Let's be encouraged today, remembering that it is the Lord who took the initiative to seek and save us: 'Not that we loved God, but he loved us and gave his Son an atoning sacrifice for our sins' (1 John 4.10). He will not cease pursuing us, preserving us and providing for our needs, according to his riches in Christ Jesus.
This week's notices are as follows: Monday 4th September Tune in to 2LR at 7.22am for First Light Bible reading every Monday to Friday, and then On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8pm you can watch a daily vodcast on our Facebook Page presented by myself as I read and reflect on the SU Word Live Daily Bible Reading programme Wednesday 6th September CBS meets in the C of S Hall at 6.30pm for soup/cakes and then on Zoom at 7pm for prayer and praise. Thursday 7th September 'Passion for Life' meeting in Edwin and Mary Ann's at 2pm looking at 'How God Sees People' Friday 8th September Please pray for a meeting of the Ministry Sub Team of the Board of Ministry at 10am on Zoom today. Sunday 10th September Tune in to 2LR at 8am for Sunday Light, a compilation of the week's 'First Light' recordings, plus music and a Reflection on a Rural Reality by Colin. The services in Gairloch are at 11am and 5pm and Kinlochewe at 2.30pm. The 3pm Service in Strathburn House will be taken by Alasdair Tune in to 2LR at 9.30pm for a recording of a Sunday service On Sunday the services are at 11am and 5pm, and there's a service in the Strathburn Care Home at 3pm which I will take. Sunday Club meets during the morning service and refreshments are served after the service.
11am Praise Holy, Holy, Holy Be Thou My Vision Psalm 67 (i) (Scottish Psalter) Blessed Assurance Read Luke 19.45-20.8 Title A Place of Worship and Witness Passion (v45) Preaching (v46-48) Prayer (v46b) Plotting (vv47b) Probing (20.1-8) 5pm Praise Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise Psalm 1 (b) (Sing Psalms) Abide with Me Read Matthew 21. 33-46 Text Isaiah 5. 1-7 Title The Song that Inspired a Story Singing Over us (v1) Seeking from Us (v2, v4, v7) Speaking with Us (v4) Seeing to Us (v5-7) As the day begins and the week ahead stretches out, my prayer is that of Paul for the Christians in Ephesus, when he said, "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being"
(Ephesians 3:16). May we all know the powerful presence of the Spirit of the Lord in all we say and do this week. The weekly notices are as follows Monday 28th August Tune in to 2LR at 7.22am for First Light Bible reading every Monday to Friday, and then at 8pm you can watch a daily vodcast on our Facebook Page presented by Stuart Smith and myself from Monday through to Saturday. Tuesday 29th August Presbytery meets on Zoom at 10am. Let us pray the Lord will bring clarity, conviction and contentment with every decision that is made on that day, and in relation to my Call from Lochcarron and Applecross to be their Minister. Wednesday 30th August Ladies' bible study meets today at 1pm in the Manse for a farewell lunch with Elspeth SMith. CBS on Zoom at 7pm continuing our study in John's Gospel, looking at Lesson 8 Thursday 31st August Prayer meeting in Edwin and Mary Ann's at 2pm. Sunday 3rd September Tune in to 2LR at 8am for Sunday Light, a compilation of the week's 'First Light' recordings, plus music and a Reflection on a Rural Reality by Colin. The services in Gairloch at 11am and 5pm and the 3pm Service in Strathburn House will be taken by Colin Tune in to 2LR at 9.30pm for a recording of a Sunday service Looking ahead to Sunday's services, we meet in Gairloch at 11am and 5pm and in Kinlochewe at 2.30pm. Sunday Club meets during the morning service and we have refreshments after the morning and afternoon services as usual.
11am and 2.30pm Praise To God be the Glory Psalm 118. 19-29 (S) All Heaven Declares Man of Sorrows Read Luke 19. 28-44 Title Jesus Journey to Jerusalem Preparation (v28-34) Adulation (v35-40) Consternation (v41-44) 5pm Praise Nothing but the Blood Psalm 72. 15-19 (S) I Will Trust You In the Darkness Read Jeremiah 23. 1-8 Text Isaiah 4. 2-6 Title Hope in the Hard Times Supremacy (v2) Certainty (v3-5) Security (v6) As the day begins and the week ahead stretches out, let us be confident in the Lord's hand upon us to make and mould us, "for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose" (Philippians 2:13). He is the Potter and we are the clay; we are in good hands!
The weekly notices are as follows Monday 21st August Tune in to 2LR at 7.22am for First Light Bible reading every Monday to Friday, and then at 8am you can watch a daily vodcast on our Facebook Page presented by Stuart Smith and myself from Monday through to Saturday Tuesday 22nd August Passion for Life meeting at 7.30pm in the Fellowship are and on Zoom, looking at 'Depending on the Holy Spirit'. Wednesday 23rd August Ladies' bible study meets today at 2pm in the Church of Scotland Hall, continuing to look at Ephesians. CBS on Zoom at 7pm continuing our study in John's Gospel, looking at Lesson 7 Thursday 24th August 2 separate Board of Ministry team meetings on Zoom at 9am and 12pm. Please pray for wisdom in discussions and decisions Bible study meets in Trish and Robert's at 2pm Friday 25th August Meeting with Presbytery Pastoral Team Leaders on Zoom at 2pm. Please be praying for our Pastors and families across the Denomination. Sunday 27th August Tune in to 2LR at 8am for Sunday Light, a compilation of the week's 'First Light' recordings, plus music and a Reflection on a Rural Reality by myself. The services in Gairloch at 11am and 5pm and the 2.30pm service in Kinlochewe will be taken by myself Tune in to 2LR at 9.30pm for a recording of a Sunday service I hope you're all enjoying the lovely day: 'This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it' (Ps 118.24) comes to mind!
On Sunday we meet at 11am and 5pm in Gairloch and then at 2.30pm in Torridon. We plan to give the Sunday Club kids a wee prize after the morning service. Sunday Club will meet during the service and refreshments are served after the morning and afternoon services. 11am and 2.30pm Praise Psalm 47 (Sing Psalms) O Worship The King King of Kings Read Luke 19. 11-27 Title The Coming of the King Jesus Correcting (v11) Jesus Clarifying (v12-19) Jesus Condemning (v20-27) 5pm Praise Abide with Me Psalm 11. 1-5 (Sing Psalms) It is Well Read Isaiah 3.1-4.1 Title The Roadmap of Rebellion Removal (v1-15) Reversal (v16-4.1) Relational (v10) As the day begins and the week ahead stretches out, let us remember the plans and purposes that God has for us in Christ: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). Do everything that He puts your way with all of your heart and as unto the Lord.
The weekly notices are as follows Monday 14th August Tune in to 2LR at 7.22am for First Light Bible reading every Monday to Friday, and then at 8pm you can watch a daily vodcast on our Facebook Page presented by Stuart Smith and myself from Monday through to Saturday Wednesday 15th August Ladies' bible study meets today at 2pm in the Fellowship Area, continuing to look at Ephesians. CBS on Zoom at 7pm continuing our study in John's Gospel, looking at Lesson 6 Thursday 16th August Please pray for me as I Chair a Board of Ministry Reference Team meeting on Zoom at 11am and then have a Coaching Session with a younger Minister at 12 on Zoom again. We meet in Edwin and Mary Ann's at 2pm for a prayer meeting. Sunday 20th August Tune in to 2LR at 8am for Sunday Light, a compilation of the week's 'First Light' recordings, plus music and a Reflection on a Rural Reality by Colin. The services in Gairloch at 11am and 5pm and the 2.30pm service in Torridon will be taken by Colin Tune in to 2LR at 9.30pm for a recording of a Sunday service Monday 7th August
Tune in to 2LR at 7.22am for First Light Bible reading every Monday to Friday, and then at 8pm you can watch a daily vodcast on our Facebook Page presented by Stuart Smith and myself from Monday through to Saturday Tuesday 8th August Please remember the meeting of the Board of Ministry at 10am on Zoom today. Pray for wisdom in everything that is discussed and decided We meet for prayer in-person in the Fellowship area and on line via Zoom tonight at 7.30pm. Please do join us if you can Wednesday 9th August No Ladies' bible study today. CBS on Zoom at 7pm continuing our study in John's Gospel, looking at Lesson 5 Thursday 10th August Passion for Life meeting in Edwin and Mary Ann's at 2pm, looking at 'Answering Tough Questions with Jesus'. Sunday 13th August Tune in to 2LR at 8am for Sunday Light, a compilation of the week's 'First Light' recordings, plus music and a Reflection on a Rural Reality by Colin. The services in Gairloch at 11am and 5pm and the 2.30pm service in Kinlochewe will be taken by Colin Tune in to 2LR at 9.30pm for a recording of a Sunday service Notices 30th July
Joint service in our church building at 11am taken by Stuart Smith, and 5pm by A Renton. The 2.30pm service in Torridon Hall will be taken by Robert Coke and the 3pm service in Strathburn will be taken by A Renton. Holiday Sunday Club meets during the morning service Ladies' Bible study on Wednesday @ 2pm in the Fellowship area, continuing to study Ephesians Meeting in the Church of Scotland hall on Wednesday @ 6.30pm for soup/bread/cakes and then @ 7pm on Zoom for prayer/praise. Bible study in Trish and Robert's on Thursday @ 2pm. Services on Sunday 6th August at 11am and 5pm in Garloch taken by Donnie Macrae Notices 6th August Services today at 11am and 5pm (Gairloch) taken by Donnie Macrae and 3pm in Strathburn (Ian Grant) Holiday Sunday Club meets during the morning service Prayer meeting in the Fellowship area and on Zoom on Tuesday @ 7.30pm Ladies' Bible study on Wednesday @ 2pm in the Fellowship area, continuiing to study Ephesians CBS on Zoom at 7pm studying Lesson 5 of studies in John Passion for Life meeting in Edwin and Mary Ann's @ 2pm on Thursday, looking at "Answering Tough Questions with Jesus" Services on Sunday 13th August Gairloch 11am and 5pm and Kinlochewe @ 2.30pm, taken by Colin. As we begin another day, let us remember and rejoice in the words of Isaiah 26.4: "Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock". May we know his security and especially the security of his salvation by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The weekly notices are as follows Monday 24th July Tune in to 2LR at 7.22am for First Light Bible reading every Monday to Friday, and then at 8pm you can watch a daily vodcast on our Facebook Page presented by Stuart Smith and myself from Monday through to Saturday Tuesday 25th July Please remember the meeting of Presbytery at 10am on Zoom today. Pray for wisdom in everything that is discussed and decided Passion for Life meeting tonight in the Fellowship area and on Zoom at 7.30pm, looking at 'Depending on the Holy Spirit' Wednesday 26th July Ladies' bible study meets in the Fellowship area at 2pm, continuing studies in Ephesians. CBS on Zoom at 7pm continuing our study in John's Gospel, looking at Lesson 4 Thursday 27th July Please pray for me as I lead a meeting of the Ministry Sub-Team on Zoom this morning, asking the Lord to be in all that we discuss and decide. Jessie and I hope then to be on holiday until Monday 7th August. Prayer meeting for in Edwin and Mary Ann's at 2pm Sunday 30th July Tune in to 2LR at 8am for Sunday Light, a compilation of the week's 'First Light' recordings, plus music and a Reflection on a Rural Reality by Colin. The service in Gairloch at 11am in a joint service with the Church of Scotland in our building and will be lead by Stuart Smith; the 2.30pm service in Torridon will be led by Robert Coke and the 5pm service in Gairloch will be lead by Alastair Renton Tune in to 2LR at 9.30pm for a recording of a Sunday service |