Intimations

Sunday School

The new Sunday School year will commence on 16th August, at 12.15pm following the morning service. We look forward to welcoming the children back and pray that they have had a blessed holiday period.

Preaching Schedule

Sunday 9th August

AM Service - Mr Kevin Macphail

PM Services - Mr Ian Macrae (Stornoway)

Sunday 16th August

AM Service - Mr Donnie Maclean (High Free)

PM Service - Mr Ian Macrae (Stornoway)

Sunday 23rd August

AM - Mr Donnie Rankin (High Free)

PM Service - Rev. Hugh Ferrier (High Free)

Sunday 30th August

AM & PM Services - Rev. Roddy J Campbell (Retired)

Monthly Saturday Morning Prayer Meeting

The next Morning Prayer Meeting will take place on Saturday, 6th September, 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 held at the close of both services on Sunday 7th September.

Monthly Record 

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

Gaelic Service 

Everyone is warmly invited to an Interdenominational Gaelic Service being held on Friday 14th August at 7.30 pm in the Clan MacQuarrie Community Centre, Borve. The service will be conducted by Rev. John MacLeod.

Tea/Coffee will be served after the service. All donations will go towards Bethesda. 

Big YF

North Harris Free Church are having a Big YF on Saturday 22nd August from 2.30-4.30pm in Sir E. Scott Sports Centre. All children of secondary school age are most welcome.

Communion 

Communion Services will take place on Sunday 23rd August at South Harris Free Church, Leverburgh.  Preachers – Rev. Paul Murray (Kinloch) and Rev. Iain Thomson (Gaelic).

The Trinitarian Bible Society – Public Meetings 

The Trinitarian Bible Society will be holding two public meetings in August -

• Friday 21st August from 7.30-8.30pm in the Nicolson Institute, Stornoway.

• Monday 24th August from 7.30-8.30pm in the Leverburgh Community Hub.

Speaker Craig Dennison looking at “Global Urgency of Translation and Distribution”. There will be a Powerpoint presentation and book stall.

Induction  

The induction of Rev. Scott Macleod to the Pairc Free Church congregation is planned for the evening of Tuesday 25th August. 

More details about venue and time will be given in due course.

Reflections Afternoon Tea –  “Courteous Courage”

All ladies are warmly invited to this year's Afternoon Tea on Saturday 5th September from 2-4pm at Back Free Church.  Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, refreshments and encouragement as we hear video messages on “Courteous Courage” from Guest Speaker Kate Forbes former Deputy First Minister of Scotland. Booking essential.

Email: ministryforwomenbroadbay@gmail.com

ETS Study Opportunity - Friday Morning Systematics

ETS offers the opportunity for in-depth study of Systematic Theology every Friday morning throughout the academic year. This offers a wonderful opportunity to grow in knowledge of what the Bible teaches, to grow in confidence for wrestling with big questions, and to grow in love for the God who has done so much for us through his Son. The classes begin on Friday 4th September, are open to all, and can be accessed online between 9am-1pm on Fridays.  Find out more and register at https://tinyurl.com/etsfriday

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

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.