If you
would like to know more about Old High St Stephen’s or the
Christian faith, please contact the minister, the Rev Peter W Nimmo
at 01463 250802
WORSHIP
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday
14 May 2008
7.45pm
Taize Service at St Stephen’s Church
Friday
16 May 2008
1.05-1.15pm-
Prayers for Peace and Justice at the Old High Church
Sunday
18 May 2008
Morning
Worship
with
Sunday School and Crèche
St
Stephen’s Church 10am Old High Church 11.15am
News
from Old High St Stephen’s
SUNDAE
SUNDAY We will be having an all-age service on Sunday 1 June, with
ice cream afterwards, at St Stephen's at 10.30am. This will be a
Congregational Service- a chance for us all to worship together, so
if you normally worship at the Old High please remember to come to St
Stephen's that day! The next Congregational Service will be the
Kirking of the Council at the Old High on Sunday September 7 at
10.30am.
KIRK
SESSION AND CONGREGATIONAL BOARD MEETING - 13 MAY AT 7.30pm IN THE
OLD HIGH CHURCH HALL The Presbytery Quinquennial Committee have
requested a follow up meeting with all Officebearers on the above
date. Copies of their original report are available today in both
Churches along with copies of the Session Minutes for Elders not on
e-mail. It is hoped there will be a good attendance at this meeting.
Members of the Board will be free to leave at the end of the
Quinquennial Meeting.
Bible
Study The Bible Study Group, led by Douglas Clyne, will focus on The
Lord’s Prayer and meet in St Stephen’s vestry at 7pm
tonight and for the next three weeks. Everyone is most welcome to
this or any of the sessions.
URGENT
REQUEST - CAN YOU HELP? We have someone at McEwen Court (Kingsmills
area) who would like to attend services at St Stephen's, but is in a
wheelchair, and needs a lift to church (any size of car). He also
requires some help when he is at Church. If you can help with a
lift, or would be willing to help him in Church, please give the
Minister a call (01462 250802).
Healing
Service There will be a Healing Service in St Stephen’s at 4pm
today, led by Rev Peter Donald, to which all are welcome
Christian
Aid Week 11-17 May Whilst the response from regular collectors has
been great, Darrell reports that the calling for new blood has been
somewhat disappointing. We have a large number of new houses in the
area covered by Old High St Stephen’s and urgently need a
further six volunteers. Just an hour of your time during this
important week in the Christian calendar would be appreciated. We
are also looking for some help in counting the money on Monday 19
May from 16.00hrs in the vestry at St Stephen’s where
Stuart Mackenzie will make you most welcome. (Please note the
change of date.)
Christian
Aid Coffee Morning to be held in the Old High hall on Saturday 17
May, from 10am until noon. Donations for Baking and Plant stalls
would be appreciated. Tickets £2.50.
OLD
HIGH CHURCH CONCERT On Tuesday 27 May a concert by the Maryville
College Concert Choir from Tennessee, USA will perform choral music
of many styles in the Old High Church, Church Street, Inverness at
7.30pm. The choir is an auditioned ensemble of some 40 singers and
serves as the College’s main liaison with various church and
school communities. The choir goes on tour every Spring, performing
at churches and schools. The 2008 Spring Choir Tour to Scotland is a
“Presbyterian Heritage Tour” in which the Old High Church
is pleased to be participating. All proceeds of the concert go
towards the Restoration Fund of the Willis Organ.
The
Care Group will meet in St Stephen’s vestry on Tuesday 20 May
at 7.30pm.
IONA
WEEKEND We are still planning to have a weekend in Iona from 13-15
September, to be led by the Minister. Accommodation is limited. If
you would like to go, please call Peter on 01463 250802.
CHRISTIAN
BASICS is our course for anyone who would like to find out about
Christianity and what it means to be a member of the Church. If you
are thinking of joining the Church, this is for you. If you are
already a Church member, you could take this as a refresher course!
The Minister plans to run another course starting in a few weeks’
time. If you are interested, please call Peter on 01463 250802.
HIGHLAND
FOOD BANK We continue to collect for the Highland Food Bank. Please
hand donations to people on door duty.
Word
For Today. The latest free copy of the daily bible readings Word For
Today is now available in both church vestibules.
Other
announcements
BLYTHSWOOD
As an expression of gratitude for all the help given in 2007,
Blythswood extend an invitation to all who helped at the Shoebox
sorting. Please come along to a Social Evening for refreshments,
fellowship and a viewing of the new Blythswood Shoebox DVD –
Date: Friday, 16 May, 7.30pm at Maryburgh Free Church Hall.
Blythswood
- Inverness Support Group are holding a Ploughman's Lunch in Daviot
Hall on Saturday 17 May at 12noon. As well as lunch, there will
be a Baking Stall and auction of various donated items. No
charge but donations to Blythswood Care would be much appreciated.
To be opened by Mrs Elma Ross.
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- Relationship Resources & Courses for Couples who want the best
- Britain’s Got Talent & So Has Inverness….hundreds
of couples who know what it is to live in a committed relationship,
deal with the ordinary and sometimes extraordinary events of life,
work things out and live fulfilling lives together. Mentoring
Marriages is about sharing what we have with those who wish to
build on good foundations or do some renovation on their
relationship. Interested in being involved? Mentor Training
Saturday 21 June Cost £75. Please call Peter on 01463
250802 if you are interested. Put your talents and experience to use!
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