ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

 

 

SUNDAY  24h SEPTEMBER 2006, 11.00AM

Guest Service conducted by Rev Dr Terry McMullan

with Rosemary Praise Group

 

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP

Introit:                        ‘The splendour of the King’

Hymn                         ‘Jesus is Lord’

Prayer

Scripture Reading       Ephesians 6: 10-20 (Page 264) read by David Long

Children’s Talk

Hymn                         ‘Be strong in the Lord’

HERE AND NOW

Notices

(Sunday School and Bible Class leave)

Praise Group              ‘O Church Arise’

Prayer

IPH 452                      ‘King of Kings’

THE WORD OF GOD

Scripture Reading       Revelation 2: 8-11 (Page 336)

Sermon

Offering

Doxology                   IPH 244 verse 1 ‘To the name of our salvation’

Dedication

IPH 569                      ‘Soldiers of Christ arise’

BENEDICTION

Followed by tea and coffee

>   W E L C O M E

A very warm welcome is extended 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 the Minister.

 

Rosemary Church Website:www.rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org

 

^   TODAY, SUNDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2006

Elders please collect Session Minutes from Wilbert this morning.

Committee members/helpers please collect United Appeal Mission literature and envelopes from the church porch for delivery to members of the congregation.  Thank-you!

6.00pm   Prayer Meeting

6.30pm   Evening Service:  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 will be held this Wednesday 27th September to pray for guidance at this time of vacancy in Room A at 7.00pm.  All members of the congregation welcome.

 

^   ORGANISATIONS LEADERS MEETING, WEDNESDAY 27 SEPT, 7.30PM

Meeting of organisations leaders or their representatives with a Sub Committee of the Church Committee to discuss their needs in the halls.

 

^   PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

We will remember in our prayers the officers and boys of our Boys’ Brigade Company (77th Belfast) in all three sections: Anchor Boys, Junior Section and Company Section.

 

^   PRAYER FOCUS: SUDAN

     The African Union (AU) peacekeeping force, which has been serving in Darfur in Western Sudan, is due to be withdrawn by the end of September when its mandate runs out.  Over 200,000 people have died and over 2 million displaced from their homes during three years of conflict.  Pray that the government of Sudan would agree to a UN peace-keeping force being deployed in Darfur; for peace and security in the region; and for a long-lasting peace agreement to be established between all the parties involved.

^   START UP DATES FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Lunch Club            Tuesday      3rd October

P.W.A.                  Tuesday      3rd October

Ladies Bowling      Thursday     5th October

 

^   CHURCH FLOWERS

There are some Sundays during the year when we have no one to supply flowers.  If you feel you could help please speak to Isabel Love 9071 0806.

(If necessary we have a team of flower arrangers).

 

^   LUNCH CLUB CO-ORDINATOR

Are you free on a Tuesday?

Could you take up the position of Lunch Club Co-ordinator?

This involves the week-to-week running of this very important out-reach to our senior members.  At present we have 4 Team Leaders and helpers in place who are experienced and enthusiastic, together with Minibus drivers.  A ‘tried and trusted system’ is operating and the current schedule is set to run until Christmas.  We need someone who would be willing to take up the over-all responsibility of co-ordinating the current teams. 

If you could help, please speak to Wilbert Bennett 9077 6266.

 

^   OCTOBER DATES

Sunday        8th        2.30pm      Kirk Session Meeting

Tuesday      10th    7 & 8pm       Finance and Committee Meetings

 

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

 

          1st      11.00am  Rev Dr Terry McMullan   (COMMUNION)

                    6.30pm  Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

          8th      11.00am  Rev Dr Terry McMullan   (HOME MISSION)

                    6.30pm  Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

          15th    11.00am  Rev Prof Drew Gibson     (HARVEST)

                   6.30pm   Rev Joe Dallas               

 

          22nd   11.00am  Rev Dr Terry McMullan   (B.B.ENROLMENT)

                    6.30pm   Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

          29th    11.00am  Rev Dr Terry McMullan   (GUEST SERVICE)

                   6.30pm   Rev Dr Terry McMullan

 

>   OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOXES

Please use the following lists for ideas on what to pack, or not pack.

Please select from the following YES items:

     Cuddly toy / toothbrush / toothpaste / wrapped bar of soap and flannel /

     notepad / colouring book / picture books /     pencils and pens / set of crayons or felt pens / hat / cap / gloves /scarf / small ball or tennis ball / a puzzle e.g. small jigsaw / for boys: toy car, truck, passenger plane or similar item / for girls: jewellery, e.g. pair of clip earrings, make-up or hair accessories / a greetings car or a photo of yourself / sweets (must be at least March 2007 sell by date).

Do NOT include items from any of the following categories:

No chocolate due to customs regulations in receiving countries

Other edible items (e.g. crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cake)

War related items (e.g. toy guns and soldiers, knives)

Clothing (other than listed above)

Glass containers, mirrors or fragile items

Liquids of any type (e.g. blow bubbles, shampoos, bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols)

Marbles or sharp objects

Anything of a political, racial or religious nature

Medicines / Books with words

Due to import relations, all goods should be new or nearly new.

Please enclose £2 or more in an envelope to cover transport costs.

Bring your box on HARVEST SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER.

 

^   ROSEMARY LADIES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

The new season will commence on Thursday, 5th October at 2.00pm in the Minor Hall.  We look forward to welcoming back all members and we appeal especially for new members to come and join us on that date.  We also play on Monday afternoons.

 

^   ROSEMARY DRAMA GROUP presents “WIDOWS’ PARADISE”

     An Ulster Comedy by Sam Cree in Ekenhead Memorial Church Halls

     Friday 29th & Saturday 30th September, 8.00pm

     Tickets: Adults £6 / Concession £5

These tickets are available from Wilson’s Henderson Avenue, any drama group member, or pay at the door.

 

^   Gala Celebration of Christmas Peace, Belfast Waterfront Hall.

     Wednesday 13th December, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

     Welcoming, Kim Phuc, the “Girl in the Picture” survivor of the Vietnam War.

     Band of the Royal Irish Regiment / Gospel Pianist, Huntley Brown, USA.

     Soloist, Donna Malone (Guest Soprano with the Celtic Tenors)  

     Tickets available from Waterfront Box Office 9033 4455.