There will be Tea/Coffee served from the kitchen hatch after the morning service. All welcome.
Prayer meeting – There will be a time of prayer at 5.20pm.
AV Volunteers needed – We are seeking at least 2 volunteers to join the AV rota. We are undertaking a review of how we run the AV system and our livestreaming/zoom set up, due to a shortage of AV volunteers. Training will be provided. If you think you can help or have any questions, please get in touch with Iain or Siobhan.
Important Dates for the diary – 24th August – Congregational BBQ
Thank you from Alasdair Lipp – “A big thank you to all of those who gave money towards my Romania trip! Thanks to the generosity of the congregation an incredible £1000 was raised towards the Talita Kum Project run by Blythswood This will be a great help in funding the work that we are hoping to do in Romania.”
The Scottish Northern Convention – Join us for the 2024 Scottish Northern Convention. The speaker this year is Andy Prime who will be sharing on the theme of ‘The Call of The King’. Evening celebrations take place at 7:30pm and Morning session will take place at 11am. All Welcome. – “As a part of the 2024 Scottish Northern Convention we are excited to welcome this year’s mission partners LatinLink Scotland, The Christian Institute, Steadfast Global and MAF Scotland who will be sharing about the ongoing work of the Gospel throughout the world and here at home! There will also be a Christian Focus Publications bookstall. Join us Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th August Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church. We would love to see you there.”
The latest (July) issue of ‘The Herald’, the magazine of International Mission to Jewish People, is now available at the back of the church and people are welcome to take a copy. – “Please pray for IMJP at this time of crisis of the war in Gaza as it’s missionaries are under increased pressure and some Christian’s have even stopped supporting the mission, even though it is entirely separate from the state of Israel and its political aims and only exists to bring the message of Messiah to Jewish people worldwide.”
Refresh Conference – Join us at this year’s Women’s Conference “Refresh” on Saturday 21st September 2024 at Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church, from 9.30am – 3.30pm, where we will explore our purpose and our distinct and multi-dimensional roles as women in the church. Don’t miss this chance to refresh your spirit and reignite your passion for sharing the good news of Jesus Christ as we reflect on the importance of discipleship in the building of God’s kingdom. Spaces for the conference are limited (the last event sold out) so book now at womenformission.org/refresh-conference/ to secure your spot!
The Rural Project’ Highlands Conference will be held on Saturday, 28th September, from 10am to 3:30pm in Inverness at Culloden & Balloch Baptist Church. The hope is that the conference will help encourage and equip us as we return to our towns and villages to share the Gospel. Join by signing up here: https://www.theruralproject.org/conference
Community Groups over the summer holidays – Community groups will be paused over the months of July and August and will resume on the 4th of September.
Bring and Share Sunday lunches – Church monthly Sunday lunches will be paused over July and August and resume in September. Remember that hospitality begins at home, and we would encourage those who are able to invite others into your homes for Sunday lunch. Perhaps be prepared to invite church visitors home for lunch.
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