ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

 

SUNDAY  8th OCTOBER 2006, 11.00AM

HOME MISSION SUNDAY

Conducted by Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

 

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP

     Introit                         ‘O send your light forth and your truth’

     IPH 467                     ‘O Lord, who came from realms above’

     Prayer

     Scripture Reading     Mark 10: 13-16 (Page 63)

     Children’s Talk

     IPH 561                     ‘Jesus bids us shine’

HERE AND NOW

     Notices

     (Sunday School and Bible Class leave)

     Anthem                     ‘Our Great Saviour’

     Prayer

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

THE WORD OF GOD

     Scripture Reading     Acts 1: 1-11 (Page 157)

     Sermon                     ‘Mission in Ireland’

     Offering                     (including United Appeal Home Mission)

     Doxology                   IPH 238 vrs 1 & 5 ‘Stand up and bless the Lord’

     Dedication

     IPH 634                     ‘Go forth and tell’

BENEDICTION

>   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 8th OCTOBER 2006

The following are available for collection from the church porch:

·        Committee minutes and agendas

·        October edition of Presbyterian Herald

·        October/November edition of Reachout

2.30pm  Kirk Session Meeting

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 11th October 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 young people in our Youth Fellowship and the Friday evening Youth Club.

 

^   PRAYER FOCUS: NEPAL

     Give thanks that Joe and Janet Campbell continue to settle into Kathmandu where Joe will be taking up the role of ‘Peace and Conflict Transformation Advisor with UMN.  The Prime Minister of Nepal and the top Maoist leader are holding summit-level peace talks today Sunday 8th October.  This is an important meeting, as peace talks which began following the Maoists’ ceasefire in April had recently stalled, mainly over the refusal of the Maoists to disarm and the government’s insistence that they do so before joining the government; and also over the future of the monarchy.  Please continue to pray for renewed efforts aimed at moving the peace process on and for the development of fair and just government for all the people of Nepal.

 

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

              

          15th    11.00am Rev Prof Drew Gibson       (HARVEST)

                                  (Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes)

                    6.30pm Rev Joe Dallas                  

 

          22nd   11.00am Rev Dr Terry McMullan (B.B.ENROLMENT)

                     6.30pm Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

          29th    11.00am Rev Dr Terry McMullan (GUEST SERVICE)

                    6.30pm Rev Dr Terry McMullan

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^   FINANCE & COMMITTEE MEETINGS, Tuesday 10 October,   7 & 8pm     

 

^   UNITED APPEAL: HOME MISSION

Each family should by now have received a United Appeal envelope. We would ask you to give generously. When you support United Appeal for Mission you are playing your part in training of ministers, working with partner churches around the world, helping promote programmes for leaders in congregations, initiating social action projects and communicating the Good News.  This is very important work and we need to play our part in supporting it. Please place your envelope on the offering plate during this month of October (mark the envelope clearly with name, address and FWO number).  Envelopes are also available in the church porch.  Home Mission Briefing Leaflets available in the pews, please take a copy home. Thank-you

 

^   SUNDAY SCHOOL

Parents please note there will be Sunday-School as usual on Harvest Sunday 15th October.

 

^   P.W.A. MEETING, TUESDAY 17TH OCTOBER, 7.45PM

     Coffee Party and Bring & Buy; ‘Boxes for Malawi’ – Horace Love.

 

^   FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

The Rosemary Fellowship Groups have re-started. Anyone interested and who wishes to find out more information about the groups including time and venue should contact either, Muriel Thompson 9071 5144, Trevor Carson 9071 5451 or Peggy Crilly 9071 5003.  A very warm welcome will be extended to all.

 

^   BROWNIE PACK: Leaders are needed to help with the Brownie Pack on Tuesday nights from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.  If you feel you could help in any way, please have a word with either Jillian Forsythe or Yvonne Crilly.

 

>   OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOXES

Please use the following lists for ideas on what to pack, or not pack.

Please select from the following YES items:

     Cuddly toy /     toothbrush / toothpaste / wrapped bar of soap and flannel /

     notepad / colouring book / picture books / pencils and pens / set of crayons or felt pens / hat / cap / gloves /scarf / small ball or tennis ball / a puzzle e.g. small jigsaw / for boys: toy car, truck, passenger plane or similar item / for girls: jewellery, e.g. pair of clip earrings, make-up or hair accessories / a greetings car or a photo of yourself / sweets (must be at least March 2007 sell by date).

 

Do NOT include items from any of the following categories:

No chocolate due to customs regulations in receiving countries

Other edible items (e.g. crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cake)

War related items (e.g. toy guns and soldiers, knives)

Clothing (other than listed above)

Glass containers, mirrors or fragile items

Liquids of any type (e.g. blow bubbles, shampoos, bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols)

Marbles or sharp objects

Anything of a political, racial or religious nature

Medicines / Books with words

Due to import relations, all goods should be new or nearly new.

Please enclose £2 or more in an envelope (it would be helpful if you could place the envelope on the top of the contents of your box) to cover transport costs or pay by using the website: www.samaritanspurse.uk.com

Bring your box next Sunday, HARVEST SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER.

 

^   MISSIONARY RALLY, TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER, 7.30PM 

     Carnmoney Presbyterian Church with speakers:

     David Conkey           (Asia)                    Maureen Stevenson (Malawi)

     Jim & Ruth Campbell     (Malawi)          Rev Uel Marrs, Overseas Secretary

     Overseas Students studying in Belfast / BMO Team to Gujarat in India