ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday 12^th March 2006, 11.00am

Sacrament of Baptism : Rev Dr W E Davison

APPROACH TO GOD

Prayer of Invocation

IPH 95 ‘Now thank we all our God’

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

GRACE ELIZABETH GILLEN,

Daughter of Heather & Graham, 5 Knockcairn Lodge, Dundrod.

IPH 375 ‘Our children, Lord’

HERE AND NOW

Notices

(Sunday School and Bible Class leave)

Anthem ‘I will sing with the Spirit’ : John Rutter

Reading Mark 9: 33-37 (Page 61) Wilson Adair

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Confession

IPH 78 ‘All my hope on God is founded’

Prayer of Intercession

THE WORD OF GOD

IPH 242 ‘To God be the glory’

Sermon

Offering (including offering for MOP Fund)

Doxology IPH 26 vrs 1 & 2

IPH 571 ‘Take up your cross’

BENEDICTION

> WELCOME

A very warm welcome is extended to the family and friends of Graham, Heather & Grace Gillen, and 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 March 2006

…Committee Members and helpers who have not already done so, please collect 2005 Annual Reports and MOP envelopes and literature from the church porch for distribution to members of the congregation.

…March edition of Presbyterian Herald available from the porch.

…No ‘Reach Out’ magazine this month – next edition April

6.00pm Prayer Meeting

6.30pm Evening Worship: 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 is held each Wednesday evening 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 leader, helpers and children in our Creche.

> PRAYER FOCUS: BRAZIL

Namoi Keefe continues her work in Recife with the Casa Caiada congregation working amongst the city’s rubbish tip community. Pray for continued wisdom and guidance for those involved in the project; and for stamina and enthusiasm, together with creativity, to transmit the good news of the gospel. The ‘rubbish tip’ community, that the Holy Spirit would open the eyes of the children, together with their parents to see Jesus, and that whole families would be transformed, bringing glory and honour to our God. The older teenagers and parents for whom plans are being made to start Bible orientated work experience projects and co-operatives. Wisdom for Naomi as she looks for a house to live in which is closer to the community.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Wednesday 15^th March 2006 at 7.30pm in the Main Hall

PROGRAMME

Welcome : Rev John Seawright

Opening Worship : Rev Dr Terry McMullan

Apologies : Wilbert Bennett

Minutes of the 2005 Annual Meeting : Wilbert Bennett

Memorial Record : Rev Dr Bill Davison

Review of 2005 : Wilbert Bennett

The Church Choir Sings

Treasurer’s Report : Roy Eakin

(Break for supper in the Main Hall)

Youth Report : Trevor Long

MOP Report : Bob Clow

The Church Choir Sings

Auditor : Wendy Thompson

Adoption of Reports

Appointment of Hon Auditor

Chairman’s remarks : Rev John Seawright

EVERY MEMBER OF THE CONGREGATION

IS WARMLY INVITED TO COME ALONG.

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> SUNDAY 19^TH M A R C H

11.00am & 6.30pm Rev Dr Terry McMullan

> Rosemary P.W.A. invites you to an evening of light entertainment presented by “The Shore Singers” on March 14^th March at 7.45pm in Ekenhead Halls, followed by light supper. A retiring offering will be taken in support of the N.I. Hospice.

> PRAISE GROUP REHEARSAL

· Next praise group rehearsal Sunday 19^th March, 3.15pm in the Church. We will be practising some songs for the Anniversary Service on 26^th March, as well as some new songs for the Palm Sunday morning service on the 9^th April.

· We also hope to meet at 10am on the 26^th March for a practice before the services begins.

· So if you want to have the opportunity to learn some of the exciting new Easter worship songs please come along and join us on the 19^th March at 3.15pm.

> M A I N T E N A N C E O F P R O P E R T Y A P P E A L

· During last year we refurbished the manse and it is now ready for decoration when a new minister is called.

· The fence at the church halls was completed in mid December and has certainly improved security around the property.

· Disability access has one or two small tasks outstanding, work on which should commence shortly.

Unfortunately we are facing further major work at the church halls. Due to the age of the buildings and the central heating system there is a severe water leak either under ground or under floor, from the buried iron pipe work. We do not yet know the options but we are facing huge repair costs in addition to our normal maintenance expenditure.

Therefore during this month of March we would urge all members to consider contributing to the MOP Fund. Envelopes are presently being delivered to every home or can found in the church pews.

> CHRISTIAN LOVE FOR INDIA’S ORPHANS

CLIO has developed a program to rebuild two churches damaged by the Tsunami. They would like bibles/study books (but no Biographies) for the use of Pastors and Christian workers. CAN YOU HELP?

A box is available in the porch for this purpose.

> “A SHARED FUTURE” Implications for the Churches

A Morning Conference sponsored by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Peacemaking Panel and Church and Society Committee.

Saturday 1^st April 2006, Bannside Presbyterian Church, Banbridge.

9.45am – 1.00pm (Admission free and includes lunch!)

If you are interested in attending please speak to Horace Love 9071 0806.