ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday 12^th February 2006, 11.00am

The Sacrament of Baptism

Rev Dr Terry McMullan

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP

IPH 241 ‘The Lord is King lift up your voice’

Prayer

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Ewan Michael Thomas Ellison, 39 Bramble Glen, Newtownabbey.

Son of Michael and Stephanie, and brother of Sophie and Eve.

IPH 288 ‘The Aaronic Blessing

IPH 371 ‘Child of blessing, child of promise’

HERE AND NOW

Notices

(Sunday School and Bible Class leave)

Anthem ‘Day by Day’

Prayer

IPH 352 ‘Name of all majesty’

THE WORD OF GOD

Reading Ruth Chapter 1:1-18 (Page 289) Lynne Hunter

Sermon

Offering

Doxology IPH 283 ‘Laud and honour to the Father’

Dedication

IPH 531 ‘I’m not ashamed to own my Lord’

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 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.

> TODAY, SUNDAY 12^th February 2006

Committee members please collect minutes and agenda from porch.

February issue of the Presbyterian Herald and Christian Irishman magazines available for collection from the church porch.

2.30pm Kirk Session Meeting

6.00pm Prayer Meeting

6.30pm Evening Worship: Rev Dr Terry McMullan

> VACANCY

During the vacancy if you require the services of a Minister please contact: Rev Terry McMullan 9094 7150 / 7083 6609

Mr Wilbert Bennett 9077 6266

> WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING

A prayer meeting is held each Wednesday evening to pray for guidance at this time of vacancy. Room A at 7.00pm. Everyone welcome.

> F E B R U A R Y S E R V I C E S

Sunday 19^th 11.00am Rev Dr Terry McMullan

6.30pm Rev Dr Terry McMullan (Communion Service)

Sunday 26^th 11.00am Guide Thinking Day Service …

…Karen Simpson (2^nd Year Ministry Student)

6.30pm Rev Dr Terry McMullan

> PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

We will remember in our prayers the office bearers and members of the Congregational Committee.

> PRAYER FOCUS: INDIA

There is concern about the safety of minority communities in the remote Dang District of Gujarat. This area is home to largely uneducated tribal peoples, many of whom are Christians. Fears are widespread that during the Hindu festival of Shabri Kumabh Mela, which is taking place in Dang District over this weekend there will be extreme pressure on Christians (and other minority non-Hindu peoples) to convert to Hinduism; and that the festival may result in increased violence, against Christians in particular. Persecution of Christians is not new to this district. In 1988, violence erupted, churches were destroyed and Christians were told not to meet together in Worship. Pray for those who are working hard to ensure that this festival goes ahead without any violence or harassment against minorities in the area.

> Tuesday 14^thFeb 7.00pm Finance / 8.00pm Committee Meeting

> Tuesday 14^th Feb 7.45pm P.W.A

‘What a Beautiful World’ : Nell and Jim McCabe.

> ROSEMARY DRAMA GROUP presents

“REBECCA” by Daphne Du Maurier (adapted by Clifford Williams)

Rosemary Church Halls

Friday 3^rd & Saturday 4^th March, 8.00pm

Adults £6 / Concession £5

(Tickets available from Wilson’s Newsagents Henderson Avenue, any member of the Drama Group or pay at the door)

> CONGREGATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday 15^th March at 7.30pm in the Main Hall.

> 50^TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE

Special service of worship on Sunday 26^th March at 11.00am to mark the 50^th Anniversary of the opening of Rosemary Presbyterian Church.

Rosemary Presbyterian Church Website:

www.rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org