ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

Sunday 9th December 2007, 11.00am

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

Welcome & Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 104 ‘Guide me O my great Redeemer’

Prayer of Praise & The Lord’s Prayer

Scripture Reading – John 1: 1-14 (Page 123)

Children’s Talk

Praise – ‘Jesus love is very wonderful’

Anthem: ‘Can this be the child?’

Prayer for Others

Praise – ‘Wonderful Grace’

Sermon

Offering (including offering for World Development)

Doxology – IPH 282 ‘All praise’

Dedication

Praise – ‘Light of the World’

Benediction

Website: www.rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org

… 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 9th DECEMBER 2007:

WORLD DEVELOPMENT APPEAL - Donations will be taken during the month of December, envelopes available in the pews and should be placed on offering plate.

 

Presbyterian Herald & Reachout (Dec/Jan edition) available for collection.

 

6.00pm  Prayer Meeting

6.30pm EVENING SERVICE: Rev. Philip McCrea

(Prayer Chain immediately after evening service)

 

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

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

 

… TODAY SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER: FIVE CHURCHES CAROL WALK - Starts at 2.30pm at Fortwilliam Park/McCrory Presbyterian Church walking to St Peter’s Antrim Road, Rosemary Presbyterian Church, Holy Family Church of the Resurrection, and finishing at Cavehill Methodist with a cup of tea at approximately 4.30pm.  At each Church we have a short scripture reading, say a prayer and sing a carol. 

Walk with us or join us in one of the churches – and bring a friend!

 

… PRAYER FOCUS: LADIES BOWLING CLUB

Pray that the women would be built up in friendship as they meet together and that the club would be a source of outreach to other women.

 

… PRAYER FOCUS: CENTRAL ASIA

Graham and Pat Connor have returned safe from the conference they attended in the north of the country last week.  They feel their role is to be an encouragement to the others and they can see this happening. Prayer Points –

·        Give thanks for the conference and for Graham and Pat’s safety and security in travel.

·        For ‘B’ a local Christian known to Graham who is in grave danger as he has been named as a Christian and if caught, is under threat of death and possible torture from other local people.

·        For decisions concerning a new role for Pat in the future.

·        For Graham and Pat over Christmas and the cold winter months; for their health, safety and security.

·        Remember too the overall security situation in the country.

 

… ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 2007

Organisations please send their reports to Fred Vincent, by Friday 21st December, at latest.  If possible send by email: fredvincent@fsmail.net

Phone: 028 9077 3676 / Mobile 079 7150 7952.

 

… D E C E M B E R     S E R V I C E S    

Sunday 16th       11.00am      Rev Philip McCrea             

       6.30pm      Carol Service (followed by mince pies)

 

Sunday 23rd           11.00am     Rev Philip McCrea   

                        (No Evening Service)

 

Tuesday 25th           10.00am     Christmas Day Service

 

Sunday 30th              11.00am     Rev Philip McCrea   

                        (No Evening Service)

 

 

… LEADERS OF ORGANISATIONS please send any up-to-date information, programme dates etc of their organisations to the webmaster, Sam Russell, webmaster@rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org so that he can update Rosemary Church’s website.

 

 

… CITY OF BELFAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT

     Wednesday 12th December, 7.30pm : Waterfront Hall.

Jill Deacon, a member of our own Rosemary Praise Group, who regularly plays at the front the church with Alyson and other members of the Praise Group will be taking part in this very special Christmas Concert in the Waterfront Hall.  Please come along and support Jill!  The evening will also feature the Youth Chorale and Junior Music Centre of the City of Belfast School of Music. Tickets from Box Office: £10 adult, £5 concession.

 

… HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – “BUILDING ON FAITH”

     ‘Let us not love with words but in action and in truth’ (1 John 3:18)

Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland is inviting church members, individually or in groups, to put their ‘faith into action’ by joining us at our Mid-Shankill site for one day during our ‘Building on Faith’ week from 29th January 2008 to 2nd February 2008.  No construction experience is required.  All ages (above 16 years) are welcome.  We promise you good fellowship, great fun and the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals.  For more information or to book your place please contact Moya Hale on 9024 3686 or email, moyah@habitatni.co.uk

 

 

 

     What’s On This Week in Rosemary P.C.

9–16th December 2007

     TODAY 9th               10.45am     Creche

                             11.20am     Sunday School

                             11.20am     Bible Class  (remain in Church)          

                               6.00pm     Prayer Meeting

                               6.30pm     Evening Service (Minor Hall)

  7.30pm     Prayer Chain (McMillan Room)

 

MONDAY   10th       6.45pm      Rainbows

                              7.00pm      Men’s Fellowship (Minor Hall)

                              8.00pm      Holiday French

 

TUESDAY 11th        12 Noon      Lunch Club… Christmas Lunch

                                                     followed by seasonal entertainment!

                               6.30pm     Brownies

                                7/8pm      Finance/Committee Meetings

 7.45pm      P.W.A. Christmas Celebration

 8.00pm      Girl Guides (Main Hall)

 

     WEDNESDAY 12th  10.30am     Painting Group (Minor Hall)

                             10.30am     Fellowship Group (Murray Whyte’s)

                               6.45pm     Anchor Boys (Church Hall)

                               7.30pm     Fellowship Group (Minor Hall)

                               8.00pm     Fellowship Group (Muriel Thompson’s)

                               8.00pm     Crochet Class (McMillan Room)

       (Midweek Bible Study will be held on 19th December, 7.30pm Minor Hall)

                                               

THURSDAY 13th           2.00pm      Ladies Bowling Club

                                  6.45pm       Junior Boys’ Brigade

                                  7.30pm       B.B.Company Section (Church Hall)

                                  8.00pm       Choir (Choir Room)

                                 8.00pm        Fellowship Group (Trevor Carson’s)

                                                                  

FRIDAY 14th                   6.30pm     Friday Bible Club

                              

SUNDAY 16th           11.00am         Rev Philip McCrea

                                     3.15pm         Praise Group Rehearsal

                                     6.00pm         Prayer Time

6.30pm         CAROL SERVICE                         

Leaders please note, any changes to these weekly dates and times, i.e.forthcoming Christmas/New-Year holidays should be passed onto

Liz Eakin (Office 9077 1201 /  Home 9036 5119) liz@rosemarypresbyterianchurch.orgealth &