Christmas 2022 Church Magazine
The latest edition of our church magazine is now available, in good time for Christmas. Copies are available at the church and it can also be viewed online by clicking on this link: Christmas 2022
Read and enjoy!
News
Sunday 11 December 2022 – Third Sunday in Advent
Services of Worship 11.00 am & 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle
Address to Younger People
Hymn CH 195 Away in a manger
Prayer
Readings 2 Samuel 22 : 1 – 7
John 8 : 3 – 12
Hymn CH 174 While humble shepherds watched
Prayer
Hymn CH 172 O little town of Bethlehem
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 178 In the bleak midwinter
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 180 Child in a manger
Prayer
Reading Matthew 14 : 22 – 36
Sermon
Hymn CH 194 Love came down at Christmas
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At the last joint meeting of the Kirk Session and Congregational Board it was felt that we could now relax our previous strong recommendation that face coverings should be worn in the church.
The wearing of these face coverings will now be a matter of personal choice.
The cleaning and disinfecting regime in the church will continue, but at a reduced frequency. It will still be sanitised before each Sunday worship.
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.
The last pre-Christmas meeting of the group will be on Tuesday 13 December and meetings will resume on Tuesday 10 January 2023
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are now closed.
Those who attend these services agreed that rather than having a two-month Summer break, there will be a Winter break with services resuming on Tuesday 8 March 2023
FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2023 :
Anyone wishing to join the scheme and receive envelopes for their weekly offerings should see Bill.
Sunday School :
Those attending Sunday School stay in the church for the first part of the service before moving up to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility will be available.
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 Christmas edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule. Please collect a copy as you leave the church.
May thanks to all members of the congregation who submitted articles for this edition. It was very much appreciated and we are sure that you will enjoy these and the other items in the magazine.
After Morning Worship Fellowship : It has been decided that the serving of teas and coffees after the morning service will restart in January.
If you would like to join the rota of people involved in the serving of the drinks, please give your name to Ishbel Beattie.
Pattern of Services for the Christmas / New Year Period :
OUR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES
Sunday 18 December : Normal worship services at 11.00 am and 6pm
Saturday 24 December : Watchnight Service at 7.00 pm
Sunday 25 December : Christmas Day worship at 11.00 am
Sunday 01 January ;23 : New Year’s Day worship at 11.00 am
Sunday 08 January ’23 : Normal worship services at 11.00 am and 6pm
You and your family are invited to come and join us at any, or all, of these services
Watchnight Service Retiral Collection :
Kirk Session has agreed that the collection taken at this service on 24 December should go to Am Fasgadh, Portree
Sunday 04 December 2022 – Second Sunday in Advent
Services of Worship 11.00 am & 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the Second Advent Candle
Address to Younger People
Hymn CH 58 If I come to Jesus
Prayer
Readings Jeremiah 31 : 31 – 34
John 12 : 20 – 33
Hymn CH4 251 I, the Lord of sea and sky
Prayer
Hymn CH 170 It came upon the midnight clear
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 9 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 413 Jesus shall reign where’re the sun
Prayer
Reading Isaiah 61 : 1 – 4
Sermon
Hymn CH 165 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At the last joint meeting of the Kirk Session and Congregational Board it was felt that we could now relax our previous strong recommendation that face coverings should be worn in the church.
The wearing of these face coverings will now be a matter of personal choice.
The cleaning and disinfecting regime in the church will continue, but at a reduced frequency. It will still be sanitised before each Sunday worship.
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.
The last pre-Christmas meeting of the group will be on Tuesday 13 December and meetings will resume on Tuesday 10 January 2023
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
Those who attend these services have agreed that the final service for 2022 will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 06 December. It has also been agreed that, rather than having a two-month Summer break, there will be a Winter break with services resuming on Tuesday 8 March 2023
FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2023 :
Anyone wishing to join the scheme and receive envelopes for their weekly offerings should see Bill.
Sunday School :
Those attending Sunday School stay in the church for the first part of the service before moving up to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility will be available.
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 :
Today is the closing date for articles for the Christmas edition of the magazine
As usual, contributions can be placed in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
After Morning Worship Fellowship : It is hoped that from mid-December the serving of teas and coffees after the morning service will restart.
If you would like to join the rota of people involved in the serving of the drinks, please give your name to Ishbel Beattie.
Sunday 27 November 2022 – First Sunday in Advent
Services of Worship 11.00 am & 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths ;
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Saviour,
and my hope is in you all day long.”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Younger People
Hymn CH 418 Jesus loves me
Prayer
Readings Jeremiah 33 : 14 – 17
Luke 21 : 25 – 36
Hymn CH 139 I to the hills will life mine eyes
Prayer
Hymn CH 165 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 372 Ye servants of God
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 571 Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts
Prayer
Reading John 4 : 1 – 26
Sermon
Hymn CH 212 I heard the voice of Jesus say
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At the last joint meeting of the Kirk Session and Congregational Board it was felt that we could now relax our previous strong recommendation that face coverings should be worn in the church.
The wearing of these face coverings will now be a matter of personal choice.
The cleaning and disinfecting regime in the church will continue, but at a reduced frequency. It will still be sanitised before each Sunday worship.
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.
Sunday School :
Those attending Sunday School stay in the church for the first part of the service before moving up to the Church Hall.
If required, a creche facility will be available.
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.
Retiral Offering for November :
A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both today.
This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
Next Sunday is the closing date for articles for the Christmas edition of the 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 11 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before next Sunday, 04 December.
After Morning Worship Fellowship : It is hoped that from mid-December the serving of teas and coffees after the morning service will restart.
If you would like to join the rota of people involved in the serving of the drinks, please give your name to Ishbel Beattie.
Sunday 20 November 2022 – Communion Sunday
Services of Worship 11.00 am & 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths ;
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Saviour,
and my hope is in you all day long.”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 1 All people that on earth do dwell
Prayer
Readings Deuteronomy 8 : 1 – 10
John 6 : 41 – 51
Hymn MP 590 Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Prayer
Hymn MP 59 Blessed assurance
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 38 As we are gathered (to be sung twice)
Communion
Hymn CH 590 Now, Lord ! according to thy word (v 1-2)
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 673 There is a Redeemer
Prayer
Reading John 5 : 10 – 30
Sermon
Hymn MP 214 He gave his life in selfless love (v 1-2)
Communion
Hymn MP 214 They heard him call his Father’s name (v 3-4)
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At the last joint meeting of the Kirk Session and Congregational Board it was felt that we could now relax our previous strong recommendation that face coverings should be worn in the church.
The wearing of these face coverings will now be a matter of personal choice.
The cleaning and disinfecting regime in the church will continue, but at a reduced frequency. It will still be sanitised before each Sunday worship.
November 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.
Home Communion :
If any communicant member of the congregation is unable to attend worship and would wish to take communion at home the Minister is very happy to arrange this. Please contact him regarding this matter.
We would ask other members of the congregation to inform any communicant member they know of this available provision.
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 asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
Sunday School : Those young people attending Sunday School will stay in the church for the first part of the service before moving up to the Church Hall.
If required, a creche facility will be available.
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
It’s only 5 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without Carols, Turkey and the 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 11 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 4 December.
Retiral Offering for November :
A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both services next Sunday, 27 November.
This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.
Poppy Scotland : The collection in aid of Poppy Scotland which was taken at the end of the Remembrance service last Sunday raised a total of £361.87
Sunday 13 November 2022 – Remembrance Sunday
Services of Worship 11.00 am & 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
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 387 The Lord’s my Shepherd
Prayer
Readings Exodus 15 : 1 – 18
2 Corinthians 6 : 3 – 10
Hymn CH 527 Eternal Father, strong to save
Prayer
Hymn CH 434 O Jesus I have promised
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 354 Glory be to God the Father
Hymn CH 521 God save our gracious King
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 32 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Prayer
Reading Psalm 1
Sermon
Hymn MP 200 Great is thy faithfulness
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At the last joint meeting of the Kirk Session and Congregational Board it was felt that we could now relax our previous strong recommendation that face coverings should be worn in the church.
The wearing of these face coverings will now be a matter of personal choice.
The cleaning and disinfecting regime in the church will continue, but at a reduced frequency. It will still be sanitised before each Sunday worship.
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.
Sunday School :
Sunday School has resumed with those attending staying in the church for the first part of the service before moving up to the Church Hall.
If required, a creche facility will be available.
Sunday School has been one of the biggest casualties of the Covid lockdowns and the lack of younger members of the congregation has far reaching consequences for the future membership of the church.
We hope that members of the congregation will spread the word of the group meeting again and encourage families and friends to bring, or send, their children on any Sunday.
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’s only 6 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without Carols, Turkey and the 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 11 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 4 December.
Preparatory Service and Communion Sunday :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held next Sunday, 20 November, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 15 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 20 November.
Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to these services.
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 Sunday 20 November.
Home Communion :
If any communicant member of the congregation is unable to attend worship and would wish to take communion at home the Minister is very happy to arrange this. Please contact him regarding this matter.
We would ask other members of the congregation to inform any communicant member they know of this available provision.
Life & Work Subscriptions 2023 :
The order form for the above has to be submitted by tomorrow,14 November.
We would ask that existing subscribers confirm with Morna MacLaren that they wish their subscription to continue. The annual subscription rate for 2023 is £42 for 12 monthly copies.
Anyone who would like to start receiving the magazine should also contact Morna and indicate if they would also wish to receive the free monthly Gaelic supplement.
Sunday 06 November 2022
Services of Worship 11.00 am & 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths;
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Saviour,
and my hope is in you all day long.”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Younger People
Hymn MP 225 He’s got the whole wide world in his hands
Prayer
Readings 1 Kings 8 : 1 – 21
Ephesians 6 : 10 – 20
Hymn CH 74 Show me thy ways, O Lord
Prayer
Hymn CH 481 Stand up ! stand up for Jesus
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 87 Be thou my Vision
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 79 Just as I am, without one plea
Prayer
Reading Matthew 20 : 29 – 34
Sermon
Hymn SoGP 118 Will you come and follow me
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At the last joint meeting of the Kirk Session and Congregational Board it was felt that we could now relax our previous strong recommendation that face coverings should be worn in the church.
The wearing of these face coverings will now be a matter of personal choice.
The cleaning and disinfecting regime in the church will continue, but at a reduced frequency. It will still be sanitised before each Sunday worship.
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.
Sunday School :
Sunday School resumes today with those attending staying in the church for the first part of the service before moving up to the Church Hall.
If required, a creche facility will be available.
Sunday School has been one of the biggest casualties of the Covid lockdowns and the lack of younger members of the congregation has far reaching consequences for the future membership of the church.
We hope that members of the congregation will spread the word of the group meeting again and encourage families and friends to bring, or send, their children on any Sunday.
Please note that for the next two Sundays, children will be in the Hall for the full hour.
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’s only 7 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without Carols, Turkey and the 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 11 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 4 December.
Preparatory Service and Communion Sunday :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held on Sunday 20 November, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 15 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 20 November.
Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to these services.
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 Sunday 20 November.
Home Communion :
If any communicant member of the congregation is unable to attend worship and would wish to take communion at home the Minister is very happy to arrange this. Please contact him regarding this matter.
We would ask other members of the congregation to inform any communicant member they know of this available provision.
Life & Work Subscriptions 2023 :
The order form for the above has to be submitted by 14 November.
We would ask that existing subscribers confirm with Morna MacLaren that they wish their subscription to continue. The annual subscription rate for 2023 is £42 for 12 monthly copies.
Anyone who would like to start receiving the magazine should also contact Morna and indicate if they would also wish to receive the free monthly Gaelic supplement.
Sunday 30 October 2022
Services of Worship 11.00 am & 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
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Younger People
Hymn CH 383 Come, children, join to sing
Prayer
Readings Revelation 2 : 1 – 7
Genesis 2 : 8 – 9 ; 3 : 1 – 5
Hymn CH 73 I waited for the Lord my God
Prayer
Hymn CH 443 Who would true valour see
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 81 My faith looks up to thee
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 50 Be still, for the presence of the Lord
Prayer
Reading Matthew 7 : 21 – 29
Sermon
Hymn MP 760 When we walk with the Lord
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.
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.
Sunday School :
Sunday School resumes today with those attending staying in the church for the first part of the service before moving up to the Church Hall.
If required, a creche facility will be available.
Sunday School has been one of the biggest casualties of the Covid lockdowns and the lack of younger members of the congregation has far reaching consequences for the future membership of the church.
We hope that members of the congregation will spread the word of the group meeting again and encourage families and friends to bring, or send, their children on any Sunday.
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’s only 8 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without Carols, Turkey and the 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 11 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 4 December.
Life & Work Subscriptions 2023 :
The order form for the above has to be submitted by 14 November.
We would ask that existing subscribers confirm with Morna MacLaren that they wish their subscription to continue. The annual subscription rate for 2023 is £42 for 12 monthly copies.
Anyone who would like to start receiving the magazine should also contact Morna and indicate if they would also wish to receive the free monthly Gaelic supplement.
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