ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday 16th January 2005, 11.00am

Sacrament of Baptism

Before God in Worship

Welcome and Call to Worship

IPH 232 ‘Praise the Lord! You heavens adore him’

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

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

From the Rocking Chair

Why shouldn’t I … ?

Reading Mark 10:13-16 (Page 63) Kelly-Anne Rainey

JP106 ‘I’m special because God has loved me’

Song ‘God cares for all the little children’

The Sacrament of Baptism

Reading Matthew 28: 19-20 "Jesus’ call"

Confession and Promise

Baptism JOSHUA HENRY: son of Margaret & Alan McCreedy

IPH 288 ‘The Lord bless you and keep you’

Declaration after Baptism

Here and Now

Notices

Time for Sunday School and Bible Class

Anthem “Lord, for thy tender mercies’ sake”

Prayers for others and for ourselves

The Word of God

IPH 408 ‘In Christ alone’

Reading Joshua 1: 1-9 (Page 232) Brian Wallace

Sermon ‘God’s promise – How about yours?’

Sharing God’s Gifts

Offering

Doxology IPH 574 vr 5 ‘Lord your summons echoes true’

Dedication

IPH 221 ‘O for a thousand tongues to sing’

Benediction

WELCOME

A very warm welcome is extended to all 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.

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N O T I C E S

^ TODAY, SUNDAY 16th JANUARY 2005

Committee members please collect minutes and agendas from porch.

6.00pm Prayer Meeting

6.30pm Evening Worship: Rev Dr Bill Davison

^ PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

We will remember in our prayers the leaders and members of our Fellowship Groups.

^ PRAYER FOCUS: NEPAL

Jenny Fell, who is a member of Ebrington Presbyterian Church, leaves for Nepal tomorrow. She’s going as a volunteer in mission and expects to be there for about a year. After a period of orientation, Jenny will be teaching (mainly Geography) at the Kathmandu International Study Centre. Pray for Jenny - for adaptability, health and safety whilst she is in Nepal; for wisdom, strength and inspiration in her work at KISC; for her Christian witness in all situations.

^ ASIAN TSUNAMI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL

A very sincere thank-you to all who contributed to the Tsunami Appeal. Over the past two Sundays a total of £7438.42 has been received and passed on to Church House. This appeal will remain open for the foreseeable future and any contributions should be put in an envelope marked “Asian Tsunami Appeal” together with the donor’s name, address and FWO number. Cheques should be made payable to “Rosemary Presbyterian Church”

^ Committee Meeting: Tuesday 18^th January, 7.00 PM

^ P.W.A. TUESDAY 18^TH JANUARY, 7.45PM

Coffee Party and Bring & Buy Sale with Betty Wallace

^ ROSEMARY CHURCH SERVICES: JANUARY 2005:

23^rd 11.00am Rev Jim Lemon, Jennymount Methodist Church

6.30pm Rev Christina Bradley

30^th 11.00am Rev Dr Bill Addley, Union Theological College

6.30pm Rev Dr Bill Addley

^ LATIN LINK APPEAL (ROSEMARY GIBSON)

Please note envelopes are available in the church pews and we will be taking this appeal during the month of January.

^ ANNUAL AUDIT

Under the rules of the Presbyterian Church all organisations must have an annual audit of their financial records and these details included in the annual return made by Rosemary Church. All treasurers are requested to present their books to the Auditor (Wendy Thompson 9046 0822) on or before 30^th January so that the returns can be completed on time!

^ HOLIDAY FRENCH

Holiday French is back in earnest. New venue, day and time –

Green Room (beside Coffee Bar) on Mondays at 8pm.

Do come again or for your first time – all welcome! A demain!

^ DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: QUIZ NIGHT : Friday 28^th January.

Fun for all ages! Invite a friend.

^ ROSEMARY MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

invite you to a concert with

METHODIST COLLEGE MUSIC SOCIETY

Director: Ruth McCartney MBE

Rosemary Presbyterian Church, Thursday, 3^rd February, 2005 at 7.30pm

Subscription £7.00 - Proceeds to Maintenance of Church Property

(Tickets available from any member of Men’s Fellowship)

^ PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND

January, Thursday 20^th, 2005

Ballnee N.S.Presbyterian Church, Downpatrick.

8.00pm “That Astonishing Man”

John Abernethy (1680-1740) and the crisis of reason and Conscience.

Professor M.A. Stewart, University of Aberdeen

and Harris Manchester College, Oxford.

^ 4^th ANNUAL OVERSEAS MISSION FOCUS IN EGLINTON PRES. CHURCH

Saturday 22^nd January, 7.30pm

An evening focusing on three aspects of mission work:

^ Understanding Isalm (led by Roger McKay of Frontiers)

^ The Persecuted Church (led by Michael Wilson of Release International)

^ Report from a recent visit of a LIFT team to Galmi hospital in Niger

(The evening is free of charge and plans to conclude at about 9.45pm)

^ Cole Porter’s “ANYTHING GOES” Fortwilliam Musical Society

Musical Director: William Cairns.

Director/Choreographer: Declan Moore

Monday 21^st – Saturday 26^th February, 7.45pm

Studio, Waterfront Hall, Belfast.

Tickets: Mon-Wed £12.50 / Thurs-Sat £14.00

Phone 9084 0151 or 9033 4455