Notices - Sunday 13th October
Vacancy Committee
The vacancy committee met for the first time on Tuesday 8th October. This puts us at the 'start line' of the process which, with the Spirit's leading, will bring the congregation to settle on who God would have to be your senior pastor. Be assured the committee will do their level best to represent your wishes in these discussions. Please continue to pray as we move forward and start inviting ministers to preach.
Rev Colin Macleod
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11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Revelation 3: 7-13
Sermon Title: Opportunities, Opposition and Optimism
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Macdonald and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Searmon: 1 Shamuel 16: 1
Tiotal: Bròn Shamuel agus Facal Dhè
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Joshua 5: 13-15
Sermon Title: The Commander of the Lord’s Army
Western Isles Free Church Presbytery Communications Committee -Tesco Opening
It is with immense disappointment that we note the Stornoway branch of the British supermarket giant, Tesco, are considering opening their doors seven-days-a-week. Read more about 'Western Isles Free Church Presbytery Communications Committee -Tesco Opening'...
Notices - Sunday 6th October
Friday 11th October from 2.30pm to 4.00pm – 55+ Fellowship
The speaker will be Peggy Mackay from the Western Isles Community Care Forum. The Forum was established in 1992 to assist Voluntary Care organisations which represent the interests of carers and users of care services throughout the Western Isles. The singing will be led by David Gray (Crossbost). If you need transport to or from the venue please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can contact Duncan Norman on either of the numbers:
01851 860418 or 07787 973802
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11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M Smith and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Habakkuk 3: 17-19
Sermon Title: Yet I Will Rejoice…
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Kenneth I Macleod and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Mark 4: 35-41
Sermon Title: Christ Calms the Storm
Notices - Sunday 29th September
Preaching Day Conference: Faithful Men, Able to Teach.
The Free Church Mission Board, in partnership with the Western Isles Presbytery, has organised a preacher's day conference to be held on Thursday
3rd October from 10.00am to 3.30pm at the M.A. Macleod Memorial Hall, Kenneth Street.
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Service Details - Sunday 29th September
11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Gordon Matheson and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Romans 1: 5
Sermon Title: Grace Abounding to the Glory of Jesus
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Maciver and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Searmon: 2 Thimoteuis 1: 8-10
Tiotal: An Gràs a Thugadh Dhuinne
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M Smith and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Numbers 21: 4-9
Sermon Title: Look to Salvation
Notices - Sunday 22nd September
Congregational Meeting
At the Congregational Meeting held on Wednesday 18th September, it was agreed to appoint a Vacancy Committee consisting of 12 elders, 6 deacons and 6 communicant members from the congregation. The following were elected from the congregation - Annette Macphail, Roddy Cunningham, Garry Macleod, Gordon Duncan, Elaine Macmillan and Mairianne Campbell, who will serve along with Calum Campbell, Torquil Macleod, Ian M Macleod, Calum Mackenzie, Jack Libby, Doonie Macleod, Murdo A. Murray, Donald Buchanan, Marten Walker, Donald Macleod (Constable Rd), Joe MacPhee, Murdo Macleod, Elders; and with Gordon Kennedy, Donald Macleod, Duncan N Macleod, Shonnie Macritchie, Ian Macrae and Gordon Murray, Deacons.
The Session Clerk, Joe Macphee, presented the Sustentation Fund Schedule and after all the relevant sections of the schedule were explained and a time for questions allowed, it was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Schedule.
The Assistant Minister presented a Draft Development Plan which is required to be forwarded to the Presbytery and onward to the Mission Board along with the Sustentation Fund Schedule.
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11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M Smith and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: Mark 2: 1-12
Sermon Title: Faithful Friends and a Forgiving Saviour
11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)
Tiotal: Caora Chaillte Tighinn Dhachaidh
Moladh: Salm 23: 5-6
6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Thomas Davis and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)
Sermon Text: John 11: 25-26
Sermon Title: the Promise of a Future
Lewis War Memorial Centenery
Lewis War Memorial Centenary
The public are warmly invited to attend a special service which will be held at 12.00pm on Saturday 21st September to mark 100 years since the unveiling of the Lewis War Memorial.
Rev William Heenan from St Columba’s Church, Stornoway, will take the service at the memorial which will also feature laying of wreaths on behalf of the community by HM Lord Lieutenant, Iain Macaulay, and Comhairle Convenor, Kenny Macleod.
Comhairle Convenor, Kenny Macleod, said:
“It is important that we mark important events in our history, such as the centenary of the Lewis War Memorial. The service on 21st September will give us all an opportunity to gather to reflect and to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. I would encourage all in our communities to attend this special service.”
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