There will be tea/coffee after the morning service. All welcome.
There will be a time of prayer at 5.20pm. All welcome.
Manse prayer time – There will be a weekly time of prayer in the manse on Thursdays at 11am for an hour. All welcome!
The Deacons Court has decided to progress with installing Acoustic Panels in the Fellowship Hall. This will help with sound reverberation (echo), which is noticeable, particularly when several conversations are taking place. We have contracted Media Pro who report: “We have calculated that the existing hall has a reverberation time (with the partition closed) of 3.0 seconds. Recommended RT60 in a room this size with the planned use (multi-purpose) would be 0.9 seconds.” The cost of the work, including VAT is £6,800. We are able to pay the 50% deposit now but need funds for the remainder before the work can commence. If you are in position to contribute towards the work you can give in the following ways:
➢ 1. A marked envelope in the collection plate
➢ 2. By direct bank transfer via internet banking to Fortrose Free Church bank account (please get in touch with Willie or Siobhan if you need the details)
➢ 3. If you are a regular giver to the General Fund moving some of your giving’s to the e.g. Fabric Fund for a limited period of time 2-3 months
Communion – We will have communion on Sunday 7th September. If you are considering becoming a member, the Kirk Session would be delighted to meet with you. Please speak to Rory, Donnie or Niall.
Testimony evening 7th September – Come along next Sunday evening to the service and afterwards we will have refreshments and some testimonies given.
Youth Lunches (ages P6-S6)! – We plan to have the next Youth Lunch on Sunday 7th September after the morning service. Dates for the rest of term to follow shortly. If you would be happy to host a youth lunch, please speak with Dave or Sally
The Kirk Session have decided to cancel our own prayer meeting and join the Healthy Gospel Area Prayer Meeting at Dingwall Free Church on Wednesday, 10th, September. 7pm for 7.30pm start. The vision of the Free Church of Scotland is for ‘A Healthy Gospel Church for Every Community in Scotland’. We recognise that we are completely dependent on God to bring about this vision. Therefore, our focus in 2025 is going to be on thanksgiving and prayer. Giving thanks to God for all that he has done among us in the last 5 years and praying for the next 5 years. We would love for you to join us at an Area Prayer Meeting at Dingwall Free Church on Wednesday 10th September. It will start at 7.30pm but doors will be open from 7pm with the opportunity for conversation and a cup of tea. We look forward to joining with you in prayer. In prayer we express our complete dependence on God. And we join together in prayer asking that we might indeed see A Healthy Gospel Church for Every Community in Scotland. To find out more, go to: freechurch.org/hgc-area-prayer-meetings
Men’s book group – A group of guys, young and old, will begin meeting on Thursday the 11th of September at 7.30 pm. The book is When Poets were Warriors by Casey Hough. Please buy the book in advance and read chapter one.
There will be NO LIVESTREAM during the morning service on Sunday 14th September.
BIG FREE RALLY – Saturday 20th September The Big Free Rally is back for 2025, and we’d love your support in encouraging young people to come along. This year’s rally will take place on Saturday 20th September in Smithton Church, Inverness, bringing together young people from across Scotland for a day of fun, fellowship, and time in God’s Word. Please save the date. Visit https://www.freechurchyouthcamps.org/big-free-rally/ to book.
Mission Meeting 8th October – A representative from Operation Mobilisation will come and speak to us about their work on Wednesday the 8th of October.
Rota’s – We are looking for more volunteers for the Café & Blether Rota & the AV Rota. Please speak to Kirsteen (Café & Blether) or Iain (AV) if you are able to help, even on an ad-hoc basis.
Notices – If you would like something included in the notices, please email fortrosefreechurch@gmail.com by 9pm on a Thursday.
Mailing List – If you would like to be included on our mailing list, either postal and/or email, please email your details to fortrosefreechurch@gmail.com.
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