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ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

Sunday 16th September 2007, 11.00am

 

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

Welcome

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 161 ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’

Prayer of Praise

Scripture Reading – Nehemiah 1:1-12 (Page 525)

Children’s Talk

Praise – JP 39 ‘Don’t build your house’

Notices

Anthem: ‘All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name’

Prayer of Dedication of Choir Anthem Books

Scripture Reading – Luke 18:9-14 (Page 109)

Praise – IPH 512 ‘May the mind’ (T: The Rose)

Sermon

Offering & Doxology – IPH 282 ‘All praise’

Dedication

Praise – IPH 427 ‘When I survey’

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 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 16th SEPTEMBER 2007:

6.00pm  Prayer Meeting / 6.30pm    Evening Service: Rev. Philip McCrea

 

PASTORAL CARE ANNOUNCEMENT

If you require the services of the Minister please contact:

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

 

PRAYER FOCUS -   Kirk Session

Pray that the Elders will be strong in God’s grace as they fulfil the role God has given them and that they will be able to apply the word of God in situations in which they are to minister.

 

PRAYER FOCUS (MALAWI)

     Remember in your prayers the McCracken family – Stephen, Ruth, Joshua, Emily, Naomi, Gregory, Keziah and Timothy; as they prepare to come back to Northern Ireland after eight years service in Malawi.

 

The next Congregational Prayer Time will take place on Wednesday 26th September at 7.30pm in the Minor Hall.

 

 

ORGANISATIONS – START UP DATES

     Thursdays                      :    B.B. (Company) Section has commenced

Sunday            9th           :    SUNDAY SCHOOL 

Tuesday          11th        :    BROWNIES   

Monday            17th        :    MEN’S FELLOWSHIP / RAINBOWS

Monday            17th        :    HOLIDAY FRENCH

Tuesday           18th        :    LUNCH CLUB

Tuesday          18th        :    GUIDES

Thursday         20th        :    JUNIOR B.B.

Friday              21st         :    FRIDAY BIBLE CLUB        6.30-7.30PM

Wednesday     26th        :    PAINTING GROUP, 10.30AM

Tuesday           2nd Oct   :    P.W.A.

     Thursday         4th Oct    :    LADIES BOWLING

 

P.W.A.

An invitation has been received from Seaview P.W.A. inviting the ladies of Rosemary to their opening meeting on Monday 17th September at 8.00pm in the Upper Church Hall.  This will be a Cookery Demonstration by "Denny’s Bacon".  To assist with catering please advise Peggy Crilly (9071 5003) as soon as possible of your intention to attend.

 

ALZHEIMER’S COFFEE MORNING, FRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 10AM. CHURCH HALLS

     EVERYONE VERY WELCOME!  Come for a chat and a cup of tea!

    

A huge thank you to everyone who helped with the Summer Church throughout July and August – it went well with the kids (and hopefully the leaders) enjoying the stories, crafts and chat.

 

HOLIDAY TO ROCK HOUSE, PORTSTEWART: SAT 13TH /  FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER

A few places are still available for this holiday to the TBF Thompson Holiday Home in Portstewart.  Anyone interested in going is asked to contact Heather Semple (9085 1210) or Wilbert Bennett (9077 6266) as soon as possible.

 

CRECHE HELPERS NEEDED!

Could you help with the young children on Sunday monrings in the Creche on a rota basis?  Each helper will be paired together with one of the “Mum’s” so if you are slightly inexperienced don’t let this fact put you off helping!  Contact: Heather Gillen 9082 4027.

 

LOST PROPERTY

A table has been set up in the church porch displaying all lost property (glasses, gloves, umbrellas!) please take time to have a look and reclaim any items which you might have misplaced over the past few months.

    

ROSEMARY DRAMA GROUP 28 & 29TH SEPTEMBER, 8pm. CHURCH HALLS

     ‘Second Honeymoon’ an Ulster Comedy by Sam Cree

     Tickets: Adult £6 / Concession £5

(available from any member of the Drama Group, or pay at the door)

 

...  OCTOBER 2007 SUNDAY SERVICES

     7th      11.00am     Communion

     14th    11.00am     Overseas Mission

     21st    11.00am     Harvest

     28th    11.00am     B.B.Enrolment : ‘All Age’ with Rosemary Praise Group    

 

KIRK SESSION MEETING: Monday 1st October, 7.30pm in the McMillan Room.

 

TUESDAY 9TH OCTOBER:    7pm Finance / 8pm Congregational Committee

 

VOICES FOR HOSPICES:Come and sing your favourite hymns and join with choirs around the world singing in support of Hospices on Saturday 6th October in St James Parish Church, Belfast at 3.30pm.  Tea and chat afterwards.  A retiring Collection for Hospices.

 

ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

 

Sunday 16th September 2007, 6.30pm

 

 

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

 

 

Welcome

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 246 ‘You servants of God’

Praise – IPH 543 ‘Jesus all for Jesus’

Prayer

Reading

Praise – IPH 508 ‘Lord I come to you’

Offering & Dedication

Praise – IPH 168 ‘Focus my eyes’

Sermon

Praise – IPH 485 ‘All I once held dear’

Benediction