Grafton Induction
The Southern Presbytery agreed to meet again, D.V., within the vestry of St Jude’s Church, Glasgow, on Wednesday, the 14th day of February, 1973, at 6 p.m., and in St Jude’s Church at 7 p.m., in order to Induct the Rev. W. MacLean, Gisborne, N.Z., to the pastoral charge of Grafton-Brushgrove Congregation, Australia.
Presbytery Meetings (D.V.)
Outer Isles: At Stornoway on Tuesday, 13th February 1973 at 3.30p.m.
Southern: At Glasgow on Wednesday, 14th February 1973 at 6 p.m.
(See also Induction notice).
Western: At Kyle of Lochalsh on Tuesday, 27th February 1973 at 11 a.m.
Winnipeg Elder’s Death
It is with deep regret that we intimate the death of Mr Allan Macleod, Elder, Winnipeg, who passed away on 16th December 1972 at an advanced age. Though he was unable to attend the means of grace for some time, his death is a great loss to the congregation in Winnipeg. He served the Cause of Christ in Canada faithfully over a long period of time conducting the services himself except during those periods when deputies visited that Continent. No doubt a fuller obituary will appear in due course.
The Congregation in Winnipeg has suffered other losses in the passing recently of Mrs Steedman who was a member in the congregation there, and earlier in the death of Mr Kitchen, the Treasurer in Winnipeg. To all those who have lost loved ones sincere sympathy is extended. It is our desire and prayer that the Lord will grant them much of the consolations of His love.
We would commend the people in Winnipeg in their present trying condition to the prayers of the people of the Church, that He may provide for them and, if that is His will, build up His Cause there.
Letter from Tasmania
P.O. Box 956, Launceston,
Tasmania 7250.
12-12-72.
Dear Mr MacLeod,
Mrs Faulkner, who recently visited your country has asked me to write to you requesting that you would be kind enough to thank,
through your magazine, all those folk who were kind enough to send books to our Church. I have written to some individuals personally, but she suggests that you may at the same time thank everyone on our church’s behalf for their kindness shown to her throughout Scotland, and for the rich time of fellowship she was privileged to share with the Church folk, also for all who made contributions to our Church in the giving of books.
Our Church has greatly appreciated the gifts of so many valuable books, and proposes to commence a library for the Elders and Ministers, that they may have access to these.
Thanking you,
Yours very sincerely,
Rev. C. L. Rodman.
Young People’s Theological Conference — July 1973
At the meeting of the Theological Conference in September 1972 it was agreed to have a separate Conference for young people in the Church which would give an opportunity not only to discuss the many problems which affect them at the present time but also to meet together and have fellowship with one another. The Conference Committee was instructed to proceed to make the necessary arrangements which are as follows —
Date of Conference: 24th, 25th, 26th July 1973.
Age group: 17-30 years of age.
Place of Conference: Kilravock Castle, which is twelve miles east of Inverness.
Programme:
Tuesday 24th July
17.00 hrs Conference opens with Worship and Information.
18.00 hrs Dinner.
19.00-19.40 hrs Paper: ‘Search the Scriptures’—Rev. R. R. Sinclair, Wick.
20.00 hrs Discussion.
21.30 hrs Worship.
Wednesday 25th July
08.30 hrs Worship.
09.00 hrs Breakfast.
10.00-10.40 hrs Paper: ‘Free Presbyterian Church Principles’ — Rev. R. R. Sinclair, Wick.
11.00 hrs Discussion.
12.30 hrs Lunch.
Afternoon free.
18.00 hrs Dinner.
19.00-19.40 hrs Paper: ‘Who is my neighbour?’ — Rev. R. R. Sinclair, Wick.
20.00 hrs Discussion.
21.30 hrs Worship.
Thursday 26th July
08.30 hrs Worship.
09.00 hrs Breakfast.
10.00-10.40 hrs Paper: ‘Doctrine of Creation’ — Rev. M. MacInnes, Ullapool.
11.00 hrs Discussion.
12.30 hrs Lunch.
Conference Closes.
Travel Arrangements:
- Assemble at Kilravock Castle at 16.30 hrs on 24th July.
- Arrangements may be made for a bus from Inverness. Intimation will be made to persons concerned.
Conference fees:
- £5 per person, includes full board.
- Deposit of £1 should be forwarded to the Conference Secretary with application.
- The number for whom there is accommodation is limited to 40.
All who wish to attend the Conference should apply to the Secretary. Rev. M. MacInnes, Free Presbyterian Manse, Quay Street, Ullapool IV26 2UE. The closing date is 31st May 1973.
Rev. M. MacInnes,
Conference Secretary.
Religion and Morals Committee’s Letter to Prime Minister
Free Presbyterian Manse,
16 Matheson Road,
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
2nd January 1973.
The Rt. Hon. Edward Heath, M.P.
10 Downing Street,
London, S.W.1.
Dear Prime Minister,
From time to time as occasion demanded, this Committee voiced its opposition to the Government’s proposal to negotiate the entry of Britain into the European Economic Community. It is now with sorrowful feelings that we accept the fact that following upon the conclusion of negotiations, our nation has on the predetermined date, become a full member of the Community. We, however, notwithstanding what has taken place, have not changed our attitude towards the matter. We
are still firmly of the view that, with the other nations being so predominantly Roman Catholic in character, our joining with them places our Protestant constitution and heritage in jeopardy. The hoped for economic and technological benefits will not, in our view, compensate for the losses sustained in other spheres, such as the loss of national sovereignty involved, the subversion of our Protestant character and institutions, and the weakening of links which have hitherto bound us to other nations with which we have more natural affinity through ties of religion and kinship.
We deplore the fact that the Government chose to ignore the wishes of what clearly appears to be the majority of the electorate and have failed to honour their own promise of seeking the full-hearted consent of the British people before proceeding to carry the matter to a conclusion.
In conclusion we again express our sincere conviction that the spiritual and material prosperity of our nation does not lie in this alliance with the nations of Europe, but in an unfeigned return to the God whom we have forsaken, and whose favour we have forfeited. “Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of Hosts.” Malachi 3, 7.
On behalf of the Committee, I have the honour to be, Sir,
Yours faithfully,
(Sgd.) John Macleod, Secretary.
Acknowledgment of Donations
The General Treasurer, Mr Wm. D. Fraser, F.C.M.A., 20 Daleview Avenue, Glasgow G12 0HE acknowledges the following donations with sincere thanks — Sustentation Fund — Mrs Robertson, Leven, £3; Northton friend of the Cause, per J. MacL., £1; “In memory of our mother, the late Christina Fowler-Gibson”, £10.55; Stornoway “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £50; £5, Mrs E. M. MacKellar, Tarbert (per R.W.M.M.).
Home Mission Fund — Northton friend of the Cause, per J. MacL., £1; Stornoway “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
Jewish and Foreign Mission Fund — ‘Anon’, Scaniport postmark, £10; Mrs Robertson, Leven, £1; “In memory of our mother, the late Christina Fowler-Gibson”, £10.55; A Friend, G.R., Michigan, \$100; Friend, Portree, £10; Friend, Applecross, per Dr T., £5; B. MacRae, Applecross, per Dr T., £2 for Mbuma Hospital; C. MacKenzie, Millbuie, Dingwall, per Dr T., £1 for Mbuma Hospital; “From the children of Stornoway Sabbath School” £30; Stornoway “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies” £10, also £10 for Mbuma Mission Hospital.
Dominions and Overseas Fund — Friend, Portree, £10; Stornoway “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
Home of Rest Fund — “In memory of Miss Isabella Fraser, Daviot, £50; Tomatin Congregation Harvest Thanksgiving Collection, £20.50; Stornoway “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
On behalf of the Trinitarian Bible Society — Anon., Argyll, £5; “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
Aged and Infirm Ministers’ etc. Fund — “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10; Anon, Northampton, £3 (per R.W.M.M.).
College and Library Fund — “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
Organisation Fund — “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
General Building Fund — “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
China Mission Fund — “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
On behalf of Reformation Translation Fellowship — “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercies”, £10.
Foreign Mission Fund — R. MacRae, Vernon B.C., Canada, £14.60; Anon, Northampton, £3 (last 2 per R.W.M.M.).
The Publications Treasurer, Mr R. W. M. MacKenzie, C.A., Hilton of Cadboll, Fearn, acknowledges with sincere thanks the following donations —
Welfare of Youth Fund — £6, “Very Interested”, per Rev. J. MacD.; Stornoway “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s Mercies” £10 (per W.D.F.); North Tolsta Congregation, £20; R. Gillanders, Applecross, £1.50; Mrs A. P. Baker, Maidstone, £2; Mr J. MacLennan, Muir of Ord, 40p; Miss M. MacRae, Strath, £1.50; Mrs J. MacLeod, Lochinver, £1; Staffin Congregation, £10.
Publications Fund — London Congregation, £8.16; A. M. MacPherson, Cupar, £1; Mrs R. MacSween, New Cumnock, £2.80; Miss M. MacKay, East Kilbride, £2.80; R. Gillanders, Applecross, £1.50; Mrs A. P. Baker, Maidstone, £2; Mrs E. M. Harris, 80p.
Free Distribution Fund — A. C. MacAulay, Stornoway, £4.80; London Congregation, £8.16; Aberdeen Congregation, £25; M. Martin, Harris, £6; Mrs D. MacAskill, Islay, £2.50; Miss M. Sutherland, Laig, 60p; Mrs A. Livingstone, Dunoon, £2.80; J. MacAskill, Stornoway, £3; A. H. Campbell, Lochbroom, 35p; W. J. MacKenzie, Lochinver, 80p; A. J. Fraser, Inverness, £2.50; A. MacRae, Ardachy, 65p; J. MacLean, San Francisco, £1.80; J. Ross, Vancouver, 80p; Mrs Canty, N.Z., £3.80; Alex. Forgie, Falkirk, 60p; Mrs J. Taylor, Bradford, £1; Mrs M. Burnett, Kishorn, 80p; W. Ross, Ullapool, 80p; Stornoway “In acknowledgment of the Lord’s Mercies”, £10 per W.D.F.; Mrs A. MacKenzie, Kishorn, £2.50; Miss K. MacAskill, Portree, 50p; Thurso Friend, 80p; M. MacLeod, Finsbay, 30p; A. Morrison, Northton, 80p; R. Gillanders, Applecross, £1.50; J. W. MacKenzie, Laide, £2; Mrs J. H. MacLeod, Hilton, Fearn, 30p; Mrs E. Begg, Montrose, 80p; Mrs A. P. Baker, Maidstone, £1; Mrs W. Edwards, Bonar Bridge, 80p; Mrs M. F. Campbell, Skinidin, 50p; Miss M. Stewart, Kyle, £1; Miss A. MacDonald, Kinlochewe, 35p; Mrs K. A. Wilson, Bonar Bridge, £1; Miss May M. Morrison, Poolewe, 60p; A. Friend, Portree, £5; Miss M. M. MacIver, Glasgow, 50p; C. Dannel, Georgia, U.S.A., £2; Mrs J. Murray, Stornoway, 65p; F. P. Ness, £1.80; Mrs R. MacLeod, Harris, 40p; S. Morrison, Harris, £1; Miss May Gillies, Lochcarron, 30p; D. J. MacKay, Bonar Bridge, £1; Miss Ann Morison, Harris, 80p; Mrs A. Walker, Glasgow, £2.20; Miss B. Nicolson, Stornoway, 30p; W. C. Mackintosh, Kirkhill, 80p; D. J. MacDonald, Kyle, 50p; Mrs D. MacRae, Laide, 80p; J. Matheson, Plockton, £1; J. G. Ross, Scourie, 80p; E. E. Fuller, Richmond, 50p; Miss C. Banks, Dunoon, 30p; Mr J. MacLennan, Muir of Ord, 40p; Miss D. MacLennan, Lochs, 35p; Mrs R. Ross, Rhiconich, 20p; Miss M. Macrae, Strath, £1; Mr G. T. Harvey, Kyle, 30p; “Anon”, Northampton, 80p; Miss M. A. MacLeod, Harris, 30p; Anon, Culkein, 80p; Mrs J. MacLeod, Lochinver, £1; Mrs Z. D. Loughborough, 80p; Mrs MacDonald, Ardair Bay, 65p; D. MacKenzie, Leverburgh, 80p; J. Verkade, N.J., £2.20.
On behalf of Trinitarian Bible Society — Greenock Congregation, £28.50.
The treasurers of the following congregations acknowledge with sincere thanks the following donations —
Staffin, Skye** — ‘Friends’ envelope in plate, £10; Envelope in plate, £5, both for Sustentation Fund.
North Harris** — Misses K. and J. MacKinnon, West Tarbert, Harris, £2 for Sustentation Fund, £2 for Home Mission Fund, £2 for Foreign Mission Fund.
Waternish** — Friend, £2.25 for Sustentation Fund; Friend, £2 for Sustentation Fund; Friend, £2 for Home Mission Fund; Friend, £5 for College and Library Fund, all per Wm MacLeod, Treasurer.
Glendale** — Friend, £5; Anonymous, £4; Old Friend, £5, all for Sustentation Fund and per Rev. J. Colquhoun: Adherent, £1; Adherent, £1; Adherent, 50p, all for College and Library Fund, per Treasurer.
Ingwenya Mission** — Mrs H. Kitchen, Winnipeg, \$500, General, In loving memory of her husband.
Greenock** — Two Portree Friends. £5 for Congregational Purposes per Rev. L. MacLeod.
London** — “Anon”. £50 for London Congregation Funds per R.W.M.M.
St Judes, Glasgow** — Anon, £5, Drumchapel Sabbath School; Anon in Plate. £5, Bus Fund; C.M.B., £1, Bus Running Expenses; M.M., £1.40, Bus Running Expenses; Matheson, Cumbrae Tower, £2, Bus Fund; Anon, £5, Sustentation Fund; A. P. Macphie, Lochailort, £5, Sustentation Fund; A. P. Macphie, £5, Home Mission Fund; Anon, £5.50, Home Mission Fund; A. MacIntosh, £6, Sustentation Fund; M.S., £2, Communion Expenses; A Friend, £1.50, Communion Expenses; Mrs Walker, £1.50, Communion Expenses; Mrs Walker, £1.50, Bus Expenses; Mrs Piper, 50p, Bus Expenses; Anon, 30p, Bus Expenses; A Friend of the Cause, £1, Bus Fund; Miss I.C., £5, Bus Fund; Ian A. M. MacKinnon, £1, Aged and Infirm Ministers, Widows and Orphans; Ian A. M. MacKinnon, £1, Dominions and Overseas; Ian A. M. MacKinnon, £1, General Buildings Fund; Ian A. M. MacKinnon, £1, Organisation Fund; Ian A. M. MacKinnon, £2, Jewish and Foreign Mission, all per Rev. D. McLean.
Glendale** — Callum Macphie, £5, Sustentation Fund per Rev. J.C.
Strath, Skye** — C. MacKinnon, 7 Luib, £3, Luib Car Fund, In Plate; Anon, £5, Luib Car Fund, In Plate.
Raasay** — Anon, £10, Sustentation Fund, per Rev. D. Nicolson; Envelope in Plate, £2, Sustentation Fund; Anon, £15, Sustentation Fund; Anon, £10, Church Door Collection: Stirlingshire Post Mark, £10, Manse Extension; A Friend, Raasay, £10; Friend, Inverarish, £3; P.A.H., £2; Friends, Raasay, £5, last four for Manse Extension and per J. M. MacLeod.
Dundee** — Aberdeen Congregation, £50 for Dundee Congregation.
Dumbarton** — Mr and Mrs N. MacCuish, Glasgow, £5; Anon, per Mr T. MacRae, £1; William MacBeath, Arrina, £5; Mrs E. MacCallum, Glasgow, £1, all for Dumbarton Manse Purchase Fund and per A. E. Alexander.
Lochbroom** — Mrs MacGroarty, £3, Congregation Funds, per Rev. M. MacInnes.
Kyle/Plockton** — Donations from Kyle, £19, Car Maintenance; Passer-by, £2, Local Building; Anon, £5, Sustentation.
Uig, Isle of Lewis** — Anon, £4, Communion Expenses, Envelope in Plate; Matheson, Reef, £2, Communion Expenses, Envelope in Plate; MacLean, Valtos, £1.50, Communion Expenses, Envelope in Plate; MacLean, Valtos, £1.50, Communion Expenses, per M.S.; Friend of the Cause, East Uig, £5, Congregational Purposes, per M.S.; Mrs P. A. Morrison, 12 Mangersta, £5, Trinitarian Bible Society, Envelope in Plate.
North Tolsta** — A Friend, North Tolsta, £2 for Minister’s Car Expenses per Rev. D. MacLean.
Portree** — D.A.M., Treasland, £1; Friend, Portree, £10, both for College and Library.
Glendale** — Four friends, £1 each, Trinitarian Bible Society, per Wm. Maclean; A Friend, £1, Trinitarian Bible Society, per Rev. J.C.; Absent Subscriber, £1, Trinitarian Bible Society, per Wm Maclean; Absent Subscriber, £2, Door Collection, per Wm. Maclean; Absent Subscriber, £8, Sustentation Fund, per Wm. Maclean.
Stornoway** — A Friend, £5 for Congregational purposes.
Tain and Fearn** — £10, J. MacKay, Dunvegan, Manse Fund, per A. MacA.