ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

Sunday 25th November 2007, 11.00am

Sacrament of Baptism

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

Welcome & Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 268 ‘God has spoken’

Prayer of Praise

Scripture Reading – Acts 17:1-9 (Page 183)

Praise – IPH 375 ‘Our children Lord in faith’

Sacrament of Baptism

Praise – IPH 375 ‘Our children Lord in faith’

Anthem: ‘As the deer pants for the water’

Prayer for Others

Praise – IPH 508 ‘Lord I come to you’

Sermon

Offering (including offering for Presbyterian Orphan Society)

Doxology – IPH 285 ‘Praise God’ & Dedication

Praise – ‘Facing a task unfinished’ (T150)

Benediction

 

Website: www.rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org

 

… 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.

 

… TODAY, SUNDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2007:

Presbyterian Orphan Society:  Thank-you to those who have subscribed to the fund, but would remind others who have not, that donations can be made up to and including Sunday 30th December.

6.00pm  Prayer Meeting

6.30pm EVENING SERVICE: Rev. Philip McCrea

… PASTORAL CARE - If you require the services of the Minister please contact:

     Rev. Philip McCrea (Manse 9077 8164) philip.mccrea@ntlworld.com

 

… PRAYER FOCUS: CRECHE

     Pray that many would use the Creche to enable them to get out to worship.

 

… PRAYER FOCUS: DISASTERS & EMERGENCIES – BANGLADESH

     International Aid Agencies, including Christian Aid and Tear Fund, are responding with assistance through local partners after one of the worst cyclones to hit Bangladesh in over thirty years struck on Thursday of last week, affecting millions of people in coastal reigns.  Prayer Points –

·        For all those affected by the cyclone; for those who have lost loved ones, the injured and those who have lost homes and livelihoods.

·        For aid workers and the government of Bangladesh as they try to help those in need.

    

… FIRE AWARENESS & DEMO / HEALTH AND SAFETY QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

Leaders of organisations please note a meeting will be held tomorrow MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER AT 8.00PM in the church halls.  It is very important that at least one member of each organisation attends as this is a requirement by Insurers / Child Protection and Health and Safety.

 

… LEADERS OF ORGANISATIONS please send any up-to-date information, programme dates etc of their organisations to the webmaster, Sam Russell, webmaster@rosemarypresbyterianchurch.org so that he can update Rosemary Church’s website.

 

… D E C E M B E R     S U N D A Y    S E R V I C E S

               Morning     11.00am                             Evening 6.30pm

 2       Rev Philip McCrea (Gift Day)                 Rev Philip McCrea

      9       Rev Philip McCrea                                 Rev Philip McCrea

     16      Rev Philip McCrea                                 Carol Service

     23      Rev Philip McCrea                                 (No Service)

     25      Christmas Day Service (10am)

     30      Rev Philip McCrea                                 (No Service)

 

… INSTALLATION SERVICE - REV. STEPHEN McCRACKEN

Into the congregations of Drumachose and Derramore in Drumachose Church on Thursday 29th November, 7.00pm.

 

… GIFT DAY SERVICE – NEXT SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER, 11.00AM

Unwrapped Christmas Gifts for children and young people should be brought to this service and will be distributed by Belfast City Mission.

 

… SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER – BREAD & CHEESE LUNCH IN THE CHURCH HALLS

     Everyone is invited to come to a “Bread and Cheese Lunch” after the morning service to help support Nicola McWhirter in raising funds for ‘Street Children in Uganda’.

    

… KIRK SESSION MEETING:   Monday 3rd December, 7.30pm (McMillan Room)

… COMMITTEE MEETING:       Tuesday 11th December, 7.00/8.00pm

 

… SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER: FIVE CHURCHES CAROL WALK - Starts at 2.30pm at Fortwilliam Park/McCrory Presbyterian Church walking to St Peter’s Antrim Road, Rosemary Presbyterian Church, Holy Family Church of the Resurrection, and finishing at Cavehill Methodist with a cup of tea at approximately 4.30pm.  At each Church we have a short scripture reading, say a prayer and sing a carol. 

Walk with us or join us in one of the churches – and bring a friend!

 

… CITY OF BELFAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT

     Wednesday 12th December, 7.30pm : Waterfront Hall.

Jill Deacon, a member of our own Rosemary Praise Group, who regularly plays at the front the church with Alyson and other members of the Praise Group will be taking part in this very special Christmas Concert in the Waterfront Hall.  Please come along and support Jill!  The evening will also feature the Youth Chorale and Junior Music Centre of the City of Belfast School of Music. Tickets from Box Office: £10 adult, £5 concession.

 

… FORTWILLIAM MUSICAL SOCIETY – 30 YEARS OF MUSIC!

     A Celebration in Song of 30 Musical Years (with our own Billy Cairns!)

     Ballyearl Courtyard Theatre, 7.45pm

     27th November – 1st December.   Tickets £9.00   9084 0151 or 9084 8287

 

… PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S BREAKFAST

North Belfast Presbytery are planning a Women’s Breakfast to be held in Corr’s Corner Hotel on Saturday 2nd February at 8.30am.  The invitation for this unique event is for all women in the congregations of North Belfast, not just for members of PWA.  This is an excellent opportunity for women of all ages to meet for a time of friendship and fellowship.  Lynn Murray will share some thoughts on “Using your Gifts” and the event will finish at 10.15am.  The cost will be £8.  If you are interested in attending, contact Peggy Crilly on 90715003 as soon as possible.

 

… PCI BOARD OF MISSION OVERSEAS – TEAM TO UKRAINE 2008

     All age team (no upper age limit!) to go to Ukraine for two weeks in July 2008.

Information in church porch. Closing application date 7th December 2007. www.presbyterianireland.org/news/oseasnews.html

What’s On This Week in Rosemary P.C.

25 – 2nd December 2007

 

     TODAY                      10.45am     Creche

                             11.20am     Sunday School

                             11.20am     Bible Class

                               6.00pm     Prayer Meeting

                               6.30pm     Evening Service (Minor Hall)

                               8.15pm     Youth Fellowship

 

MONDAY                 2.00pm       Ladies Bowling Club

                              7.00pm      Rainbows

                              7.00pm      Men’s Fellowship (Minor Hall)

                               8.00pm     Holiday French

 

TUESDAY                12 Noon      Lunch Club

                               6.30pm     Brownies

                               8.00pm     Girl Guides (Main Hall)

 

     WEDNESDAY          10.30am     Painting Group (Minor Hall)

                             10.30am     Fellowship Group (Murray Whyte’s)

                               6.45pm     Anchor Boys (Church Hall)

                               7.30pm     Fellowship Group (Minor Hall)

                               8.00pm     Fellowship Group (Muriel Thompson’s)

  8.00pm     Crochet Class (McMillan Room)

       (Midweek Bible Study will be held on 5th December, 7.30pm Minor Hall)

                                          

THURSDAY                2.00pm     Ladies Bowling Club

                               6.30pm     Junior Boys’ Brigade

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

                               8.00pm     Choir (Choir Room)

                               8.00pm     Fellowship Group (Trevor Carson’s)

                                     

FRIDAY                       6.30pm     Friday Bible Club

                               8.00pm     Youth Club (Main Hall)

 

SUNDAY                   11.00am    Contemporary Service: Philip McCrea

                                     6.00pm    Prayer Time

                                6.30pm    Evening Worship: Philip McCrea

Leaders please note, any changes to these weekly dates and times, i.e.forthcoming Christmas/New-Year holidays should be passed onto

Liz Eakin Office 9077120; Home 90365119; liz@rosemarypresbyterianchurch.orgealth &