Intimations

October Preaching Schedule

5th October

AM - Rev. Malcom Macdonald (Retired)

PM - Rev. Calum M Smith (Stornoway Free Church)

12th October

AM and PM - Rev. Kenneth Ferguson (Retired)

19th October

AM - Mr Andrew Maciver (North Tolsta)

PM - Mr Gordon Macleod (Divinity Student)

26th October

AM - Mr Donnie Maclean (High Free)

PM - Rev. James Maciver (Retired)

Monthly Saturday Morning Prayer Meeting

The Morning Prayer Meeting will take place on Saturday, 11th October, at 9.30am in the Church Hall. Tea and Coffee, and an opportunity for a short time of informal fellowship will follow immediately afterwards. All welcome.

Property Collection

A property collection will be taken at the close of both services on Sunday 5th October.

WfM - Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

As a WfM we are again this year going to be collecting boxes for the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. The leaflets are available in the Church Foyer. Boxes need to be complete and a leaflet attached marked with the content of the box.  The deadline for dropping them off at the Church or Church Hall will be Wednesday 29th October. Thank you.

Minister's Resignation

As intimated to those who were present on Wednesday evening, Rev. Calum Iain Macleod earlier this week tendered his resignation with immediate effect and this was accepted by the Presbytery.  Rev Hugh Ferrier has been appointed as Interim Moderator for the period of vacancy and has been authorised to preach the congregation vacant today.  We continue to pray for Mr Macleod and his family at this difficult time.

On The Shore Episode 13 - Mercy Ships

A new episode of the podcast has been released. Laura Ann, Courtney and Laura speak of their time aboard the ship whilst anchored off Madagascar. Click here to download the file or see the Podcast page

Monthly Record 

The latest issue of The Monthly Record is available at the door for subscribers.

Interim Moderator

Rev Hugh Ferrier (Stornoway High Free Church) will continue to have pastoral responsibility for the congregation during the time of vacancy as Interim Moderator.

If anyone needs to get in touch with our Interim Moderator, Hugh Ferrier’s contact details are as follows:

Email:        h121ferrier@googlemail.com

Home No:  01851 706788

Mobile No: 07981 082012

We are immensely grateful to Hugh Ferrier for agreeing to act as our Interim Moderator, and pray for him as he assumes this burden in addition to his existing responsibilities as minister of his own congregation.

Sound and Computer Help

We are in need of people to help assist with the sound and computer duties in the church, especially for funerals and any other week day services. Training and guidance will be provided. Without any volunteers for this important duty then services will not be streamed and microphones will not work during these week day services.