There is tea/coffee available from the kitchen hatch after the morning service. All welcome.
Prayer meeting – There will be a time of prayer at 5.20pm.
We will have our Annual Congregational Meeting this Wednesday, September 11th at 7.30pm. All welcome. Copies of the report and accounts are available.
Coffee & Croissant, Ladies Breakfast – Saturday 21st September 2024 9.30-11am in the church hall. If you are a Christian woman living in Avoch, Rosemarkie or Fortrose, we’d love you to come along for breakfast and a blether on Saturday 21st September.
There will be a short talk about the Congregational Church’s Jaffa Club for primary aged children and plenty of opportunity to share our experiences and encourage one another. There is a sign-up sheet at the door or please get in touch with Rona Mackintosh or Margaret Berry to give an idea of numbers.
ETS Saturday Courses start Saturday 14th. Find out more at ets.ac.uk/saturday-courses/
Youth Lunch resumes next Sunday, 15th at the Hershbergers. All P6-S6 welcome. Please peak to Dave or Sally Knight for more information.
BIG FREE RALLY – Missing your pals from camp already? Save the date for this year’s Big Free Rally to catch up with old friends and make news ones too. All P5s – S6s welcome on Saturday 28th September, at Smithton Free Church, 11am-3.30pm with Rev. Al MacInnes & Rev. Thomas Davis. BOOKING IS NOW OPEN at https://www.freechurchyouthcamps.org/big-free-rally/
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 http://www.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: www.theruralproject.org/conference
Blythswood Church Quiz – Saturday 5th October, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:45 PM) at Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church. Registration Details: Each church is welcome to enter up to two official teams to compete for the Blythswood Quiz Cup. In addition, individuals may register informal teams to participate in the event, though they will not be eligible for the trophy but there will be a prize for the highest scoring team. Teams should consist of four members. The registration fee is £20 per team. Payments can be made via the donation page on Blythswood’s website, ensuring that you specify the purpose by clicking “change” and type Blythswood Quiz. This can also be paid on the evening in cash, and gift aid envelopes will be available.
Registration Process: To register, please email Neill Prentice at neill.prentice@blythswood.org with your team name(s) and the name of your church. The deadline for registration is Monday 30th Sept.6:45 PM: Arrival, tea, and coffee, 7:00 PM: Quiz starts (finish approx 9.15pm)
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