Communions.—March, first Sabbath, Ullapool; second, Portree and Ness; third, Finsbay and Lochinver; fourth, Kinlochbervie and North Tolsta. April, first Sabbath, Portnalong and Breasclete; third, Greenock; fourth, Glasgow; fifth, Wick. South African Mission.—Last Sabbath of March, June, September, and December. NOTE.—Notice of any additions to, or alterations of, the above dates of Communions should be sent to the Editor.
Editor’s illness.—The various readers of the Magazine will regret to learn that the Editor, the Rev. D. Beaton, Oban, has been laid aside by illness. For the present Mr. Beaton will be unable to carry on his work as Editor. The sympathy of all interested in the Magazine will be extended to Mr. Beaton, and it is our desire and prayer that, in the goodness of the Lord, he may be speedily restored to health.
In the meantime the work of preparing the Magazine for the press will be carried on by members of the Magazine Committee. Any communications or announcements intended for publication should be sent to Rev. J. A. Tallach, F.P. Manse, Kames.
Notice to Conveners of Standing Committees.—Conveners of the Standing Committees of the Synod are reminded that by the Synod’s decision the Reports of these Committees are to be presented to and approved by the respective Committees; and further that the Reports should be in the hands of the Clerk of Synod (Rev. R. R. Sinclair) not less than, one Calendar month before the meeting of Synod so that they may be printed and issued with the agenda paper.
Notice to Congregational Treasurers.—Congregational Treasurers are reminded that copies of their Financial Statements, duly audited, are to be sent to the Clerks of Presbyteries under whose jurisdiction their congregations are.
Notice to Clerks of Kirk Session and Deacon’s Courts.—Clerks of Session and of Deacon’s Courts are hereby reminded that their records with Communion Rolls, are to be sent for examination to the Clerks of Presbyteries under whose jurisdiction their congregation are, not later than the end of April. Sufficient to cover return postage should be included.
Notice to Magazine Subscribers.—Subscribers are respectfully reminded that their subscriptions for 1944-45 are now due and Mr. John Grant, 4 Millburn Road, Inverness, will feel obliged by an early remittance. The Annual subscription is 4/6 post free. Subscribers are requested to read the instructions on page ii of the cover of the Magazine and to state whether they are new or former subscribers when sending their subscriptions. The subscription for the two Magazines—Free Presbyterian and Young People’s, is 7/6 post free.
Literature Fund.—This fund is used for an extensive distribution of suitable literature to the Navy, Army, Air Force and Hospitals, etc., through many distributing centres. Continued support will be appreciated.—W. G.
Communion Services.—Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Eccleston Hall, Eccleston Street, Buckingham Palace Road, London, S.W.1.
In connection with the dispensation of the Lord’s Supper on Sabbath, 9th April 1, the following Services have been arranged (D.V.) to be conducted by the Rev. Malcolm Gillies, Stornoway, and Rev. Robert R. Sinclair, Wick. Thursday, 6th April, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7th April, 3.30 p.m. (Gaelic), 7 p.m. (Fellowship Meeting); Saturday, 8th April, 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Sabbath, 9th April, 11 a.m., 3.45 p.m. (Gaelic) and 7 p.m.; Monday, 10th April, 3.30 p.m. (Gaelic) and 7 p.m.
Services are held every Sabbath at 11 a.m., 3.45 p.m. and 5 p.m. Weekly Prayer-Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.