ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

 

Sunday 13th January 2008, 11.00am

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

Welcome and Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise – Psalm 40: 1-5 ‘I waited for the Lord my God’

Scripture Reading

Prayer of Praise

Children’s Address

Praise – IPH 210 ‘I’m special’

Anthem: ‘Teach me O Lord the way of Thy statutes’

Prayer for Others

Praise – IPH 514 ‘My heart is filled with thankfulness’

Sermon

Offering (including offering for Latin Link Appeal)

Doxology – IPH 282 ‘All praise’

Dedication

Praise – IPH 509 ‘Love divine all loves excelling’

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 13th JANUARY 2008:

Committee Minutes and Agendas available for collection from church porch.

 

LATIN LINK APPEAL (ROSEMARY GIBSON)

Donations will be taken during the month of January. Envelopes available from the church porch and should be placed on offering plate.

 

6.00pm Prayer Meeting

6.30pm Churches Drama League Service : REV. PHILIP McCREA

 

… PASTORAL CARE

If you require the services of the Minister please contact:

Rev. Philip McCrea

Phone :9077 8164    Email: philip.mccrea@ntlworld.com

 

… PRAYER FOCUS: COMMITTEE

Pray for the Committee as they continue to carry out their responsibilities in practical and financial matters in our church.  There are important decisions to be taken at committee, pray for wisdom for the members and efficiency in carrying out these tasks.

 

… PRAYER FOCUS: KENYA

Around 600 people have been killed and some 250,000 have fled their homes due to the unrest and violence which has erupted in the aftermath of the recent presidential election in Kenya.  Our Partner Church in Kenya, the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has sadly been affected by the crisis with many hundreds of PCEA members having had to flee their homes.  Seven PCEA church buildings have been destroyed, including in Kibera, Nairobi, where the PCEA’s Immanuel Church and its manse have been burnt to the ground.  The others would appear to be in the Eldoret area.  The Rev Samuel Muriguh (Secretary General of PCEA) is trying to distribute relief to those in need and asks that we pray - for many of their members are without food, clothes and shelter. 

PCI missionary personnel in Kenya – the Cowan, Reid and Roulston families – continue to be safe and well.  Derek and Linda Roulston’s two girls, Laura-Jayne (aged 16) and Amy (aged 14) who have been visiting their mum, dad and brother Joshua over the Christmas holidays were due to fly back to school in Dublin on Friday last.  Pray for these families.

 

… JANUARY 2008 SERVICES

     Sunday 20th     11.00am & 6.30pm        :    Rev Philip McCrea

     Sunday 27th     11.00am & 6.30pm        :    Rev Philip McCrea

 

… ANNUAL AUDIT

Under the rules of the Presbyterian Church, all organisations must have an annual audit of their financial records and these details included in the ‘Annual Return’ made by Rosemary Church.  All treasurers are requested to present their books, and these should be passed onto Roy Eakin as soon as possible so that the return can be completed on time!

 

… TECHNOPHOBIC PARENTS EVENING

     It is time to ‘catch up’ and protect your children online.

This evening is for parents also teachers, ministers and youth leaders and will be taken by CEOP (Child Exploitation Online Protection) on Monday 28th January 2008 in the Assembly Hall, Church House at 7.45pm.

It has become so important to ensure that our children and young people stay safe while using computer and mobile phones.

It is not necessary to register for this event and there is no charge.

Further information can be had from Margaret McGuiggan or Trevor Long.

 

… CHURCH MEMBERSHIP CLASSES

     If you would like to become a full member of our church here in Rosemary there will be a number of Church Membership Classes held in February and March, prior to the April Communion.  If you wish to attend you should see Rev McCrea as soon as possible.  These classes will be held on Sunday afternoons at 3.00pm with the first on 3rd February.  There is no compulsion on those attending these classes to become full members.

 

… PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND PERSONNEL OFFICE would like to draw your attention to the following up-coming appointments:

·        Children’s Development Officer

·        Youth Centres’ Director

·        Mission Development Officer

·        BMI Support Officer

·        Secretarial/Clerical Assistant

Details can be viewed at www.presbyterianireland.org

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00pm Friday 25 January 2008.

 

… HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland (non-denominational Christian housing Charity) 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.

 

13th – 20th January 2008

 

     TODAY 13th             10.45am     Creche

                             11.20am     Sunday School

                             11.20am     Bible Class           

                               6.00pm     Prayer Meeting

                               6.30pm     Evening Service:Rev Philip McCrea

 

MONDAY   14th         2.00pm     Ladies Indoor Bowling Club

  6.45pm     Rainbows

                               7.00pm     Men’s Fellowship (Minor Hall)

                               8.00pm     Holiday French

 

TUESDAY 15th        12.30pm     Lunch Club

                               6.30pm     Brownies

                              7.30pm      Committee Meeting

 8.00pm      Girl Guides (Main Hall)

 

     WEDNESDAY 16th  10.30am     Painting Group (Minor Hall)

                             10.30am     Fellowship Group (Murray Whyte’s)

                               6.45pm     Anchor Boys (Church Hall)

                               8.00pm     Fellowship Group (Muriel Thompson’s)

                               8.00pm     Crochet Class (McMillan Room)

                                                    

THURSDAY 17th       2.00pm     Ladies Indoor Bowling Club

                               6.45pm     Junior Boys’ Brigade

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

                               8.00pm     Fellowship Group (Trevor Carson’s)

  8.00pm     Choir (Choir Room)

                                                                                

FRIDAY 18th              6.30pm     Friday Bible Club

                                    8.00pm     Youth Club (Main Hall)

                              

SUNDAY 20th           11.00am    Morning Service:Rev Philip McCrea

                                     6.00pm    Prayer Time

6.30pm    Evening Service:Rev Philip McCrea

               

 

Leaders please note, any changes to these weekly dates and times,  should be passed onto Liz Eakin (Office 9077 1201 /  Home 9036 5119) Email: liz@rosemarypresbyterianchurch.orgealth &