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.
Congregational BBQ 4.30 pm next Saturday – We are really looking forward to spending some time with each other next Saturday evening. Please feel free to invite any friends or family to the BBQ. There are sign-up sheets at the door if you would like to contribute with food or drinks. Donnie Cumming is kindly providing the sausages and burgers.
Communion service – We will celebrate the Lords’ supper next Sunday morning, the 25th of August. Should anyone like to find out more about what it means to partake of the bread and wine please speak to Rory.
Thank you from FCYC – Just sending a very belated but heartfelt thank you to the generous members of your congregation that left money in your offerings on Sunday mornings marked for the Renfrew Girls Camp. We are so grateful for your continued prayers and support. Every donation makes a difference in enabling us to continue this work as we aim to share God’s Word with the children and young people.
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 in Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church. We would love to see you there.”
Smithton Church has invited parents/carers to attend “Partnering with parents – Raising the next generation with Gospel centred guidelines.” With guest speaker Robbie Sweet in Smithton Church on Tuesday 27th August at 7.30pm.
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
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