ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

 

PALM SUNDAY 9th APRIL 2006, 11.00AM

Rev John Seawright

with Rosemary Praise Group

 

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP

     IPH 413                     ‘Make way, make way’

     Prayer

     Praise Group            ‘Oh to see the dawn’

     Reading                    Luke 19:28-40 (Page 111) Jim Paul

     Children’s Address

     Song                         ‘When I think about the cross’

HERE AND NOW

      Notices

     Praise Group            ‘At the foot of the cross’

                                      ‘The wonder of the cross’ Soloist: Al McCreedy

     Prayer

     IPH 411                     ‘Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice’

THE WORD OF GOD

      Reading                    Mark 10:32-45 (Page 63) Betty Paul

     Sermon

     Offering

     Doxology                   IPH 402 verse 2 ‘On the mount of crucifixion’

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

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 one of the Ministers.

 

 

N O T I C E S

 

 

… TODAY, SUNDAY 9th April 2006

Committee Members please meet immediately after this morning’s service for a short meeting.

 

     Presbyterian Herald (April edition) available from the church porch.

     Free copies of “Reachout” (new version of Christian Irishman) available.

 

7.00pm   Easter Music with Joint Choirs : 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

 

 

...  PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

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

 

 

… PRAYER FOCUS: JAMAICA

Heather Lennox has been unwell recently and was admitted to hospital late last week.  Her condition is not serious and has improved.  She expects to be discharged soon.  Please pray for Heather’s full and speedy recovery.

 

… APRIL SUNDAY SERVICES

     16th    11.00am      Rev Dr Terry McMullan        EASTER SUNDAY

                6.30pm      Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

     23rd    11.00am      Rev Dr Terry McMullan        (Rosie Gibson)

                6.30pm      Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

     30th    11.00am      Rev Ronnie Hetherington

                6.30pm      Rev Joe Dallas

 

Text Box: REFLECTION FOR HOLY WEEK 2006 IN WORDS AND MUSIC TODAY SUNDAY 9TH APRIL 2006, 7.00PM in ROSEMARY CHURCH with Rosemary Church Choir, McQuiston Memorial Presbyterian Church Choir and Fortwilliam Musical Society. Music by Handel, Mozart, Stainer, Rutter. Celebrating 25th year of Combined Choral Music for Easter ALL WELCOME! (Also performed at 8.00pm each evening in St Therese’s Monday 10th April & Clonard Tuesday 11th)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

… HOLY WEEK SERVICE IN ROSEMARY CHURCH

          Communion Service – Rev Fred Vincent

Thursday 13th April at 8.00pm in the Minor Hall

 

 

… HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Whitehouse Presbyterian Church

          Each evening, Monday 10th to Friday 14th, 7.30pm – 8.15pm

 

 

… ST. ANNE’S CATHEDRAL, TODAY SUNDAY 9TH APRIL, 3.30PM

“A Service of Thanksgiving”

for the work of Belvoir Park Hospital, Belfast.

Everyone welcome.

 

… PCI MISSION OVERSEAS

The Board of Mission Overseas (BMO) owns and maintains a number of residential properties in South and East Belfast, which are used to provide a temporary home for the Board’s missionary personnel while they are residing in Ireland.

     The BMO is looking for Volunteer Help to assist with –

1.  Property Maintenance

Carrying out minor repairs to property.

2.  Grounds Maintenance

Providing ongoing care of gardens, outside yards and pathways.

3.  Cleaning

Ensuring that the inside of the property is thoroughly cleaned, both at the beginning and end of each period of occupation.

4.  Hospitality

Providing a welcome on the arrival of each new occupant along with orientation to shops and public facilities in the area.

If you think you could help with one or more of the above needs and would like to volunteer, or you would like more information, please contact –

Miss Helen Johnston, Personnel Officer, BMO

Church House,  Belfast BT1 6DW.

Email:     hjohnston@presbyterianireland.org

Phone: 9032 2284

 

 

… BELFAST CITY MISSION ANNUAL RALLY

     Church House, Fisherwick Place, Belfast on Thursday 20th April, 7.30pm

     Guest Preacher:              Rev Brian Boyd

(Kells & Eskylane Presbyterian Churches)

     Missionaries Reporting:   Mr Jackie Spence (Ballysillan)

Mr Paul Hamill       (Rathcoole)

     Musical Group:                Immanuel

     Invitation extended to all to come and enjoy this rally.

 

 

… URGENT REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS

     From the PCI Youth Office

Yes! Tak! Da! Fun Day, Saturday 13th May, 10.30am - 4.30pm

The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra.

The above is fast approaching and we are very short of helpers.  We need at least 200 to help us staff the challenges and activities on the day.  There is nothing difficult about any of the jobs, all we require is a willingness to be involved.  If you can help please contact the YAC office on 9041 7245 or email: yac@presbyterianireland.org.