Catriona MacDonald

Services of Worship  11.00 am & 6.00 pm

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Praise God in his sanctuary ;

praise him in his mighty heavens.

Praise him for his acts of power ;

praise him for his surpassing greatness”

MORNING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn             CH  139      I to the hills will lift mine eyes

Prayer

Readings       Psalm 103 : 1 – 13

                          Mark 2 : 13 – 17

Hymn               SoGP 118      Will you come and follow me

Prayer

Hymn                 MP    31      Amazing grace

Sermon

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                 CH  434      O Jesus, I have promised

Benediction

EVENING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                MP    16     All my hope on God is founded                    

Prayer

Reading          2 Timothy 1

Sermon

Hymn                MP  327     Immortal, invisible, God only wise      

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid  : 

While the wearing of face-coverings and maintaining social distancing is no longer a legal requirement, The Scottish Government and the Church of Scotland advice is that in indoor settings the continuation of these practices should be encouraged.

With the continuing high number of cases of Covid cases in and around Portree, and the increasing number of visitors to our island we would strongly recommend that :-

• Face-coverings (unless exempt) should still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.
• Social distancing on entry to, and exit from, the church as well as when sitting in the pews – the small markers on the pew shelves are spaced at 1-metre intervals.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

All these procedures are designed to minimise the risks to anyone attending worship in the church.

Sunday Evening Services :

Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study Group :

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday.  The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :

These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening. All are invited to attend.

Church Magazine :

Copies of the Summer edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule.  Please collect a copy as you leave the church.

Minister’s Annual Leave :

As part of Sandor’s leave entitlement, he and Susan are now in Hungary and will return on Friday 23 September.

During his absence, worship today will be led by Bill (am) and Roddy (pm) and on Sunday 18 September by Colin (am) and Lachie (pm)

Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship Services will continue to be held on the three Tuesdays of Sandor’s absence and will be led by regular attendees.

During Sandor’s absence please contact Bill Marshall on 01478 650405 regarding any urgent pastoral matters.  In cases where a funeral would be involved, John Lamont, Interim Moderator for Kilmuir & Stenscholl, will officiate at these.   Again, please contact me and I will contact Mr Lamont.

We wish Sandor and Susan a relaxing break with the family and hope that they return refreshed to Skye.

Services of Worship  11.00 am & 6.00 pm

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Praise God in his sanctuary ;

praise him in his mighty heavens.

Praise him for his acts of power ;

praise him for his surpassing greatness”

MORNING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH      1     All people that on earth do dwell

Prayer

Readings         2 John  and  3 John

                            Psalm 37 : 3 – 9

Hymn                CH  103      Breathe on me, Breath of God

Prayer

Hymn                 CH    10     Christ is made the sure foundation

Sermon

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                 CH  374      To God be the glory

Benediction

EVENING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                MP  167      Give me oil in my lamp    

Prayer

Reading           Matthew 7 : 1 – 6 

Sermon

Hymn                MP  200      Great is thy faithfulness

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid  : 

While the wearing of face-coverings and maintaining social distancing is no longer a legal requirement, The Scottish Government and the Church of Scotland advice is that in indoor settings the continuation of these practices should be encouraged.

With the continuing high number of cases of Covid cases in and around Portree, and the increasing number of visitors to our island we would strongly recommend that :-

• Face-coverings (unless exempt) should still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.
• Social distancing on entry to, and exit from, the church as well as when sitting in the pews – the small markers on the pew shelves are spaced at 1-metre intervals.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

All these procedures are designed to minimise the risks to anyone attending worship in the church.

Sunday Evening Services :

Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study Group :

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday.  The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :

These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening. All are invited to attend.

Pastoral Visits :  The Minister has resumed these visits and asks that he would be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.

Church Magazine :

Copies of the Summer edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule.  Please collect a copy as you leave the church.

Minister’s Annual Leave :

As part of Sandor’s leave entitlement, he will be travelling, with Susan, to Hungary on Tuesday 6 September and returning on Friday 23 September.

During his absence, worship on Sunday 11 September will be led by Bill (am) and Roddy (pm) and on Sunday 18 September by Colin (am) and Lachie (pm)

Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship Services will continue to be held on the three Tuesdays of Sandor’s absence and will be led by regular attendees.

During Sandor’s absence please contact Bill Marshall on 01478 650405 regarding any urgent pastoral matters.  In cases where a funeral would be involved, John Lamont, Interim Moderator for Kilmuir & Stenscholl, will officiate at these.   Again, please contact me and I will contact Mr Lamont.

We wish Sandor and Susan a relaxing break with the family and hope that they return to Skye refreshed.

Services of Worship  11.00 am & 6.00 pm

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,

who walk according to the law of the Lord.

Blessed are they who keep his statutes

and seek him with all their heart.”

MORNING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH    19      O Come, and let us to the Lord

Prayer

Readings          1 John 4 : 7 – 21

                              Deuteronomy 6 : 4 – 5  and

                             Leviticus 19 : 18

Hymn                CH  611      O God, our help in ages past

Prayer

Hymn                 CH  368      Now thank we all our God

Sermon

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                 CH  437      Love Divine, all loves excelling

Benediction

EVENING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                MP    23      All things bright and beautiful   

Prayer

Reading          Matthew 6 : 25 – 34 

Sermon

Hymn                MP  590      Seek ye first the kingdom of God

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid  : 

While the wearing of face-coverings and maintaining social distancing is no longer a legal requirement, The Scottish Government and the Church of Scotland advice is that in indoor settings the continuation of these practices should be encouraged.

With the continuing high number of cases of Covid cases in and around Portree, and the increasing number of visitors to our island we would strongly recommend that :-

• Face-coverings (unless exempt) should still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.
• Social distancing on entry to, and exit from, the church as well as when sitting in the pews – the small markers on the pew shelves are spaced at 1-metre intervals.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

All these procedures are designed to minimise the risks to anyone attending worship in the church.

Sunday Evening Services :

Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study Group :

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday.  The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :

These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening. All are invited to attend.

Pastoral Visits :  The Minister has resumed these visits and asks that he would be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.

Meetings of Congregational Board and Kirk Session :

A meeting of the Congregational Board will take place the Church at 7.00 pm on Thursday 01 September with Kirk Session meeting thereafter.

Church Magazine :

Copies of the Summer edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule.  Please collect a copy as you leave the church.

Services of Worship  11.00 am & 6.00 pm

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,

who walk according to the law of the Lord.

Blessed are they who keep his statutes

and seek him with all their heart.”

MORNING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH      4     How lovely is thy dwelling place

Prayer

Readings         2 Peter 1 : 16 – 21

                            Psalm 119 : 105 -112

Hymn                CH  122      Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

Prayer

Hymn               CH4   600      Spirit of God, unseen as the wind

Sermon

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                 CH    32      Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Benediction

EVENING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                MP    54      Bind us together, Lord     

Prayer

Reading                               Matthew 6 : 19 – 24 

Sermon

Hymn                MP    51      Be thou my vision

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid  : 

While the wearing of face-coverings and maintaining social distancing is no longer a legal requirement, The Scottish Government and the Church of Scotland advice is that in indoor settings the continuation of these practices should be encouraged.

With the continuing high number of cases of Covid cases in and around Portree, and the increasing number of visitors to our island we would strongly recommend that :-

• Face-coverings (unless exempt) should still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.
• Social distancing on entry to, and exit from, the church as well as when sitting in the pews – the small markers on the pew shelves are spaced at 1-metre intervals.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

All these procedures are designed to minimise the risks to anyone attending worship in the church.

Sunday Evening Services :

Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study Group :

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday.  The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :

These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening. All are invited to attend.

Pastoral Visits :  The Minister has resumed these visits and asks that he would be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.

Meetings of Congregational Board and Kirk Session :

A reminder that meetings of these two Courts will take place on Thursday 01 September.

Services of Worship  11.00 am & 6.00 pm

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,

who walk according to the law of the Lord.

Blessed are they who keep his statutes

and seek him with all their heart.”

MORNING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn             CH    73      I waited for the Lord my God

Prayer

Readings       1 Peter 2 : 1 – 10

                           Hosea 2 : 18 – 23

Hymn                CH  448      Just as I am

Prayer

Hymn                 CH  420      The Church’s one foundation

Sermon

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                 CH     9       Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Benediction

EVENING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                MP  386      Jesus, the very thought of Thee 

Prayer

Reading           Matthew 6 : 14 – 18  

Sermon

Hymn                MP    16      All my hope on God is founded

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid  : 

While the wearing of face-coverings and maintaining social distancing is no longer a legal requirement, The Scottish Government and the Church of Scotland advice is that in indoor settings the continuation of these practices should be encouraged.

With the continuing high number of cases of Covid cases in and around Portree, and the increasing number of visitors to our island we would strongly recommend that :-

• Face-coverings (unless exempt) should still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.
• Social distancing on entry to, and exit from, the church as well as when sitting in the pews – the small markers on the pew shelves are spaced at 1-metre intervals.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

All these procedures are designed to minimise the risks to anyone attending worship in the church.

Sunday Evening Services :

Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study Group :

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday.  The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :

These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.         All are invited to attend.

Pastoral Visits :  The Minister has resumed these visits and asks that he would be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.

Church Magazine Summer Edition

We would welcome articles from members of the congregation.

Contributions can be handwritten or typed and can be placed in the red magazine folder in the Front Vestibule.  If articles are typed it would be appreciated if these could be emailed directly to wwm74marl@hotmail.com

The closing date for articles is today.

Services of Worship  11.00 am & 6.00 pm

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,

who walk according to the law of the Lord.

Blessed are they who keep his statutes

and seek him with all their heart.”

MORNING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH    74      Show me thy ways, O Lord

Prayer

Readings         James 1 : 12 – 25

                            Proverbs 8 : 32 – 36  and  9: 10 – 11     

Hymn                CH 367       For the beauty of the earth

Prayer

Hymn                CH 434       O Jesus, I have promised

Sermon

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                 CH  571      Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts (v 1-2)

Communion

Hymn                 CH  571      We taste thee, O thou living Bread (v 3-5)     

Benediction

EVENING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH    103    Breathe on me, Breath of God            

Prayer

Reading                              Matthew 6 : 9 – 13            

Sermon

Hymn                CH  590     Now, Lord !  according to thy word (v 1-2)

Communion

Hymn                CH  590     That sun I now behold (v 3-4)

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid  : 

While the wearing of face-coverings and maintaining social distancing is no longer a legal requirement, The Scottish Government and the Church of Scotland advice is that in indoor settings the continuation of these practices should be encouraged.

With the continuing high number of cases of Covid cases in and around Portree, and the increasing number of visitors to our island we would strongly recommend that :-

• Face-coverings (unless exempt) should still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.
• Social distancing on entry to, and exit from, the church as well as when sitting in the pews – the small markers on the pew shelves are spaced at 1-metre intervals.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

All these procedures are designed to minimise the risks to anyone attending worship in the church.

August Communion :

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services today.

Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be set out at each pew seat.

Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to this service.

Sunday Evening Services :

Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study Group :

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday.  The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :

These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening. All are invited to attend.

Pastoral Visits :  The Minister requests that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.

Church Magazine Summer Edition

We would welcome articles from members of the congregation.

Articles can, for example, be on a favourite hymn or passage from the Bible, your favourite poem (or one of your own), a famous or less famous person, or any topic that you think would be of interest to those reading the magazine.

Contributions can be handwritten or typed and can be placed in the red magazine folder in the Front Vestibule.  If articles are typed it would be appreciated if these could be emailed directly to wwm74marl@hotmail.com

The closing date for articles is next Sunday, 14 August.

Services of Worship  11.00 am & 6.00 pm

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name ;

make known among the nations what he has done.

Sing to him, sing praise to him ; tell of all his wonderful acts.

Glory in his holy name.”

MORNING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH    72      O God of Bethel !

Prayer

Readings         Hebrews 11 : 8 – 19

                            Genesis 12 : 1 – 9

Hymn              SoGP             112       We cannot measure how you heal

Prayer

Hymn                 CH  412     Will your anchor hold

Sermon

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                 CH    89      Guide me, O thou great Jehovah

Benediction

EVENING WORSHIP

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH 591     I’m not ashamed to own my Lord                   

Prayer

Reading          Matthew 6 : 5 – 8     

Sermon

Hymn                MP  673     There is a Redeemer        

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid  : 

While the wearing of face-coverings and maintaining social distancing is no longer a legal requirement, The Scottish Government and the Church of Scotland advice is that in indoor settings the continuation of these practices should be encouraged.

With the continuing high number of cases of Covid cases in and around Portree, and the increasing number of visitors to our island we would strongly recommend that :-

• Face-coverings (unless exempt) should still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.
• Social distancing on entry to, and exit from, the church as well as when sitting in the pews – the small markers on the pew shelves are spaced at 1-metre intervals.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

All these procedures are designed to minimise the risks to anyone attending worship in the church.

Sunday Evening Services :

Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study Group :

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday. The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :

These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening. All are invited to attend.

Pastoral Visits :  The Minister requests that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.

Church Magazine Summer Edition

Articles can, for example, be on a favourite hymn or passage from the Bible, your favourite poem (or one of your own), a famous or less famous person, or any topic that you think would be of interest to those reading the magazine.

Contributions can be handwritten or typed and can be placed in the red magazine folder in the Front Vestibule.  If articles are typed it would be appreciated if these could be emailed directly to wwm74marl@hotmail.com

We hope to publish this edition by Sunday 28 August, so contributions should be submitted please by Sunday 14 August.

St Columba’s Episcopalian Church – Bread Basket :

A reminder that our friends in the Episcopalian Church are providing free lunches for school children on Wednesdays during the summer holiday period and would welcome the help of any volunteers to serve food, wash up and generally chat to those attending.  Children attending must be accompanied by an adult.

Assistance with cooking would also be welcomed but volunteers for this task must have kitchen and hygiene certificates.

The Bread Basket serves food from 11.00am to 2.00pm, so if you are available and interested please go along and introduce yourself to the St Columba team.

Retiral Offering for July :

A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both services today.

This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.

Preparatory Service and Communion Sunday :

Prior to the Communion Service to be held next Sunday, 07 August, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 02 August

All members of the congregation are invited to attend.

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper  will be celebrated during both services on Sunday 07 August.

Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to this service.

Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be set out at each pew seat.

New Communicant Members :   Any Adherent who would wish to become a full communicant member of the church should speak to the Minister at the end of the service or contact him by telephone.   We would dearly love to see more Adherents take up full communicant membership of the church and take Communion on next Sunday, 07 August.