Midweek meetings
An overview of all our Bible studies, prayer meetings and discussion groups.
Sometimes times and places change; please check the Dates & events page for up to date information.
Covid update
Update on services
The first Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches.
We will also continue to broadcast services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet. The links to join the meeting are sent out weekly via email. If you are not receiving these, and would like to be added to the church email list, please email Lesley at lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk.
While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn inside. And hand gel at the door. There is no need to book a seat
For details on additional meetings, please see information in the weekly notices.
PASTORAL VISITING:
This is now allowed again. But understandably some people may still feel unsure about receiving visits. So please feel comfortable about saying if you would rather not receive visitors indoors.
Resources
SERMONS, TALKS AND REFLECTIONS:
If you miss the zoom services on a Sunday, remember that you'll find most of the recordings of the Sunday morning's sermon and children's talk, as well as other messages or reflection from some of the other services on the church Facebook page.
DAILY HOPE: A free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers - 0800 804 8044
The line – which is available 24 hours a day has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind.
ONLINE GAELIC SERVICE: This channel is an initiative of two Gaelic churches - St Columba Gaelic Church in Glasgow and Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh. Here you will find services, hymns, Psalms and prayers in Gaelic. Here's the link... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IfnFkXnGdVHnQ67l_boWg
2 CHRONICLES 7:14 - Unite714 is a new prayer initiative that has quickly become a Global Prayer Movement as a result of the pandemic. What we are asked to do is join with millions around the Globe and pause to pray at 714am and 714pm. For further information please check out the website... https://www.unite714.com/
ONLINE DAILY DEVOTIONAL: Join our brothers and sisters from Gairloch on a virtual daily devotion based on the SU WordLive reading notes, posted at 8am Monday-Saturdays on facebook.
Mon, Wed, Fri- Rev Stuart Smith, Gairloch CoS, leads: https://www.facebook.com/pg/GandDCofS/videos/?ref=page_internal
Tues, Thurs, Sat- Rev Colin MacLeod, Gairloch Free church leads: https://www.facebook.com/pg/GairlKinlTorrFreeChurchofScotland/videos/?ref=page_internal
Notices
Notices - 5 December
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER:
In the wake of last Sunday's Gift Service, the next 3 Sundays in Advent will address the themes of: return, judgment, redemption - all of which are associated with Jesus' return in glory at the end of the age. The age in question is now, the time between Jesus' ascension into heaven and his return to earth. This expectation transforms our worldview and means we are not like everyone else, bumbling or grafting their way through life as if this is all there is. However challenging, or pleasant, our current situation, we know that a far better future is fast approaching for those who put their trust in Jesus. Obeying his instruction to remember him through bread and wine taken in fellowship with other believers is one vital way of confirming that trust and our place in his future. So please come...
See you soon!
Rory
COVID MEASURES:
Following current guidelines, we would like to encourage people to consider taking lateral flow tests before church meetings (in our church buildings or in homes). This will help us to keep each other safe. The tests are available free online or from local chemists and have become even easier to use recently.
THIS SUNDAY - 5th DECEMBER – WHOLE PARISH COMMUNION SERVICE IN KYLEAKIN (Malachi 3: 1-4)
11am: Communion Service in Kyleakin Church (and on zoom.)
N.B. Please collect your individual cups with juice and gluten free bread, at the door.
YC (Youth Church) for 11 years up, and Sunday School for those up to P7
3pm: Broadford Church - Gaelic Communion Service (and on zoom)
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall (and on zoom)
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Monday 6th December 10.30-12.30: ‘MAKE IT COUNT SLEAT’. Parent/Grandparent and baby group at the Sleat Free Church. More info on our ‘Make it count’ Facebook page
Monday 6th December 11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL (on zoom)
Tuesday7th December 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall.
Wednesday 8th December 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY in the church foyer. All welcome.
Thursday 9th December 1.30pm to 3pm: STRUPAG ’N CRAIC 1.30 to 3pm in Kyleakin church hall. STRUPAG N CRAIC Come for a cuppa and chat and a wee activity (Ladies only!)
Thursday 9th December 7.30 – 8.30pm: JOSHUA STONES For more info, or to sign up, please contact Jackie strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane janemcd.aird@gmail.com
NEXT SUNDAY – 12th DECEMBER: (Luke 3:1-9)
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church and zoom – YV and Sunday school
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church – (and on zoom) YC (age 11 up) and Sunday school (up to P7)
3pm: Afternoon Service in Elgol church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin Church Hall (and on zoom)
THE CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER will be with you soon!
FIRST AID COURSE:
We are hoping to have a few people who have done a first aid course, in each church. If you would be interested in attending a first aid course, please let one of your elders know.
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Make your own air freshener: mix together in a (recycled) spray bottle, 1/2 cup vodka or gin, 1/2 cup water, 10 drops lavender essential oil, 5 drops bergamot, 5 drops clove, 2 drops peppermint. Squirt. Adapt the essential oils to suit - maybe cinnamon or sandalwood nearer Christmas.
Eco-verse: By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. Hebrews 11: 3
HOPE AND FAITH SCHOOL:
Order your Hope & Faith 2022 Calendars (£10) and Christmas Gift Cards (£5). Each gift feeds the school for a day! There will be some in church this Sunday, or order from Tony on 01471 822023 strathandsleatworship@gmail.com or from Jean on 01471 844281
LIGHTHOUSE IN KYLE FOR WORSHIP:
All welcome to the Lighthouse in Kyle for worship on the 1st & 3rd Sunday afternoons of the month, 2:30 for 3pm. 5th December, Gary Wilson from Skye Bible Church.
Contact Stevie Boyle on 07715435341 for more details.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's give thanks that so many people in our country have been vaccinated and pray for our government and other rich nations to be generous in providing vaccines to the rest of the world.
Notices - 28 November
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER:
Welcome to Advent! Or should I say "Time to look up!" because Advent is the season that reminds us that Jesus is coming again, in an altogether different manner to the way he arrived at the first Christmas. His return will be in glory and authority, to bring mercy and judgment on the world. Which we can expect will depend on our relationship with him now.
THIS SUNDAY – 28th November GIFT SERVICE
11am: Service in Broadford Church
11am: Service in Kilmore Church and on zoom (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Service in Kyleakin Church - (Youth church for 11 years up/ Sunday school for up to P7)
3pm: Service in Elgol Church
3pm: Fig Sunday Gathering
6pm Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall (and on zoom.)
GIFT SERVICE – Today, Sunday 28th November: Please bring provisions to make up Christmas food parcels to be distributed to those in our community who are in need this Christmas. We would be so grateful for a mixture of special Christmas donations and also basic food items. These may be left in any of the churches between now and the end of November, and will be passed on to social services to be distributed locally in December.
PLANNED CHANGES TO BROADFORD CHURCH:
Please see the attachment to the intimations regarding planned changes to the Broadford Church of Scotland which will be presented to the Broadford church after this Sunday’s service.
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Friday 26th Nov 7.30: COOL 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION in Dornie Hall. (See details below)
Saturday 27th Nov 7.30: HOPE AND FAITH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING QUIZ on Zoom. (See details below)
Monday 29th November
10.30-12.30: ‘MAKE IT COUNT SLEAT’. Parent/Grandparent and baby group at the Sleat Free Church. More info on our ‘Make it count’ Facebook page
11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL (on zoom)
Tuesday 30th Nov. 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall.
Wednesday 1st Dec. 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY in the church foyer. All welcome.
Thursday 2nd Dec.
7.30: Kirk session meet
7.30 – 8.30pm: JOSHUA STONES For more info, or to sign up, please contact Jackie strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane janemcd.aird@gmail.com
NEXT SUNDAY 5th DECEMBER – WHOLE PARISH communion service in Kyleakin
11am: Communion Service in Kyleakin Church and on zoom (Youth church for 11 years up and Sunday school up to P7)
N.B. Please collect your individual cups with juice and gluten free bread, at the door.
3pm: Broadford Church - Gaelic Service (and on zoom)
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on zoom.
STRUPAG N CRAIC:
THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER: 1.30 to 3pm in Kyleakin church hall. Come for a cuppa and chat and a wee activity (Ladies only!)
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Make your own fabric softener. 1 cup washing soda (available in the Co-op), 1 cup white vinegar, 10 drops essential oil (eg lavender, lemon, eucalyptus). Mix together, store in a bottle and use just like the commercial stuff.
Eco-verse: You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide the people with grain, for so you have prepared it. Psalm 65: 9
THE CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER will be with you at the beginning of December.
FIRST AID COURSE:
We are hoping to have a few people who have done a first aid course, in each church. If you would be interested in attending a first aid course, please let one of your elders know.
HOPE AND FAITH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING QUIZ:
Following the success of our first ever virtual quiz last year, we are holding another online quiz via Zoom on Saturday, 27th November at 7.30pm. You can take part from the comfort of your own home: all you need to do is form a team of up to 4 people who can all be together on the night or can be in different venues but communicating through whatsapp or similar. Entry is by donation and all proceeds will go to the work of the school. Donations can be made by bank transfer (Friends of Hope and Faith School, acc no: 06002289, sort code: 80.05.83) or through the DONATE button on our Facebook page. Full instructions on how to take part are in the attachment to this email. Please register as soon as possible on jeangillies@btinternet.com or 01471 844281
COOL ANNIVERSARY:
COOL is celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year and you are all warmly invited to come to our special event taking place on Friday 26th November at 7:30pm in Dornie Hall. Please join us as we celebrate and reflect on all that God has done, giving thanks to Him for His goodness and faithfulness throughout the years. It is sure to be a great evening.
Details: https://coolscotland.org.uk/20th-anniversary-celebration/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/COOLScotland Inst: https://www.instagram.com/cool_scotland
LIGHTHOUSE IN KYLE FOR WORSHIP:
All welcome to the Lighthouse in Kyle for worship on the 1st & 3rd Sunday afternoons of the month, 2:30 for 3pm. This Sunday (21st Nov) Tommy MacNeil from Martins Memorial in Stornoway, will be sharing and a fortnight later Gary Wilson from Skye Bible Church.
Contact Stevie Boyle on 07715435341 for more details.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's remember to pray for all refugees, whose lives are so hard even without the extra complications of being homeless during a pandemic. And remember all those lost while trying to cross the channel.
CHURCH EMAIL LISTS:
A couple of people’s emails have mysteriously slipped off my church group lists. No-one has been dropped intentionally, so if you know of anyone who has stopped getting the weekly emails, and would like them, please ask them to email me so I can make sure they are on the list!
Notices - 21 November
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER:
As the tempo builds towards the festive season, beginning this Sunday with 'The Feast of Christ the King' when the church hails Jesus' sovereignty, let us take time to savour the significance of what we are celebrating. I like the idea which Anne MacLennan commends in her Eco-tip (there's a first time for everything!). Advent begins a week on Sunday, which is a time for reflection and preparation. From a worldly point of view it's the countdown to Christmas. For Christians it's a reminder that Jesus is coming back. But will he find faith on the earth?
Rory
THIS SUNDAY - 21st November
11am: Service in Broadford Church
11am: Service in Kilmore Church and on zoom (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Service in Kyleakin Church (Youth church for 11 years up and Sunday school up to P7)
3pm: Kilmore - Gaelic Service
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on zoom.
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Monday 22nd Nov.
10.30-12.30: PARENT AND BABY GROUP at the Sleat Free Church. More info on our Facebook page ‘Make It Count Sleat’.
11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL (on zoom)
Tuesday 23rd Nov 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall.
Wednesday 24th Nov 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY in the church foyer. All welcome.
Thursday 25th 7.30 – 8.30pm: JOSHUA STONES For more info, or to sign up, please contact Jackie strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane janemcd.aird@gmail.com
Friday 26th Nov 7.30: COOL 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION in Dornie Hall. (See details below)
Saturday 27th Nov 7.30: HOPE AND FAITH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING QUIZ on Zoom. (See details below)
NEXT SUNDAY 28th NOVEMBER – GIFT SERVICE (please see note below)
11am: Service in Broadford Church
11am: Service in Kilmore Church and on zoom (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Service in Kyleakin Church - (Youth church for 11 years up/ Sunday school for up to P7)
3pm: Service in Elgol Church
3pm: Fig Sunday Gathering
6pm Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall (and on zoom.)
GIFT SERVICE - SUNDAY 28TH NOVEMBER:
Please bring provisions to make up Christmas food parcels to be distributed to those in our community who are in need this Christmas. We would be so grateful for a mixture of special Christmas donations and also basic food items. These may be left in any of the churches between now and the end of November, and will be passed on to social services to be distributed locally in December.
CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER:
Please send anything for inclusion to Lesley lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 01471 822023 by this MONDAY NOVEMBER 22nd so that the newsletter can be distributed before the beginning of December.
FIRST AID COURSE:
We are hoping to have a few people who have done a first aid course, in each church. If you would be interested in attending a first aid course, please let one of your elders know.
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Eco-tip: Make a face mask with 1 egg, 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 tsp olive oil. Spread over your face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off in the bath and the rest of your skin will benefit too.
Eco-verse: Those who live at earth's farthest bounds are awed by your signs; you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy. Psalm 65: 8
RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRICAL ITEMS: Wednesday 24th November 11am – 1pm at the Ashaig camp site.
HOPE AND FAITH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING QUIZ:
Following the success of our first ever virtual quiz last year, we are holding another online quiz via Zoom on Saturday, 27th November at 7.30pm. You can take part from the comfort of your own home: all you need to do is form a team of up to 4 people who can all be together on the night or can be in different venues but communicating through whatsapp or similar. Entry is by donation and all proceeds will go to the work of the school. Donations can be made by bank transfer (Friends of Hope and Faith School, acc no: 06002289, sort code: 80.05.83) or through the DONATE button on our Facebook page. Full instructions on how to take part are in the attachment to this email. Please register as soon as possible on jeangillies@btinternet.com or 01471 844281
COOL is celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year and you are all warmly invited to come to our special event taking place on Friday 26th November at 7:30pm in Dornie Hall. Please join us as we celebrate and reflect on all that God has done, giving thanks to Him for His goodness and faithfulness throughout the years. It is sure to be a great evening.
Details: https://coolscotland.org.uk/20th-anniversary-celebration/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/COOLScotland Inst: https://www.instagram.com/cool_scotland
LIGHTHOUSE IN KYLE FOR WORSHIP:
All welcome to the Lighthouse in Kyle for worship on the 1st & 3rd Sunday afternoons of the month, 2:30 for 3pm. This Sunday (21st Nov) Tommy MacNeil from Martins Memorial in Stornoway, will be sharing and a fortnight later Gary Wilson from Skye Bible Church.
Contact Stevie Boyle on 07715435341 for more details.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's remember to pray for all our school children as their education continues to be so disrupted by high absences due to covid.
CHURCH EMAIL LISTS:
A couple of people’s emails have mysteriously slipped off my church group lists. No-one has been dropped intentionally, so if you know of anyone who has stopped getting the weekly emails, and would like them, please ask them to email me so I can make sure they are on the list!
Notices - 14 November
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER:
From COP 26 to Remembrance, the cycle moves on. Yet at the same time we live with the legacy and the challenge of both all year round. Climate change won't politely retreat until the next global summit, we shall continue to suffer its effects until action is taken and sufficient time allowed for its effect to work through. For those carrying the scars of war, theirs too is a daily reality and not just an annual parade. The good news is both that God is with us and he has a plan: to heal our broken world and to heal our broken hearts. So please come out and be counted - at your local church and at your local war memorial, where we shall gather as near 12md as we can make it (and not 1pm as advertised in the WHFP!)
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 14th November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
10.50am: Service in Broadford Church
10.50am: Service in Kilmore Church and on zoom (Sunday school and YV)
10.50am: Service in Kyleakin Church (Youth church for 11 years up/ Sunday school up to P7)
These services will all be followed by laying a wreath at the war memorial.
12.30: Remembrance service at Ashaig
3pm: Service in Elgol Church
3pm: Fig Sunday Gathering
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on zoom.
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
(N.B. Please remember that face masks must be worn)
Monday 15th Nov.
10.30-12.30: PARENT AND BABY GROUP at the Sleat Free Church. More info on our Facebook page ‘Make It Count Sleat’.
11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL (on zoom)
7.30pm: CREATION CARE STUDY (on Zoom) Continuing the Tear Fund series. Study 7: 'Climate change is a threat multiplier'.
Tuesday 16th Nov. at 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. FAITH MISSION will be sharing a message and will have a book stall (from 7pm). All welcome.
Wednesday 17th Nov. at 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY in the church foyer. All welcome.
Thursday 18th 7.30 – 8.30pm: JOSHUA STONES For more info, or to sign up, please contact Jackie strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane janemcd.aird@gmail.com
Friday 12th Nov. at 2pm to 5pm (and every Friday): BROADFORD CHURCH Come and join us with plans to connect our church with the community. The Church will be open for refreshments and we will have cake!
NEXT SUNDAY 21st NOVEMBER
11am: Service in Broadford Church
11am: Service in Kilmore Church and on zoom (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Service in Kyleakin Church - (Youth church for 11 years up/ Sunday school for up to P7)
3pm: Kilmore - Gaelic Service
6pm Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall (and on zoom.)
COP26:
Here is the link to Highland in-person and online events during COP26
https://mailchi.mp/ecocongregationscotland/ecohighland2021?e=8675cca3ff
GIFT SERVICE - SUNDAY 28TH NOVEMBER:
Please bring provisions to make up Christmas food parcels to be distributed to those in our community who are in need this Christmas. We would be so grateful for a mixture of special Christmas donations and also basic food items. These may be left in any of the churches between now and the end of November, and will be passed on to social services to distributed locally in December.
CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER:
Please send anything for inclusion to Lesley lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 01471 822023 by November 21st so that the newsletter can be distributed before the beginning of December.
FAITH MISSION:
Faith Mission will be sharing a message and having a book stall at the Kyleakin prayer meeting this Tuesday 16th November. (Book stall from 7pm and meeting will begin at 7.30pm.
CREATION CARE:
Creation care study this Monday 15th November at 7.30 by zoom. (N.B. every 3rd Monday)
Eco-verses: Eco-tip: Use re-usable cloths for washing dishes and cleaning surfaces - either bought for the purpose or made from old towels. They should be regularly cleaned in the washing machine or put in the sink and pour boiling water over it /them and let soak for a few minutes. A dash of white vinegar can be added.
Eco-verse: The earth lies polluted under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant. Isaiah 24: 5
SHOEBOX APPEAL:
Last day to hand boxes into Blythswood is tomorrow, FRIDAY November 12th.
HOPE AND FAITH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING QUIZ:
Following the success of our first ever virtual quiz last year, we are holding another online quiz via Zoom on Saturday, 27th November at 7.30pm. You can take part from the comfort of your own home: all you need to do is form a team of up to 4 people who can all be together on the night or can be in different venues but communicating through whatsapp or similar. Entry is by donation and all proceeds will go to the work of the school. Further details will follow but please put the date in your diary. To register or for further info contact: jeangillies@btinternet.com or 01471 844281
COOL is celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year and you are all warmly invited to come to our special event taking place on Friday 26th November at 7:30pm in Dornie Hall. Please join us as we celebrate and reflect on all that God has done, giving thanks to Him for His goodness and faithfulness throughout the years. It is sure to be a great evening. Details: https://coolscotland.org.uk/20th-anniversary-celebration/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/COOLScotland Inst: https://www.instagram.com/cool_scotland
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's remember to pray for all those still suffering from long Covid.
Notices - 7 November
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER:
As we approach the halfway point of COP26 let us remember that, formidable though the challenges are, we are witnesses that God is in charge, God loves his creation, God has a plan to redeem everything. This is the basis of the good news which we proclaim!
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER:
PLEASE NOTE THE 11AM SERVICE IS NOW IN KILMORE CHURCH AND NOT IN BROADFORD
11am: KILMORE Church - Whole parish service (and on zoom) Sunday school and YV (YV bring your own hot chocolate in a flask!)
3pm: Broadford - Gaelic Service
6pm Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall (and on zoom.)
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Please remember that face masks must be worn.
Monday 8th Nov. 11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL (on zoom)
Tuesday 9th Nov. at 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome.
Wednesday 10th Nov. at 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY in the church foyer. All welcome.
Thursday 11th Nov. 1.30 – 3pm ‘STRUPAG N CRAIC’ in Kyleakin church hall (and now with a wee activity!) All ladies welcome. Now once a month and will have a wee activity! The next dates are November 11th and December 9th.
Friday 12th Nov. at 2pm to 5pm (and every Friday): BROADFORD CHURCH Come and join us as we revamp the grounds around Broadford Church (easy gardening work). We’d welcome your input into our plans to connect our church with the community. The Church will be open for refreshments and we will have cake!
NEXT SUNDAY 14th November - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY:
10.50am: Service in Broadford Church
10.50am: Service in Kilmore Church and on zoom (Sunday school and YV)
10.50am: Service in Kyleakin Church (Youth church for 11 years up/ Sunday school up to P7)
3pm: Service in Elgol Church
3pm: Fig Sunday Gathering
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on zoom.
COP26:
Here is the link to Highland in-person and online events during COP26
https://mailchi.mp/ecocongregationscotland/ecohighland2021?e=8675cca3ff
CREATION CARE:
Saturday 6th November is the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. There will be a march over the Skye Bridge organised by Skye Climate Action, leaving the Kyleakin side at 12 midday. All welcome - at your own risk. Bring face covering and hand sanitiser for gathering together prior to the march (although the ventilation is likely to be superb). This is a peaceful, non-disruptive, family-friendly march to express support for the call to climate justice and to demonstrate the kind of society we want to have.
Those who would like to show support, but can't be at the march are encouraged to walk over the Bridge anytime during the weekend, ideally with some sort of signage to show why you're doing it. Could be individuals, families, groups of friends.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move through the various gatherings in Glasgow at this time, and to guide us in our responses to these human-made crises. It is time to return to the Lord's way: showing love and gratitude to God by loving our neighbours and caring for the amazing creation that he provided to give us all we need for a full and just life for all and leaving the earth in a condition that allows today's children to look forward to full lives too.
Eco-verses: Prov. 11:28 Those who trust in their riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves. And in John 4:4 Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.
SHOEBOX APPEAL:
Filled boxes can be handed into any of the churches by this Sunday. Any late boxes can be still be handed in to Broadford church up until the 7th November, or into the Blythswood shop at the VERY LATEST by Friday November 12th. Leaflets are in all the churches, or for details, here’s the link… https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
HOPE AND FAITH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING QUIZ:
Following the success of our first ever virtual quiz last year, we are holding another online quiz via Zoom on Saturday, 27th November at 7.30pm. You can take part from the comfort of your own home: all you need to do is form a team of up to 4 people who can all be together on the night or can be in different venues but communicating through whatsapp or similar. Entry is by donation and all proceeds will go to the work of the school. Further details will follow but please put the date in your diary. To register or for further info contact: jeangillies@btinternet.com or 01471 844281
COOL 20TH ANNIVERSARY:
COOL are celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year and you are all warmly invited to come to our special event taking place on Friday 26th November at 7:30pm in Dornie Hall. Please join us as we celebrate and reflect on all that God has done, giving thanks to Him for His goodness and faithfulness throughout the years. It is sure to be a great evening.
For more details: https://coolscotland.org.uk/20th-anniversary-celebration/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/COOLScotland Inst: https://www.instagram.com/cool_scotland
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's remember to pray for all those countries where they have been unable to get enough vaccines. And pray that those countries with excess are generous.
JOSHUA STONES WRITING GROUP:
Joshua 4:21-22 ‘Please feel free to join us for 1 or 2 sessions - it will be very informal and you can dip in and out as you like!’
‘What do these stones mean to you?’ This was the question the setting up of the stones at Gilgal was meant to spark… and this in turn has led to a thought that it might be fun to have a group to record some of our memories - would you like to join us?
How do we remember things? Sights, sounds, smells, tastes - all of these things can cause us to remember times and events in our lives, but do we write them down for our children or grandchildren to ask questions about, or even just for our own enjoyment. We may think we don’t have anything interesting to tell, but all of us have a story and it can be fun to explore ways of recording this and other memories we may have.
We intend to run a group via Zoom for 6 weeks starting on Thursday November 4th from 7.30 - 8.30pm to explore and share together our ways of recording our stories. We have absolutely no experience in doing this(!) so we will all be in the same boat and can learn and encourage each other as we go - come and join us for what we hope will be an enriching and fun experience! For more info, or to sign up, please contact Jackie strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane janemcd.aird@gmail.com
Notices - 31 October
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
Last week in Broadford Church I mentioned 5 distinguishing marks which are characteristic of the voice of prophecy. But I delivered only 4. The 5th, which I withheld, is "love of church". Most enjoy a moan about church from time to time, sometimes with good reason. Yet we need to remember that church is Jesus' idea and not ours. He loved his church and so should we. He gave up his life for the church and so should we be prepared to. This week let us not omit to love our church and thereby move a step closer to the Lord of the Church...
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 31st OCTOBER: (remember to put your clocks back!)
11am: Service in Broadford Church
11am: Service in Kilmore Church (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Service in Kyleakin Church - zoom (Youth church for 11 years up/ Sunday school for up to P7)
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on zoom.
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Please remember that face masks must be worn.
Monday 1st Nov. 11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL (on zoom)
Tuesday 2nd Nov. at 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome.
Wednesday 3rd Nov. at 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY in the church foyer. All welcome.
Friday 5th Nov. at 2pm to 5pm (and every Friday): BROADFORD CHURCH Come and join us as we revamp the grounds around Broadford Church (easy gardening work). We’d welcome your input into our plans to connect our church with the community. The Church will be open for refreshments and we will have cake!
STRUPAG N CRAIC:
Now once a month and will have a wee activity! The next dates are November 11th and December 9th (see flyer attached)
NEXT SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER:
11am: Broadford Church - Whole parish service (and on zoom)
3pm: Broadford - Gaelic Service
6pm Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall (and on zoom.)
SHOEBOX APPEAL:
Filled boxes can be handed into any of the churches by this Sunday. Any late boxes can be still be handed in to Broadford church up until the 7th November, or into the Blythswood shop at the VERY LATEST by Friday November 12th. Leaflets are in all the churches, or for details, here’s the link… https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
COP26:
Here is the link to Highland in-person and online events during COP26
https://mailchi.mp/ecocongregationscotland/ecohighland2021?e=8675cca3ff
CREATION CARE:
Eco tip: Saturday 6th November is the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice and there will be a peaceful, family-friendly, non-disruptive walk over the Skye Bridge (pavement) starting at 12 midday. Join us anytime from 11am at the Kyleakin end. You're welcome to wear bright clothing and/or bring placards supporting action on climate / addressing the injustices. This is non-political and aimed at promoting the positives of caring for one another and the planet, God's creation. Contact Anne if you'd like more detail.
Eco-verse: The mighty one, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting: For every wild animal of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the air, and all that moves in the field is mine. Psalm 50: 1, 10, 11.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's remember to pray for those who are caring for their loved ones at home. Many of them are still having to manage without the help they were receiving before covid. And some are unable to take up offers of respite due to worries about contracting covid.
JOSHUA STONES WRITING GROUP:
Joshua 4:21-22 ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ This was the question the setting up of the stones at Gilgal was meant to spark… and this in turn has led to a thought that it might be fun to have a group to record some of our memories - would you like to join us?
How do we remember things? Sights, sounds, smells, tastes - all of these things can cause us to remember times and events in our lives, but do we write them down for our children or grandchildren to ask questions about, or even just for our own enjoyment. We may think we don’t have anything interesting to tell, but all of us have a story and it can be fun to explore ways of recording this and other memories we may have.
We intend to run a group via Zoom for 6 weeks starting on Thursday November 4th from 7.30 - 8.30pm to explore and share together our ways of recording our stories. We have absolutely no experience in doing this(!) so we will all be in the same boat and can learn and encourage each other as we go - come and join us for what we hope will be an enriching and fun experience!
Contact Jackie on strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane on janemcd.aird@gmail.com for more info or to sign up!
Notices - 10 October
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
There is both beauty and sadness in the landscape at this time of year, with the turning of colours and the drawing in of nights. This reflects life, except that the ups and downs of life are not regular like the seasons. But since the advent of climate change the seasons have returned the compliment; now it is they that are resembling us, in the unpredictability of our lives. While we need to be concerned about the state of the planet and we cannot help worrying about our own issues, we can navigate through both if we keep our focus on Jesus who remains constant. We know this through Scripture, which is our focus this Sunday…
….and a reminder that Rory will be away from Monday 11th to Saturday 23rd October and that Fred Vincent will be covering during his absence.
THIS SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
N.B. There will be no service in Elgol today – the next Elgol service will be at 3pm on Sunday 24th October
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on Zoom
HARVEST:
If you haven’t yet made a donation of food for THE SKYE AND LOCHALSH FOOD BANK, it can be left in any of the churches this weekend or taken to the donation points at An Crubh or the Co-op.
Rosie from the foodbank asked us to pass on her thanks to all who have already donated. She said that over the last week they had seen a considerable rise in people needing to access their services. This is likely due to a combination of the end of furlough, the £20 reduction in universal credit and reduced work opportunities as the tourist season comes to an end. So please keep donating at the Co-ops or at An Crubh.
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Please remember that face masks must be worn.
MONDAY 11th Oct. 11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL on ZOOM (details below)
TUESDAY 12th Oct. 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome.
WEDNESDAY 13th Oct 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY in the church foyer. All welcome.
N.B. Jackie is on holiday next week so the usual Baby Group in Sleat on Monday, the Strupag and Chat meetings in Kyleakin on Thursday and the meetings at Broadford church on Friday afternoon will not be happening this coming week.
NEXT SUNDAY 17th OCTOBER:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
3pm: Fig Sunday Gathering
6pm Kyleakin Fellowship
PRAYER MEETING FOR REVIVAL - MONDAY MORNINGS AT 11AM:
If you have a longing for a demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power in Revival - many unbelievers coming to faith (and, hopefully, to church), a new sense of God's holy presence among us and a deeper sense of God's love poured out in our hearts (Rom. 5:5) - then please consider joining our prayer for revival on Monday mornings at 11am. Continuing for the present on Zoom. The link will be sent out by Mary Fennell prayercoordinator1995@gmail.com every Sunday if you give her your email address.
NEW! LADIES STRUPAG ‘n CRAIC:
Every Thursday 1.30 – 3pm in Kyleakin church hall. Note this is cancelled on Thursday 14th October; back on the 21st!
Come and join us for a cuppa and chat. Bring a friend or come on your own.
LIVING HOPE:
All are welcome to prayer and praise with Living Hope in the Lighthouse Centre in Kyle on 24th October when Kenny Borthwick will be the speaker. From 2:30 for a 3pm start. Contact Stevie Boyle for more info on 0771 5435341.
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: You shall eat your fill and bless the Lord your God for the good land that he has given you. Deuteronomy 8: 10
Eco-tip: more energy-saving ideas. Switch off appliances and TV at the wall when not in use. Wash up in a bowl rather than under running water, and fit a more efficient shower head.
JOSHUA STONES WRITING GROUP:
Joshua 4:21-22 ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ This was the question the setting up of the stones at Gilgal was meant to spark… and this in turn has led to a thought that it might be fun to have a group to record some of our memories - would you like to join us?
How do we remember things? Sights, sounds, smells, tastes - all of these things can cause us to remember times and events in our lives, but do we write them down for our children or grandchildren to ask questions about, or even just for our own enjoyment. We may think we don’t have anything interesting to tell, but all of us have a story and it can be fun to explore ways of recording this and other memories we may have.
We intend to run a group via Zoom for 6 weeks starting on Thursday November 4th from 7.30 - 8.30pm to explore and share together our ways of recording our stories. We have absolutely no experience in doing this(!) so we will all be in the same boat and can learn and encourage each other as we go - come and join us for what we hope will be an enriching and fun experience!
Contact Jackie on strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane on janemcd.aird@gmail.com for more info or to sign up!
SHOEBOX APPEAL:
Leaflets are in all the churches. The full boxes will need to be handed in by the end of October, so start collecting your contents now! Details: https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's pray for all those working in the health service and carers. Let’s pray that those feeling under stress will find time and space to recover.
Notices - 3 October
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
On the one hand, Harvest is not what it was. On the other, it is so much more. I'm looking forward to exploring what a 21st century Hebridean Harvest Thanksgiving looks like, when we all gather on Sunday morning in Kyleakin or online...
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 3rd OCTOBER:
11am: Harvest Thanksgiving Joint Parish Service in Kyleakin Church and on zoom (Sunday school for those up to P7).
PLEASE BRING DONATIONS OF FOOD FOR THE SKYE AND LOCHALSH FOOD BANK
2.30 for 3pm: All are welcome to prayer and praise with Living Hope in the Lighthouse Centre in Kyle this Sunday. Pastor Alan Hamilton (married to Jackie Neil) will be sharing.
3pm Gaelic Service in Broadford Church and on zoom (please see attached file for link)
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on zoom.
N.B. The next Fig Sunday Gathering will be on the 17th October
HARVEST:
Donations of food for THE SKYE AND LOCHALSH FOOD BANK can be left in any of the churches for the next 2 weeks.
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Please remember that face masks must be worn.
MONDAY 4th Oct. 11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL on ZOOM (details below)
TUESDAY 5th Oct. 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome.
WEDNESDAY 6th Oct 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY in the church foyer. All welcome.
THURSDAY 7th Oct. 1.30-3pm: LADIES STRUPAG n CHAT and every Thursday, in Kyleakin church hall.
FRIDAY 8th OCTOBER 2-5pm (and every Friday) in BROADFORD CHURCH FOYER:
Can you spare a couple of hours on a Friday? Would you like to see the church open and active in our community? Come and join in with some exciting plans to revamp the grounds around Broadford Church. We have plans and ideas but would welcome your input and if you can spare an hour or so to do some easy gardening work. The Church will be open for refreshments and we will have cake
NEXT SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
3pm: Afternoon Service in Elgol church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on zoom.
OPENING CHURCH:
The first Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches.
While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn inside. And hand gel at the door. There is no need to book a seat.
N.B. While the churches will be re-opening from September, we will continue to be broadcasting services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet.
PRAYER MEETING FOR REVIVAL - MONDAY MORNINGS AT 11AM:
If you have a longing for a demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power in Revival - many unbelievers coming to faith (and, hopefully, to church), a new sense of God's holy presence among us and a deeper sense of God's love poured out in our hearts (Rom. 5:5) - then please consider joining our prayer for revival on Monday mornings at 11am. Continuing for the present on Zoom. The link will be sent out by Mary Fennell prayercoordinator1995@gmail.com every Sunday if you give her your email address.
NEW! LADIES STRUPAG ‘n CRAIC:
Every Thursday 1.30 – 3pm in Kyleakin church hall.
Come and join us for a cuppa and chat. Bring a friend or come on your own -
LIVING HOPE:
All are welcome to prayer and praise with Living Hope in the Lighthouse Centre in Kyle this Sunday. Pastor Alan Hamilton (married to Jackie Neil) will be sharing. From 2:30 for a 3pm start. We will meet again on the 24th when Kenny Borthwick will be the visiting speaker. Contact Stevie Boyle for more info on 0771 5435341.
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Continuing the theme of energy-saving: Seal cracks in floors and skirting boards, line your letterbox and block an unused chimney to reduce your heating bills by up to £35 a year.
Eco verse: The Lord created me [wisdom] at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago ... then I was beside him, like a master worker, rejoicing before him always, rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the human race. Proverbs 8: 22, 30-31.
JOSHUA STONES WRITING GROUP:
Joshua 4:21-22 ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ This was the question the setting up of the stones at Gilgal was meant to spark… and this in turn has led to a thought that it might be fun to have a group to record some of our memories - would you like to join us?
How do we remember things? Sights, sounds, smells, tastes - all of these things can cause us to remember times and events in our lives, but do we write them down for our children or grandchildren to ask questions about, or even just for our own enjoyment. We may think we don’t have anything interesting to tell, but all of us have a story and it can be fun to explore ways of recording this and other memories we may have.
We intend to run a group via Zoom for 6 weeks starting on Thursday November 4th from 7.30 - 8.30pm to explore and share together our ways of recording our stories. We have absolutely no experience in doing this(!) so we will all be in the same boat and can learn and encourage each other as we go - come and join us for what we hope will be an enriching and fun experience!
Contact Jackie on strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane on janemcd.aird@gmail.com for more info or to sign up!
SHOEBOX APPEAL:
Leaflets are in all the churches. The full boxes will need to be handed in by the end of October, so start collecting your contents now! Details: https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week please remember all those that have had to make use of food-banks because of covid. Let’s pray that they feel the Lord's blessing this harvest.
Notices - 26 September
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
Money is something we enjoy having but are reluctant to talk about. However we need to get over that today because is National Giving Day. You can read more about it below but, in our conviction that everything belongs to God - including our money - it is an issue which deserves our attention and our appropriate response!
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER - NATIONAL GIVING DAY:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
3pm: Afternoon Service in Elgol church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship (zoom)
HARVEST:
Donations of food for THE SKYE AND LOCHALSH FOOD BANK can be left in any of the churches for the next 3 weeks.
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Please remember that face masks must be worn.
MONDAY 27TH SEPT. 11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL on ZOOM (details below)
TUESDAY 28th SEPT. 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome.
WEDNESDAY 29TH SEPT 7.30pm: BROADFORD BIBLE STUDY resumes in the church foyer. All welcome.
THURSDAY 30th SEPT. 1.30-3pm: LADIES STRUPAG n CHAT and every Thursday, in Kyleakin church hall.
FRIDAY 1st OCTOBER 2 – 5pm (and every Friday) in BROADFORD CHURCH FOYER: Can you spare a couple of hours on a Friday? Would you like to see the church open and active in our community? Come and join in with some exciting plans to revamp the grounds around Broadford Church. We have plans and ideas but would welcome your input and if you can spare an hour or so to do some easy gardening work. The Church will be open for refreshments and we will have cake!
NEXT SUNDAY 3RD OCTOBER HARVEST FESTIVAL:
11am: Whole Parish Service in Kyleakin Church and on zoom (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
PLEASE BRING DONATIONS OF FOOD FOR THE SKYE AND LOCHALSH FOOD BANK
3pm Gaelic Service in Broadford Church and on zoom
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship in Kyleakin church hall and on zoom.
N.B. The next Fig Sunday Gathering will be on the 17th October
OPENING CHURCH:
The first Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches.
While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn inside. And hand gel at the door. There is no need to book a seat.
N.B. While the churches will be re-opening from September, we will continue to be broadcasting services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet.
PRAYER MEETING FOR REVIVAL - MONDAY MORNINGS AT 11AM:
If you have a longing for a demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power in Revival - many unbelievers coming to faith (and, hopefully, to church), a new sense of God's holy presence among us and a deeper sense of God's love poured out in our hearts (Rom. 5:5) - then please consider joining our prayer for revival on Monday mornings at 11am. Continuing for the present on Zoom. The link will be sent out by Mary Fennell prayercoordinator1995@gmail.com every Sunday if you give her your email address.
NATIONAL GIVING DAY:
Our Kirk Session has nominated Sunday 26th September 2021 as National Giving Day for Strath & Sleat Church of Scotland. This is a church-wide initiative encouraged by the General Assembly during the season of Harvest which will provide people of all ages with an opportunity to reflect on God's presence with us through these challenging times and to offer gifts of thanksgiving back to God. Money received by our Parish will probably be used to offset deficits in our General Fund taking into account our challenging financial circumstances over the last year and will not be assessable for Ministries and Mission purposes so future M&M Allocations will not rise because of your generosity on this occasion.
To ensure that our Treasurer can identify these specific donations and demonstrate this clearly in the accounts we would appreciate if your gifts are presented in one of the following ways
1. in the Church Plate on 26th September only - please use an envelope marked National Giving Day - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name
2. by bank transfer before 26th September - please identify by National Giving Day or NGD - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name - our bank details are Bank of Scotland account 00930508 Sort Code 800583
3. by post directly to our Treasurer to arrive before 26th September - please use an internal envelope marked National Giving Day - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name - Treasurer's details are Margaret F Macrae Rowan Cottage South Obbe Kyleakin Isle of Skye IV41 8PN
If you have any concerns or questions please contact our Treasurer by email mfmacrae@aol.com or telephone 01599534695
NEW! LADIES STRUPAG ‘n CRAIC:
Every Thursday 1.30 – 3pm in Kyleakin church hall.
Come and join us for a cuppa and chat. Bring a friend or come on your own -
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Save energy, save planet-draining resources, save money. Share your tips, but to get started: you may be able to turn the heating down a bit by wearing more clothes (go along to Blythswood to see what they have) and moving regularly - either going outside for walks or even just stretching and shaking arms and legs every hour inside. Make sure that draughts are blocked eg by curtains or rolled up towels used as draught excluders on the floor. Wash (and tumble-dry) clothes less often.
Eco-verse: If you follow my statutes and keep my commandments and observe them faithfully, I will give you your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its produce, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit. Leviticus 26:3-4
JOSHUA STONES WRITING GROUP:
Joshua 4:21-22 ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ This was the question the setting up of the stones at Gilgal was meant to spark… and this in turn has led to a thought that it might be fun to have a group to record some of our memories - would you like to join us?
How do we remember things? Sights, sounds, smells, tastes - all of these things can cause us to remember times and events in our lives, but do we write them down for our children or grandchildren to ask questions about, or even just for our own enjoyment. We may think we don’t have anything interesting to tell, but all of us have a story and it can be fun to explore ways of recording this and other memories we may have.
We intend to run a group via Zoom for 6 weeks starting on Thursday November 4th from 7.30 - 8.30pm to explore and share together our ways of recording our stories. We have absolutely no experience in doing this(!) so we will all be in the same boat and can learn and encourage each other as we go - come and join us for what we hope will be an enriching and fun experience!
Contact Jackie on strathandsleatpda@gmail.com or Jane on janemcd.aird@gmail.com for more info or to sign up!
SHOEBOX APPEAL:
Leaflets are in all the churches. The full boxes will need to be handed in by the end of October, so start collecting your contents now! Details: https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week can we pray for all the young people going to Allt na Criche this weekend. Let’s pray that they will feel God’s presence and that they meet with Jesus. And also please pray for the leaders, for stamina and that the arrangements under covid restrictions run smoothly.
Notices - 19 September
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
Today is Freedom Sunday, when the advocacy organisation, International Justice Mission (IJM) is urging Christians around the world to notice the millions of people living and working in conditions of slavery. Yes even in this day and age. Indeed, especially in this day and age when, due to scourges like bonded labour, people trafficking and the sex trade, more people than ever are being abused in this way. Worshippers in Kilmore can look forward to my interviewing of IJM's Scottish officer, Andy Bevan which, I hope, will find its way onto the church website, so everyone can view it. Remember: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free" (Galatians 5.1). And be blessed!
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
3pm: Fig Sunday Gathering
6pm Gaelic Service in Kilmore Church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship (on Zoom)
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
Please remember that face masks must be worn.
MONDAY 20TH SEPT: 11am: PRAYER FOR REVIVAL on ZOOM (details below)
MONDAY 20TH SEPT: 7.30-9pm: CREATION CARE STUDY We'll continue with the Tear Fund series on Christianity and Climate. Video 5 introduces the topic, 'Speaking to other Christians about Climate Change'. Zoom link is in the list attached to your email notices.
TUESDAY 21st SEPT: 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome.
THURSDAY 23rd SEPT: 1.30-3pm: LADIES STRUPAG n CHAT and every Thursday, in Kyleakin church hall.
FRIDAY 24TH SEPT: 2 – 3 pm (and every Friday) in BROADFORD CHURCH FOYER: Can you spare a couple of hours on a Friday? Would you like to see the church open and active in our community? Come and join in with some exciting plans to revamp the grounds around Broadford Church. We have plans and ideas but would welcome your input and if you can spare an hour or so to do some easy gardening work. The Church will be open for refreshments and we will have cake!
NEXT SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER - NATIONAL GIVING DAY:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church (Sunday school and YV)
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
3pm: Afternoon Service in Elgol church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship (zoom)
OPENING CHURCH
WE ARE BACK TO CHURCH IN OUR BUILDINGS!
The first Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches.
While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn inside. And hand gel at the door. There is no need to book a seat.
N.B. While the churches will be re-opening from September, we will continue to be broadcasting services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet.
PRAYER MEETING FOR REVIVAL - MONDAY MORNINGS AT 11AM: If you have a longing for a demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power in Revival - many unbelievers coming to faith (and, hopefully, to church), a new sense of God's holy presence among us and a deeper sense of God's love poured out in our hearts (Rom. 5:5) - then please consider joining our prayer for revival on Monday mornings at 11am. Continuing for the present on Zoom. The link will be sent out by Mary Fennell prayercoordinator1995@gmail.com every Sunday if you give her your email address.
NATIONAL GIVING DAY:
Our Kirk Session has nominated Sunday 26th September 2021 as National Giving Day for Strath & Sleat Church of Scotland. This is a church-wide initiative encouraged by the General Assembly during the season of Harvest which will provide people of all ages with an opportunity to reflect on God's presence with us through these challenging times and to offer gifts of thanksgiving back to God. Money received by our Parish will probably be used to offset deficits in our General Fund taking into account our challenging financial circumstances over the last year and will not be assessable for Ministries and Mission purposes so future M&M Allocations will not rise because of your generosity on this occasion.
To ensure that our Treasurer can identify these specific donations and demonstrate this clearly in the accounts we would appreciate if your gifts are presented in one of the following ways
1. in the Church Plate on 26th September only - please use an envelope marked National Giving Day - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name
2. by bank transfer before 26th September - please identify by National Giving Day or NGD - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name - our bank details are Bank of Scotland account 00930508 Sort Code 800583
3. by post directly to our Treasurer to arrive before 26th September - please use an internal envelope marked National Giving Day - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name - Treasurer's details are Margaret F Macrae Rowan Cottage South Obbe Kyleakin Isle of Skye IV41 8PN
If you have any concerns or questions please contact our Treasurer by email mfmacrae@aol.com or telephone 01599534695
NEW! LADIES STRUPAG ‘n CHAT:
Every Thursday 1.30 – 3pm in Kyleakin church hall.
Come and join us for a cuppa and chat. Bring a friend or come on your own - Starts this Thursday 23rd (details attached.)
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: go along to 9 Torrin during Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23rd 11-3pm to join 'Waste not and Repair Hobbitin'. take along items that you no longer want and/or forage to see what you could make use of that someone else no longer needs. Also an opportunity to have clothes, tools, electrical items etc assessed for repair - or you might be able to help with repairs. Donations for recycled, certified electrical goods, everything else free.
Eco-verse: The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Ps 29: 3,4.
SHOEBOX APPEAL:
Leaflets are in all the churches. The full boxes will need to be handed in by the end of October, so start collecting your contents now! Details: https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week can we pray for the Lord’s blessing on all the students as they return to (or are starting at) colleges and universities, as they have to cope with a very different life there with some covid restrictions still in place.
Notices - 12 September
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
Today marks the first full day of services re-opening in all our buildings - Hallelujah! Not everyone will feel comfortable about returning and we understand that. Zoom will continue for the time-being and perhaps for the foreseeable future, so that we do not lose anyone who is not in a position to join us in person. Please pray for protection and for patience, along with courage and boldness. Above all, may we be led by the Holy Spirit so that everything we do is faithful and effective...
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
3pm: Afternoon Service in Elgol church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship (Zoom)
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
TUESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER at 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome (please wear a face mask).
NEXT SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church (Sunday school for all those up to P7)
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church (Sunday school and YV)
3pm: Fig Sunday Gathering
6pm Gaelic Service in Kilmore Church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship
OPENING CHURCH
WE ARE BACK TO CHURCH IN OUR BUILDINGS!
The first Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches.
While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn inside. And hand gel at the door. There is no need to book a seat.
N.B. While the churches will be re-opening from September, we will continue to be broadcasting services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet.
BROADFORD CHURCH:
Every Friday afternoon 2 – 5pm
Can you spare a couple of hours on a Friday? Would you like to see the church open and active in our community?
Come and join in with some exciting plans to revamp the grounds around Broadford Church. We have plans and ideas but would welcome your input and if you can spare an hour or so to do some easy gardening work.
The Church will be open for refreshments and we will have cake!
NATIONAL GIVING DAY:
Our Kirk Session has nominated Sunday 26th September 2021 as National Giving Day for Strath & Sleat Church of Scotland. This is a church-wide initiative encouraged by the General Assembly during the season of Harvest which will provide people of all ages with an opportunity to reflect on God's presence with us through these challenging times and to offer gifts of thanksgiving back to God. Money received by our Parish will probably be used to offset deficits in our General Fund taking into account our challenging financial circumstances over the last year and will not be assessable for Ministries and Mission purposes so future M&M Allocations will not rise because of your generosity on this occasion.
To ensure that our Treasurer can identify these specific donations and demonstrate this clearly in the accounts we would appreciate if your gifts are presented in one of the following ways
1. in the Church Plate on 26th September only - please use an envelope marked National Giving Day - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name
2. by bank transfer before 26th September - please identify by National Giving Day or NGD - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name - our bank details are Bank of Scotland account 00930508 Sort Code 800583
3. by post directly to our Treasurer to arrive before 26th September - please use an internal envelope marked National Giving Day - if you are a Gift Aider please add your individual name - Treasurer's details are Margaret F Macrae Rowan Cottage South Obbe Kyleakin Isle of Skye IV41 8PN
If you have any concerns or questions please contact our Treasurer by email mfmacrae@aol.com or telephone 01599534695
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's pray for all our NHS staff as rising admissions and staff shortages make life so difficult for them all.
CREATION CARE:
Creation Care study: Monday September 20th, 7.30-9pm. We'll continue with the Tear Fund series on Christianity and Climate. Video 5 introduces the topic, 'Speaking to other Christians about Climate Change'. Zoom link is in the list attached to your emailed notices.
Notices - 5 September
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
A new month, a new season, a new routine. Re-opening our churches represents an exciting step forward, for which some have been itching and others will still find a step too far. We shall need to be considerate. How fitting that our friend Martin Haworth happens to be visiting to promote his new book and has agreed to preach at our 11am Communion service. Please keep praying for Alpha, our congregational mission effort, and for 'Make it count', an exciting new venture between ourselves and our neighbours in the Free Church.
"How good and pleasant it is, when brothers dwell together in unity..." Psalm 133
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER:
11am: Whole Parish Communion Service (Kilmore Church and Zoom). The elements for communion will be provided in separate portions as you enter the church, or you may bring your own if you prefer.
6pm Gaelic Communion Service in Kilmore Church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship (still just on Zoom)
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
TUESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER at 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome (please wear a face mask).
NEXT SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER:
11am: Morning Service in Broadford Church
11am: Morning Service in Kilmore Church
11am: Morning Service in Kyleakin Church
3pm: Afternoon Service at Elgol Church
6pm Gaelic Service in Kilmore Church
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship
OPENING CHURCH
WE ARE BACK TO CHURCH IN OUR BUILDINGS!
The first Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches.
While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn inside. And hand gel at the door. There is no need to book a seat.
N.B. While the churches will be re-opening from September, we will continue to be broadcasting services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet.
BROADFORD - FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER AT 2PM:
We are looking for volunteers who might help in opening up Broadford church foyer for young people to drop in on a Friday afternoon? Alongside this we hope to work in the grounds and make the outside of our church an eco-friendly environment where people might like to come and spend time. So perhaps you might like to help with weeding, planting and general outside tidying.
Do you have a couple of spare hours to come and spend some time with any who might drop in?
Interested in getting involved and being part of an exciting new outreach in Broadford? Come along to an informal meeting on Friday 3rd September at 2 pm in the foyer of Broadford church for more information and to see how we can begin to emerge out of covid and serve our community once again.
MAKE IT COUNT:
For details of the exciting new parent group starting up in Sleat, see this document.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's give thanks to God as we can once again meet in our churches.
CREATION CARE:
Creation Care study: Monday September 20th, 7.30-9pm. We'll continue with the Tear Fund series on Christianity and Climate. Video 5 introduces the topic, 'Speaking to other Christians about Climate Change'. Zoom link is in the list attached to these notices.
Eco tip: Don't throw out the tough outer leaves, stalks or wilted, past-date vegetables. They can be used to make stock for soup or other dishes. If you don't need it at the time, freeze it for later use.
Eco-verse: By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 33: 6
Notices - 29 August
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
Over the summer those who have been involved in the Alpha project will have been thinking about whom they might bring/ send on the outreach course which begins on Wednesday (1 September). It will run for 11 weeks (with a break for the October Holiday) 7.30-8.30pm on Zoom, including an in-person meal option the hour before (location tbc).
Please invite guests to register at www.alpha-skye.co.uk by this Sunday (29 August). It would be so encouraging and significant if anyone can commit to praying for those involved. Please let me know if that's you!
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 29th AUGUST:
11am: Morning Service (Kilmore Church and zoom)
5pm Gaelic Service (Communion moved to next Sunday, 5th September.)
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship (zoom)
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
TUESDAY 31st AUGUST: 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. All welcome (please wear a face mask).
NEXT SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER:
11am: Whole Parish Communion Service (Kilmore Church and zoom). The elements for communion will be provided in separate portions as you enter the church, or you may bring your own if you prefer.
6pm: Gaelic Communion Service at Kilmore
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship (Zoom)
OPENING CHURCH
SEPTEMBER: BACK TO CHURCH IN OUR BUILDINGS!
The 1st Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches. While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn in the meantime.
N.B. While the churches will be re-opening from September, we will continue to be broadcasting services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet.
KYLEAKIN CHURCH CLEAN UP!
Saturday 28th AUGUST 10.30am.
The church hasn't been cleaned for nearly 18 months! So please come along to give the church and church-hall a good clean! Please bring your own dusters, vacuum cleaners etc. too! – Whatever time you can manage (even just 30 minutes!) your help would be really appreciated! With many hands we should have it looking great in next to no time.
BROADFORD - FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER AT 2PM:
We are looking for volunteers who might help in opening up Broadford church foyer for young people to drop in on a Friday afternoon? Alongside this we hope to work in the grounds and make the outside of our church an eco-friendly environment where people might like to come and spend time. So perhaps you might like to help with weeding, planting and general outside tidying.
Do you have a couple of spare hours to come and spend some time with any who might drop in?
Interested in getting involved and being part of an exciting new outreach in Broadford? Come along to an informal meeting on Friday 3rd September at 2 pm in the foyer of Broadford church for more information and to see how we can begin to emerge out of covid and serve our community once again.
MAKE IT COUNT:
For details of the exciting new parent group starting up in Sleat, see this document.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's pray for all refugees, who are having to cope with the pandemic as well as everything else in their lives.
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Use your money. Example 2. If you belong to a pension scheme or are able to invest money as an organisation or an individual, it's worth checking out what those funds are financing. The Highland Council's Pension Fund for instance, has several million pounds supporting fossil fuels and armaments. Often this is done with the best of intentions for financial returns, without realising the harms perpetuated. If you have control of investments, consider switching your support from harmful outcomes to positive ones - for people, planet and the Kingdom. If you don't have any control, but don't like what you discover, you could send a polite letter or email pointing that out.
Eco-verse: The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world and those who live in it. Psalm 24:1
Notices - 22 August
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
Between Easter and the summer holidays we ran an Alpha Course to prepare the church for a big missional effort to share the good news of Jesus with the people of Strath & Sleat. About a third of you responded, with a view to helping on the next course and/ or inviting a non-believing neighbour/ friend/ relation. I am delighted to announce that this opportunity begins on Wednesday 1 September and will run for 11 weeks, with a break for the October Holiday. We shall continue to offer the Zoom option - an hour of video and discussion, 7.30 - 8.30pm - as the core of the next course, which people can join from home. But we are also extending hospitality to anyone who would like to gather an hour earlier - at 6.30pm - for a meal at a location which we shall confirm when we know who is coming. The deadline for registration is Sunday 29 August, so don't delay! Please send contact details to the minister at rorymofg@gmail.com or phone the manse on 01471 822416.
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST:
11am: Morning Service “Back to School with God” (Kyleakin village hall and on Zoom).
We will also be commissioning Jackie’s work as Parish Development Assistant. To book a place follow the link below.
3pm: Elgol church service
3pm: Fig Gathering
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
TUESDAY 24th AUGUST: 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. Please contact Lesley if you would like to attend as spaces are limited - lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 01471 822023
NEXT SUNDAY 29th AUGUST:
11am: Morning Service (Kilmore Church and zoom)
5pm Gaelic Service (Communion moved to next Sunday, 5th September.)
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship (zoom)
OPENING CHURCH
AUGUST: continuing with Zoom
29th in KILMORE CHURCH - if you would like to book a seat for any of the Kilmore services, please see this document for instructions.
22nd in KYLEAKIN VILLAGE HALL - here’s the link to book a place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kyleakin-village-hall-live-worship-service-tickets-156320690393
PLEASE REMEMBER that whichever church is being used to broadcast from, the whole parish is eligible to attend in person.
SEPTEMBER: BACK TO CHURCH IN OUR BUILDINGS!
The 1st Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches. While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn in the meantime.
N.B. While the churches will be re-opening from September, we will continue to be broadcasting services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet.
SUNDAY SERMONS
A reminder that they are put onto the church’s facebook page. Here’s the link
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=strath%20and%20sleat%20church%20of%20scotland
KYLEAKIN CHURCH CLEAN UP!
Saturday 28th AUGUST 10.30am.
The church hasn't been cleaned for 17 months! So please come along to give the church and church hall a good clean! With many hands we should have it looking great in next to no time. A good idea to bring your own dusters, vacuum cleaners etc. too! N.B. The water has not yet been checked so please bring your own drinking water etc.
AUGUST NEWSLETTER:
DEADLINE FOR ITEMS… MONDAY 23RD AUGUST We would love to hear from any groups that have been meeting (in person or on line) during the pandemic. Don’t forget the new ‘letters page’ and photos of any events since the last newsletter are always welcome too! I only have one piece at the moment! Please send items for the August Newsletter to Lesley lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk by TOMORROW… MONDAY 23RD AUGUST!
PRAYER FOR HIGHLAND COUNCIL is a non-denominational network of people that pray for Highland Council, and give prayer support to Councillors in the region. Recently we have started using an App to disseminate prayer updates. We need a logo to use on several social media and online platforms (The PrayerMate App, Facebook and Twitter), the logo will also appear on a monthly (emailed) prayer diary circulated to supporters. If anyone has giftings in this area and would be willing to help design one can you please email Anne Sikorski (anne@annesikorski.com)
or Gordon Matheson(gordonmatheson101@gmail.com)
DO YOU ENJOY WEEDING?
If anyone would enjoy a spot of weeding BROADFORD CHURCH is in great need of you! Please weed whatever your time allows over the next couple of weeks. Many thanks!
MINISTER’S FUNDRAISING LINK FOR ALZHEIMERS:
Some people have been asking for the link to the minister's fundraising page in favour of Alzheimers Scotland. Here it is:
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Use your money to send a message to creation-exploiters. Example 1 - try to avoid anything containing palm oil unless specifically labelled sustainable. Clearing land for palm oil plantations causes air pollution and carbon emissions from burning, while destroying ecosystems and habitat for animals, birds and plants with adverse health impacts on local people. It is really difficult to avoid all palm oil as it's in many soaps, Tunnocks tea cakes, Co-op bread, Harry Gow bakery and many more food items. Read the small print and ponder whether you can use something else instead (or make/bake your own).
Eco-verse: Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary, his understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40: 28
BLYTHSWOOD CARE AUCTION on 11th September: Please see this flyer for details.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's give thanks again for the vaccine. Truly an answer to prayer! As we move towards meeting weekly in churches, let’s ask God to remind us to continue to be careful and to remember that we can still carry the virus without symptoms.
Notices - 15 August
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
The minister is away from Monday 9th August until Monday 16th August.
Steve Fennell sjf13648@gmail.com (01471 820168) has offered to cover pastoral emergencies.
THIS SUNDAY 15th AUGUST:
11am: Morning Service (Kilmore Church)
5pm Gaelic Service
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
TUESDAY 17th AUGUST: 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. Please contact Lesley if you would like to attend as spaces are limited - lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 01471 822023
MONDAY 16TH AUGUST 7.30-9PM: CREATION CARE ZOOM - DISCUSSION of the award-winning documentary, 'Thank you for the rain'. We have free access to this film through Christian Aid. Watch the trailer here: https://thankyoufortherain.com/trailer and contact Anne at aomacl@tighgorm.scot for the link to the full film which you can watch in your own time. You might find it helpful to have paper and pen by you to jot down your impressions to bring to the discussion. If you can't come to the Monday evening discussion, I'd still love to hear your comments on the film and we can have an additional date to talk about it if there are sufficient people interested.
NEXT SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST:
11am: Morning Service “Back to School with God” (Kyleakin village hall and on zoom).
We will also be commissioning Jackie’s work as Parish Development Assistant. To book a place follow the link below.
3pm: Elgol church service
3pm: Fig Gathering
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship
OPENING CHURCH
AUGUST: continuing with Zoom
15th & 29th in KILMORE CHURCH
22nd in KYLEAKIN VILLAGE HALL - here’s the link to book a place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kyleakin-village-hall-live-worship-service-tickets-156320690393
If you would like to book a seat for any of the Kilmore services, please see this document for instructions.
PLEASE REMEMBER that whichever church is being used to broadcast from, the whole parish is eligible to attend in person.
SEPTEMBER: BACK TO CHURCH IN OUR BUILDINGS!
The 1st Sunday in every month will be a whole parish joint service, rotating round churches. Other Sundays will be in all the churches. While social distancing will no longer be strictly necessary according to government guidelines, we ask people to still respect a comfortable distance between households by spreading themselves out through the whole seating area as much as possible. Masks will still need to be worn in the meantime.
N.B. While the churches will be re-opening from September, we will continue to be broadcasting services by Zoom from Kilmore for those who would rather not return to actual buildings yet.
SUNDAY SERMONS
A reminder that they are put onto the church’s facebook page. Here’s the link
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=strath%20and%20sleat%20church%20of%20scotland
AUGUST NEWSLETTER:
Please send items for the August Newsletter to Lesley by 23RD AUGUST lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk We would love to hear from any groups that have been meeting (in person or on line) during the pandemic. And any photos are always welcome too!
PRAYER FOR HIGHLAND COUNCIL is a non-denominational network of people that pray for Highland Council, and give prayer support to Councillors in the region. Recently we have started using an App to disseminate prayer updates. We need a logo to use on several social media and online platforms (The PrayerMate App, Facebook and Twitter), the logo will also appear on a monthly (emailed) prayer diary circulated to supporters. If anyone has giftings in this area and would be willing to help design one can you please email Anne Sikorski (anne@annesikorski.com)
or Gordon Matheson(gordonmatheson101@gmail.com)
DO YOU ENJOY WEEDING?
If anyone would enjoy a spot of weeding BROADFORD CHURCH is in great need of you! Please weed whatever your time allows over the next couple of weeks. Many thanks!
MINISTER’S FUNDRAISING LINK FOR ALZHEIMERS:
Some people have been asking for the link to the minister's fundraising page in favour of Alzheimers Scotland. Here it is:
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Go to the 'Waste not Wednesdays' events at 9 Torrin (Holidays) on 18th and 25th August, 10-4pm. Take no-longer-wanted stuff (clothes, toys, electrical, kitchen ware, tools - anything) to be offered to others rather than landing in landfill . AND/OR have a rummage for things that you would find useful. Most items free. Donations invited for new or repaired and tested electrical goods. More info at www.climatefeis.org/events/
Eco-verse: He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside
still waters; he restores my soul. Psalm 23: 2
BLYTHSWOOD CARE AUCTION on 11th September: Please see this flyer for details.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's pray for all our NHS staff, who are continuing to be working under such pressure.
Notices - 8 August
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
Did anyone notice the launch of the Skye Climate Fèis last Sunday? You can catch up with all the events preparing us for COP 26 on the dedicated website. Another significant beginning is that of our new Parish Development Assistant, Jackie MacLennan. Please keep her in your prayers as she helps us all towards becoming a more faithful and effective community of believers.
Rory
THIS SUNDAY 8th AUGUST:
11am: Morning Service (Kilmore Church)
3pm: Elgol church service
3pm: Fig Gathering
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship
MID-WEEK MEETINGS:
TUESDAY 10th AUGUST: 7.30pm: KYLEAKIN PRAYER MEETING in the church hall. Please contact Lesley if you would like to attend as spaces are limited - lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 01471 822023
NEXT SUNDAY 15th AUGUST:
11am: Morning Service (Kilmore Church)
5pm Gaelic Service
6pm: Kyleakin Fellowship
OPENING CHURCH
8th and 15th August at Kilmore. 22nd August in Kyleakin Village Hall.
If you would like to book a seat for any of the services, please see this document for instructions.
As from the 19th July, we were only required to have social distancing set at 1 metre apart. But we have decided to be cautious while there are still rising covid numbers in Skye. We will therefore be waiting until numbers drop before reducing the distance.
PLEASE REMEMBER that whichever church is being used to broadcast from, the whole parish is eligible to attend in person (please remember to book early as places are filled up quickly!) The services will continue to take place in Kilmore for the summer as all the equipment for it to be on zoom is in place there. A monthly service in Kyleakin Village Hall is planned from August onwards.
CREATION CARE ZOOM:
AUGUST 16TH 7.30-9PM. DISCUSSION of the award-winning documentary, 'Thank you for the rain'. We have free access to this film through Christian Aid. Watch the trailer here: https://thankyoufortherain.com/trailer and contact Anne at aomacl@tighgorm.scot for the link to the full film which you can watch in your own time. You might find it helpful to have paper and pen by you to jot down your impressions to bring to the discussion. If you can't come to the Monday evening discussion, I'd still love to hear your comments on the film and we can have an additional date to talk about it if there are sufficient people interested.
AUGUST NEWSLETTER:
Please send items for the August Newsletter to Lesley by 23RD AUGUST lesleyinskye@yahoo.co.uk We would love to hear from any groups that have been meeting (in person or on line) during the pandemic. And any photos are always welcome too!
PRAYER FOR HIGHLAND COUNCIL is a non-denominational network of people that pray for Highland Council, and give prayer support to Councillors in the region. Recently we have started using an App to disseminate prayer updates. We need a logo to use on several social media and online platforms (The PrayerMate App, Facebook and Twitter), the logo will also appear on a monthly (emailed) prayer diary circulated to supporters. If anyone has giftings in this area and would be willing to help design one can you please email Anne Sikorski (anne@annesikorski.com)
or Gordon Matheson(gordonmatheson101@gmail.com)
DO YOU ENJOY WEEDING?
If anyone would enjoy a spot of weeding BROADFORD CHURCH is in great need of you! Please weed whatever your time allows over the next couple of weeks. Many thanks!
A LETTER FROM JACKIE (Parish Development Assistant)
Hi everyone.
Just wanted to keep you all updated in regard to your Parish Development. I have now been in post for three weeks and am presently just working one day a week. This will change at the beginning of September when I will have left my previous employment.
As we are at the beginning of this exciting work, I am open to any suggestions you may have to enhance the plans I have already managed to put together. I am keen to have our churches open and being effective in each of the communities where they are based, so if you have an idea, don’t keep it to yourself, share it with me and let's see how we can accommodate it.
I spent my first days at the Holiday Club, making good connections with some of the families in the parish. Please pray for these seeds sown over these days.
For starters, I am trying to connect with community groups within the parish and see how we can support some of the already excellent work going on. Last week I saw in the WHFP the walking initiative for young mothers headed up by Shirley Taylor, who works for the Highland Council Early Years. An excellent idea which if anyone can give an hour a week, to go for a walk with some of these parents, then please let me know and I shall direct you to the correct place. I hope to link up with the group which runs in Broadford in September and perhaps be able to offer a place to retreat if the weather is inclement and just have a cup of tea. Again, if you could help with this, let me know.
I am also looking at providing a space for high school aged children to drop in after school. This would just be a quiet space, to perhaps do homework, or chill out away from the normal routines of school. My desire is to have a few church members who would just come and get to know them, support them, perhaps in a certain subject of homework but also provide an opening to encourage them along to other activities our church may be running eg Youth Alpha / Messy Church.
I also have some plans for our church community for Christmas but I shall keep you all waiting for them! Suffice to say I will be looking for volunteers, and if you don’t come forward, I will be coming looking for you!
I think that’s enough for now, but I hope you can see I've been busy. Please also remember that I will need help to do a lot of the things planned, so now is the time for us all to become actively involved in the work of our parish.
Just to finish a couple of prayer points:
· Please pray for the conversations within the community, that they would be positive and receptive
· Pray for our parish, especially the parts which perhaps we haven't reached so far.
· Pray for clarity in where to begin and not to become overwhelmed by too many things
Blessings to you all
Jackie MacLennan strathandsleatpda@gmail.com
VACCINAID - SKYE & LOCHALSH GIVING THE WORLD A SHOT!
If you would like to support this, here’s the link to the crowdfunding page: https://www.vaccinaid.org/skye-and-lochalsh
'What better way to show our gratitude for the protection we have received through ready access to vaccines.' So far £1244 has been raised.
PRAYERS FOR COVID:
This week let's pray for all the children whose lives have been so affected by the pandemic throughout the world.
CREATION CARE:
Eco-tip: Rabbit deterrent: 5 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, 4.5 litres water, 1 tablespoon dishwash soap. Mix garlic and chilli in 1L of the water and leave in sunlight for 2 days, shaking every now and then. Strain, add soap and the rest of the water then put in old spray bottles and use to protect rabbit-vulnerable plants. You can store the strained liquid in old (labelled) milk or wine bottles and fill up the spray as needed.
Watch 'Thank you for the rain'
Eco-verse: Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. When the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy? (Job 38: 4, 7)