ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday 19^th March 2006, 11.00am

Sacrament of Baptism

Rev Dr Terry McMullan

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP

IPH 187 ‘O Lord my God’

Prayer

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Benjamin Robert Ferguson, son of Jennifer Cairns & Robert Ferguson,

8 Sentry Hill Drive, Newtownabbey.

IPH 288 ‘The Aaronic Blessing’

IPH 371 ‘Child of blessing, child of promise’

HERE AND NOW

Notices

(Sunday School and Bible Class leave)

Anthem ‘Day by Day’

Prayer

THE WORD OF GOD

Reading Genesis 25:19-34(Page 27)William Cairns

IPH 574 ‘Will you come and follow me’

Sermon

Offering (including MOP offering)

Doxology IPH 284 ‘Now to him who loved us’

Dedication

IPH 551 ‘O Jesus I have promised’

BENEDICTION

> WELCOME

A very warm welcome is extended to the family and friends of Robert, Jenny and Ben 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 19^th March 2006

6pm 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 teachers and children in our Sunday Schools.

> PRAYER FOCUS: NEPAL

Husband and wife team, Dr Max Watson and Dr Alison Rodgers, both former PCI missionaries to Nepal, flew to Kathmandu last weekend. From 14^th to 17^th they were at the National Cancer Hospital at Bharatpur, helping to teach and examine students who are seeking to obtain the Certificate in Essential Palliative Care. Following this, Max and Alison hope to repeat the exercise at Patan Hospital, returning home again on 29^th March. Give thanks for this opportunity to help Nepalis involved in giving medical care as they seek to develop their knowledge and skills in the area of palliative care. Pray that Max and Alison will be kept safe and remain in good health throughout their time in Nepal.

PRAISE GROUP REHEARSAL

Next praise group rehearsal is today 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 today.

UP-COMING DATES FOR MEETINGS, SERVICES & DISPLAYS

March 28^th Tuesday 7.45pm : P.W.A. – Annual General Meeting

March 28^th Tuesday 7.00pm : Finance Committee Meeting

8.00pm : Committee Meeting

March 31^st Friday 8.00pm : Pre-Communion Service

April 1^st Sat 7.30pm : B.B. DISPLAY

April 2^nd Sunday 11.00am : Communion Service

April 2^nd Sunday 2.30pm : Kirk Session Meeting

April 7^th Friday 7.30pm : Brownie Display

April 9^th Sunday 11.00am : Palm Sunday Service

7.00pm : Easter Music in Church

April 16^th Sunday 11.00am : Easter Sunday Service

> 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.

(We have had a good response to this appeal – thank-you to all who contributed. This is the last Sunday to bring books.)

> “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) today as it is necessary to book immediately.

> BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: Blood donation sessions will be held in Cavehill Methodist Church Hall, Thurs 6 April, 2pm-4pm & 5.15pm-8pm.

> TRAINING DAY: The Board of Mission Overseas is organising a special Training Day for teams and mission volunteers going overseas short term.

All are encouraged to attend this event, which is taking place on:

Saturday 8^th April, 9.15am – 4.30pm at Belfast Bible College, Dunmurry.

Included in the programme will be seminars on, Health & Safety; Child Protection in a Cross-Cultural Setting; Spiritual Wellbeing; Keeping Healthy and Personal Security. Cost £10 per person (includes lunch and refreshments). Booking Forms or further information, contact Mission Overseas Office 9032 2284 / overseas@presbyterianireland.org