ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

Sunday 4th November 2007, 11.00am

77th Belfast Boys’ Brigade

ENROLMENT SERVICE

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

Welcome & Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 644 ‘At the Name of Jesus’ vrs 1-2,4-6.

Scripture Reading – Colossians 3:1-17 (Page 272)

Prayer of Praise

Praise – ‘If I’ve been right, If I’ve been wrong’

Act of Enrolment

Praise – IPH 529 ‘Will your anchor hold’

Prayer for Others

Scripture Reading – Psalm 51:1-12 (Page 627)

Praise – ‘When I was lost’

Sermon

Offering (including offering for Presbyterian Orphan Society)

Doxology – IPH 214 vr 1 ‘Jesus is the name’

Dedication

Praise – IPH 411 ‘Jesus Christ I think upon’

Benediction

 … W E L C O M E: 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 Minister 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 the Minister.

 

… TODAY, SUNDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2007:

Presbyterian Orphan Society:  Literature has been delivered to the congregation.  Donations should be made during the month of November, but can be made up to and including Sunday 30th December.  Thank-you.

 

2007/2008 Information Leaflet:  Please take this leaflet home and use it as a guide to our current church organisations.  If you wish to receive more details about any of these organisations please phone the contact person listed.

 

Presbyterian Herald (November Edition); Committee Minutes & Agendas available from the church porch.

 

6.00pm  Prayer Meeting

6.30pm EVENING SERVICE: Rev. Philip McCrea

 

… PASTORAL CARE - If you require the services of the Minister please contact:

     Rev. Philip McCrea (Manse 9077 8164) philip.mccrea@ntlworld.com

 

… MIDWEEK FELLOWSHIP - Wednesday, 21st November at 7.30pm in the Minor Hall.

 

… PRAYER FOCUS : LUNCH CLUB

     Give thanks to God for this ministry and pray that all those involved will know God’s grace in their lives through this ministry.

 

… PRAYER FOCUS : AFGHANISTAN

     There have been reports warning that parts of south and east Afghanistan are moving towards a humanitarian emergency.  People already experiencing significant levels of poverty are being hit hard as continued insecurity and conflict threatens the regions they live in, hampering the provision of basic services.  Some areas have also suffered poor harvests.  Pray for the safety and security of all aid workers throughout the country; peace and stability for the country and for the provision of food for all those in need.

 

… P.W.A. BOXES - Box Opening Evening this Tuesday 6th November at 7.45pm.  The speaker will be Zena McAllister (India Revisted).  If possible please arrange to open your box at home, count the money, and bring cheque payable to “Rosemary Presbyterian Church” or cash, with you on the 6th November, or if you are unable to attend give your donation to any member of the P.W.A.  

Thank-you for helping us support this very worthy cause.

 

… KIRK SESSION MEETING:    Monday 5th November, 7.30pm

 

… COMMITTEE MEETING:   Tuesday 13th November, 7pm/8pm.

… N O V E M B E R     S U N D A Y    S E R V I C E S    

     11th   10.45am Rev Philip McCrea    (Remembrance Sunday)   

  6.30pm Rev Philip McCrea

 

     18th   11.00am Rev Philip McCrea    (Operation Christmas Child Boxes)      

  6.30pm Rev Philip McCrea    (Communion Service)

 

     25th   11.00am Rev Philip McCrea                                    

  6.30pm Rev Philip McCrea

     (Please note  Contemporary Service will be held on first Sunday in December)

    

… OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:

Those wishing to contribute to the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal should bring their filled shoeboxes to the morning service on Sunday 18th November.  Leaflets available from the church porch. 

 

… A MORNING CONFERENCE sponsored by the PEACEMAKING PANEL (PCI)

     Saturday 10th November in Whitehouse Presbyterian Church

     9.30am to 1.00pm (including coffee break and lunch)

     Conference Speakers:

     Very Rev Dr John Finlay    ~ The Moderator               

     Rev. Norman Hamilton       ~ Ballysillan Presbyterian Church

     Rev Alistair Bates               ~ Scrabo Presbyterian Church

     Rev David Brice                  ~ Glengormley Presbyterian Church

     Rev John Coulter               ~ Ballysally Presbyterian Church

     Mr Jim Murdock                  ~ Good Relations Officer, Newtownards

     Ms Diane Holt                     ~ Director, The Link Newtownards

     (Please give your name to Horace Love 90710806 if you plan to attend.)

 

… BROWNIE COFFEE MORNING – Saturday 10th November, 10am to 12 Noon.

     Come along, enjoy a cup of coffee and support the Brownies! (Church Halls)

 

… ROSEMARY LUNCH CLUB takes place every Tuesday at 12.30pm.  We are hoping to be able to welcome new diners from Oldpark.  Transport can be offered to anyone within approximately 2 miles away. 

This Lunch Club is open to older people from the local community. 

Contact: Roberta 90868912, Jean 90715902 or Heather 90851210.

 

… ROSEMARY PRAISE GROUP

     Next practice – 18th November;  Two services in December – 2nd and 23rd.

 

 

 

 

ROSEMARY 

PRESBYTERIAN 

CHURCH

 

Sunday 4th November 2007, 6.30pm

 

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

 

 

 

Welcome

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 25 ‘Immortal invisible’

Prayer

Reading – Ephesians 6:10-17

Praise – IPH 220 ‘My Jesus my Saviour’

Sermon

Praise – IPH 485 ‘All I once held dear’

 

Benediction

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