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Month: July 2025

OHSS Sunday Service – 27 July 2025

Minister : Rev James Bissett

Music : Louis Jones

Reader : Margaret Hutcheson

Welcome and intimations

Call to worship

Hymn 189 Be Still for the Presence of the Lord

Prayer

Reading :         1 Hosea 1:2-10

Introductory thought

Hymn 268 : O God of Bethel By Whose Hand

Reading 2 :      Luke 11:1-13

Hymn 53 : O Greatly Blest the People Are

Sermon

Hymn 641 : Seek Ye First the Kingom of God

Prayer

Hymn 547 : What a friend we Have in Jesus

Benediction

Mrs Norma Peattie

We are sorry to advise you of the death of Mrs Norma Peattie, formerly of Oakwood Court, Inverness.

It was Norma’s wish that there be no funeral.

OHSS Sunday Service – 20 July 2025

Minister : Rev James Bissett

Music : Fraser Donaldson

Reader : Malcolm Macrae

Welcome and intimations

Hymn 4 : How Excellent in All the Earth

Prayer

Talk

Hymn 181 : For the Beauty of the Earth

Readings :        Joel 1 : 1-12

Joel 2 : 21-27

Hymn     272 : Father of Peace, and God of Love

Sermon

Hymn 266 : God the Omnipotent! King, who Ordainest

Prayer

Hymn 167 : Guide me o Thou Great Jehovah

Funeral Announcement – Mrs Ethel Porter (Chalmers)

Mrs Porter, formerly of Aultnaskiach Avenue, died on 13 September 2025 at St Olaf Nursing Home in Nairn, aged 99 years.

A lady that was generous to all and lived a full life. Beloved wife of the late Don, the most loving sister to Olive, also much loved by George and Caroline and by her many friends and neighbours in Aultnaskiach.

Funeral service on Tuesday, 29th July, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness; thereafter on Wednesday, 30th July, at 1pm, in Old Deer Cemetery, Mintlaw. A warm welcome to one or both services.

Further details from the Funeral Directors (01463) 243232

Funeral Announcement – Mr Harry Blair

Passed away at Raigmore Hospital, on Sunday, 13th July, 2025, Harry Blair, Leys Park, Inverness, formerly of Aberdeen, aged 84 years. Consultant engineer, keen walker and curler. Beloved husband of Doris for over 60 years, much loved dad of Louise and Martin, dear father-in-law, grandfather, uncle and brother-in-law.

Funeral service on Friday, 1st August, at 2.00pm, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome to attend.

For further details, contact the Funeral Director (01463) 243232

OHSS Sunday Service – 13 July 2025

Minister : Rev James Bissett

Music : Andrew Stevenson

Reader : Ailsa Macinnes

Hymn 112 : God, Whose Almighty Word

Prayer

Introductory talk


(With Habakkuk 1:1-11)


Hymn 235 God is Working His Purpose Out

Reformation talk


Hymn 545 : Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright


Justification through Faith

(With Romans 3:9-26)

Hymn 482 : Come, Let us to the Lord our God

Prayer


Hymn 554 : Rock of Ages


Benediction

Crown Church July Newsletter

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OHSS Sunday Service 6 July 2025

Minister : Rev James Bissett

Music : Alyn Ross

Reader : Malcolm Steven

Welcome and intimations

Call to worship

Hymn 162 : The God of Abraham Praise

Prayer

Introductory thought

Hymn 255 : Father hear the prayer we offer

Do Justice
Micah, Chapter 6, reading from verses 1 to 8.

Hymn 362 : Heaven shall not wait

Love Mercy

Hymn 685 : A place at the table

Walk humbly with your Lord

Prayer

Hymn 473 : Thy kingdom come on bended knee

Blessing and Amen

OHSS July 2025 Newsletter

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Ice Cream Sundae !!

What a lovely gathering of folk we had last Sunday.  Everyone  enjoying their ice cream and strawberries after the service!

Lots of conversations made for a truly uplifting atmosphere.

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