ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

Sunday  5th November 2006, 11.00am

Guest Service conducted by Rev Dr Terry McMullan

with Rosemary Praise Group

 

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP

Hymn                                       ‘Now is the time to worship’

Prayer

Praise Group                            ‘Show me your way’

Scripture Reading                     1 Corinthians 16: 5-14 (Page 237)

Children’s Talk

Hymn                                       ‘I dare you to be different’

HERE AND NOW

Notices                                    

(Sunday School leave, Bible Class remain in Church)

Hymn                                       ‘O church arise and put your armour on’

Prayer

Praise Group                            ‘Speak O Lord as we come to you’

THE WORD OF GOD

Scripture Reading                     Revelation 2: 18-29 (Page 336)

Sermon

Offering                                    (including Presbyterian Orphan Society)

Doxology IPH 218 vr 1              ‘Let all the world in every corner sing’

Dedication

IPH 408                                    ‘In Christ alone – who took on flesh’

BENEDICTION

Followed by tea and coffee

 

^   W E L C O M E

A very warm welcome is extended to all who have joined us 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 the Minister.

 

Rosemary Church Website:www.rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org

 

 

^   TODAY, SUNDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2006

The following available for collection:

·        Kirk Session Minutes

·        Committee Minutes and Agendas

·        November edition of Presbyterian Herald

 

6.00pm   Prayer Meeting

6.30pm   Evening Service … Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

 

 

^   During the vacancy if you require the services of a Minister please contact: (Vacancy Convenor)     Rev John Seawright   9085 4572

     (Clerk of Session)      Mr Wilbert Bennett      9077 6266

 

    

^   WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING

A prayer meeting will be held this Wednesday 8th November to pray for guidance at this time of vacancy in Room A at 7.00pm.  All members of the congregation welcome.

 

^   PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: We will remember in our prayers the leaders and members of our P.W.A.

 

^   PRAYER FOCUS: MALAWI

     Shirley Stronge is due to return from Malawi for home assignment.  Pray for God’s strength for Shirley to enable her to say sad farewells over the next week or two; and in packing up in readiness to leave Ekwendeni.  A safe homeward journey for her and continuing prayer support as she settles back at home.  She has handed over her role as ‘Acting Deputy Principal’ to Mphatso Nguluwe.  Remember Mphatso in your prayers that she may receive God’s guidance and strength in her role as Deputy Principal of the Nursing School.

 

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

    

     12th    10.45 am          REMEMBRANCE DAY: Rev Prof Laurence Kirkpatrick

                6.30 pm          Rev Joe Dallas

 

     19th    11.00 am          Rev Dr Terry McMullan & Missionary Speaker

                6.30 pm          Rev Dr Terry McMullan (Communion)

 

     26th    11.00 am          Rev Dr Terry McMullan (Guest Service)

                6.30 pm          Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

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^   KIRK SESSION MEETING, please note change of date:

WEDNESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER, 8.00pm in the Choir Room.

 

 

 

^   BROWNIE COFFEE MORNING in the Church Halls

     Saturday 11th November, 11.00am – 1.00pm (note change of time!)

·        Grocery and Cake Stall

·        Christmas Decorations

·        Lucky Dip

Please come along and support the Brownies – buy a delicious cake and stock up on Christmas decorations as well as enjoying a cup of coffee!  Everyone will be made very welcome.  C U there!

 

 

^   NOVEMBER

     Tuesday      14th    7.00pm/8.00pm      FINANCE/COMMITTEE MEETING

 

 

^   P.W.A. MEETING, TUESDAY 14th November, 7.45pm

     Box Opening : David Conkey (China)

 

 

^   PRESBYTERIAN ORPHAN SOCIETY

     The collections for the fund are being taken during the month of November, but donations can be made up to and including 31st December. 

Thank-you.

 

 

 

^   CYCLE MALAWI 2007 : EMMS BIKE RIDE

FOR MEDICAL MISSION PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN MALAWI

12 – 21 May 2007

·        cycle the foothills of Mount Mulanje

·        meet the friendly local people

·        view the magnificent Malawi scenery

·        raise vital funds for the work of medical mission

·        feel a real sense of adventure and achievement

For more information and an application pack, contact:

Joe Cooney, Bike Ride Administrator,

EMMS, 7 Washington Lane, Edinburgh EH11 2HAS.

Phone: 0131 313 3828/ Email: info@emms.org  Website: www.emms.org

Register before 30 November 2006 and save £50 on your registration fee.

 

 

^   AN INVITATION TO VISIT BETHLEHEM, JERUSALEM & GALILEE

on a personal visit with Clarence and Joan Musgrave

from February 28th to March 15th 2007. 

Clarence Musgrave has just completed 6 years as the Church of Scotland minister in Jerusalem.  Rosemary and John Dunlop went on a similar trip/tour a couple of years ago and would recommend this as a trip worth taking. 

Details of itinerary and prices available from the church porch.

 

 

^   THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH MUSICAL SOCIETIES present

“Cavalcade of Song” featuring two evenings of music, song and dance from the “Shows”, the Operetta and the “Movies” by the very best in Amateur Theatre in the Northern Region.

The Island Hall, Island Civic Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn.  Thursday 9th & 10th November, 7.45pm.

Tickets £10.00 (Booking 9250 9254)