will all be made most welcome. If you need transport to or from the event, please contact Duncan Norman using one of the contact numbers below:
Mobile: 07787 973802 or Landline: 01851 860418.
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Hejce English Bible Camp 2024
We are looking for volunteers to assist with this year's English Bible Camp in Hejce, Hungary. The camp dates are 20-27th July. The main duties will involve helping with English lessons, Bible studies, games and devotions.
The camp is for Hungarian teenagers and is jointly led by a team from Hungary and the UK team. The camp has run for over 40 years in its current format and has been richly blessed by God during this time. No previous experience is required. Our only requirements are that volunteers should be Christians in good standing in their own congregation and aged 18+.
For further information or expressions of interest please contact Alasdair Macleod (Ally Garyvard) on 07774 060570 or email [email protected]
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Solas Visit
Solas are making a return trip to Lewis on 19th - 21st April. On Friday 19th April there will be two youth-focused events in Stornoway (details to follow).
On Saturday 20th April two events are scheduled: Back congregation are hosting a Confident Christianity event in their church hall at 2pm and an evening event is being hosted by the High Free Church in Sandwick Hall at 7.30pm.
On Sunday 21st April the Solas speakers will preach at the Back & Point services in the morning services and in the evening at the High Free and North Harris services.
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Friday 29th March in the M.A. Hall - Curry Evening to raise funds for Free Church Youth Campers and Leaders.
Doors open at 6.30pm and food served at 7.00pm. To book a table please contact Ali on 07810 691033. Hannah Mackenzie will speak about the camps.
Notices - Sunday 10th March
Faith in Scotland's Constitutional Future.
This is a project of the School of Critical Studies/Theology & Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow, led by Professor Heather Walton and the Rev Dr Doug Gay. This is an ecumenical, non-partisan and politically/constitutionally neutral research project exploring how folk in churches relate faith to constitutional questions in Scotland.
After video presentations from four Christians prominent in Scottish politics (two pro-Union and two pro-Independence) the discussion will involve listening respectfully to one another’s positions and arguments. This will aim towards relating this emotive topic to the common Christian faith of participants.
There will be an event at Martin's Memorial Church in Stornoway on Tuesday 12th March in the evening. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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