News & Updates

Notices - Sunday 9th October

Creche: 11.00am in the upper hall for children up to age 2.
Volunteers today: Annette, Kathleen, Tina and Anne Mackenzie.
Volunteers 16th October: Elaine, Chris, Annmarie, and Christine Smith.

 

Tweenies: 11.00am in the main hall for pre-school children aged 3-5.
Volunteers today: Liz, Karen, Christina and Joni.
Volunteers 16th October: ChrissAnne, Gillian, Angela and Kirsty.

 

Sunday School and Bible Class arrive in church at 11.00 with family, then go into M.A. Hall after children’s address.

 

Monday 10th October 1.00-3.00pm
Toddler Group in M.A. Hall.
 

 

Monday 10th October 7.00pm
Deacons’ Court meet in M.A. Hall.

 

Tuesday 11th October 7.30pm
Youth Club meets in M.A. Hall.

 

Wednesday 12th October 7.30pm
English Prayer Meeting
in the Seminary and on Zoom led by Rev Kenneth I. Macleod.   

Thursday 13th October 7.30pm – Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Rev Kenneth Ferguson.

Saturday 15th October 7.30pm - English Prayer Meeting in Seminary.

Services next Sunday – 16th October
11.00am - English Service (Church) Rev James Maciver.
11.00am - Gaelic Service (Seminary) Mr Murdo Martin.
6.30pm - English Service (Church) Rev James Maciver.                                              


Rev Calum Murdo Smith will be on holiday from Thursday 13th to Thursday 27th October.

 

Sunday School Snippet
We have been learning sign language for the Ten Commandments. This helps us to remember them. We are not to use God’s name in a bad way. God’s name is special.

Karis, Amelie, Joel and Orlaith P4


55+ Fellowship
The next meeting of the 55+ Fellowship will take place in the M.A. Hall on Friday 21st October at 2.30pm.  This month our special guest will be Rev Kenneth I. Macleod and the singing will be led by Ali "Moley" Macleod. 

We would like to thank all those who made the effort to come to the September meeting, it was very encouraging to see so many there.  New faces will be made most welcome.  If you need transport this month please contact Duncan Norman on 860 418 or 07787973802.

 

Presbytery Youth Camp for S3-S6 - October 21st - 24th October 2022

Intimation for S3-S6 pupils - following a gap of two years, Presbytery Youth Camp is back!

A Presbytery Youth Camp will be held at Scaladale Outdoor Centre from Friday 21st to Monday 24th October, the cost of the camp will be £30.

Details of the camp and how to access the application and consent form can be obtained from Congregational Youth Leaders.

An application and consent form for the camp can be found at the link below.

https://forms.office.com/r/LSFWEyqRCs



The Pursuit of God in an Age of Pornography

Weekend Conference:  28th - 30th October, with guest speaker Rev. Joe Barnard. 

We live in an age where pornography is everywhere. More than that, the world is constantly teaching us to see the world, and each other, through a sexualised lens. Yet God calls us to a life of holiness. Members of the Western Isles Presbytery have organised a weekend conference, with meetings for all ages, on how we can pursue God in such a world.

Meetings:
Men's Meeting:
Friday 28th, 19:30pm - 21:00pm at the County Hotel, Stornoway.

Parents, Carers and Youth Workers Meeting:
Saturday 29th, 10:30am - 12:30pm, at North Harris Free Church, Tarbert.
Soup and sandwiches lunch provided.

18-30 Year Old's Meeting:
Saturday 29th, 19:00pm at North Harris Free Church, Tarbert.

Big Youth Fellowship:
Sunday 30th, 20:00pm, at Stornoway Free Church.

Women's Meeting: TBA

Cost: There is no cost for attending the meetings but there will be an opportunity to donate if you wish to.