ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday 5th December 2004,11.00am

Gift Day Service: The Second Sunday in Advent

Michael Anderson, Student Assistant, Newtownbreda

 

Together in Worship

     Call to Worship

     Hymn “Joy to the world” (IPH 325 Antioch/LP102)

     “Second Sunday in Advent – we light another candle”

     Song JP 258 “This little light of mine”

     Prayer of Adoration and Confession

     Hymn 194  “Love came down at Christmas” (IPH 326)

 

Here and Now

     Notices

     Anthem ‘Why not buy an extra present’

     Prayers of thanksgiving and for other people

     Hymn 157 "We thank thee, Lord, for eyes to see"

 

The Word for Today

     Proverbs 11: 24-25 (Page 704) … Reader: Avril Hunter

     Luke        21: 1-4           (Page 114) …       “            “  

     ‘It is better to give than to receive’

     Song ‘How deep the Father’s love for us’ (IPH 407)

 

Giving Time

          Hymn 464 ‘The wise may bring their learning’

          The children present their gifts

          The congregation presents its offerings

          … (including offering for World Development Appeal)

          Doxology Hymn 198 verse 5 ‘Christ to thee’

          Prayer of Dedication of our gifts

          Hymn 200 ‘As with gladness men of old’

    

Benediction

 

 

Website: www.rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org

W E L C O M E

A very warm welcome is extended to Michael Anderson 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.

 

N O T I C E S:

TODAY, SUNDAY  5TH DECEMBER

Committee members please collect minutes and agendas.

Elders please collect Insight Magazines from the Church Porch.

6.00pm         Prayer Meeting

6.30pm         EVENING SERVICE : REV. FRED VINCENT

(Prayer Chain will meet in Room A after the evening service)

 

ROSEMARY KIRK SESSION has received the necessary permission from the General Assembly’s Union Commission to proceed with the selection of a new Minister.

(Voters List available in both vestibules)

 

In a vacant congregation the choosing of a new minister is a responsibility shared between the Kirk Session and the congregation.  Any member may submit the name of a minister, in writing, to Wilbert Bennett the Clerk of Session by the 31st December for consideration by the Kirk Session at their next meeting in January.

 

Members of Session please note that there is no Session meeting today, 5th December.

 

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

We will remember in our prayers the leaders and members in the Lunch Club.

 

PRAYER FOCUS :. INDONESIA

In early November, there was a very strong earthquake on the island of Alor close to Timor, measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale.  It is reported that 34 people were killed.  At least 140 churches belonging to GMIT and some 16,600 houses were destroyed.  Please pray for the people of Alor as they try to get back to some sort of normality.  Pray that they will get all the help they need.

 

 

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP TURKEY COMPETITION: MONDAY 6TH, 7.00PM

Come and enjoy an evening’s bowling:1st prize a turkey! (£2 including supper)

 

 

P.W.A. Tuesday, 7th December 7.45pm: ‘In Celebration of Christmas’

 

 

ROSEMARY CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBER:

 12th   11.00am       Very Rev. Dr. John Ross

            6.30pm       Rev Christina Bradley

 

(19th: 10.00am  B.B. Invitation Bible Class and Breakfast)

19th    11.00am       Rev Christina Bradley

6.30pm      Carol Service

 

25th  10.00am       Christmas Day Service

 

26th    11.00am       Mr Kenneth Nelson, Student for the Ministry

                             (No evening service)                

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SUNDAY, 12TH DECEMBER

“WALK AROUND LOCAL CHURCHES”

Prayers and carols - starts at 2.30pm from Cavehill Methodist Church.

 

 

TUESDAY, 14TH DECEMBER

7.00pm Finance Committee Meeting / 8.00pm  Committee Meeting

 

LAUNCH OF NEW HYMNBOOK IN ROSEMARY

For the first time in its history the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has produced its own hymnbook.  It was launched in a big event on September 18th 2004 in the Waterfront Hall.  Since then it has been a huge success and is being received enthusiastically by the congregations of our denomination.  In Rosemary Church we will introduce and launch the new hymnbook, the Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook (IPH), in the morning service on 19 December 2004 and invite you all to come and join in.

 

Since we can put the words of hymns and songs up on Power Point, Kirk Session and Committee decided not to buy hymnbooks for the pews at this moment.  But, if you would like to purchase a hymnbook for your own use, there will be word and music editions for sale on 19 December before and after the morning service.  Also, if you would like to donate some hymnbooks for use in the pews of the church, please let us know or go ahead, buy some and we would be happy to put your dedication in if you would like your donation to be especially remembered.  C. Bradley.

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Rev R S Ross a former Assistant Minister of Rosemary Church has written and published a book of poems entitled ‘Life Love & Leisure’ (£5).  The proceeds are for the Ulster Cancer Foundation.  Some of you may remember his first wife Eileen Wadmore, who also belonged to Rosemary, died from cancer.  A sample and a list for orders available in church porch or may be obtained from Kathleen Gill (9077 3497).

 

SU and IBRA DAILY READING NOTES FOR 2005

Last week to order notes, please sign list available in the vestibule.

 

MONTH OF DECEMBER: WORLD DEVELOPMENT APPEAL

World Development is a Presbyterian Church programme, helping people trapped by poverty who cannot free themselves.  It works in long term partnership with the poor, changing lives and communities for the better.  It supports projects in every continent and channels its resources through Christian Aid and Tearfund.  Envelopes are available in the pews, please put your contributions on the offering plate.  Thank-you.

 

OVERSEAS BOARD TEAM: ROMANIA & UKRAINE SUMMER 2005

Members must be aged 18+ (cost £500) 2 weeks duration.  Teams will be involved in leading Bible Clubs, teaching English and leading other activities for children and teenagers.  Application forms from Church House, 9032 2284

E-mail: overseas@presbyterianireland.org (closing date 15th December)