Miss Peta van de Ridder
We report with great sadness the sudden death of Miss van de Ridder on Tuesday, November 29, in Kenya, as the result of an accident. For several years she was the Matron of the Omorembe Health Centre on our mission in Sengera, Kenya. We deeply sympathise with her family in Holland, and with her colleagues in Sengera, Kenya. We hope to have a fuller notice in a future issue, DV. NMR
Meetings of Presbytery
Australia & New Zealand: At Auckland, on Friday, January 27, at 2.30 pm.
Isle of Skye: At Portree, on Tuesday, February 7 at 11 am.
Outer Isles: At Stornoway, on Tuesday, February 14, at 1 pm.
Western: At Laide, on Tuesday, February 14, at 6 pm.
Southern: At Glasgow, on Wednesday, February 15, at 3 pm.
Northern: At Dingwall, on Tuesday, February 21, at 2 pm.
Zimbabwe: At Bulawayo, on Tuesday, March 14, at 11 am.
Post of General Treasurer
Applications are sought for the post of General Treasurer, in view of the impending retirement of Mr R A Campbell. Application should be made, in the first instance, to Rev K D Macleod, Convener, Finance Committee, Free Presbyterian Manse, Ferry Road, Leverburgh, Isle of Harris, HS5 3UA, enclosing a CV.
Giving under Gift Aid
The Finance Committee wishes to draw the benefits of the Gift Aid scheme to the attention of our people who pay income tax in the United Kingdom. For each £1 received, the Church is able to reclaim an additional 28p from the Government. A leaflet is to be circulated in congregations and may also be obtained from the General Treasurer.
Acknowledgement of Donations
The General Treasurer acknowledges with sincere thanks the following donations:
College & Library Fund: Anon, £60; A Friend, Newcastle, Ps 51:10, £40.
Eastern Europe Fund: Anon, towards building in Odessa, £5000.
Jewish & Foreign Missions Fund: Anon, England, £175.
Congregational Treasurers acknowledge with sincere thanks the following donations:
Dingwall: Dominions & Overseas Fund: KAML, “To help spread the Word of God abroad”, £100 per Rev NMR.
Edinburgh: Congregational Funds: Mr N Pearce, £100; Mrs IM, North Tolsta, where most needed, £20 per Rev HMC.
North Harris: Congregational Funds: Anon, “In memory of our beloved aunt, Miss M Shaw”, £200 per Rev JBJ; Anon, Stockinish, where most needed, £200.
Raasay: Congregational Funds: Anon, £200.
Staffin: Door Collection: CM, Staffin House, £50.