Communions.
June—First Sabbath, Applecross, Tarbert (Harris) and Coigach; second, Shieldaig; third, Helmsdale, Lochcarron, Glendale, Dornoch, and Uig (Lewis); fourth, Gairloch and Inverness. July—First Sabbath, Raasay, Lairg, Thurso, and Beauly; second, Tain, Staffin, and Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, and Rogart; fourth, Plockton, Stratherrick and Bracadale; fifth, North Uist. August—First Sabbath, Dingwall; second, Portree; third, Laide, and Bonar-Bridge; fourth, Stornoway. South African Mission—The following are the dates of the Communions:—Last Sabbath of March, June, September and December. Note.—Notice of any additions to, or alteration of, the above dates of Communions should be sent to the Editor.
Induction in Raasay.
The Western Presbytery met in Raasay Church on Thursday, the 19th day of April, for the Induction of the Rev. M. Morrison, Lochinver, to the pastoral charge of Raasay Congregation. There was a large gathering present the weather being favourable, and the proceedings were throughout harmonious. The Rev. A. Beaton, Gairloch, preached an appropriate discourse on I. Cor. iii. 9, and the Clerk gave a narrative of the proceedings in connection with the Call and also put the usual questions to Mr. Morrison. The Rev. D. Macleod, Shieldaig, addressed the new pastor and the Rev. John Colquhoun the congregation, both dwelling in suitable terms on the respective duties of pastor and people.
Our congregation in Raasay have been without a minister for thirty years and are to be commended for their unity and faithfulness to the principles of the Church during that long period. May the Lord of the harvest bless abundantly both pastor and people and may His power be manifested through the Holy Spirit in turning off many from death unto life that the Lord Jesus may be glorified in their salvation!—D. M. M.
Collection for June.
The collection for this month is for the Fund of Infirm Ministers, Ministers’ Widows and Orphans.