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.
March Income: General Fund: Gift aided £1,990; Non gift aided £1,875; Plate £513; Rent £750
Building Fund: Gift aided £1,270; Non gift aided £485; Praise evening £940; Cafe & Blether £127
Funds at 31 March 2024: General: £3,713; Building £3,397
Loans outstanding at 31 March: Methodist Chapel Aid £8,330; Free Church £28,383
CD’s of the Fortrose Praise Evening have been produced to further raise funds for the building fund. They’re £5 each, or whatever amount you’d like to give, and available on the table in the fellowship hall.
WfM Coffee Morning – Saturday 27th April, 10-12 in Maryburgh Free Church Hall.
All welcome to join us and enjoy coffee, cakes and biscuits. There will be a sales table where you can purchase delicious cakes and produce, as well as household items. Any donations welcome. Entrance is free but any donations will go towards the WFM projects.
Communion Services, 27th & 28th April 2024 – We had hoped to have Rev. Andy Pearson preaching with us, but, unfortunately, he had to cancel. At the moment Rev. Rory Stott plans to take the services, including a preparatory service on Saturday 27th at 7.30pm. Should anyone like to find out more about membership in the church please speak to one of the elders.
The Faith Mission are currently running an outreach in Cromarty. They held a children’s club & other meetings over the last couple of weeks and this week have “Hope for Life” meetings in the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm on 22nd, 23rd, 25th & 26th April. Jeff, Sarah and the team would appreciate our prayers.
An Alpha Course will be running in St. Regulus in Cromarty weekly from April 22nd at 7pm. You are invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there is no pressure to come back. Everyone is welcome.
Please email Streguluscromarty@gmail.com for further information.
Book Launch – Elsie Normington’s new book, Journey to the Haven, launches on Friday 10th May at 7.30pm in Smithton Church. Join David Meredith as he interviews Elsie Normington and friends on “The Journey to the Haven.” With guest singer Julie Keen. Refreshments will be available.
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