Elizabeth McGowan

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Posted 18 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

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 21^st 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.”

Posted 35 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Wednesday 18^th September at 7.30pm in the Seminary

As the participation of the whole congregation is encouraged as we begin the process of filling the vacancy, we hope that as many as possible will attend the Congregational Meeting. 

Posted 40 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4

Sermon Title: The God of All Comfort

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev D.A. Macdonald  

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

Searmon: Mata 8: 2 “Agus feuch thàinig Lobhar”

Tiotal: Ghlan Iosa an Lobhar

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 10: 1-22

Sermon Title: Soft or Hard Hearts

Posted 40 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

We would like to invite you to our public meeting on Friday 13^th September in St Columba’s Church Hall, Stornoway (7.30pm for 8.00pm.)

Posted 44 days ago by Elizabeth McGowan

Assisted Suicide Bill (Scotland)

An Assisted Suicide bill is being brought to the Scottish Parliament by Liam Macarthur MSP. There is an opportunity to respond to this bill up until Friday 16^th August.  The Christian Institute are raising awareness of this issue and how to oppose it. If you are on their mailing list you would have received a letter about how to respond or you can find information online at: 

Assisted Suicide (Scotland) - The Christian Institute

Please respond and pray over this matter as it will impact on many vulnerable people of different age groups.  Also remember those who find themselves in difficult terminal illnesses and end of life care situations.

Posted 3 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Reading: Luke 6: 46-49

Sermon Part 1: Listen

Reading: Luke 23: 39-47

Sermon Part 2: Look

Reading: Luke 24: 13-16 and 28-34

Sermon Part 3: Live

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Rev James Macdonald  

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

Searmon: Soisgeul Eoin 5: 6

Tiotal: Ceisd Chudthromach

 6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Kenneth I. Macleod

and live on YouTube (Channel name – Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: John 12: 25-26

Sermon Title: Serving and Following

Posted 3 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Matthew 14: 28-33

Sermon Title: Jesus said “Come”

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin  

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

Searmon: Taisbeanadh 14: 1   

Tiotal: Ainm an Athar air an Aodan

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Acts 5: 12-32

Sermon Title: The Challenge to Obedience

Posted 5 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

Communion

God willing, The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated next Lord’s Day, 2^nd June at the morning service. A preparatory service will be held on Saturday 1^st June at 7.00pm in the church, Kenneth Street.

The Kirk Session will be delighted to meet with any who wish to take communion for the first time and those who have this in mind are encouraged to come. Opportunity for this will be given after the midweek service on Wednesday evening (29^th) and again after the Saturday evening service. Please note that the Session will NOT now meet on Monday 27^th as previously intimated. 

Posted 5 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan

11.00am English Service (Church) conducted by Rev James Maciver

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: Mark 12: 41-44  

Sermon Title: Two Small Coins Making One Big Contribution!

11.00am Gaelic Service (Seminary) conducted by Mr Murdo Martin  

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Free Church Seminary Stornoway)

Searmon: Eòin 14: 1 agus 6

Tiotal: An t-Slighe, An Fhìrinn, agus A’ Bheatha

6.30pm English Service (Church) conducted by Rev Calum M. Smith

and live on YouTube (Channel name - Stornoway Free Church)

Sermon Text: John 11: 25-27

Sermon Title: Do You Believe This?

Posted in Service Details; Posted 7 months ago by Elizabeth McGowan