NESS BANK
at the heart of the City of Inverness
Jesus said: Love one another, just as I love you.
NESS BANK CHURCH
WELCOMES YOU
Sunday Worship
Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11.00am
The Service will be conducted by Professor Bill McBryde.
Tea and Coffee will be served in the hall after the service.
What's Happening?
Communion Invitations
An informal singing group is getting together to sing a modern hymn at the induction social. Rehearsals begin today in Room 1 after the service and on the following two Sundays before 4th June. Words, music and audio tracks are available. If you are interested but can’t stay today, please pop in for a moment to express interest and collect materials.
Looking forward to seeing you. Margaret and Ian Livingstone
An Invitation to Sing
Christian Aid Week – 12-18 May
Raymond Matheson will be in the vestibule to collect Christian Aid envelopes for the next few Sundays. If anyone needs to contact him, they can do so by emailing raymondmatheson@icloud.com or by telephoning 01463 559960 and leave a message if no reply.
A Soup Lunch with various stalls and home baking will take place on Saturday 18 May from 11.30am-2.00pm in Kingsview Christian Centre, Inverness, IV3 8TF. Donations welcome.
The Open Door Project
Acclaim in Concert
The Acclaim Choir is presenting a concert in the Free North Church, Bank Street, on Saturday 18 May at 7.30pm. Free admission with an opportunity to give to the Highland Hospice during the course of the evening. Tickets available from Choir Members or email acclaimchoir@yahoo.com .
Ach an Eas
The monthly service at Ach an Eas will be held on Sunday 19 May at 3pm. Members of the congregation are warmly invited to join the residents for this short service of worship.
Bible Study & Prayer Group
The next meeting will be held in Room 2 next Sunday 26 May at 5.00pm, when we will continue our study of Women in the New Testament, looking at Sapphira in Acts 5. New members are always welcome.
National Youth Choir of Scotland – Regional Choir Summer Concert
NYCOS Inverness Choir will present their latest repertoire in a special summer concert in Ness Bank Church on Tuesday 28 May at 7.00pm. Admission: Adult £10.00; Concession £8.00; under 16 £6.00, available at the door or online at
https://www.nycos.co.uk/events/regional-choir-summer-concert-inverness-2/
Presentation to Professor Bill McBryde
It is understood from Presbytery that the Induction of Rev Stuart Smith to Ness Bank Church will take place on Tuesday 4 June at 7.00pm (further details in due course). Professor McBryde will therefore preach his last service on Sunday 2 June. If you wish to contribute to a gift for Professor McBryde to mark his dedicated service and support to Ness Bank over the past two years, please put donations, suitably marked, in the offering plates in the vestibule, or send to the Church Office. Closing date Sunday 26 May.
Team Leaders' Meeting
The next meeting of Team Leaders will be held on Wednesday 29 May at 7.30pm in Room 2.
Inverness Festival of Gospel Male Voice Praise
Choirs from Scotland & Northern Ireland will take part in a Festival of Gospel Male Voice Praise at Inshes East Church on Saturday 1 June at 7.00pm. The Speaker will be Rev Kenny Ross, with Guest Artists, the Takavada Family, and Community Hymn Singing. Free Admission – all welcome, with a collection for Maggie’s Cancer Care.
Highland Foodbank
The following items are requested for May & June:
1 kg bags of rice Tins of corned beef Tins of custard/rice
Tins of ham Tins of potatoes/smash Tins of fruit
UHT Milk Cartons of long life juice Jars of pasta sauce
Oatcakes/crackers
Shoeboxes
Please bring along any empty shoeboxes you have & leave them in the vestibule. It’s hoped to have a ‘Blythswood Shoebox Wrapping’ day in June. We can have a social time wrapping the boxes, which will then be ready for the appeal when it starts in the Autumn.
Communion invitations and Newsletters are available for Elders and District Visitors to collect from the vestibule today. However Communion will not now be celebrated on 2 June, but it is hoped that there will be the opportunity to share the Sacrament again in the near future.
Baby & Toddler Group
The Group resumes on Wednesday 17 April and meets in the Main Hall every Wednesday during term time from 9.30-11.30am. All parents and carers with children under 5 are welcome. The cost is £2.00 per family. For further information on the group, please contact Anne Sutherland tel 238238
Ness Bank Crafties
The Crafties meet every Tuesday from 10.00am to 12 noon in Room 2.
New members are always welcome.
Our Café at Ness Bank Church is open for vegetarian meals, tea, coffee and a warm welcome.
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NB. Summer opening hours start on 30 April. Further onformation is here.
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If you are struggling financially to buy food and would like to talk to someone please call our telephone helpline which is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 1pm.
Helpline Number: 07552303056