ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday 3rd October 2004, 11.00am

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Conducted by Rev. John Seawright

 

 

The Community of Worship:

Glory to God 27 “This earth belongs to God”

Prayer

Children’s Address

Reading: Matthew 8.23-27 (Page 11)

Junior Praise 14 “Be bold, be strong”

 

The Community of the Word:

Notices

Time for Sunday Schools

Reading: Acts 6.1-7 (Page 167)

The Sermon

Hymn 424 “Thy hand, O God, hath guided” (Communion Tokens)

         

          The Community of the Sacrament:

          The invitation to Communion

          The Words of Institution

          The Affirmation of our faith (Apostles’ Creed)

          Prayer

          The Bread and the Wine

          Hymn 573 vrs 5-7 “Too soon we rise”

 

          The Community of Service:

          Prayer

          Offering

          Doxology: Hymn 238 v1 “Praise to the Holiest in the height”

          Dedication

          Hymn 374 “To God be the glory”

         

          Benediction

 

Website: www.rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org

W E L C O M E

A very warm welcome is extended to Rev. John Seawright and to all friends who have joined us for worship today.  Visitors are asked to sign the Visitor’s Book in the porch and introduce themselves to the Ministers or any of the Elders after the service.  Anyone who wishes to join the congregation is requested to fill in a yellow card which can be found in the church pews and return it to one of the Ministers.

 

 

TODAY, SUNDAY 3RD OCTOBER

Committee minutes and agendas available for collection.

6.00pm       Prayer Meeting

6.30pm       Evening Service : Rev. Christina Bradley

 

 

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

We will remember in our prayers the leaders and children in the Creche.

 

PRAYER FOCUS : OVERSEAS BOARD

Various committees of the Board meet over the next couple of weeks.  Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance in all that is discussed and decided by each committee.  Pray for a clear focus on what is ‘strategic’ and ‘important’ in God’s purposes and avoidance of unnecessary debate on marginal or unimportant matters.  Continue to remember the Board’s executive and administrative staff – all are under a lot of pressure at this busy time of the year.  Remember Paula Cooper, who is still off work due to ill health.

 

 

·         Kirk Session Meeting:  Sunday   10th October, 2.30pm

·         Finance Committee:     Tuesday 12th October, 7.00pm

·         Committee Meeting:          Tuesday 12th October, 8.00pm

 

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MONDAY, 18TH OCTOBER, 7.00PM

IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE KIRKSESSION and COMMITTEE

with the VACANCY COMMISSION

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OCTOBER SERVICES

 

Sunday 10th   11.00am          OVERSEAS’ MISSION SERVICE

                                           … James Cochrane (Brazil)

                          6.30pm          Rev Christina Bradley

 

Sunday 17th        11.00am          HARVEST SERVICE: Rev Patton Taylor

                          6.30pm          HARVEST SERVICE: Rev Patton Taylor

 

Sunday 24th   11.00am          B.B.ENROLMENT: Rev George Moore

                          6.30pm          Rev Christina Bradley

 

Sunday 31st  11.00am          Rev. Christina Bradley

                          6.30pm          Evening Worship

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD (How to fill a shoe box)

Decide whether your gift is for a boy or girl (age 2-4 / 5-9 / 10-14). 

Due to import regulations, all goods should be new or nearly new. 

Please select from the following YES items:

A cuddly toy, toothbrush, toothpaste, a bar of soap, notepad, colouring book, picture books, pencils, pens, crayons or felt pens, hat, cap, gloves, scarf, small ball or tennis ball, a puzzle e.g. small jigsaw.

For boys:   a toy car, truck, passenger plane or similar item.

For girls: jewellery e.g. pair of clip earrings, make-up or hair accessories. 

A greetings card or a photo of yourself.

Sweets (must be well within sell-by date).

Do not include items from any of the following categories:

Other edible items e.g. crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cake, war related items e.g. toys guns and soldiers, knives.  Clothing (other than listed above), glass containers, mirrors or fragile items, liquids of any type e.g. blow bubbles, shampoos, bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols, toys which depend on batteries, marbles or sharp objects.  Anything

of a political, racial or religious nature.  Medicines.  Books with words.

Please enclose £2 or more in an envelope – cheques preferred

for security reasons and should be made payable to Samaritan’s Purse.  Please secure the lid with an elastic band.

Bring your box on HARVEST SUNDAY 17TH OCTOBER

 

DR. JOHN DUNLOP’S PRESENTATION

A very sincere thank-you to all who contributed to Dr. Dunlop’s Retirement Presentation. 

 

If anyone still wishes to contribute, please put your gift into an envelope marked “Presentation” and it can be forwarded to John in due course.

 

Thank-you to everyone who worked so hard to make Thursday evening such a success, especially the wonderful catering arrangements and the very enjoyable Power-point presentation!  John and Rosemary greatly appreciated all the effort taken to make it such a memorable evening. 

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ROSEMARY DRAMA GROUP: presents

‘Family Fever’ Ulster Comedy by Sam Cree

Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October, 8.00pm in the Main Hall

Tickets: £5.00 / Concession £4.00 available from any member of the Drama Group, Wilson’s of Henderson Avenue or pay at the door!

 

LADIES’ BOWLS

The new season will commence on Thursday, 7th October at 2.00pm in the Minor Hall.  NEW MEMBERS WILL BE MADE MOST WELCOME.

Do come along and give the bowls a go on Thursday and/or Monday afternoons!