ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

 

Sunday 28th October 2007, 11.00am

Rev. Philip McCrea

(Rosemary Praise Group)

 

Guest Speaker: Rev. Stephen McCracken

 

Welcome

Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise – ‘Jesus is Lord, the cry that echoes’

Prayer of Praise

Praise Group – ‘Father your love is a faithful love’

Children’s Talk

Praise – ‘Kneels at the feet of his friends’ (SGP 60)

Prayer for Others

Scripture Reading: Revelation 7: 9-17 (Page 340)

Praise – ‘Speak O Lord’

Sermon

Offering & Doxology – ‘Thank you Jesus’ verse 1

Dedication

Praise – ‘There is a higher throne’

 

Benediction

(Stay for a cup of tea and a chat after the service)

 

...  W E L C O M E: A very warm welcome is extended to the McCracken family 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 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 28th OCTOBER 2007:

CRECHE - Parents of young children, up to age 3, please note on the last Sunday of each month when we have a ‘Contemporary Service’ there will be no official creche, but if it gets too much for the children during the service there will be toys/books available in the choir room for their use!

 

We will be taking givings for the United Appeal (Overseas’ Mission) work in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland during October. Please give generously as you return your envelope.

 

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

 

… MIDWEEK FELLOWSHIP - Wednesday, 7TH November at 7.30pm in the Minor Hall.

 

… PRAYER FOCUS : P.W.A. - Pray that the ladies will be bound together in their commitment to Jesus Christ and that they would be able to help other women ‘Come and See’ who Jesus really is.

 

… PRAYER FOCUS : MALAWI - Una Brownlie continues her work as Nurse Midwife at the David Gordon Memorial Hospital (DGMH) in Livingstonia.  There is a great need for additional qualified staff, especially for a medical doctor for the hospital and for staff for the Lakeshore Health Centres at Luwuchi, Mlowe, Zunga and Tcharo.  Praise God for the on-going recovery of Rev Ted Mwambira, Chairman of the Synod Health Board, who was injured recently in a car accident also for a full recovery for Sarah, a 6 year old girl who was admitted to DGMH’s paediatric ward some four months ago with severe burns.  Robin and Helen Quinn’s daughter Deborah is getting married in Malawi on 31st October – pray that this will be a very special time of blessing for the family.

 

… P.W.A. BOXES - Box Opening Evening this year will be on Tuesday 6th November at 7.45pm.  The speaker will be Zena McAllister (India Revisted).  If possible please arrange to open your box at home, count the money, and bring  cheque payable to “Rosemary Presbyterian Church” with you on the 6th November, or if you are unable to attend give your donation to any member of the P.W.A.  

Thank-you for helping us support this very worthy cause.

 

… ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY: Informal meeting of Carers every Monday in Atlantic Day Centre,  Atlantic Ave  11.30am-2.00pm. (Tel 90371947).

Present carers needing help or support are very welcome.

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

     4th      11.00am Rev Philip McCrea    (B.B. Enrolment Service)                 

  6.30pm Rev Philip McCrea

 

     11th  10.45am     Rev Philip McCrea    (Remembrance Sunday)   

  6.30pm Rev Philip McCrea

 

     18th  11.00am Rev Philip McCrea    (Operation Christmas Child Boxes)      

  6.30pm Rev Philip McCrea    (Communion Service)

 

     25th  11.00am Rev Philip McCrea                                    

  6.30pm Rev Philip McCrea

     (Please note  Contemporary Service will be held on first Sunday in December)

    

 

… OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:

Those wishing to contribute to the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal should bring their filled shoeboxes to the morning service on Sunday 18th November. 

 

… KIRK SESSION MEETING:   Monday 5th November, 7.30pm

 

… COMMITTEE MEETING:       Tuesday 13th November, 7pm/8pm.

 

… A MORNING CONFERENCE sponsored by the PEACEMAKING PANEL (PCI)

     Saturday 10th November in Whitehouse Presbyterian Church

     9.30am to 1.00pm (including coffee break and lunch)

     Conference Speakers:

     Very Rev Dr John Finaly    ~ The Moderator               

     Rev. Norman Hamilton       ~ Ballysillan Presbyterian Church

     Rev Alistair Bates               ~ Scrabo Presbyterian Church

     Rev David Brice                  ~ Glengormley Presbyterian Church

     Rev John Coulter                ~ Ballysally Presbyterian Church

     Mr Jim Murdock                  ~ Good Relations Officer, Newtownards

     Ms Diane Holt                     ~ Director, The Link Newtownards

     (Please give your name to Horace Love 90710806 if you plan to attend.)

 

 

… BROWNIE COFFEE MORNING – Saturday 10th November, 10am to 12 Noon.

 

… BIBLE READING NOTES may be ordered from the list in the front vestibule, please note this is the last Sunday to add your name as the order will be placed on 1st November, any queries - speak to Heather Semple 9085 1210.

 

… ROSEMARY LUNCH CLUB takes place every Tuesday at 12.30pm.  We are hoping to be able to welcome new diners from Oldpark.  Transport can be offered to anyone within approximately 2 miles away. 

This Lunch Club is open to older people from the local community. 

Contact: Roberta 90868912, Jean 90715902 or Heather 90851210.

 

 

ROSEMARY  PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH

 

Sunday 28th October 2007, 6.30pm

 

Rev. Philip McCrea

 

 

 

Welcome

Announcements

Focus for the Service

Praise – IPH 204 ‘Jesus is the name we honour’

Prayer

Reading – Genesis 11:26 – 12:4

Praise – IPH 165 ‘Be still for the presence of the Lord’

Offering & Dedication

Praise – IPH 352 ‘Name of all Majesty’

Sermon

Praise – IPH 508 ‘Lord I come to you’

Benediction

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