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 28 April 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?
Bible Study and Prayer Group
The next meeting will be held n Sunday, 28 April at 5.00pm in room 2, when we will continue our monthly study on Women in the New Testament.
New members are always welcome.
Étape Loch Ness Cycle Event
This annual event takes place next Sunday, 28 April. The race causes little disturbance as we are allowed parking places on the riverside.
Riverside Girls Brigade
Riverside Girls Brigade (including Ness Bank and Trinity GB) would be delighted to welcome our friends in Ness Bank congregation to our Parents and Friends Night on Monday 29 April at 18:45 at Trinity Church hall, Huntly Place, to hear what the girls have been doing through the year and celebrate their awards.
Church History Conference 2024 – Outlanders for the Faith
Register online through the HTC website (https://www.htc.uhi.ac.uk) for the Highland Theological College UHI Church History Conference on 29 & 30 April in Dingwall. A free public lecture by Professor Donald Meek will also be held in Dingwall Fee Church on Monday 29 April at 7.30pm.
Highland Voices Gospel Choir
On Wednesday 1 May at 7.00pm in the church, there will be a concert by the Highland Voices Gospel Choir, who are fundraising to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Donations at the door are welcome.
Concert at the Cathedral
The Inverness Singers are sharing a concert with ‘Les Petits Chanteurs de Guewenheim’ (a French choir comprising adults and children) at St Andrew’s Cathedral on Tuesday 30 April at 7.30pm. The visiting choir will perform in French and English while the Inverness Singers offer songs in English and Scottish genres. Entrance and programmes are free of charge.
April/May Newsletter
The next edition of the newsletter will be issued on Sunday 5 May. As always I welcome articles, reports and updates for the newsletter. Contributions should be sent to me (conandjoyce@btopenworld.com) no later than Thursday 25 April.
Many thanks.
Joyce Muir
An Evening of Inspirational Stories - Book Launch with Elsie Normington
Join David Meredith as he interviews Elsie Normington and friends on the ‘Journey to the Haven on Friday 10 May at 7.30pm in Smithton Church, Murray Road, Inverness. Guest singer: Julie Keen. Refreshments and book signing. Donations will be taken on the evening.
Highland Food Bank
The following items are requested for March & April:
1 kg bags of rice Microwave packs of rice Tins of Custard
Cartons of long life juice Tins of macaroni cheese Tins of ham/corned beef
UHT Milk Washing up liquid Cat food
Christian Aid Week – 12-18 May
I am again appealing for volunteers to deliver envelopes in our parish during CA Week. The envelopes are delivery only, therefore no collection is required thereafter. Ness Bank will be delivering to the same streets as last year also. Last year a total of 23 volunteers delivered all the envelopes in a street/s convenient to them. It is hoped that as many of the volunteers last year will be able to carry out the same task this year. All help is greatly appreciated to raise funds for the poorest and less fortunate throughout the world, more so than ever before.
I will be in the vestibule of the church, prior to the morning service, on Sunday 28th April & Sunday 5th May for the distribution of CA bags envelopes to those volunteering.
If anyone needs to contact me they can do so by emailing raymondmatheson@hotmail.co.uk or by telephoning 01463 559960 and leave a message if no reply.
After many years’ service Sandra Gibson has retired as Ness Bank Treasurer. We have tried to find an internal replacement without success. Accordingly it has been decided to seek and employ an external replacement. Further information can be found here
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