ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

 

SUNDAY 21st MAY 2006, 11.00AM

Rev Professor Stephen Williams

 

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP

     IPH 170                         ‘God reveals His presence’

     Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

     Scripture Reading          Habakkuk 1: 1-17 (Page 1017)

     Children’s Address        ‘The Biscuit Tree’

     IPH 117                         ‘God’s love is deeper’        

HERE AND NOW

              Notices

              (Sunday School and Bible Class leave)

              Anthem                          ‘Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem’

              Prayer

              IPH 115                          ‘God is love’

THE WORD OF GOD

              Scripture Reading          Luke 1: 1-13 (Page 76)

              Sermon                          ‘Doubt, Silence, Joy’

              Offering                          (including Overseas’ Mission offering)

              Doxology                       IPH 214 ‘Jesus is the name we honour’

              IPH 95                           ‘Now thank we all our God’              

BENEDICTION

 

 

>   W E L C O M E

A very warm welcome is extended to our two guest preachers today, Stephen Williams and Joe Dallas and to all who have joined us 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 21st May 2006

Committee members and helpers who have not already done so please collect United Appeal (Overseas Mission) literature and envelopes for delivery to members of the congregation.

 

Sunday School Project Lunch held last Sunday was a great success. Thank-you to everyone who came along and a further big thank-you to the teachers and children who put in all the hard work!

 

Praise Group rehearsal today Sunday 21st May at 3.15pm in the church.

 

6.00pm  Prayer Meeting

6.30pm  Evening Service:  Rev Joe Dallas

 

>   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 organisers and those who attend the Lunch Club.

 

>   PRAYER FOCUS: KENYA,    Olkinyiei – Gary and Mary Reid write,

“We give so much thanks to God for this past weekend in Olkinyiei: for the growing enthusiasm amongst the young Maasai elders (and even the women who have started collecting stone!); and the growing relationships between us all.  We praise God for their keen interest in the building work which is about to begin, as already they have helped Gary to bring the water down from the spring to the site.  We also give thanks to God that we have got a builder to help Gary to erect the electric fence, and to build the evangelist’s house, and then our own dwelling house.”  However, the Reids also have some sad news to report – a young local man was killed by a buffalo last week.  Prayer Points: Give thanks for the growing enthusiasm among the Maasai and for the relationships being built.  Thanks for a builder to help Gary with the impending work.  Pray that Christ’s Name will be glorified amongst these very precious souls.  Pray for the grieving family and community of the young man killed by the buffalo.

 

>   MAY SUNDAY SERVICES

     28th    11.00am     Rev Dr Terry McMullan (Overseas’ Sunday)

                6.30pm     Rev Dr Terry McMullan     

 

 

C H R I S T I A N     A I D     W E E K   14 – 20 MAY

     Christian Aid envelopes available from the pews and church porch.  Envelopes should be placed on the offering plate today Sunday 21st May. In order that Gift Aid can be applied to your contribution please quote FWO number.

    

UNITED APPEAL “GETTING THINGS DONE TOGETHER”

The Presbyterian Church is committed to a £10m mission programme for 2006.  That’s how seriously its members want to follow Christ’s command to tell the whole world about God’s love.  The programme is the continuing work of the mission agencies of our Church, providing effective outreach that requires the resources of the whole Church and at the same time supporting congregations in their work and witness at local level.

 

·        Literature and envelopes will be delivered to each home during this month of May.  We encourage everyone to give generously

·        OVERSEAS’ MISSION SUNDAY 28TH MAY, 11.00AM.

Rev. Dr. Terry McMullan

    

 

>   QUIZ NIGHT  SATURDAY 3RD JUNE

A fun table quiz is planned for the evening of Saturday 3rd June.  Please plan to be there and be part of an enjoyable event and help to raise money for the Overseas Mission trips that Nicole Williams and Nicola McWhirter will be going on this summer.

 

>   ROSEMARY SUMMER CLUB: “PYRAMID ROCK”

     Monday 19th to Friday 23rd June

     If you can help, please speak to Nicola McWhirter or Trevor Long.

     (Leaders Meeting, next Sunday afternoon 28th May)

 

… SUMMER CHURCH 2006

Could anyone who may be free and able to help supervise the children (aged 3 to 7 up to and including P3) attending Summer Church during Sunday mornings in July, August and the first week of September please contact Sandra Cousins (9028 7476).  This is a great opportunity to meet with and enjoy the company of the next generation.

 

… Sunday 4th June, 11.00am      Children’s Day & Cradle Roll

...  Monday 5th to Friday 9th June GENERAL ASSEMBLY WEEK

… Sunday 11th, 2.30pm               Kirk Session Meeting

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>   N.I. HOSPICE CARE: Pastoral Care: The Cancer Journey

     Clergy and Pastoral Workers’ Study Day

     Thursday 25 May 2006, registration at 9.30am / 4.00pm

     Venue: NI Hospice Care, Somerton Road, Belfast.

The aim of this study day is to add to our understanding of the physical, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions of living and dying with cancer.

Application form and further details:

Telephone 9078 1836 / Email: education@nihospicecare.com

 

>   SECOND GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER

Pentecost Sunday 4th June 2006.  Transformations Ireland will be hosting this event in the grounds of Stormont Estate from 3.00pm to 5.30pm.  Last year 12,000 people from many different churches gathered in Stormont Estate, joining with an estimated 200 million people from 156 nations around the world. Background and vision for the Global Day of Prayer can be found at www.globaldayofprayercom.

Transformations Ireland, PO Box 865, Belfast BT5 5WY: 07841096571

info@transformations-ireland.org

www.transformations-ireland.org

 

>   FOSTER CARE – N & W BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

Children are special! But FOSTER CARERS can make a difference to a CHILD needing help. If you are:

Single/married/widowed/separated/a parent or someone who has never been a parent/in employment or unemployed/a house owner or tenant/ someone who can offer a child weekends, holidays, emergency short term or long term care/someone who enjoys the company of children.

Then you are needed.  Please take the FIRST STEP by phoning 9024 5000 for an information pack.  An information evening will be held in the Fostering Centre on Wednesday 24th May at 7.15pm Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast BT1 6DP.