Christmas 2025 Magazine
Just in time for Christmas Bill has once again produced our church magazine. Copies can be collected from the church at any of our services and you can also enjoy reading it online by clicking on this link:
Intimations
Sunday 21 December 2025 – Fourth Sunday in Advent
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“The angel said to them, Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news of great joy
that will be for all people.
Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you ;
He is Christ the Lord”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle
Address to Young People
Hymn CH 195 Away in a manger
Reading Isaiah 9 : 1 – 7 (Pew Bible Page 693)
Hymn CH 165 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading John 14 : 1 – 7 and 27 (Pew Bible Page 1082)
Hymn CH 169 Hark ! the herald angels sing
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH4 306 O come, all ye faithful
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 176 Still the night, holy the night
Prayer
Reading Romans 15 : 30 – 33 (Pew Bible Page 1142)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 179 See ! in yonder manger low
Benediction
INTIMATIONS :
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The group meets every Sunday during the school term. They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility is available.
Sunday School will close today for the Christmas holiday period and
resume on Sunday 11 January 2026
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The group meetings are now finished for the Christmas holiday period.
Meetings will resume on Tuesday 13 January 2026
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are now finished for the winter break. Services will resume on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
Pastoral Visits :
The Minister asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
for their offerings should contact Bill
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
Copies of the latest edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule.
Please pick up your copy, and those for any of your friends, as you leave the church.
Many thanks to those who contributed items for this edition. Your contributions are very much appreciated
Pattern of Services for the Christmas / New Year Period.
Wednesday 24 December
7.00 pm Watchnight Service of Carols and readings
While it is hoped that as many as possible of our congregation will attend this service and enjoy fully the fellowship and communal singing of our favourite carols, this service will be live streamed and can be watched by searching for Portree Parish Church on YouTube.
Thursday 25 December
No Services
Sunday 28 December
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Thursday 01 January 2026
12.00 noon New Year’s Day Service
Sunday 04 January 2026
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Sunday 14 December 2025 – Third Sunday in Advent
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;
From his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle
Address to Young People
Hymn CH 172 O little town of Bethlehem
Reading Isaiah 9 : 1 – 7 (Pew Bible Page 693)
Hymn CH 4 How lovely is thy dwelling place
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 6 : 25 – 27 (Pew Bible Page 971)
Hymn CH 174 While humble shepherds watched their flocks
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 165 Once in Royal David’s city
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 411 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Prayer
Reading Romans 15 : 7 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 1141)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH4 599 Holy spirit hear us
Benediction
INTIMATIONS :
Soup & Mince Pie Lunch :
All members of the congregation are invited to the above event which will take place in the Church Hall after morning worship today.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The group meets every Sunday during the school term. They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility is available.
Sunday School will close next Sunday for the Christmas holiday period.
Classes will resume on Sunday 11 January 2026
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.
The group meetings will close on Tuesday 16 December for the Christmas holiday period.
Meetings will resume on Tuesday 13 January 2026
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
The last service before the winter break will be held on Tuesday 16 December.
Services will resume on Tuesday 10 March 2026
Pastoral Visits :
The Minister asks 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 – Christmas Edition :
Copies of the latest edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule.
Please pick up your copy, and those for any of your friends, as you leave the church.
Many thanks to those who contributed items for this edition. Your contributions are very much appreciated.
Pattern of Services for the Christmas / New Year Period.
Sunday 21 December
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Wednesday 24 December
7.00 pm Watchnight Service of Carols and readings
While it is hoped that as many as possible of our congregation will attend this service and enjoy fully the fellowship and communal singing of our favourite carols, this service will be live streamed and can be watched by searching for Portree Parish Church on YouTube.
Thursday 25 December
No Services
Sunday 28 December
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Thursday 01 January 2026
12.00 noon New Year’s Day Service
Sunday 04 January 2026
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Sunday 07 December 2025 – Second Sunday in Advent
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah ;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will be the shepherd of my people Israel”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the Second Advent Candle
Address to Young People
Hymn CH 170 It came upon the midnight clear
Reading Isaiah 9 : 1 – 7 (Pew Bible Page 693)
Hymn CH 19 O come, and let us to the Lord
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Hebrews 1 : 1 – 4 (Pew Bible Page 1201)
Hymn CH 180 Child in a manger
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 296 Rejoice the Lord is King
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 411 My hope is built on nothing less
Prayer
Reading Romans 15 : 1 – 6 (Pew Bible Page 1141)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 54 Bind us together
Benediction
INTIMATIONS :
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The group meets every Sunday during the school term. They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility is available.
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.
The group meetings will close on Tuesday 16 December for the Christmas holiday period.
Meetings will resume on Tuesday 13 January 2026
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
The last service before the winter break will be held on Tuesday 16 December.
Services will resume on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Pastoral Visits :
The Minister asks 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 – Christmas Edition :
It is hoped to issue copies next Sunday, 14 December.
Soup & Mince Pie Lunch – Sunday 14 December :
All members of the congregation are invited to the above event which will take place in the Church Hall after morning worship on Sunday 14 December.
Anyone willing give assistance with the preparations for the event or to help on the day should give their name to either Sandra Beaton or Mogie Gillies.
Pattern of Services for the Christmas / New Year Period.
Sunday 14 December
11.00 am Morning Worship (Followed by Soup & Mince Pies in Hall)
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Sunday 21 December
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Wednesday 24 December
7.00 pm Watchnight Service of Carols and readings
Thursday 25 December
No Services
Sunday 28 December
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Thursday 01 January 2026
12.00 noon New Year’s Day Service
Sunday 04 January 2026
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Sunday 30 November 2025 – First Sunday in Advent
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you ;
bind them round your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favour and a good name
in the sight of God and man”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the First Advent Candle
Address to Young People
Hymn MP 445 Shine, Jesus, shine
Reading Isaiah 9 : 1 – 7 (Pew Bible Page 693)
Hymn CH 138 How excellent in all the earth
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Psalm 8 (Pew Bible Page 546)
Hymn CH 165 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 298 Crown him with many crowns
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 15 We love the place, O God
Prayer
Reading Romans 14 : 10 – 12 (Pew Bible Page 1140)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 300 At the name of Jesus
Benediction
INTIMATIONS :
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The group meets every Sunday during the school term. They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility is available.
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 asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
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.
FreeWill Offering Envelopes :
Envelopes for 2026 will be issued during November.
Anyone wishing to join the FWO scheme and receive a set of weekly envelopes for their offerings should contact Bill
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
Today is the closing date for this edition of the magazine.
It is hoped to issue copies on Sunday 14 December.
Retiral Offering for November :
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.
Sunday 23 November 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you ;
bind them round your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favour and a good name
in the sight of God and man”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn CH4 530 One more step along the world I go
Reading Micah 6 : 1 – 8 (Pew Bible Page 934)
Hymn CH4 70 Give praise and thanks unto the Lord
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 25 : 31 – 46 (Pew Bible Page 995)
Hymn CH4 336 Christ is our light !
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH4 231 For the fruits of all creation
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 673 There is a Redeemer
Prayer
Reading Romans 14 : 7 – 9 (Pew Bible Page 1140)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 746 What a friend we have in Jesus
Benediction
INTIMATIONS :
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
Sunday School resumes today.
The group meets every Sunday during the school term. They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility is available.
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 asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
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.
FreeWill Offering Envelopes :
Envelopes for 2026 will be issued during November.
Anyone wishing to join the FWO scheme and receive a set of weekly envelopes for their offerings should contact Bill
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 4 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
Publication date will be Sunday 14 December and the closing date for articles is next Sunday, 30 November.
Retiral Offering for November :
A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both services next Sunday, 30 November.
This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.
Sunday 16 November 2025 – Communion Sunday
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you ;
bind them round your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favour and a good name
in the sight of God and man”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH4 106 Bring to the Lord a glad new song
Reading Psalm 149 : 1 – 5 (Pew Bible Page 634)
Hymn MP 456 Make me a channel of your peace
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Romans 12 : 9 – 21 (Pew Bible Page 1139)
Hymn CH 279 Thine be the glory !
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 494 O for a closer walk with God (Verses 1 – 3)
Communion
Hymn MP 494 Return ! O holy Dove ! return (Verses 4 – 6)
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 689 Nearer my God to thee
Prayer
Reading Romans 13 : 8 – 10 (Pew Bible Page 1140)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 585 According to thy gracious word (Verses 1 – 3)
Communion
Hymn CH 585 When to the cross I turn mine eyes (Verses 4 – 6)
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
November Communion :
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services today.
Individually wrapped pieces of bread, disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be distributed by the Elders.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
Sunday School will resume next Sunday, 23 November.
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 asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
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.
FreeWill Offering Envelopes :
Envelopes for 2026 will be issued during November.
Anyone wishing to join the FWO scheme and receive a set of weekly envelopes for their offerings should contact Bill
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 5 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
Publication date will be Sunday 14 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 30 November.
Sunday 09 November 2025 – Remembrance Sunday
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“They will beat their swords into ploughshares
and their spears into pruning hooks
Nation will not take up sword against nation,
nor will they train for war any more.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 139 I to the hills will lift mine eyes
Reading Genesis 50 : 15 – 21 (Pew Bible Page 57)
Hymn MP 506 How great thou art
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Romans 8 : 28 – 39 Pew Bible Page 1135)
Hymn CH 412 Will your anchor hold
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 300 At the name of Jesus
Hymn CH 521 God save the King
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 122 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Prayer
Reading Romans 9 : 14 – 18 (Pew Bible Page 1136)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 288 I need thee every hour
Benediction
INTIMATIONS :
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
Sunday School will resume on Sunday 23 November.
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 asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
Preparatory Service and Communion Sunday :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held next Sunday, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church. This service will be combined with the Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship Service and take place at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 12 November.
All members of the congregation are invited to attend.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services on Sunday 16 November.
Individually wrapped pieces of bread, disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be distributed by the Elders
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 Sunday 16 November.
Pastoral Visits :
The Minister asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
FreeWill Offering Envelopes :
Envelopes for 2026 will be issued during November.
Anyone wishing to join the FWO scheme and receive a set of weekly envelopes for their offerings should contact Bill
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 6 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
Publication date will be Sunday 14 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 30 November.
Sunday 02 November 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you ;
bind them round your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favour and a good name
in the sight of God and man”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn CH4 194 This is the day
Reading Judges 2 : 10 – 16 (Pew Bible Page 243)
Hymn CH4 97 O God, you search me and you know me
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 7 : 1 – 6 (Pew Bible Page 971)
Hymn MP 31 Amazing grace
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 409 And can it be
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 437 Love Divine, all loves excelling
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 15 : 50 – 58 (Pew Bible Page 1156)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 646 The day thou gavest, Lord is ended
Benediction
INTIMATIONS :
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
Sunday School resumes today following the October holiday period.
Due to our Remembrance Sunday Service and November Communion taking place on the next two Sundays there will be no Sunday School or Address to Young People on these days.
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 asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
Meetings of the Congregational Board and Kirk Session :
A meeting of the Congregational Board will be held in the Church at 7.00 pm on Thursday 06 November.
A meeting of Kirk Session will be held at the end of this meeting.
Blythswood Shoebox Appeal :
It’s wonderful to see the collection of filled shoeboxes for the Blythswood Christmas appeal growing at the front of the church. Thank you to all who have contributed so far, and we know some of us are still working on gathering items to fill a box. You may find some essential items which have been kindly donated on the pew on the way out of church so do take anything that will help to complete your box.
The date for final collection from Skye is Saturday 8 November so any further boxes can still be dropped off at the Blythswood shop at the pier, before that date.
FreeWill Offering Envelopes :
Envelopes for 2026 will be issued during November.
Anyone wishing to join the FWO scheme and receive a set of weekly envelopes for their offerings should contact Bill
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 7 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
Publication date will be Sunday 14 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 30 November.
Sunday 26 October 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 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 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 387 The Lord’s my Shepherd
Reading Genesis 29 : 14 – 30 (Pew Bible Page 31)
Hymn CH 87 Be thou my vision
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Genesis 33 : 1 – 11 (Pew Bible Page 36)
Hymn CH 479 Who is on the Lord’s side ?
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 368 Now thank we all our God
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 122 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Prayer
Reading John 4 : 1 – 26 (Pew Bible Page 1066)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 212 I heard the voice of Jesus say
Benediction
Music playlist
You can see David’s playlist of music for today’s services here: Sunday 26th October 2025 Playlist
INTIMATIONS :
Sandor’s Annual Leave :
Sandor will be on leave during the month of October. He will not be travelling abroad and will attend to any funeral services during this period. Sandor will return to the pulpit next Sunday.
All Sunday Services of worship and the Tuesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services will be led by Elders.
Morning worship today will be led by Colin Reeve and Bill Marshall will lead the Evening Service.
Sandor will return to the pulpit next Sunday.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
Sunday School is closed for the October holiday break and resumes next Sunday, 02 November.
The group meets every Sunday during the school term. They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility is available
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.
Meetings of the Congregational Board and Kirk Session :
A meeting of the Congregational Board will be held in the Church at 7.00 pm on Thursday 06 November.
A meeting of Kirk Session will be held at the end of this meeting.
Blythswood Shoebox Appeal :
It’s wonderful to see the collection of filled shoeboxes for the Blythswood Christmas appeal growing at the front of the church. Thank you to all who have contributed so far, and we know some of us are still working on gathering items to fill a box. You may find some essential items which have been kindly donated on the pew on the way out of church so do take anything that will help to complete your box.
The date for final collection from Skye is Saturday 8 November so boxes can be brought to the church on any of the next 2 Sundays (26 October and 2 November). Any boxes after that can still be dropped off at the Blythswood shop at the pier, before Saturday 8 November.
We counted 47 filled boxes last Sunday. Can we make it to 60 ??”
FreeWill Offering Envelopes :
Envelopes for 2026 will be issued during November.
Anyone wishing to join the FWO scheme and receive a set of weekly envelopes for their offerings should contact Bill
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 8 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
Publication date will be Sunday 14 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 30 November.