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4 January 2016  by

What’s on this week?

It’s only the 4th January and the building is already a hive of activity!

Exploring what the Bible says can be a challenge by yourself but coming together with others is a great way to hear it being explained, a chance to ask questions and to learn.  The Ladies Bible study ticks all those boxes and meets on a Monday, every fortnight at 10am here at the church.  They are currently studying Ephesians 2:11-22, looking at the oneness in Christ so come along and bring your questions!

 

 

“We all dream of a better world…”

Each of us is looking for something more every hour of every day but finding our place in the world seems more and more complex.  Over the next 7 weeks, here at Smithton, we are going to be looking at, “finding your place in the the Bible’s big story”.

We will be using a resource called, ‘The world we all want‘, which leads us through God’s amazing promises and some of his extraordinary plans.

Our first session is this Sunday (10th January) starting at 9am with breakfast to get everything started.  If you would like more information about the course then contact Ali, our family worker here.

 

To see our weekly bulletin which contains more information click here.

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16 December 2015  by

Community Carol Service

Tonight is the night!  Our annual Community Carol service is at 19:00!

Normally if you’re any later than 18:45 you’re left standing for the service but not this year.  Tonight once we’ve filled our 450 seater we have space for more!  Our Cafe Lounge will have a live link into the service so the whole family can sit together and be first for the festive treats.

Parking can sometimes bring about a headache for those in charge but this year headache number 2 has been solved.  If you’re close to the church you could walk along but if you are driving than we have an overspill car park.  The Catholic Church across the road has been really accommodating and are allowing us to use their car park so if in doubt, use it.

This year we have the privilege of having our locals schools joining us who will be leading us in some carols. Duncan Forbes, Balloch, Smithon and Cradehall Primary Schools will all be here singing their hearts out!  What a chance to join together as a community.

With shortbread (that has just been dropped off and looks better than, dare I say it, Walkers), local schools singing carols and a Christmas message from a man in KFC – it is a great way to put you in the mood for Christmas!

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27 November 2015  by

Sunday at Smithton – 29th November

This Sunday we have Donald MacDonald (Donnie G.) from Portree Free Church, speaking in the morning (11am) and evening (6pm).

Both services last about an hour with time spent singing, praying, reading the Bible and hearing from our speaker who will be speaking on the passages outlined below.

In the morning prior to the service, younger children can go to creche, we have a children’s talk in the main service and then primary school children go out to Sunday Club.

In the evening, after the service, the Youth spend time together at Youth Fellowship.  For more information on each of these please follow the relevant links.

Sunday Morning – 11am

Bible Reading from – Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 3:21-26, Isaiah 40:6-8 and John 3:16-18.

Songs – 10,000 reasons, Immortal Invisible, Psalm 8 (Sing Psalms), How deep the Fathers love.

Talk title – ‘Immortal declaration’.

Sunday Evening – 6pm

Bible reading from – Matthew 6:1-18

Songs – Be still for the presence of the Lord, What a friend we have in Jesus, Psalm 143:6-10 (2nd version) (Scottish Psalter) and Glory be to God the Father.

Talk title – ‘Our censored’.

We look forward to seeing you at Smithton as we join together as a community, with Jesus Christ at the centre of all that we do.

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10 November 2015  by

What’s on this week?

Here is a quick rundown of what is happening this week in Smithton.

Wednesday

We have our community groups which is a chance to meet with people who stay in your area and study the bible.  Click here for this weeks discussion questions on Psalm 23 and contact the office here if you would like to be part of a group.

Thursday

Dead Chuffed (D.C) is our club for guys aged 12-18, 19:30-21:00 on Thursday at the church. A chance for guys to get together, play sport and enjoy time spent with one another. Grab a friend, your indoor shoes and get along!  Keep updated on our Youth at Smithton page as we look to organise a FIFA night.

Friday

Friday is the start of our communion weekend.  Friday, 19:30 at the church we will be having a testimony evening with 3 of our members and will followed by tea and coffee.  A testimony evening can be a great time of encouragement to Christians and for others to hear about a personal account of how someone lives as a Christian.  Please come along and invite your friends and family!

Saturday

Alex MacDonald will be with us on Saturday at 19:30 and all of Sunday, leading our worship services.  On Saturday we will have a pre-communion service at the church and as always, tea and coffee to follow!

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5 November 2015  by

The Persecuted Church

This weekend we are engaging with the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) which takes place every November.  It is scheduled for 15th November but as we have communion then we’ve brought it forward a week.   For more information about Release International click here or for IDOP here.
Over the weekend we have a few events to support this.

Friday 6th November, 19:00 at Smithton Church

We are having a general knowledge quiz at the church with teams of up to six people.  If you don’t have a team organised come along and we will put you in one.  All donations will go to Release International and the Barnabus Fund.  If you can’t come to the quiz night and would like to give something, please put your donation in an envelope marked ‘Persecuted Church’ and bring it on Sunday or hand it into the office. Tea, coffee and baking will be provided. Please note this a General Knowledge Quiz!  At the interval Linda Oxburgh, a good friend of the congregation and Release International’s Scottish Development Officer, will be speaking about the work of Release International.

Sunday 8th November, 11:00 & 19:30 at Smithton Church

We have Calum MacMillan speaking in the morning, with his sermon based around the Persecuted Church.

Then in the evening we have Joe Barnard speaking to the Youth Fellowship about ‘Persecution for the sake of the Gospel’.

What a weekend!  Invite your friends and family along to them all and we’ll see you there.

More Information

Want to be become better informed about the persecuted church? Start by clicking here to receive email updates.  There are two options: once a week or a few emails over the course of the week.  We would really encourage you to sign up for emails because you can be sure that most of it will not be covered in the news.

Also, on the last Tuesday of the month a Release International Support Group meet from 19:00 until 20:00 here, at Smithton Church.  The group go over the month’s events, pray and write cards of encouragement to prisoners.

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1 October 2015  by

A farewell to the Minister

Where do we start?  If you have been with us over the farewell weekend, you will know how those close to the Merediths feel about them and the deep privilege it has been to know and serve with them.

We won’t repeat all that has been said but from the Sunday school kids, youth, members, deacons and elders it was a special weekend to look back on 31 years faithful of service.  An interview was led by Robin Gray speaking with David as they reflected on his time at Smithton.  Watch it below.

 

On Sunday, 27th of September 2015,  David led his final services as minister of Smithton Free Church and rewound the tape.  Preaching from Nehemiah 2, the first passage he spoke from at Smithton 31 years ago, he reassured us that he wasn’t using the same notes!

David’s ministry here at Smithton has been wonderfully fruitful and we thank God for it, and we also know that his ministry has been spread across Scotland, the U.K and even the rest of the world.  His sermons have been listened to and watched online for a number of years now, with over 451 audio sermons available online and there are more than 100 people on average listen per sermon.  Figures are not important but these are impressive and to quote our friends from South Uist, Scotland, ‘May God have all the glory’.

 

 

What a weekend and ‘May God have all the glory’.

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21 September 2015  by

What’s on this week at Smithton Church?

Our calendar is full of events this week so we’ve highlighted a few for you.

Fun Time Toddlers is on Monday and Tuesday from 10:00-11:30am for adults to chat and toddlers to play.  Tuesday we have The Lunch Club from 12:30-13:30 and on Wednesday from 10:00-15:30 we have our Pop-In.  They are both for any senior (over 55) within our community to come, spend time with others and enjoy a hot meal.

Wednesday evening we will meet together for our Community Groups at 19:30 at the respective houses.  If you are new to Smithton and wish to join a group, contact us here on email or on 01463 793191.  Find the questions for Wednesday’s study of Psalm 2 here.

Thursday at 19:30 Inverness Chamber Music will be hosting a concert in the auditorium with Aurea Quartet.  Tickets can be bought at Eden Court Box Office or from the Inverness Chamber Music website.

The Big Free Rally will be held here at Smithton on Saturday, an event for young people to meet together from across the Scotland.  “For young people from ages nine and upwards this is a great opportunity to meet up with friends old and new, catch up on camp news, sing along with the band and hear the good news.  The rally has a guest speaker giving a relevant and topical Christian message, as well as the usual fun and games and worship.”  Follow the link for the Big Free Rally here.

Moving onto Saturday evening, we have David and Nina’s Farewell Event as they come to the end of 31 years of ministry in Smithton.  The evening will start at 19:00 and be finished by 20:15 to allow for families to come along, everyone is welcome!  It will be followed by a time to mingle over a light buffet.

For any other details contact the office by email or phone on 01463 798938.

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4 March 2015  by

Roy Murray at Smithton

This evening we will be joined by Roy Murray from OMF. Roy will give us an update of his work with the New Horizons initiative, where Roy will be based in Latin America to encourage and equip churches to reach East Asia with the Gospel.

We will be sharing a fellowship meal at 18.30. Alternatively you are welcome join us in time to hear Roy speak at 19.30.

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28 February 2014  by

Gospel Ministry in Hard Places – 20Schemes Highland Launch

Smithton will be the venue for a conference on Saturday 15 March, the Highland launch of 20 Schemes.

Gospel Ministry in Hard Places
10-2pm on Saturday 15th March
Main speaker: Mez McConnell

Registration 9:30am
Light lunch provided
Venue: Smithton-Culloden Free Church

Session 1: An introduction to 20schemes

Session 2: Principles for working among the urban poor

Session 3: Why Women’s Ministry is essential for ministry among the urban poor.

Tickets and further information: Sharon Dickens – 0131 669 9400, sharon@20schemes.com

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