We have our Congregational lunch after the morning service. N.B. There will be no tea/coffee available from the kitchen hatch this week. All welcome.

There will be a time of prayer at 5.20pm. All welcome.

Community Groups – The next community groups will take place on the 6th of November. The next community group bible study is Study 7 and is called Deliverance from sin, based on Rom 3: 9-31. The countryside group will meet at Willie and Rona’s and the Town group will meet at Dave and Sally’s.

Fortrose Academy Christian Union – Mrs Amy Mcfarlane will come to our midweek meeting on the 13th of November to speak about the Fortrose Academy Christian Union. 

Community Harvest Thanksgiving Service – Sunday 3rd November 2024, 2pm, Dingwall Free Church. This special service for the farming community will be led by Ferintosh & Resolis Free Church in association with Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd. 

Later start to next week’s morning service – Rory will be leading the Remembrance Day service at Fortrose Cathedral next Sunday the 10th of November. The service is at 10. 45 which will mean that our own service will have a later start time of 11.30 am. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.

Women for Mission – Monday 4th November in Ferintosh Free Church at 7.30, Martha MacPherson is giving a talk “Highlights from Peru”. All ladies welcome.

Youth Lunch – Our next youth lunch is on Sunday, 10th November. All P6-S6 welcome to come along. Please speak to Dave or Sally Knight for further information. Your prayers and support for our youth continue to be much appreciated.

Rev. Ian Hamilton will be taking our communion services on 23rd & 24th November.

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.

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/

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.

Blythswood Winter Afternoon Tea – Friday 15th November 1:30-4:00pm, Blythswood Care are hosting their annual Winter Afternoon Tea at Kingsmills Hotel. It promises to be a great afternoon of delicious food and wonderful company. There will also be several craft stalls from an array of local businesses, the perfect opportunity to purchase some Christmas gifts or a little treat for yourself. On top of this we also have an exciting Silent Auction, where you can bid on an assortment of generously donated items, such as a VR Sleigh Ride for six at Simpsons Garden Centre or a Christmas Hamper full of lots of nice little goodies.
Thanks to our generous sponsors Caley Timber, all money raised from the event will go towards supporting our projects and partners across Eastern Europe, Africa, and India. Blythswood Care’s mission is to transform lives through the impact of education, community action and gospel activities. Above all we want those in need, who we help, to know Jesus and the hope and salvation we have in Him.

Tables of eight (£200) and individual tickets (£28) are still available and can be booked/purchased via the link below:
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/WinterAfternoonTea

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