ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday 20^th April 2008, 11.00am

Rev Philip McCrea

Welcome & Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise - IPH 196 ‘We love the place O God’

Prayer

Scripture Reading: Daniel 1 (Page 954)

Introducing the Sunday School Project : Nicole Williams

Praise – ‘He made the stars to shine’

Offering & Doxology – Psalm 103 vrs 1-2.

Drama

Prayer for Others

Praise – IPH 452 ‘King of Kings, Majesty’

Sermon

Praise – IPH 492 ‘Before the Throne of God’

Benediction

Join us for the Sunday School Project Lunch

in the Church Halls.

… 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.

… ROSEMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL PROJECT LUNCH: SUNDAY 20 APRIL

After this morning’s service don’t rush home! Join your friends and families for lunch and support the Sunday School Project 2008.

This year it is entitled “RHYTHM & RHYME”

THE MONEY RAISED WILL BE DIVIDED BETWEEN TWO STRATEGIC PROJECTS – THE ABES LITERACY PROGRAMME BASED IN GUJRANWALA AND THE ACADEMY OF CHURCH MUSIC IN KARACHI.

Cost for lunch will be: Adults £6 / Children £3 / Family £12.

If you are unable to go but wish to make a donation there will be collection baskets available after the morning service.

… There will be an opportunity, for those interested, to tour the facilities in the Halls complex, including the recently refurbished Coffee Bar, today, Sunday 20^th April after the Sunday School Project Lunch.

… TODAY, SUNDAY 20 APRIL 2008:

Committee Members/Helpers please collect Home Mission literature and envelopes from the church porch for delivery to members of the congregation.

6.00pm Prayer Meeting

6.30pm Evening Service : Rev Philip McCrea

‘Spiritual Discouragement’ 1 Kings 19:1-18

… 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: ORGANIST, PIANIST, CHOIR and PRAISE GROUP

Pray that God will use Billy, Isabel, the Choir, Alyson and the Praise Group to lead us in our worship each Sunday. Pray that our worship will truly glorify God as well as being meaningful and relevant.

… PRAYER FOCUS: KENYA

Gary and Mary Reid continue their work in Olkinyiei. One of their colleagues, Too and his wife are very much a part of the Mission family in Olkinyiei. As part of the Mission’s outreach in the community, Too’s wife has recently started a literacy class for some of the people who can’t read. They will be learning to read from the gospel of John. Prayer Points –

That as they read God’s Word, they will discover many wonderful truths about their Creator; and that they will be able to apply His Word to their hearts.

… SPRING WALKS! The next walk will be round the lake at Victoria Park, Sydenham on Monday 21 April at 7pm. If you are free and fancy a bit of a walk in the fresh air why not come along and join us. If you need a lift or directions to Victoria Park, please ring Jane on 077 8920 8819.

… FRIDAY 25^TH APRIL, 7.30PM – B.B. DISPLAY IN THE CHURCH HALLS.

… A P R I L S E R V I C E S

Sunday 27^th

11.00am Rev Philip McCrea

‘Our God is an Awesome God’ Nehemiah 4:6-23

6.30pm Rev Philip McCrea

‘God’s Call’ 1 Kings 19:19-21

... The Northern Ireland Hospice would appreciate the gift of your unwanted mobile phones and ink cartridges. Please leave them in the box in the church porch for collection.

… P.W.A. ANNUAL MEETINGS: THURSDAY 1^ST MAY, 2.00PM & 7.30PM

The Assembly Hall Belfast. Theme: NOW IS THE TIME

Guest Speaker: Alison McCaughan.

Featuring the launch of ‘Presbyterian Women’ beginnning a new chapter of women’s work within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

… N.I. BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: THURSDAY 1^ST MAY, 2-4PM & 5.15-8PM

Cavehill Methodist Church, Cavehill Road, Belfast.

… BOARD OF MISSION OVERSEAS : ANNUAL MISSION CONFERENCE

‘CONNECT-4-MISSION’ Friday 23^rd & Saturday 24^th May

Greenmount College, near Antrim. Theme: ‘In giving, we receive!’

Rev Dr Jacob Thomas, lecturer in Missiology at Belfast Bible College, will give two keynote addresses. The conference is open to any member of PCI who has an interest in overseas mission. All places must be booked before Friday 9^th May.

www.presbyterianireland.org/overseas/bmonews.html

… INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ORGANIST – C A R L O C U R L E Y

will give a concert on the new Allen Renasissance Quantum 44 stop/176 voice three manual organ in Rosemary Church on Saturday 7^th June at 7.30pm. Tickets (£10) …

from Scott Gardiner (9077 4124) or Avril Hunter - avrilhunter@hotmail.co.uk

What’s on this Week

in Rosemary Presbyterian Church

20 - 27th April 2008

TODAY 20th 10.45am Creche 11.20am Sunday School

11.20am Bible Class

After morning service Sunday School Project Lunch

6.00pm Prayer Meeting

6.30pm Evening Worship: Rev P McCrea

MONDAY 21st 6.45pm Rainbows

8.00pm Holiday French

TUESDAY 22nd 12.30pm Lunch Club

6.30pm Brownies

8.00pm Girl Guides (Main Hall)

WEDNESDAY 23rd 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 24th 6.45pm Junior Boys’ Brigade

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

8.00pm Fellowship Group: (Trevor Carson’s)

FRIDAY 25th 6.30pm Friday Bible Club

7.30pm B.B. Display

SUNDAY 27th 11.00am Morning Worship: Rev P. McCrea

6.00pm Prayer Meeting

6.30pm Evening Worship: Rev P.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 &