ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

 

Sunday 20th November 2005, 11.00am

Conducted by Rev George Moore

 

Welcome and Call to Worship

     IPH 161 ‘Holy, holy, holy’

     Prayer

     Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 6: 1-8 (Page 749)

     Children’s Address

     IPH 210 ‘I’m special’

     Here and Now

          Notices

          (Sunday School and Bible Class leave)

          Anthem:  ‘Our Great Saviour’

     Dedication of New Hymnbooks    

          Introduction by Horace Love

          Prayer of Dedication by Dr W E Davison

          IPH 236 ‘Sing to God’

The Word of God

          Sermon

          Offering (including offering for Presbyterian Orphan Society)

          Doxology: IPH 160 verse 1 ‘Glory be to God the Father’

          IPH 242 ‘To God be the Glory’

     Benediction

 

>   W E L C O M E:

A very warm welcome is extended to Rev George Moore 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 20th November 2005

  Scripture Union and IBRA Daily Reading Bible Notes for 2006

Individuals wanting to order the above notes please sign the sheet in the front porch or contact Heather Gillen 9082 4027.

 

3.15pm   Praise Group Rehearsal in the Minor Hall. 

Any new members would be made most welcome - so why don't you come along and join us.

6.00pm   Prayer Meeting

6.30pm   Communion Service:  Rev Terry McMullan

 

>   VACANCY

During the vacancy if you require the services of a Minister, please contact either Rev John Seawright (9085 4572) or Wilbert Bennett (9077 6266).

 

>   P.W.A. Tuesday 29th November, 7.45pm

     ‘Flowers of the Bible’ : Mrs Lennon

 

>   WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING

A prayer meeting is held each Wednesday evening to pray for guidance at this time of vacancy.  Room A at 7.00pm.  Everyone welcome.

 

>   PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

We will remember in our prayers the leaders and those who attend the Lunch Club.

 

>   PRAYER FOCUS: MALAWI

Pray for Margaret Young’s witness in St Luke’s Hospital in Zomba, in all she does and says, and that she will be able to teach and motivate the staff who work with her, and that more trained and dedicated nurses will come to work at the hospital.

 

>   PRAYER CHAIN

Members of the Prayer Chain are asked to meet in Room A after the evening service on Sunday 27th November.  If you would like to know more about the Prayer Chain please contact Brenda Nicholl on 9084 3920.

 

>   N O V E M B E R     C H U R C H     S E R V I C E S

27th    11.00AM      Rev Marlene Taylor

                6.30PM       Rev Terry McMullan

 

>   PRESBYTERIAN ORPHAN SOCIETY

Envelopes have been delivered to each member of the congregation.  Collections will be taken during this month of November.  You are asked to be generous once again in your response.  Thank-you.

 

>   LEAGUE OF CHURCH LOYALTY

We need someone to take over the duties of marking the League of Church Loyalty Cards each Sunday for the children as they come into church.  Could you help?  (perhaps on a rota basis). 

Speak to Avril Hunter 9072 1228 or Wilbert Bennett 9077 6266.

 

>   BOARD OF MISSION OVERSEAS

     Teams to INDIA, ROMANIA & UKRAINE Summer 2006

     ..  Make a difference in the life of even one person

     ..  See for yourself how God is working in another country

     ..  Use your holidays to benefit others

     Each team goes for around 2 weeks during July to September 2006

     Approximate Cost: Romania & Ukraine Teams - £550 / India Team - £900

     Application Forms and Information Leaflets are available from

     The Mission Overseas Office, PCI, Church House. (9032 2284)

     Email: overseas@presbyterianireland.org

     Closing date for applications is WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2005.

 

>   THANK-YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED …

     The “Moderator’s Appeal for Pakistan/Africa” has raised a total of £7019.40.  This has been sent to Church Office where it will be channelled through our partners in relief and development, Tearfund and Christian Aid.

    

(The Retiring Offering for the Poppy Appeal last Sunday raised £482.79)

 

>   “A PILGRIM’S PROGRESS” an informal evening with John Dunlop as he reflects on his recent journey through the USA, Canada, Japan and China in the steps of former PCI missionary, Rev. Colin Corkey, has been arranged for Tuesday 29 November, 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Whitehouse Presbyterian Church.  This informal evening will begin with worship and end with supper and everyone will be made very welcome!

 

>   NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

     Thursday 24th November, 2.00-4.00pm and 5.15-8.00pm

     Cavehill Methodist Church Hall