Presbytery Development Worker Spring 2023 Newsletter
To read the interesting Spring 2023 newsletter from Anne Sikorski, Mission & Ministry Development Worker, Lochcarron Skye Presbytery, please click on this link:
Spring Presbytery Newsletter
News
Sunday 28 May 2023 – Pentecost
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“They saw what seemed to be tongues of flame
that separated and came to rest on each of them.
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH4 194 This is the day
Reading Ezekiel 37 : 1 – 14 (Pew Bible Page 868)
Hymn CH 103 Breathe on me, Breath of God
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading John 11 : 17 – 25 ; 38-44 (Pew Bible Page 1078)
Hymn CH4 251 I, the Lord of sea and sky
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 566 Ye gates lift up your heads on high (Verses4-5)
Communion
Hymn CH 590 Now Lord ! according to thy word (Verses 1&2)
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH4 600 Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Prayer
Reading Matthew 25 : 1 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 994)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH4 668 According to thy gracious word (Verses 1-3)
Communion
Hym CH4 668 When to the cross I turn mine eyes (Verses 4-6)
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
The Kirk Session and Congregational Board have decided 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.
Pentecost Sunday – 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.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits 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.
Retiral Offering for May :
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 21 May 2023 – Ascension Sunday
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 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 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Younger People
Hymn MP 167 Give me oil in my lamp
Thoir dhomh aoibh na mo chrìdh
Reading Psalm 68: 4 – 6 and 32 – 35 (Pew Bible Page 582)
Hymn CH 1 All people that on earth do dwell
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Acts 1 : 3 – 11 (Pew Bible Page 1092)
Hymn CH4 439 Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious !
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH4 445 Alleluia, sing to Jesus !
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00 pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 69 Come, let us to the Lord our God
Prayer
Reading Job 1 : 6 – 12 and 2 : 6 – 10 (Pew Bible Page 509)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 59 Blessed assurance
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At a 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.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits 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.
Sandor’s Attendance at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland :
Sandor will be attending this year’s Assembly as a representative of the Presbytery of Lochcarron-Skye. He will be in Edinburgh until Thursday 25 May, returning to Skye late on the Thursday evening.
During his absence urgent pastoral matters should be referred to the Session Clerk, Bill Marshall, who may be contacted on 01478 650 405.
Bill will lead worship at the morning service today and the evening service will be led by Colin Reeve.
Roddy Beaton and Hugh Campbell will lead the Prayer Fellowship service on Tuesday 23 May.
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 Pentecost Sunday 28 May.
Preparatory Service and Pentecost Sunday Communion :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held on Pentecost Sunday, 28 May, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Friday 26 May.
All members of the congregation are invited to attend.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services on Sunday 26 May.
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.
Retiral Offering for May :
A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both services next Sunday, 28 May.
This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.
Thy Kingdom Come
Join the global wave of prayer from Ascension Day (18 May) to Pentecost (28 May)
This year Thy Kingdom Come is being launched with a prayer and worship service in London on Thursday 18 May at 7pm that can be joined online-details are on the TKC website under Events.
Sunday 14 May 2023
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 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 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Younger People
Hymn CH4 530 One more step along the world I go
Reading Hosea 6 : 1 – 3 (Pew Bible Page 903)
Hymn CH 69 Come, let us to the Lord our God
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Mark 1 : 14 – 20 (Pew Bible Page 1002)
Hymn CH 90 Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 211 Jesus calls us ! O’er the tumult
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00 pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 456 Make me a channel of your peace
Prayer
Reading Matthew 18 : 21 – 35 (Pew Bible Page 985)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
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 a 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.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits 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 Monday holidays for May Day and the Coronation.
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.
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.
Annual General Meeting of the Church :
The AGM of the church will be held in the Church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 16 May 2023 and we would encourage you to attend to support your Office Bearers and to hear reports on the various activities which have taken place during 2022.
Tea & Coffee, and the opportunity for further fellowship, will be provided at the end of the meeting.
Copies of the Annual Accounts for the church for 2022 are available in Vestibule.
Sandor’s Attendance at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland :
Sandor will be attending this year’s Assembly as a representative of the Presbytery of Lochcarron-Skye. He will be in Edinburgh from Friday 19 May till Thursday 25 May, returning to Skye late on the Thursday.
During his absence urgent pastoral matters should be referred to the Session Clerk, Bill Marshall, who may be contacted on 01478 650 405.
On Sunday 21 May, Bill will lead worship at the morning service and the evening service will be led by Colin Reeve.
Roddy Beaton and Hugh Campbell will lead the Prayer Fellowship service on Tuesday 23 May.
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 Pentecost Sunday 28 May.
Preparatory Service and Pentecost Sunday Communion :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held on Pentecost Sunday, 28 May, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Friday 26 May.
All members of the congregation are invited to attend.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services on Sunday 26 May.
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.
Sunday 07 May 2023
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 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 73 I waited for the Lord my God
Reading 1 Kings 8 : 22 – 32 (Pew Bible Page 345)
Hymn CH 10 Christ is made the sure foundation
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Luke 7 : 1 – 10 (Pew Bible Page 1035)
Hymn CH 81 My faith looks up to thee
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 212 I heard the voice of Jesus say
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 50 Be still, for the presence of the Lord
Prayer
Reading Luke 10 : 25 – 37 (Pew Bible Page 1042)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 628 Tell me the old, old story
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.
After Morning Worship Fellowship : After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits 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 :
Due to the special holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III there will be no Sunday School today.
Classes will resume on Sunday 14 May.
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.
Annual General Meeting of the Church
The AGM of the church will be held in the Church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 16 May 2023 and we would encourage you to attend to support your Office Bearers and to hear reports on the various activities which have taken place during 2022.
Tea & Coffee, and the opportunity for further fellowship, will be provided at the end of the meeting.
Copies of the Annual Accounts for the church for 2022 are available in Vestibule.
Ladies’ Day – The Power of Prayer :
Time & Location
13 May, 11:00 – 16:00
Broadford Church of Scotland, Broadford, Isle of Skye
About the event
We’d love you to come and join us for a day focused on prayer, with great speakers and a range of workshop sessions. Whatever your prayer life, there will be something for everyone.
Free entry, donations welcome for Hope & Faith school. Bring a friend!
email strathandsleatpda@gmail.com to book. Limited places.
Sunday 30 April 2023
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice ;
he heard my cry for mercy.
Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 68 Thou art before me, Lord
Reading Jeremiah 31 : 31 – 34 (Pew Bible Page 793)
Hymn CH4 688 By cool Siloam’s shady rill
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading John 12 : 20 – 33 (Pew Bible Page 1080)
Hymn CH 434 O Jesus, I have promised
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 32 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 79 Just as I am, without one plea
Prayer
Reading Luke 15 : 11 – 32 (Pew Bible Page 1049)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 31 Amazing grace
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At a 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.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits 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 :
Due to the May Holiday weekend and the special holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III there will be no Sunday School today or next Sunday.
Classes will resume on Sunday 14 May.
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.
A Date for Your Diary :
The Annual General Meeting of the Church will be held on Tuesday 16 May.
Further details will be issued in due course.
Ladies’ Day – The Power of Prayer :
Time & Location
13 May, 11:00 – 16:00
Broadford Church of Scotland, Broadford, Isle of Skye
About the event
We’d love you to come and join us for a day focused on prayer, with great speakers and a range of workshop sessions. Whatever your prayer life, there will be something for everyone.
Free entry, donations welcome for Hope & Faith school. Bring a friend!
email strathandsleatpda@gmail.com to book. Limited places.
Sunday 23 April 2023
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice ;
he heard my cry for mercy.
Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 418 Jesus loves me !
Reading Psalm 34 : 1 – 8 (Pew Bible Page 561)
Hymn CH4 27 I will always bless the Lord
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading John 21 : 1 – 14 (Pew Bible Page 1090)
Hymn CH 437 Love Divine, all loves excelling
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 164 Tell out, my soul
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 624 Take my life, and let it be
Prayer
Reading Luke 7 : 36 – 50 (Pew Bible Page 1036)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 254 When I survey the wondrous cross
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At a 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.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits 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 this morning !
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.
Congregational Board and Kirk Session :
A face-to-face meeting of the Congregational Board will take place in the Church on Thursday 27 April, commencing at 7.00 pm with a meeting of Kirk Session following thereafter.
All relevant papers will be issued before the meetings.
A Date for Your Diary :
The Annual General Meeting of the Church will be held on Tuesday 16 May.
Further details will be issued in due course.
Ladies’ Day – The Power of Prayer :
Time & Location
13 May, 11:00 – 16:00
Broadford Church of Scotland, Broadford, Isle of Skye
About the event
We’d love you to come and join us for a day focused on prayer, with great speakers and a range of workshop sessions. Whatever your prayer life, there will be something for everyone.
Free entry, donations welcome for Hope & Faith school. Bring a friend!
email strathandsleatpda@gmail.com to book. Limited places.
Sunday 16 April 2023
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
Jesus said to his disciples
“Because you have seen me, you have believed ;
blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 489 I joy’d when to the house of God
Reading Psalm 118 : 15 – 29 (Pew Bible Page 616)
Hymn MP 288 I need thee every hour
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading John 20 : 1 – 18 (Pew Bible Page 1089)
Hymn SoGP 118 Will you come and follow me
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 420 The Church’s one foundation
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 293 The Saviour died, but rose again
Prayer
Reading Luke 16 : 1 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 1050)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 434 O Jesus, I have promised
Benediction
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
At a 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.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits 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 Easter holiday period. Classes will resume next Sunday 23 April.
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.
Church Magazine – Easter Edition :
Copies of the Easter edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule. Please collect a copy as you leave the church. Many thanks to those members of the congregation who submitted articles for this edition – these were very much appreciated. We hope that you will enjoy these and the other items in the magazine.
Ladies’ Day – The Power of Prayer :
Time & Location
13 May, 11:00 – 16:00
Broadford Church of Scotland, Broadford, Isle of Skye
About the event
We’d love you to come and join us for a day focused on prayer, with great speakers and a range of workshop sessions. Whatever your prayer life, there will be something for everyone.
Free entry, donations welcome for Hope & Faith school. Bring a friend!
email strathandsleatpda@gmail.com to book. Limited places.
Sunday 09 April 2023 – Easter Sunday
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice ;
he heard my cry for mercy.
Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.”
MORNING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 236 Children of Jerusalem
Reading Numbers 21 : 4 – 9 (Pew Bible Page 158)
Hymn CH 241 There is a green hill far away
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading John 3 : 14 – 21 (Pew Bible Page 1066)
Hymn CH 254 When I survey the wondrous cross
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 279 Thine be the glory
Communion
Hymn CH 590 Now Lord ! according to thy word (Verses 1&2)
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 673 There is a Redeemer
Prayer
Reading Luke 13 : 6 – 9 (Pew Bible Page 1046)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 214 He gave His life in selfless love (Verses 1&2)
Communion
Hymn MP 214 They heard Him call (Verses 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.
Preparatory Service, Sunrise Service and Communion Sunday :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held on Easter Sunday, 09 April, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Good Friday, 07 April.
All members of the congregation are invited to attend.
A short Sunrise Service will be held at the Lump at 6.25 am (British Summer Time) on Sunday 09 April. Sunrise time is 6.32 am (BST)
Again, all members of the congregation are invited to attend.
Easter Sunday – 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.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits 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 Easter holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 23 April.
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.
Church Magazine – Easter Edition :
Copies of the Easter edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule. Please collect a copy as you leave the church. Many thanks to those members of the congregation who submitted articles for this edition – these were very much appreciated. We hope that you will enjoy these and the other items in the magazine.