Mar
4
2010
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Announcements 7th March

Sunday Services

 11am Morning Worship – Series: Building Relationships with God.  Theme: “Love is respectful”  Luke 7.36-50.  Mr Tommy Bruce.

7pm.  Evening Worship.  Series: Lessons from Losing.  Theme: “Tough Faith”  Lam 3.19-26.  Rev David Brice.

 Sunday 14th March 

11am  Morning Worship.  Series: Building Relationships with God.  Theme: “Love is patient”  ( Mother’s Day)  Eph 4.17-32.

7pm  Evening Worship.  Series: Studies in James.  Theme: “Prayer”  James 5.13-20.  Mr Tommy Bruce.

 Discipleship programme

 Mid Week Meeting.  Wed 10th March at 7.30pm in Burney Room.  40 Days—Building Relationships with God.  Mr Tommy Bruce.

 Life Groups as arranged. 

Meetings 

Congregational Committee Meeting Tuesday 9th March at 8.00pm in Burney room.  Please note that this is the newly elected committee and a full attendance is encouraged.

Property Sub Committee will meet at 7.30pm on Tues 9th March.

 Advance Notice.  Kirk Session Meeting Tuesday 16th March at 7.30pm in Burney Room.  Elders please note that Minutes have been circulated.  For those who receive a hard copy they are available in the minister’s room.

Organisations

Thursday Together:  Kathryn Wolff will be our guest speaker and will be talking about The Barron Hall project.  Our meeting commences at 2.30pm in the Burney Room.
MEN TOGETHER: Our next visit is to the City Hall is on Wednesday 24th March. In order to handle the tour our numbers are restricted to 30 on a first come first served basis. If you would like to come, male or female, it is imperative that you sign the sheet ASAP.

The Lounge Meets this evening 6:45 – 8pm. The Issues series continues with Boy-Girl Relationships.
Also the final Trash Fashion Workshop is on Saturday 13th March 2-4pm we need you to come, have your outfits ready to finish and practice the drama.
Remember Trash Fashion Show is on Saturday 27th March 7-8pm!

Advance Notice:  The Annual exhibition & sale will be opened on Friday 19th March at 6.30pm to 9.30pm,  Saturday 20th, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Sunday 21st, exhibition only, will be held after morning service and close at 2.00pm.  Catalogue, Tea or Coffee – £1.00.  Please keep part of your weekend free to attend and encourage the club

The Hot Chocolate team will be out on the church car park on the following Saturday evenings:- 13th & 27th of March and the 10th & 24th of April. Please mark these dates in your diary/calendar and remember to pray for team and the young people. Please pray that God will be working in the hearts of the young people and that the team will have opportunities to share Christ’s love and the good news of the Gospel with them.

Easter Newsletter: 

Would all organisation leaders (for reports) and those wishing to supply items for the newsletter please note that the cut-off date for Annual Report & Easter newsletter is the 14th March. All items and reports must be with Frank Murray by then so that they are ready for distributing by the 21st March. As this is always a hectic period please don’t wait until 21st but give your material to me as soon as possible.  Thanking you in anticipation.  Frank.

 News

At the AGM on Wednesday the newly proposed committee members were voted on and accepted.

Feb
25
2010
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Announcements 28th Feb

Sunday Services 

Sunday 28th Feb 

Morning Worship – 11am.  All-Age Service.   Thinking Day.

 Evening Worship. – Series: Lessons from losing. Theme: “How God handles Unholy Humanity” Lam 3.25-33 Rev David Brice

Sunday 7th March

11.00am               Morning Worship – Series: Building Relationships with God. Theme: “Love is respectful” Luke 7.36-50. Rev David Brice

7.00pm                 Evening Worship – Series Lessons From Losing. Theme: “Tough Faith” Lam 3.19-26. Rev David Brice

Meetings

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Wednesday 3rd March at 7.30pm in the Church Halls.  Supper provided.  Special items of praise by the Church Choir. ALL WELCOME.

Advance Notice: Congregational Committee Meeting Tuesday 9th March at 8.00pm in Burney room.

Mission Plan Committee will meet at 7pm on Thursday 54h March at the home of Mervyn Whittle.

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE

New Committee Members have been elected to the Committee.  The list of names can be found on the announcement sheet.  Their names will be put to  the AGM on Wednesday to be sustained.  Any objection should be put in wiring to the Moderator of Kirk Session before Wednesday. 

Organisations

No Sunday Club:  There is no Sunday Club today.  Please note that there will be no Sunday Club leaders in the hall at 10.45am this morning.  Sunday Club will start up again on Sunday 7th March at 10.45am in the McKinley Hall.  All boys and girls aged 4-11yrs are welcome to join us at Sunday Club.

Catering Team “C”  are asked to meet in the Burney Room after this morning’s service.  Thanks.

 

Trash Fashion Workshop will be on today from 3pm to 4.30pm in the church halls.

 

Thursday Together : This week we will have Jean Black and Betty Wilson entertain us with songs.  They will be accompanied by Jean’s husband Joe who will bring a short message from the Gospel.  We commence at 2.30pm.

 PW will meet in the Burney Room on Monday 1st March at 8pm.  The Speakers will be Ms Lorna Quinn from Ballymoney.  We welcome all women from our Church family and their friends to join with us.

The Hot Chocolate team will be out on the church car park on the following Saturday evenings:- 13th & 27th of March and the 10th & 24th of April. Please mark these dates in your diary/calendar and remember to pray for team and the young people. Please pray that God will be working in the hearts of the young people and that the team will have opportunities to share Christ’s love and the good news of the Gospel with them.

 Finance

Copy of 2009 Accounts are available for collection on the Vestibule table.  Any queries please contact the Treasurer before the AGM.

 Would all conveners and committee leaders advise the Treasurer their budget for expenditure in this year as soon as possible. 

Easter Newsletter 

Would all organisation leaders (for reports) and those wishing to supply items for the newsletter please note that the cut-off date for Annual Report & Easter newsletter is the 14th March. All items and reports must be with Frank Murray by then so that they are ready for distributing by the 21st March. As this is always a hectic period please don’t wait until 21st but give your material to me as soon as possible.  Thanking you in anticipation.  Frank. 

HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB 

 Our Holiday Bible Club will run this year from Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July.  Please sign the sheet on the vestibule table with your contact details if you are available to help this year.  New leaders are very welcome to join us.  We hope to have some planning and preparation meetings leading up to this year’s HBC – more details to follow.  Thanks.  Derek.

 Notices

World Day of Prayer:  Friday 5th March 2010  Services at Glengormley Methodist 10.30am and St. Mary’s on the Hill at 8pm.  More info in the Vestibule.

Bangor Convention 2010:  Friday 2nd to Tues 6th April.  More info in Vestibule.

Feb
18
2010
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Announcements 21st Feb 2010

This week’s services 

This morning’s service will focus on our Series: Building Relationships with God.  The theme is  “Love is humble” John 13.1-17. And will be conducted by Rev David Brice

7.00pm      Evening Worship. – Series: Studies in James. Theme: “Prayer” James 5.13-20. Mr. Tommy Bruce

Services next Sunday 28th Feb

11.00am     Morning Worship:  Guide Thinking Day, All Age Service, led by the Girl Guides

7.00am       Evening Worship. – Series: Lessons From losing. Theme: “How God handles Unholy Humanity” Lam 3.25-33 Rev David Brice

Email system: 

Our church office email is up and running again.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.   

 Organisations

Mid week Meeting at 7.30pm in Burney Room. Building Relationships with God Session 3.  Rev David Brice

MEN TOGETHER: On Tuesday 23rd February at 7.30pm. in the Burney Room Mr. James Davidson is coming to give us a talk on the history of Belfast Bakeries. All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for this interesting evening. In order to determine numbers for tea, please sign the sheet on the vestibule table.

MEN TOGETHER: Our next visit is to the City Hall on Wednesday 24th March. In order to handle the tour our numbers are restricted to 30 on a first come first served basis. If you would like to come, male or female, it is imperative that you sign the sheet ASAP. Further details will be given later.

The Walking Club will meet on Wednesday, 24th February, at 9.30 am in the church car park.  We hope to walk in the grounds of Stormont.  New walkers are always welcome.

No Sunday Club next week:  There will be no Sunday Club on Sunday 28th Feb, due to Guide Thinking Day.  Please note that there will be no Sunday Club leaders in the hall at 10.45pm.  It will start up again on Sunday 7th March at 10.45pm in the McKinley Hall.  All boys and girls aged 4-11yrs are welcome to join us at Sunday Club. 

Thursday Together This week we are privileged to have BEN FORDE entertain our group.  An invitation is extended to anyone who would care to join us on Thursday.  We meet at 2.30pm in the Burney Room 

PW OUTING ON 8th MAY 2010:  Please note the revised amount of the PW outing is now £20.00

HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB 2010

 Our Holiday Bible Club will run this year from Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July. Please sign the sheet on the vestibule table with your contact details if you are available to help this year. New leaders are very welcome to join us.  We hope to have some planning and preparation meetings leading up to this year’s HBC – more details to follow.  Thanks.  Derek

Meetings

Youth Council Meeting:  There will be a meeting on Tuesday 23rd Feb at 7.30pm.

Mission Committee Meeting:  Monday 22nd February at 7.30pm in the Ministers Room.

Church Building

McKINLAY HALL CUPBOARDS: There is a MASTER PLAN on the vestibule table. The cupboards must be claimed by SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY otherwise they will be CLEARED and RE-ALLOCATED. Also any articles left on top will be disposed of.

Finance

Copy of 2009 Accounts are available for collection at back of the church for the next two weeks.  Any queries please contact the Treasurer before the AGM. 

Notices

Bangor Convention 2010:  Please find an information leaflet on the Vestibule table.

Feb
11
2010
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Church Email Account Down

Unfortunately our Church email account is experiencing some difficulties.  The problem is with our email provider and will hopefully be fixed soon. 

I would like to apologise for any announcement that has not been included in this week’s sheet due to this.  If you would like to make Tommy or David aware, they may be able to announce it from the front of the church. 

 In the meantime if you could email david@glengormley.org for any queries or to pass on the announcements for next week.

Thanks Julie.

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11
2010
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Announcements 14th Feb

Welcome

We welcome Mark & Elaine Hamill and their friends and family to our morning service on the occasion of the Baptism of their baby boy.  The theme of our Moring Service is, “Love does not envy,” (Mt 20.1-16) part three of our Building Relationships with God series

This week’s services 

Evening worship.    7.00pm      Series: Lessons From Losing. Theme: “Choices have consequences” Lam 2.18-22. Rev David Brice

 Services next Sunday 21st Feb

11.00am     Morning Worship – Series: Building Relationships with God. Theme: “Love is humble” John 13.1-17. Rev David Brice

7.00pm      Evening Worship. – Series: Studies in James. Theme: “Prayer” James 5.13-20. Mr. Tommy Bruce

 Organisations

Mid week Meeting at 7.30pm in Burney Room. Building Relationships with God Session 2.  Mr. Tommy Bruce

Thursday Together  we will be joined by Caroline Rowland this week from the Salvation Army 

MEN TOGETHER: On Tuesday 23rd February at 7.30pm. in the Burney Room Mr. James Davidson is coming to give us a talk on the history of Belfast Bakeries. All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for this interesting evening. In order to determine numbers for tea, please sign the sheet on the vestibule table.

MEN TOGETHER: ( ADVANCE NOTICE) Our next visit is to the City Hall on Wednesday 24th March. In order to handle the tour our numbers are restricted to 30 on a first come first served basis. If you would like to come, male or female, it is imperative that you sign the sheet ASAP. Further details will be given later.

PW meets in the Burney Room on Monday 15th  February at 8pm.  The topic for the evening is “Old Favourite or New Discovery”.  All women of our congregation and their friends are very welcome to join with us.

Meetings

Kirk Session Meeting Tuesday 16th Feb at 7.30pm in Burney Room (agenda available in Minster’s Room for elders)

Youth Council Meeting:  There will be a meeting on Tuesday 23rd Feb at 7.30pm in the Burney Room.

New Committee.  Tuesday night was the last opportunity for those standing down from committee to attend.  We would wish to record our thanks to all who have so faithfully served in this capacity.  Votes will be processed at Kirk Session this Tuesday.

Thanks

Moderator’s Appeal for Haiti.  Thank you to all who gave so generously towards the suffering people of Haiti. Congratulations on raising £3300 (latest count). Committee agreed in anticipation of receiving an additional £600 via Gift aid that this amount would be added immediately so the full amount can be sent as soon as possible. If you haven’t had the opportunity to donate, please use the envelopes on the vestibule table. The money will be forward on Monday 15th Feb, so this is last opportunity.

Church Building

 McKINLAY HALL CUPBOARDS: There is a MASTER PLAN on the vestibule table. The cupboards must be claimed by SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY otherwise they will be CLEARED and RE-ALLOCATED. Also any articles left on top will be disposed of. 

Finance

1.  Copy of 2009 Accounts are available for collection at back of the church for the next two weeks.  Any queries please contact the Treasurer before the AGM. 

 2.  Would the members of the finance sub committee meet after the service this morning in the Ministers Room.

3.  Would all conveners and committee leaders advise the Treasurer their budget for expenditure in this year before Tuesday 16th February. 

 4.  Members of the Finance Sub committee please attend a meeting on Wednesday 17th February, 2010. in the ministers room at 7.30PM.   

Treasurer,  David Mullan.

Notices

Health and Public Safety Leaflets on adult abuse and how to detect it are available from the vestibule table.

Volunteers wanted:  Home-start North Belfast are seeking new volunteers for their work of supporting families.  If you are a parent/grandparent, have about 3hours to spare each week, and would like to know more please look at the information sheet in the vestibule.

REAL EVANGELISM for a RESTLESS WORLD: Rebecca Manley Pippert, regarded as one of the “liveliest and most effective communicators in the world today” will hold a seminar in Belfast Bible College on Tuesday 16th February at 8pm. Information leaflets are available on the vestibule table.

Feb
6
2010
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Ruth’s Journal – January 2010

Ruth Lawrie is at the commencement of a re-neighbouring scheme in the White City area, originally from England, she studied at Belfast Bible college for two years, she has a full-time job in the centre of Belfast, she is a member of Glengormley Presbyterian Church

I moved into White City on January 1st 2010 to begin a re-neighbouring project with Glengormley Presbyterian Church. It was a very snowy and icy move but I have settled in well and it’s beginning to feel like home. Neighbours are friendly and it is handy having a small grocery shop only a hundred yards way. I am in a full time job so the settling in process has to be fitted in around that, folks from church have given me a table and chairs, so I’ve been able to have a few friends around for meals. I have started volunteering at the local community centre on a Monday and Tuesday evening so am getting to know a few people and gradually getting more involved with things.

 This week, as a church,  we have begun reading and studying a book called ‘Building Relationships with God’s Love’. It is a reminder to me of why I am here in White City, I am excited to start building up relationships here and to find ways in which I can serve in the estate.  It is my prayer that God would be able to use me to show his love to the people in this community. 

Feb
4
2010
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Announcements 7th Feb

Welcome.  The theme of our morning worship is “Love is Kind” this is a quotation from 1 Corinthians 13 and is the second in our series Building Relationships with God, in particular we will be studying the Story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10.25-37.  Last Wednesday we launched our 40 Day programme and many turned up to purchase the book “Building Relationships with God” if you were unable to be there take the opportunity today to join up and acquire the book.

 

Today commence our AV Upgrade Appeal, envelopes are available on the vestibule table if you did not get one last week.  We ask you to give so that others ministries inn the church are not affected by this necessary expense.

 

7.00pm Evening Worship. – Series: Studies in James. Theme: “Patience” James 5.7-12. Mr Tommy Bruce

 

Services next Sunday 14th February.

11.00am               Morning Worship – Series: Building Relationships with God. Theme: “Love does not envy” Mt 20.1-16.  Mr Tommy Bruce

7.00pm                 Evening Worship. Series: Lessons From Losing. Theme: “Choices have consequences” Lam 2.18-22. Rev David Brice.

 

Congregational Committee Meeting. Tuesday 9th Feb at 8pm in the Burney Room.

 

Mid week Meeting at 7.30pm in Burney Room. Building Relationships with God Session 1.  Rev David Brice

Small Groups will meet as arranged.

 

Mission Planning Committee will meet at the manse at 7pm on Thursday 11th Feb.

 

Advance Notice.  Kirk Session Meeting Tuesday 16th Feb at 7.30pm.  {elders please note that hard copy of minutes is available in ministers room for those who don’t receive them electronically]

HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB 2010   There will be a brief meeting (10 minutes) for all Holiday Bible Club leaders after the morning service Sunday, 7 February. Anyone new who is interested in helping at this year’s HBC will also be very welcome. The proposed dates for this summer’s HBC are Monday 28 June – Friday 2 July.

 

Scripture Union Camps and Missions 2010  Aged 17+ by this July?! Fancy serving on an SU team this summer, sharing the good news of God with children and young people? If your answer is ‘Yes’ to both these questions, then check out the SUNI website or leaflets in the Church Foyer. Application deadlines: 7 April (July teams) & 30 April (Aug. teams). To find out more, please speak to David Johnston.

 

Our Web site.  A calendar is now available on line through our web site (go to what’s on page) this is particular for those leaders in charge who are forward planning.

 

Thursday Together  This week our speaker will be Joanne Lynas who will be telling us about a recent trip to Uganda and her work in a local hospital.  We commence at 2.30pm.

 

NEWS  The wedding of Ashley Armstrong and Sean O’Neill will take place on Saturday 13th February at 1pm in Glengormley Presbyterian Church

 

Thanks:  Sunday Club would like to say a big thank you to all who gave money at the Christmas Nativity Service.  We raised £271, which will be used to help us support Jose our sponsor child during the weeks we do not meet.

 

The Lounge meets Sunday 7th Feb at 6.45 to 8 O’clock.  For more info speak to Jonny and Olwyn.

 

MEN TOGETHER: On Tuesday 23rd February at 7.30pm. in the Burney Room Mr. James Davidson is coming to give us a talk on the history of Belfast Bakeries. All ladies of the congregation are invited to join us for this interesting evening. In order determine numbers for tea, please sign the sheet on the vestibule table.

 

McKINLAY HALL CUPBOARDS: There is a MASTER PLAN on the vestibule table. The cupboards must be claimed by SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY otherwise they will be CLEARED and RE-ALLOCATED. Also any articles left on top will be disposed of.

 

PROPERTY SUB-COMMITTEE are asked to meet at 7.30pm. in the Minister’s Room on Tuesday 9th February, before the main Committee meeting.

 

YAC Road Trip—Training for youth and children’s ministry.  More info on the vestibule table.

REAL EVANGELISM for a RESTLESS WORLD: Rebecca Manley Pippert, regarded as one of the “liveliest and most effective communicators in the world today” will hold a seminar in Belfast Bible College on Thursday 16th February at 8pm. Information leaflets are available on the vestibule table.

 

MEN TOGETHER: ( ADVANCE NOTICE) Our next visit is to the City Hall on Wednesday 24th March. In order to handle the tour our numbers are restricted to 30 on a first come first served basis. If you would like to come, male or female, it is imperative that you sign the sheet ASAP. Further details will be given later.

 

PCI Summer Outreach Teams – On in various places in Northern Ireland.  See vestibule table for more info!

 

Kid’s Praise Party – Sat 22nd May Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, 3pm.   More info on the vestibule table.

Jan
28
2010
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Announcements 31st January

Evening Worship.  7.00pm Series: Lessons From Losing.  Theme: “Pain from the Potter” Rev David Brice

 

Services next Sunday 7th February

11.00am               Morning Worship – Series: Building Relationships with God. Theme: “Love is kind”  Lu 10.25-37  Rev David Brice

7.00pm                 Evening Worship. – Series: Studies in James. Theme: “Patience” James 5.7-12 Mr Tommy Bruce

 

Advance notice.  Congregational Committee Meeting Tuesday 9th Feb at 8pm

 

Audio visual Upgrade Appeal.  Envelopes are in the pews today regarding this appeal (2 kinds of envelopes are available one for those who can and wish to contribute and use Gift Aid at the same time).  As this appeal comes so close to the Haiti appeal we do not expect contributions to be made today, but ask that you bring in the envelopes next week.

 

Our Web site.  A calendar is now available on line through our web site (go to what’s on page) this is particular for those leaders in charge who are forward planning.

 

Time out 4u  will start again on Tuesday 2nd February (10am—11.30am) for 6 weeks.  If you are able to help with crèche, In the Kitchen or with the parents, then please speak to Tommy or Helen Bruce.

 

Thursday Together  We are pleased to have the Rev James Clarke join us this week for our meeting.  The time is 2.30pm and as usual we will meet in the Burney Room.

 

Trash Fashion workshop:  Today in the church halls from 3-4.30pm.  Come along and prepare for the Trash Fashion Show.  All year 8-14 welcome!!

 

MEN TOGETHER: There will be a meeting of the Men Together Committee on Monday 1st February at 7.00 pm. in the Minister’s Room.

HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB 2010   There will be a brief meeting (10 minutes) for all Holiday Bible Club leaders after the morning service next Sunday, 7 February. Anyone new who is interested in helping at this year’s HBC will also be very welcome. The proposed dates for this summer’s HBC are Monday 28 June – Friday 2 July.

 

Scripture Union Camps and Missions 2010  Aged 17+ by this July?! Fancy serving on an SU team this summer, sharing the good news of God with children and young people? If your answer is ‘Yes’ to both these questions, then check out the SUNI website or leaflets in the Church Foyer. Application deadlines: 7 April (July teams) & 30 April (Aug. teams). To find out more, please speak to David Johnston.

 

Building Relationships Launch night on Wed 3rd Feb at 7.30pm in the Church.  The programme of events will be explained at this meeting.  Distribution of the book will be available and tea and biscuits will be served after the meeting.

Jan
28
2010
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Announcements 24th January

Evening worship at 7.00pm Series: Studies in James. Theme “Money talks” James 5.1-6

 

Services next Sunday 31st Jan

11.00am          Morning Worship – Series: Building Relationships with God.  Theme: “What matters most” 1 Cor 13. Rev David Brice

7.00pm Evening Worship.  Series: Lessons From Losing.  Theme: “Pain from the Potter” Rev David Brice

 

Missionary Mid week meeting:  Why not come along on Wednesday 27th January at 7.30pm to hear Una Brownlie speak about her work in the hospital in Livingstonia, Malawi?  Everyone is welcome!

 

Life Groups as arranged.

 

Rev Brice is on annual Leave until 27th Jan.  Mr Tommy Bruce will be available for all pastoral emergencies.

 

The Walking Club will meet on Wednesday, 27th January at 9.30 am in the church car park.  We will walk at the Lough Shore.  As always new members are very welcome.

 

Time out 4u  will start again on Tuesday 2nd February (10am—11.30am) for 6 weeks.  If you are able to help with crèche, In the Kitchen or with the parents, then please speak to Tommy or Helen Bruce.

 

Thursday Together  Mr Tommy Mearns from the Sandes Centre will be our guest speaker on Thursday.  These Centres are located across the British Isles and we have 3 in N. Ireland catering for the spiritual as well as the fellowship needs of the soldiers and airmen of our forces.  Our meeting commences at 2.30pm 

Christmas in N. Ireland  “Thank you to all of those who made my Christmas in Northern Ireland a wonderful experience!  This truly has become my home away from home!  In Christ, Nathaniel.”

 

THANKS  We express our thanks for the anonymous donation of £50 placed on the offering plate last Sunday. As we are unsure of the donor’s wishes we are dividing this between our work of Home Bible Studies and the John Montgomery AIDS Foundation in South Africa. We hope this is acceptable to the kind donor.  John & Jean Montgomery

 

Hospitality for Nathaniel  Thanks to all of you who have welcomed Nathaniel into your homes – he has really appreciated your kindness. There is a new hospitality sheet on the vestibule table. Have a think about what week would suit you and please sign your name at a convenient date if you would like to invite him to your home. Many thanks again Lesley Bell

 

GO DEEP! In Spring 2010 Presbyterian Women is hosting a series of Roadshows to equip and enthuse Christian women to share their faith.  The Roadshows use true life stories, readings, drama and music to convey the message that we are to go out into the world with the Good News.  The aim is to ‘wake us and shake us’ so that we will open our ears to hear Christ’s call to witness, to open our mouths and speak of Him .  The Roadshows are being held on various venues around Ireland.  Our nearest ones are Church House on 27th February and Wellington, Ballymena on 20th March.  They are Saturday mornings 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The invitation is to all women in the church. Places can be booked through Eileen Gordon, Sue McKinstry or Elsa Gilchrist and we would encourage women of all ages to go along to one of the Roadshows.

 

MEN TOGETHER: There will be a meeting of the Men Together Committee on Monday 1st February at 7.00 pm. in the Minister’s Room.

Jan
17
2010
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Presbyterian Moderator Launches Appeal For Haiti

Presbyterian Moderator Dr Stafford Carson has today, Friday 15 January, launched a Church wide appeal to support relief work in Haiti following this week’s earthquake.

“As we hear of and see the horrendous suffering in Haiti all of us want to do something to help. I know that everyone will be praying and would encourage people to continue in that both at public worship and in their private devotions.

“But we also need to give practical support and for most of us that is done through financial giving to the huge relief effort that is underway.

“Consequently I am launching a Moderator’s Appeal for Haiti across the Presbyterian Church and £20,000 has immediately been sent to support our relief partners Tearfund and Christian Aid who are already hard at work in these most difficult circumstances.”

The Moderator will write to ministers next week confirming the detailed arrangements but it is expected that collections will take place in congregations over the next few Sundays with donations being returned to Church House, Belfast, which will then be forwarded to Christian Aid and Tearfund.

An annouoncment will be made this Sunday 17th January at our morning service and our Committee will meet after the service to finalise details.

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