ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

 

Sunday 16th December 2007, 11.00am

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

Welcome & Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 328 ‘O come all you faithful’

Prayer of Praise

Scripture Reading – Micah 5:1-15 (Page 1010)

Drama

Children’s Talk

Praise – ‘He made the stars to shine’

Anthem – ‘Come to the manger’

Prayer for Others

Praise – IPH 415 ‘Meekness and Majesty’

Sermon

Offering (including offering for World Development Appeal)

Doxology – IPH 312 vr 1 ‘Child in a manger’

Dedication

Praise – IPH 399 ‘From heaven you came’

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 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 DECEMBER 2007:

Committee Members/Helpers who have not already done so, please collect 2008 Freewill Offering Envelopes from the porch for distribution to members of the congregation.  Thank-you.

 

Latin Link Prayer Letter available from the church porch.

 

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 Rev Philip McCrea - CAROL SERVICE (followed by mince pies)

 

PASTORAL CARE

If you require the services of the Minister please contact:

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

 

PRAYER FOCUS: PRAISE GOD

·        Praise God for the hope he gives to us in the gospel of Christ, in Christ we have new and eternal life.

·        Give thanks to God for the faithful witness of this congregation in the past.

·        Thank God for the working of His Holy Spirit, guiding, teaching and empowering His people.

·        Ask God to help us realise our gifts, abilities and talents and to give us opportunities to use them in serving Christ.

·        Give thanks to God for the many organisations and the work they do within our Church seeking to serve Christ.

 

PRAYER FOCUS: PERSONNEL

A number of missionary personnel are home over the Christmas period, but most will be remaining overseas and celebrating Christmas with those they live and work amongst.  Remember those who will not be home over Christmas.  Being separated from family and friends can be especially difficult at this time of the year.  Pray that they too will know the Lord’s special blessing and encouragement this Christmas.

 

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 23rd           11.00am     Rev Philip McCrea    (Praise Group)

                        (No Evening Service)

 

Tuesday 25th           10.00am     Christmas Day Service

 

Sunday 30th              11.00am     Rev Philip McCrea   

                        (No Evening Service)

 

 

NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

     Thursday 27th December, 2-4pm & 5.15-8pm

     Cavehill Methodist Church.

In order to maintain the vital supply of blood to our hospitals, the Blood Transfusion Service need the support not only of existing donors, but also of new donors. Please remember – YOU could save a life!

 

 

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.

 

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.

16 – 23rd December 2007

 

     TODAY 16th             10.45am     Creche

                             11.20am     Sunday School

                             11.20am     Bible Class          

                               3.15pm     Praise Group Rehearsal

  6.00pm     Prayer Meeting

                               6.30pm     Carol Service (Minor Hall)

  8.15pm     Youth Fellowship

 

 

MONDAY   17th      7.00pm       Men’s Fellowship (Minor Hall)

 

                              

TUESDAY 18th        8.00pm       Girl Guides (Main Hall)

 

 

     WEDNESDAY 19th  10.30am     Painting Group (Minor Hall)

                             10.30am     Fellowship Group (Murray Whyte’s)

                               6.45pm     Anchor Boys (Church Hall)

 

                                                                                               

THURSDAY 20th      7.30pm     B.B. Company Section (Church Hall)

                               8.00pm     Choir (Choir Room)

                                 

                                                                  

FRIDAY 21st              6.30pm      Friday Bible Club

 

                              

SUNDAY 23rd          10.00am     B.B. Invitation Bible Class & Breakfast

11.00am      Rev Philip McCrea (Praise Group)

                (No evening 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 &