ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

 

Sunday 18th November 2007, 11.00am

(Operation Christmas Child)

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

Welcome & Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 85 ‘God is our strength and refuge’

Prayer of Praise

Scripture Reading

Children’s Talk

Praise – IPH 465 ‘Holy Spirit hear us’

Anthem: “Why not buy an extra present?”

Prayer for Others

Praise – IPH 352 ‘Name of all majesty’

Sermon

Offering (including offering for Presbyterian Orphan Society)

Doxology – Psalm 103 vr 1

Dedication

Praise – IPH 521 ‘O for a heart to praise my God’

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 18th NOVEMBER 2007:

Committee Members & Helpers: please collect Freewill Offering Statements from the church porch for distribution to members of the congregation.

Presbyterian Orphan Society:  Literature has been delivered to the congregation.  Donations should be made during the month of November, but can be made up to and including Sunday 30th December.  Thank-you.

Thank-you to all who contributed to the Poppy Appeal last Sunday it raised the sum of £597.80.

3.15pm  Rosemary Praise Rehearsal in the choir room   

6.00pm  Prayer Meeting

6.30pm COMMUNION EVENING SERVICE: Rev. Philip McCrea

 

… PASTORAL CARE - If you require the services of the Minister please contact:

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

 

… PRAYER FOCUS – FRIDAY BIBLE CLUB

     Pray that through the club young people might learn the truth of God’s word and that they would know Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

 

… PRAYER – PAKISTAN

     The country of Pakistan has been experiencing political uncertainity for the past few weeks.  The President of Pakistan has declared a state of emergency as protests increased against his planned re-election.  The President has announced that planned elections will go ahead in January, however there is much conern that the elections will not be free and fair.  Pray that the state of emergency and the restrictions on freedom in the country will be lifted soon and that poor communities in the country will receive the aid they require.

 

… N O V E M B E R     S U N D A Y    S E R V I C E S   

     25th  11am Rev Philip McCrea                       6.30pm  Rev Philip McCrea

 

 

… FIRE AWARENESS & DEMO / HEALTH AND SAFETY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Leaders of organisations please note a meeting will be held on MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER AT 8.00PM in the church halls.  It is very important that at least one member of each organisation attends as this is a requirement by Insurers / Child Protection and Health and Safety.

… D E C E M B E R     S U N D A Y    S E R V I C E S

               Morning     11.00am                                  Evening 6.30pm

 2       Rev Philip McCrea (Gift Day)                 Rev Philip McCrea

      9       Rev Philip McCrea                                 Rev Philip McCrea

     16      Rev Philip McCrea                                 Carol Service

     23      Rev Philip McCrea                                 (No Service)

     25      Christmas Day Service (10am)

     30      Rev Philip McCrea                                 (No Service)

 

 

… P.W.A. TUESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 7.45PM: Rev Bill Hazlett – ‘Puppet Ministry’

 

… PCI YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT   

YAC ROAD TRIP – TUESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 7.30PM - BALLYNURE

This is an opportunity for leaders and Sunday School teachers to gain training for the work with children and young people.

 

… INSTALLATION SERVICE OF REV. STEPHEN McCRACKEN into the congregations of Drumachose and Derramore in Drumachose Church on Thursday 29th November, 7.00pm. Please note it is very important to sign list in the church porch indicating if you wish to travel by bus or car to Stephen’s installation service. This information will allow us to arrange hire of appropriate bus and also the numbers for catering. Thank-you!

 

… CITY OF BELFAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT

     Wednesday 12th December, 7.30pm : Waterfront Hall.

Jill Deacon, a member of our own Rosemary Praise Group, who regularly plays at the front the church with Alyson and other members of the Praise Group will be taking part in this very special Christmas Concert in the Waterfront Hall.  Please come along and support Jill!  The evening will also feature the Youth Chorale and Junior Music Centre of the City of Belfast School of Music. Tickets from Box Office: £10 adult, £5 concession.

 

… FORTWILLIAM MUSICAL SOCIETY – 30 YEARS OF MUSIC!

     A Celebration in Song of 30 Musical Years (with our own Billy Cairns!)

     Ballyearl Courtyard Theatre, 7.45pm

     27th November – 1st December.   Tickets £9.00   9084 0151 or 9084 8287

 

… 2008 PCI FAMILY HOLIDAY BROCHURE featuring THE SHARE CENTRE LISNASKEA

     24-28 March – all facilities suitable for disabled and able-bodied persons.

     Copies available from the church porch.

 

… MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF ‘NAAMAN’ COURTYARD THEATRE, NEWTOWNABBEY

This is a new musical production of the Biblical story of Naaman (supported by cast and band from Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church).

Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th November, 7.45pm

     Tickets £6 / £4  from Ballyearl Arts& Leisure Centre 9084 8287.

    

 

      What’s On This Week in Rosemary P.C.

18 – 25th November 2007

 

     TODAY                      10.45am     Creche

                             11.20am     Sunday School

                             11.20am     Bible Class

                               3.15pm     Praise Group Rehearsal (Choir Room)

                               6.00pm     Prayer Meeting

                               6.30pm     Communion Service (Minor Hall)

                               8.15pm     Youth Fellowship

 

MONDAY                 2.00pm       Ladies Bowling Club

                             7.00pm       Rainbows

                             7.00pm       Men’s Fellowship (Minor Hall)

                             8.00pm       Holiday French

 

TUESDAY                12 Noon      Lunch Club

                               6.30pm     Brownies

                               7.45pm     P.W.A. (Minor Hall)

                               8.00pm     Girl Guides (Main Hall)

 

     WEDNESDAY          10.30am     Painting Group (Minor Hall)

                             10.30am     Fellowship Group (Murray White’s)

                               6.45pm     Anchor Boys (Church Hall)

                               7.30pm     Mid-Week Bible Study (Minor Hall)

  8.00pm     Crochet Class (McMillan Room)

 

                                          

THURSDAY                2.00pm     Ladies Bowling Club

                               6.30pm     Junior Boys’ Brigade

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

                               8.00pm     Choir (Choir Room)

 

                                          

FRIDAY                       6.30pm     Friday Bible Club

                               8.00pm     Youth Club (Main Hall)

 

SUNDAY                   11.00am    Morning Worship: Philip McCrea

                                     6.00pm    Prayer Time

                                6.30pm    Evening Worship: Philip McCrea

 

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 90771201- liz@rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org)ealth &