ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday 12^th December 2004,11.00am

Third Sunday in Advent with the Very Rev Dr John Ross

The Incarnation

Call to Worship

GG 21 “Name of all majesty”

Prayer

CH3 Hymn 205 “Jesus name of wondrous love”

A new commandment

John 1 : 1-14 (Page 123)

“There’s a question for you”

IPH Hymn 558 “I want to walk with Jesus”

Here and Now

The Notices

World Development Appeal … Roy Adair

Time for Sunday School and Bible Class

Anthem: ”My Christmas Song”

Prayer of Intercession

The Word of God

IPH Hymn 342 “Before the heaven and earth were made”

Philippians 2: 1-11 (Page 266)

Sermon

Discipleship

The Offering (including offering for World Development Appeal)

Doxology: Hymn 198 vr 5 “Christ to Thee” and Dedication

CH3 Hymn 320 “Come thou long expected Jesus”

Benediction

Website: www.rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org

W E L C O M E

A very warm welcome is extended to John Ross 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 12^TH DECEMBER

Committee minutes and agendas available from the church porch.

Elders please collect Insight magazines from the church porch.

6.00pm Praise Group rehearsal

6.00pm Prayer Meeting

6.30pm EVENING SERVICE : REV. CHRISTINA BRADLEY

(The evening service is a joint venture with the Youth Fellowship and Praise Group. We invite everyone to come. This is a last minute opportunity to look at a Christmas Gift Guide before Christmas comes. Absolutely vital!)

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 31^st December for consideration by the Kirk Session at their next meeting in January.

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

We will remember in our prayers the Clerk of Session and the members of Kirk Session.

PRAYER FOCUS : MALAWI

Shirley Stronge will be speaking at the Hospital Christian Fellowship (HCF) in Ekwendeni tonight Sunday 12^th; many of the students have problems at home and many don’t know Christ. Pray for a real sense of freedom to share God’s Word and the seed that is sown will bear much fruit. Continue to pray for these nurses as Shirley works alongside them each day.

TODAY SUNDAY, 12^TH DEC “WALK AROUND LOCAL CHURCHES”

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

ROSEMARY CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBER:

19^th 11.00am Rev Christina Bradley

All Age/Guest Service with the Praise Group

(followed by tea/coffee)

6.30pm Carol Service

(followed by mince pies)

25th 10.00am Christmas Day Service

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

(No evening service)

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TUESDAY, 14^TH DECEMBER

7.00pm Finance Committee Meeting / 8.00pm Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, 15^TH DECEMBER

A short meeting of the Autumn Fair Committee will he held at 7pm in Room A.

SUNDAY 19^TH DECEMBER

10.00am B.B. Invitation Bible Class and Breakfast

10.00am Praise Group Rehearsal

CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHURCH FUNDS

Please note only contributions received on Sunday 26^th December can be included in the 2004 Annual Report.

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 18^th 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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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 15^th December)

NORTH & WEST BELFAST TRUST : HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

Do you have some time to spare? The Trust would like to hear from you about volunteering: opportunities include helping people learn new skills/Befriending/Gardening/organizing activities in homes and day centres.

If you are interested please contact: Kevin Loughran 9033 2299