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.
Healing for Hurting Hearts course starts Thursday 27 October 2022
Please click on this link for information on a course about dealing with difficult life experiences, starting this coming week
Healing for Hurting Heart course
Sunday 23 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
Hymn CH 69 Come, let us to the Lord our God
Prayer
Readings Jude : 17 – 25
Isaiah 57 : 14 – 19
Hymn CH 352 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty !
Prayer
Hymn CH 689 Nearer, my God, to thee
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 437 Love Divine, all loves excelling
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 31 Amazing grace
Prayer
Reading Matthew 7 : 7 – 20
Sermon
Hymn MP 54 Bind us together, 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 resumes in the Hall at 10.30 am this Tuesday. The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.
The current topic is a discussion on the Book of Ruth.
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.
Healing for Hurting Heart course : A six week Zoom course on this topic, starting on Thursday 27 October, is being offered and may be of interest to anyone who has experienced bereavement, conflict, illness etc.
A poster giving full details of the course and how to apply has been posted in the front vestibule.
Sunday School :
We are delighted to announce that after an absence of more than two years, Sunday School classes have resumed. However, they will not operate during the school holiday period and consequently the next meeting of Sunday School will be on 30 October.
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 reopening and encourage families and friends to bring, or send, their children on the 30th of this month.
We are extremely indebted to Megan Mackenzie for offering to take classes.
Meetings of Congregational Board and Kirk Session :
A meeting of the Congregational Board will be held VIA ZOOM on Thursday 27 October, commencing at 7.00 pm. Kirk Session will meet at the end of the Board meeting.
All papers, minutes and agenda are available in church today. At the beginning of the week, Donna will send out the Meeting ID and Password for the meeting.
Sunday 16 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
Hymn CH 24 God is our refuge and our strength
Prayer
Readings Titus 2 : 11 – 14
Jeremiah 17 : 14 – 17
Hymn MP 59 Blessed assurance
Prayer
Hymn MP 16 All my hope on God is founded
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 89 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 92 Lord of all hopefulness
Prayer
Reading Matthew 5 : 43 – 48
Sermon
Hymn CH 591 I’m not ashamed to own my 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.
Please note that, due to the October holiday period, the group will not meet on 18th October, but will resume its discussion on the Book of Ruth on Tuesday 25 October
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.
Charitable Giving : The total amount raised through the collection for Skye Cancer Care was a wonderful £908.75 A cheque for that amount has been sent to the charity.
Healing for Hurting Heart course : A six week Zoom course on this topic, starting on Thursday 27 October, is being offered and may be of interest to anyone who has experienced bereavement, conflict, illness etc.
A poster giving full details of the course and how to apply has been posted in the front vestibule.
Sunday School :
We are delighted to announce that after an absence of more than two years, Sunday School classes have resumed. However, they will not operate during the school holiday period and consequently the next meeting of Sunday School will be on 30 October.
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 reopening and encourage families and friends to bring, or send, their children on the 30th of this month.
We are extremely indebted to Megan Mackenzie for offering to take classes.
Sunday 16 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
Hymn CH 24 God is our refuge and our strength
Prayer
Readings Titus 2 : 11 – 14
Jeremiah 17 : 14 – 17
Hymn MP 59 Blessed assurance
Prayer
Hymn MP 16 All my hope on God is founded
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 89 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 92 Lord of all hopefulness
Prayer
Reading Matthew 5 : 43 – 48
Sermon
Hymn CH 591 I’m not ashamed to own my 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.
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 09 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
Hymn CH 293 The Saviour died, but rose again
Prayer
Readings 2 Timothy 4 : 1 – 8
Psalm 4
Hymn CH 481 Stand up ! stand up for Jesus
Prayer
Hymn MP 536 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 409 And can it be, that I should gain
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 456 Make me a channel of your peace
Prayer
Reading Matthew 5 : 38 – 42
Sermon
Hymn MP 23 All things bright and beautiful
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.
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 02 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
Hymn CH 312 Behold ! the mountain of the Lord
Prayer
Readings 1 Timothy 2 : 1 – 6
Jeremiah 29 : 10 – 14
Hymn CH 462 Take my life, and let it be
Prayer
Hymn CH 411 My hope is built on nothing less
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 360 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 379 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
Prayer
Reading Matthew 5 : 33 – 37
Sermon
Hymn CH 300 At the name of Jesus
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.
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.
Charitable Giving :
Kirk Session agreed that the September retiring collection and any white envelopes received during September or on Sunday 02 October can be directed to a local charity. The charity selected to be the recipient of any donations is Skye Cancer Care.
If you wish your white envelope to go to this charity please print CHARITY on the front. If you wish the money to go to the church please print CHURCH.
There is a final opportunity to donate today