ROSEMARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

Sunday 25th September 2005, 11.00am

Rev John Seawright & Rev Dr Terry McMullan

The Sacrament of Baptism

Praise led by Rosemary Praise Group

 

 

Welcome and Call to Worship

          IPH 85              ‘God is our strength and refuge’

          Prayer

         

The Sacrament of Baptism:

          James Rhys Hilman

James Cameron Aaron Nicholson

Matt Alexander Noble

 

IPH 288            ‘The Aaronic Blessing’

IPH 270            ‘Jesus loves me’

 

Here and Now

          Notices

          (Bible Class remains in Church)

          Praise Group    ‘There is a Higher Throne’

          Prayer

          IPH 179            ‘Let us sing to the God of salvation’

         

The Word of God

          Reading            Revelation Chapter 4, Page 338

          Sermon

          Offering

          Doxology          IPH 214, vr 1 ‘Jesus is the name we honour’

          IPH 214            verses 2 and 3

 

Benediction

You are all invited to remain for

Fairly Traded tea, coffee and soft drinks at the front of the Church.

 

Praise Groups songs: “Jesus is Lord” and “If I’ve been wrong”

>   W E L C O M E:

A very warm welcome is extended to Rev. John Seawright; Rev Terry McMullan 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.

 

 

 

N O T I C E S

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>   TODAY, SUNDAY 25th September  2005

Committee members and helpers please collect Overseas' Mission literature and envelopes for distribution to members of the congregation.

 

Scripture Union Daily Reading Notes for October-December 2005 may be collected at the front porch.

 

The following baby boys have been brought for Baptism this morning:

James Rhys Hilman: DOB 27th January 2005

Son of Kenton and Emma Hilman, 7 Russell Court, Ballyclare.

 

James Cameron Aaron Nicholson: DOB 3rd March 2005

Son of Bertie & Lisa Nicholson, 20 Lester Avenue, Lisburn.

 

Matt Alexander Noble: DOB 26th April 2005

Son of Stanley and Catherine Noble, 28 Richmond Road, N'Abbey.

 

Irish Mission 2006 Calendars: £1.80

If you wish to order a calendar please sign the list in the church porch.

 

6.00pm   Prayer Meeting

6.30pm   Evening 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).

 

>   PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

We will remember in our prayers the leaders and members in our Fellowship Groups.

 

>   PRAYER FOCUS: MALAWI

Livingstonia is situated on a plateau with beautiful views overlooking Lake Malawi.  However, access to Livingstonia is very difficult, especially in the wet season.  The most reliable route to the Mission Station is the rocky Gorodi Road – 10 miles and 20 hairpin bends from the lake shore to the plateau at an altitude of  5,000 feet.  From 21st to 23rd October, the Synod of Livingstonia, CCAP is celebrating the centenary of the construction of this road and the State President is expected to attend.  It is an opportunity to get a lot of necessary work done to the road but also for the joyful coming together of many friends from the Synod and further a field.  Yesterday Saturday (24th) Maureen Stevenson helped to organise and take part in a walk to raise funds for repairs to the Gorodi Road.  Please pray that the road will soon be made much safer; and that the Centenary Celebration weekend will be a very blessed time and benefit the whole Synod, as well as the community that lives and works at Livingstonia.

 

>   CROCHET CLASS recommences on Wednesday 28th September,

     Room A : 8.00 – 10.00am.  All Welcome!

 

>   PRE COMMUNION SERVICE, Friday 30th September, 8.00pm

 

>   OPENING P.W.A. MEETING: Tuesday 4th October:  ‘Rooted in Christ’

 

>   LADIES BOWLING CLUB: Start-up date – Thursday 6th October   

 

>   AMERICAN GUESTS

On Sunday 2nd October, 22 students from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington State, USA, will be worshiping with us.  They are on a European study tour and will be in Northern Ireland from 29th September to 4th October.  They would especially like to meet people rather than just be ‘tourists’.  It is therefore suggested that we seek volunteers who would be willing to meet them at the end of the morning service on Sunday 2nd October and bring 2 of them home for lunch and return them to the halls at 6.00pm.  This is the second time students from Whitworth have visited us and their previous time with us was a highlight of their time in the UK and Ireland.  If you are willing to be a host please give your name to Trevor Long (90710012).

 

>   Sunday   9th October, 2.30pm:      Kirk Session Meeting

 

>   Tuesday 11th October   7/8pm:     Finance/Committee meetings

 

>   HELP NEEDED

Our Youth Club is continuing to grow with over 195 young people attending on the opening night and our success means we need more help.  We would therefore like to invite anyone who would be willing to become a helper - perhaps once or twice a month - to contact the Leader in Charge, Trevor Long, or any of the other leaders.  You’re assistance might simply be to supervise the perimeter of the halls grounds or serve behind the Tuck Shop.  The Club meets most Friday evenings from 7.30 to 10.00pm.

Trevor can be contacted on 9071 0012.

 

>   ANNUAL REPORT EDITOR

Jimmy Paul has for many years meticulously and successfully compiled our Annual Report which is distributed to each family in the congregation.  Jimmy informed the Committee that he wishes to relinquish his duties but is very willing to help his successor to get settled into the job.  He has created a “tried and trusted method” which works very well.  It involves collating the information needed (most of which is already on file but requires updating each year) and making sure the printers have it on time!  Work on the report starts around the beginning of December and is completed in mid February.  Do you have the skills and the necessary time to take on this job?  Please think about it.  Speak to Jimmy (9086 1743) who will be happy to take the time to fill you in on what is involved and answer any questions.

 

>   OCTOBER SUNDAY SERVICES

     2nd     11.00AM      COMMUNION: Rev Bill Shaw (174 Trust)

                 6.30PM      Rev Dr Terry McMullan  

 

9th      11.00AM      OVERSEAS’ MISSION: Rev Dr Gordon Campbell 

            6.30PM     Rev Joseph Dallas

 

16th      11.00AM      HARVEST: Rt Rev Dr John Ross

                 6.30PM      HARVEST: Rev Joseph Dallas

 

     23rd    11.00AM      B.B. ENROLMENT: Mr Scott Woodburn

  6.30PM      Rev Joseph Dallas

 

     30th    11.00AM      GUEST SERVICE: Rev Colin Morrison

                6.30PM      Rev Dr Terry McMullan