We welcome Rev. Ian Hamilton will be taking our communion services this weekend.
There will be tea/coffee available from the kitchen after the morning service. All welcome.
There will be a time of prayer at 5.20pm. All welcome.
Communion Fellowship – There will be refreshments after the evening service, where Rory will have an informal chat with Ian Hamilton. Please stay and enjoy Christian fellowship.
Hope Explored – We will be exploring the subject of HOPE on Thursday evenings on the 21st and 28th of November and the 5th of December at 7. 30 pm in the manse. Speak to Rory or Kirsteen if you have any questions. Come along and invite a friend! A Joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about my present.
Congregational discussion 27th November – The Kirk session would like to hold a congregational discussion on the current health of the church and where the Lord might be leading us in the future.
National Day of Prayer – Every year, we set aside a day to pray for our nation and the work of our denomination in sharing the gospel. We would be delighted if you could join with us in prayer on Wednesday 27th November
Quiz Night in aid of Damaris House – Our quiz in aid of Damaris House is not far away – Friday 29th November at 7.30 in Fortrose Free Church. There will be questions to suit all ages, food, tea and coffee, prizes and, hopefully, fun! Please invite friends and family! Damaris House is a Christian charity that supports trafficked women and their children to escape their abusers. More information can be found here: https://www.damaris.gr/.
Women for Mission Christmas Coffee and Crafts & Silent Auction – Ferintosh Free Church, Saturday 30th November, 10am until 12.00. All welcome to come along to buy Christmas crafts, jams, chutneys, home baking. Come, enjoy a warming cup of tea/coffee and home baking and participate in the Silent Auction.
Victoria Hall: Sunday 1st December at 6 pm – Hope for life: Exploring the hope that can be found in the bible. Open to all. Meeting monthly from February 2025. Ferintosh & Resolis Free Church and Fortrose Free Church in partnership with the Faith Mission. Further updates to follow.
Community Groups 4th December – Our next community group bible study will be on Study 8. Romans 8: 1-17. Freedom to be Holy.
Coffee & Croissants – Ladies Breakfast – After a successful Ladies breakfast we are delighted that we are hosting another on Saturday 7th December 9.30-11.00. There will be a sign up sheet available at the door. All ladies welcome.
Congregational lunch 15th December – We plan to enjoy a lunch together in the hall in the run up to Christmas. There will be sign-up sheets put out nearer the time.
Winter Acclaim Christmas Concert – The Acclaim Choir is holding its Christmas concert on Saturday 14 December at 7.30 pm in the Free North Church, Inverness. Admission is free, with an opportunity to give to Mikeysline during the course of the evening. Tickets are available from choir members or you can email acclaimchoir@yahoo.com.
Family Service 22nd December – There will be a family focused Carol service on the evening of Sunday the 22nd of December at 6 pm. Come along with friends and family and enjoy mince pies and a hot drink afterwards.
New Years Day service – There will be a short worship service at 11 am on Wednesday the 1st of January. Why not come along and see in the new year in worship of God.
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