Communions.
August—First Sabbath, Dingwall; second, Portree and Stratherrick; third, Laide, Bonarbridge, and Broadford; fourth, Breasclete and Finsbay; fifth, Stornoway. September—First Sabbath, Ness and Ullapool; second, Tolsta and Strathy; third, Vatten, Stoer, and Tarbert (Harris).
Ordination and Induction at Halkirk.
The Northern Presbytery met at Halkirk on Tuesday, 29th June, for the ordination of the Rev. William Grant to the ministry and his induction to the joint charge of Halkirk and Helmsdale. The Rev. Ewen Macqueen preached from Zech. iv. 9. Thereafter Mr Grant, on answering the usual Questions and signing the Formula, was ordained by solemn prayer to the office of the ministry. The Rev. D. Beaton then addressed the newly-ordained pastor on some of his duties, and afterwards the congregation on theirs to their minister. There was a large congregation, friends being present from Strathy, Thurso, Wick, Helmsdale, and Dornoch. We pray for the Lord’s blessing to rest on Mr Grant’s labours in his new charge, and trust that the union between pastor and people will be for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
Collection for this Month.
The Collection for this month is on behalf of the College Fund.