11.00am   Morning Worship – Series: Jonah – the rebellious prophet. Title: Jonah – Still work in progress. Jonah 4.  Rev David Brice.

7.00pm  Evening Worship – Series 100 Degree Christians.  Rev David Brice

Sunday  12th Sept.

Sunday 12th September

11.00am Morning Worship – All Age Service. Launch of Youth Ministry led by Mr Tommy Bruce.

7.00pm Evening worship  – Series: “Beginnings” Sermon 01 “In the Beginning – God” Genesis 1.1-26.  Rev David Brice.

DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMME

Mid Week Meeting. Wednesday 8th September at 7.30pm in the Burney room. Mr. Brice will continue in his series in the Book of Ephesians. Eph 6.1-4

Communicants Class.  If anyone is interested in becoming a communicant member please contact Rev Brice, it is hoped that the class will run for 4 weeks commencing Thursday 9th September at 7pm in the Minister’s Room.

Moderator’s Appeal – Pakistan.

The Moderator has launched an appeal for Pakistan. Envelopes are in the pews today.  The Moderator writes:  “In the light of this and out of my conviction that the God we worship in Jesus Christ has a heart of compassion for all people, I am writing to ask your support for a special Moderator’s appeal.  Please give your congregation the opportunity to play their part in reaching out in compassion and solidarity to women, men and children who are in desperate need.” 

LEADERSHIP MEETINGS

All leaders of Church organisations are asked to meet briefly after next Sunday morning service, a new Young Adult Volunteer from the Presbyterian Church USA will be joining us for the year, and we want to make them available as much to organisations as is possible.

Advance notice. Congregational Committee Meeting Tuesday 14^th September at 8pm in Burney Room.

Advance Notice  Property Committee: There will be a meeting of the Property sub-committee on Tuesday 14th September at 6.45pm, to consider the plans for the vestibule etc.  Please note the time.

Advance Notice Missionary Sub Committee: Tuesday 14^th September at 7.30pm in Church Office.

Finance Sub Committee. A meeting of the finance sub committee is to be held in the Ministers room on Wednesday 8th September, 2010 after the midweek or/ at 9.00PM.  The meeting is short meeting to discuss the 6month figures – Jan to June 2010

 September Newsletter

All items for the newsletter must be with Frank Murray by Sunday 12th September.  The district bundles should be ready for collection from the vestibule from Sunday 19th along with Communion Tokens and United Appeal envelopes. 

Please pass items for the newsletter directly to Frank or to his home e-mail address.  Frank.murray@o2.co.uk

Organisations

GOLFING SOCIETY : The final outing of the 2010 season will be to Ballyclare Golf Club on Monday 6th September when we will be playing for our Captain’s (Mr. Alan Thomson) prizes and afterwards for tea in the Clubhouse when the choice will be Golfer’s fry (GF) or Chicken salad (CS) Please sign sheet on vestibule table.  Tee reserved 2.30-3.30, 4.30-5.00 pm.

MEN TOGETHER: The first meeting of our new season will be on Saturday 11th September at 8.30 am in the Burney Room when our speaker will be Rev. Campbell Dixon. Rev. Dixon is Curate of St. Patrick’s (C of I) Jordanstown, and is Manager of Newtownabbey Policing Partnership. Our meeting will be followed by Breakfast in the Thunderdome Restaurant. Please sign the sheet on the vestibule table.

Church Bowling Club A new season for the club commences on the first Tuesday in September.  Over the past few years the club membership has fallen and church members are invited to come and join us.  No equipment is needed and you will enjoy the company.

Appreciation from Sheila McCormick

Sheila, Paul and family wish to say a very heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who called, telephoned, sent cards, attended the funeral or helped with the catering. It meant a great deal to us at such a difficult time, and we know Sam would have been overcome by the kindness and support given by everyone.

11.00am  Morning Worship – Series: Jonah – the rebellious prophet. Title: God is the God of the second chance. Jonah 3. Rev David Brice

7.00pm   Evening Worship – Series:  100 Degree Christians  Rev David Brice

 Sunday  5th Sept

11.00am   Morning Worship – Series: Jonah – the rebellious prophet. Title: Jonah – Still work in progress. Jonah 4.  Rev David Brice

7.00pm  Evening Worship – Series 100 Degree Christians.  Rev David Brice

DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMME

Life Groups Get Together.  A special event is being held for all members of all the Life Groups.  A Barbecue will be held at the manse on Saturday 4th September at 7pm, please put your name on the list in the vestibule if you are able to attend.  If you have never attended a Life Group but are interested why not come along and get to know some of the people involved.

 Mid Week Meeting. The autumn schedule will commence on Wednesday 1st September at 7.30pm in the Burney room. Mr Brice will continue in his series in the Book of Ephesians.

 Communicants Class.  If anyone is interested in becoming a communicant member please contact Rev Brice, it is hoped that the class will run for 4 weeks commencing Thursday 9th September at 7pm in the Minister’s Room

 Moderator’s Appeal – Pakistan

The Moderator has launched an appeal for Pakistan.  Envelopes will be in the pews next Sunday 5th September.  The Moderator writes:  “In the light of this and out of my conviction that the God we worship in Jesus Christ has a heart of compassion for all people, I am writing to ask your support for a special Moderator’s appeal.  Please give your congregation the opportunity to play their part in reaching out in compassion and solidarity to women, men and children who are in desperate need.”

LEADERSHIP MEETINGS

All leaders of Church organisations are asked to meet briefly after next Sunday morning service, a new Young Adult Volunteer from the Presbyterian Church USA will be joining us for the year, and we want to make them available as much to organisations as is possible.

 Property Committee: There will be a meeting of the Property sub-committee on Tuesday 14th September at 6.45pm, to consider the plans for the vestibule etc.  Please note the time.

 September Newsletter

All items for the newsletter must be with Frank Murray by Sunday 12th September.  The district bundles should be ready for collection from the vestibule from Sunday 19th along with Communion Tokens and United Appeal envelopes. 

Please pass items for the newsletter directly to Frank or to his home e-mail address.  Frank.murray@o2.co.uk

 Organisations

The Walking Club will meet on this Wednesday,1st September, at 9.30 am in the church car park.  New walkers will be very welcome along with the old ones!  We hope to walk at Holywood.

 GOLFING SOCIETY : The final outing of the 2010 season will be to Ballyclare Golf Club on Monday 6th September when we will be playing for our Captain’s (Mr. Alan Thomson) prizes and afterwards for tea in the Clubhouse when the choice will be Golfer’s fry (GF) or Chicken salad (CS) Please sign sheet on vestibule table.  Tee reserved 2.30-3.30, 4.30-5.00 pm.

 MEN TOGETHER: The first meeting of our new season will be on Saturday 11th September at 8.30 am in the Burney Room when our speaker will be Rev. Campbell Dixon. Rev. Dixon is Curate of St. Patrick’s (C of I) Jordanstown, and is Manager of Newtownabbey Policing Partnership. Our meeting will be followed by Breakfast in the Thunderdome Restaurant. Please sign the sheet on the vestibule table.

 Sunday Club starts back next Sunday at 10.45am in the McKinley Hall. 

 Church Bowling Club

A new season for the club commences on the first Tuesday in September.  Over the past few years the club membership has fallen and church members are invited to come and join us.  No equipment is needed and you will enjoy the company.

Thanks to Julie

Julie starts her PGCE Primary Course in the University of Coleraine next week.  Julie has worked as our office secretary for two years and has done a tremendous job, especially in coping with the many distractions of the Church Office.  We thank her for her patience and faithfulness in coping with the many varieties of the job.  We wish her well at the commencement of her new career.  As a temporary measure, until the church committee has the opportunity to discuss the matter Lydia  will be acting as interim office secretary.

 F.W.O. Giving

In order to cut down on the amount of paper used and also to save money.  We are offering the opportunity for contributors to transfer to electronic giving.  We have set the target of an additional 25 persons giving by electronic means.  If you would like to know how this is done please speak to either our treasurer Mr  David Mullan or our registrar Mr Sam Raphael.

 Notices

Anne Frank (& You)  A dramatic multimedia exhibition powerfully bring the messages of Anne Frank into the 21st Century.  In the Mossley Mill at the moment until 30th September.  Admission free.  More info on vestibule table.

The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust (Bringing Donkeys and Children with special needs together)  invites you to come see Floral Artistry and music.  At the Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church Hall, The Glebe Dunmurry.  On Fri 17th Sept 2010 at 7.30pm.  More info in the Vestibule.

Secret Believers (Open doors)  A dramatic and inspiring insight into the lives of those for whom faith costs the most.  Willowfield Parish Church 27th Sept or Wellington Presbyterian Church 28th Sept.  More info on the vestibule table.

 Cycle Malawi with EMMS International to raise funds for the work of the David Gordon Memorial Hospital at Livingstonia.  14th – 24th May 2011.  More info in the vestibule.

August Services

Sun 8th  11am – Series: Jonah the rebellious prophet – Rev David Brice.

                      7pm – The God of Summer and Winter – Rev David Brice.

Sun 15th  11am – Series: Jonah the rebellious prophet – Rev David Brice.

                     7pm – Evening Worship – Rev David Brice.

Sun 22nd 11am – Guest Preacher:  Rev John Seawright

                        7pm – Evening Worship—Rev David Brice.

Sun 29th 11am – Series: Jonah the rebellious prophet – Rev David Brice.

                        7pm – Evening Worship—Rev David Brice.

 Summer Mid-Week

Commencing Wed 11th August at 7.30pm in the Burney Room.

 With Regret

We regret to announce the death of Mr Sam McCormick.  The funeral took place in Glengormley Presbyterian Church on Friday 6th August.  We extend our sympathy and prayers on behalf of his wife, Sheila and son, Paul.

Help wanted

We are looking for an extra bit of help in the power point team.  If you feel you would have an interest in helping out please speak to Alan Thompson.

September Newsletter:

All items for the newsletter must be with Frank Murray by Sunday 12th September.  The district bundles should be ready for collection from the vestibule from Sunday 19th along with Communion Tokens and United Appeal envelopes. 

Please pass items for the newsletter directly to Frank or to his home e-mail address.  Frank.murray@o2.co.uk

Notices

We have been asked to make the congregation aware of a new service:-

 www.obituarynews.co.uk – A new Northern Ireland online obituary service.  All death notices, wake and funeral arrangements available at the touch of a button as soon as the family request information to be public.  More info on Vestibule Table.

11.00am   Morning Worship – HBC Special Service led by the Holiday Bible Club Team

7.00pm    Evening Worship – Ruth – a Story for our times” Sermon Title:”Kinsman Redeemer” Rev David Brice

Sunday 11th July

11.00am Morning Worship – Series: Encounters with Jesus. (Andrew). Title; “When Following makes sense.   John 1.35~ Mr. Tommy Bruce

7.00pm  Evening Worship.  Series: Encounters with Jesus. (Official’s household) Title: Perfect Timing. John 4.43-54  Mr. Tommy Bruce

Forthcoming July Services

Sunday 18^th

11.00am Morning Worship – Series: Encounters with Jesus (Man with paralysis). Title “when faith works” Mark 2.1-12 Mr. Tommy Bruce

7.00pm  Evening worship.  Series: Encounters with Jesus (Man with blindness). Title: Truth Denied. John 9 Mr. Tommy Bruce

Sunday 25^th

11.00am Morning Worship – Series : Encounters with Jesus (Nicodemus). title: When people are big and God is small. John 3.1-21 Mr. Tommy Bruce

7.00pm  Evening worship. Series: Encounters with Jesus. (Zacchaeus).  Title: when Faith becomes real. Luke 19.1-10

Mission Blog

www.glengormley.org/missionblog

 Keep up to date with our teams as they travel to Romania and Slovenia this summer by logging on to the mission blog.  This is a great way to support the teams prayerfully while they are away from home.

Romania Team : 2nd – 13th July

Slovenia Team : 9th—18th July

 Holiday Leave

Rev Brice will be on annual Holiday leave from 5^th July until 4^th August please contact Mr. Tommy Bruce at T:02825892296 (this number can also be obtained by listening to the manse answering machine) if you require the services of a minster. The hospital chaplains have been informed of this arrangement but it would help if you know of anyone going into to hospital to let Tommy know.

Last announcements

There will be no more announcements over the month of July and the church office will be closed.  

11.00am Morning Worship.  Commissioning of Summer Teams.  Mr. Tommy Bruce.

7.00pm  Evening Worship.  COMMUNION  Series: “Ruth – a Story for our times” Sermon Title: “Continuing”.  Rev David Brice. (At his service five new members will be received into Communicant membership: Ronnie Boland, David Ellison, Paul Montgomery, Billy Robinson, and Fay Robinson.  Also Paul Montgomery will be baptized.)

 Sunday 4th July

11.00am   Morning Worship – HBC Special Service led by the Holiday Bible Club Team

7.00pm    Evening Worship – Ruth – a Story for our times” Sermon Title:”Kinsman Redeemer” Rev David Brice

 Forthcoming Events 

Monday – Friday 28^th June – 2^nd July Holiday Bible Club

Sunday 4^th July 11am.  Holiday Bible club Special Service

5^th July – 5^th August Rev Brice on holiday leave.

Thursday 15^th July 1pm. WEDDING – Joanne coulter to Ian Hamilton

 Thanks

On behalf of all the children and leaders of FOG I would like to say thank you to everyone who supported the children by donating to our World Vision fund.  We raised £343 and were able to purchase a health bundle, education bundle and fruit trees.  Included in these are injections, training, resources and practical materials.

Holiday Bible Club – On the Ball 

Monday 28^th June – Friday 2^nd July  7:00 – 8:15pm 

If you’re  4 – 11 years old then the place to be is at our Holiday Bible Club.  A week full of games, crafts, drama, music and Bible stories on the life of Peter.

 Friday 2^nd July (afternoon)  ‘On the Ball! Sports Tournament’

Mission Blog

www.glengormley.org/missionblog

 Keep up to date with our teams as they travel to Romania and Slovenia this summer by logging on to the mission blog.  

This is a great way to support the teams prayerfully while they are away from home.

Romania Team : 2nd – 13th July

Slovenia Team : 9th—18th July

11.00am Morning worship.    Theme: Mission.  An update from Rachel Gilmore as she tells of her hope for the future and a move to France

7.00pm  Evening Worship – Series: “Ruth – a Story for our times” Sermon Title: Providence -  God intervenes in our circumstances. Rev David Brice

Sunday 27th June

11.00am Morning Worship.  Commissioning of Summer Teams.  Mr Tommy Bruce.

7.00pm  Evening Worship.  COMMUNION  Series: “Ruth – a Story for our times” Sermon Title: “Continuing”.  Rev David Brice.

Leadership meetings 

Kirk Session Meeting.  Kirk Session with meet with Communicants Class on Sunday 20^th June following Morning Worship.

With Regret

We regret to announce the death of Alice Fleming.  The funeral took place on Thursday 17th June from Wilton’s Funeral Home.  We extend our prayers and sympathy on behalf of the family circle especially her daughter Janice and son Irvine.

Forthcoming Events 

Monday – Friday 28^th June – 2^nd July Holiday Bible Club

Sunday 4^th July 11am.Holiday Bible club Special Service

5^th July – 5^th August Rev Brice on holiday leave.

Thursday 15^th July 1pm. WEDDING – Joanne coulter to Ian Hamilton

ECM, France – Rachel Gilmore

We could like to thank you for your response to the ‘unwanted clothing ‘appeal.  To date we have raised £520!  We are still collecting!

We would also like to invite you to a ‘Coffee Morning’ being held in the Burney Room, Glengormley Presbyterian ON SATURDAY 26 JUNE 2010 AT 10.00am  to 12 noon.  We would love to see you there.  Thank you.  Rachel, Cis and Eileen

 Orphan and Children’s Society

Presbyterian Orphans and Children’s Society envelopes are now on the vestibule table.  Please take one with you.  Your support and generosity each year is a great help for children in our churches.

 Walking Club Members of the Walking Club who have booked lunch at Hillsborough should meet in the church car park on Wednesday, 23rd June at 10.30 am (Note the change of time).

 Thanks

On behalf of all the children and leaders of FOG I would like to say thankyou to everyone who supported the children by donating to our World Vision fund.  We raised £343 and were able to purchase a health bundle, education bundle and fruit trees.  Included in these are injections, training, resources and practical materials.

Holiday Bible Club – On the Ball

 Monday 28^th June – Friday 2^nd July  7:00 – 8:15pm

 If your  4 – 11 years old then the place to be is at our Holiday Bible Club.  A week full of games, crafts, drama, music and Bible stories on the life of Peter.

 Friday 2^nd July (afternoon)

‘On the Ball! Sports Tournament’

French Coffee Morning 

26 June at 10:00am – 12:00pm  (Glengormley Presbyterian Church)  You are cordially invited to a morning of coffee and treats to raise awareness and funds for Rachel Gilmore’s upcoming move to Tours, France to work with a church-planting team there.

Sunday Services (Today)

11.00am Morning Worship – Children’s Day, led by Sunday Club and Rev Brice

7.00pm Evening Worship.  Series: Treasures of the King. Ps 3 “ On the run”  Mr. Tommy Bruce

Sunday 13th June

11.00am Morning worship.    Theme: Mission.  An update from Rachel Gilmore as she tells of her hope for the future and a move to France

7.00pm  Evening Worship – Series: “Ruth – a Story for our times” Sermon Title: Providence -  God intervenes in our circumstances. Rev David Brice

Leadership meetings

Advance notice. Kirk Session Meeting.  Kirk Session with meet with Communicants Class on Sunday 20^th June following Morning Worship.

News

Congratulations to Lydia de Tarragon who graduates from Belfast Bible College on Friday 18^th June.

Forthcoming Events 

Sunday 27^th June 7pm Summer Communion Service

Monday – Friday 28^th June – 2^nd July Holiday Bible Club

Sunday 4^th July 11am.Holiday Bible club Special Service

5^th July – 5^th August Rev Brice on holiday leave.

Thursday 15^th July 1pm. WEDDING – Joanne Coulter to Ian Hamilton

With Regret

We announce the death of Mrs. Martha Swann, latterly, Ravenhill Nursing Home, the funeral service took place on Wednesday 9^th June in Glengormley Presbyterian Church. We extend our prayers and sympathy on behalf of her family and especially her daughter Mrs. Beatrice Smyth.

Orphan and Children’s Society

Presbyterian Orphans and Children’s Society envelopes are now in the pews.  Please take one with you.  Your support and generosity each year is a great help for children in our churches.

General Tidy up

Each year in our buildings things get left behind; coats, umbrellas, gloves etc.  Each year Mr Brice does a tidy up of all window sills and coat hooks.  If you suspect you have a missing item please have a look around the cloak rooms and window sills.  The deadline is Tuesday 17th June.  Thanks.

Organisations

The Lounge – Young people are invited to a Barbecue on Saturday 19th June at 6pm, please put this date in your diaries

GOLFING SOCIETY : The next outing of the Society is to Green Acres Golf Club on 14th June. Tee available from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. and from 3.30pm until 4.30pm. If you intend playing please sign the sheet on the vestibule table.

Men Together : Will members of Committee please note the change of time and date of the Programme Planning Meeting.The meeting will now take place on Tuesday 15th June at 10.00am in the Minister’s Room. A full attendance would be appreciated.

 Children’s Church  It is that time of year again – THE SUMMER, when Sunday Club stops and we are looking for volunteers to give up one Sunday to take responsibility for Children’s Church. If you can help us in this way, please fill in your name and contact details, on sheet in vestibule.

 ECM, France – Rachel Gilmore

We could like to thank you for your response to the ‘unwanted clothing ‘appeal.  To date we have raised £520!  We are still collecting!

We would also like to invite you to a ‘Coffee Morning’ being held in the Burney Room, Glengormley Presbyterian ON SATURDAY 26 JUNE 2010 AT 10.00am  to 12 noon.  We would love to see you there.  Thank you.  Rachel, Cis and Eileen

 HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB – Preparation day

All HBC leaders are reminded that Saturday 19th June is our preparation day.  All leaders who are available to help please meet at 10am in the church hall.  Lunch will be provided.  Please let me know if you plan to be there by signing the sheet on the vestibule table or by email (dkyle257@googlemail.com).  Thanks!  Derek

11.00am Morning Worship  Series: Jesus the Messiah; discovering Jesus is Lord.  Title: Jesus shows that God helps. Mk 1.29-34. Rev David Brice

7.00pm Evening worship. Faith for the Future – Developing our Mission Plan. Practicing. Mr. Lachlan Webster

Sunday 13th June

11.00am Morning Worship – Children’s Day, led by Sunday Club and Rev Brice

7.00pm  Evening Worship.  Series: Treasures of the King. Ps 3 “ On the run”  Mr. Tommy Bruce

 Discipleship Programme

Communicants Class continues in the Minster’s Room at 7.30pm on Thursday 9th June

 Announcement Sheet Change

With the installation of our new monitors it has been decided no longer to include songs the announcement sheet.  However a small supply of song sheets will be provided on the vestibule table each Sunday.  If it is your preference to sing using hymnbooks and song sheets please remember to collect these as you enter the building each Sunday. This arrangement commences today, please remember if you wish to use this service to collect your song sheets in the way in to church.  Some people report that viewing of a monitor is sometimes affected by reflections, if this is the case try altering your viewing angle by viewing a monitor that is farther away.

Thanks

Christian Aid  The total contributed to  Christian Aid from the door-to-door collection and from offerings given in Church was £1743.  The Help given by those who collected has been very much appreciated.

 Maud Fleming wishes to thanks those who supported her in the recent N.I. Hospice Walk £836 was raised.  Your support ensures that the hospice can continue giving adults, children and young people, with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses, the care and support they need.

 Mission Plan

As you know, along with all Presbyterian Churches in Ireland, we are working through the development of a mission plan.  This evening we have the concluding service in a series inviting others to inspire and encourage us.  Copies of our mission plan are available on the Vestibule table, please take one.  The plan is not yet finalised and may be subject to change.

 General Tidy up

Each year in our buildings things get left behind; coats, umbrellas, gloves etc.  Each year Mr Brice does a tidy up of all window sills and coat hooks.  If you suspect you have a missing item please have a look around the cloak rooms and window sills.  The deadline is Tuesday 17th June.  Thanks.

 Organisations

Advance notice. The Lounge – Young people are invited to a Barbecue on Saturday 19th June at 6pm, please put this date in your diaries

Children’s Day – Sunday 13th June

 Sunday Club will be taking part in the Sunday morning service on the 13th June.  We will be sharing with you what we have been doing this year at Sunday Club and receiving our prizes.  Please make a note in your diaries to come and support the younger members of our church family.  We will be leaving a collecting jar in the vestibule over the next coming weeks.  The money raised will go to help sponsor Jose our sponsor child over the summer months.

Holiday Bible Club – “On the Ball”

 Monday 28^th June – Friday 2^nd July  7:00 – 8:15pm  If your  4 – 11 years old then the place to be is at our Holiday Bible Club.  A week full of games, crafts, drama, music and Bible stories on the life of Peter.  Friday 2^nd July (afternoon)  ‘On the Ball! Sports Tournament’ 

11.00am Morning Worship – The unique Mystery – Trinity. Prasie the Lord “in” for,” “with” Ps 150.  Mr Tommy Bruce

7.00pm Evening worship. Faith for the Future – Developing our Mission Plan. “Praying”  Mrs. Sheila Caruthers (High Kirk, Ballymena).  This service will followed by a question and answer session.  We would encourage all interested in the future direction of our congregation to attend and take part.

Sunday 6th June

11.00am Morning Worship  Series: Jesus the Messiah; discovering Jesus is Lord.  Title: Jesus shows that God helps. Mk 1.29-34. Rev David Brice

7.00pm Evening worship. Faith for the Future – Developing our Mission Plan. Practicing. Mr. Lachlan Webster

Leadership Meetings

Life Groups Leaders Meeting, Sunday 30th May, immediately after morning service in Minister’s Room.

Discipleship Programme

Mid Week Meeting is now in recess over the summer period, will recommence in September, it is hoped that we will have a Prayer meeting running during the month of August, details to follow at a later date.

Life Groups – will meet as arranged, if you are interested in joining a Life Group now is a good opportunity as many run occasional social events during the summer season and it is a good opportunity to meet people.

Communicants Class continues in the Minster’s Room at 7.30pm on Thursday 2nd June

Announcement Sheet Change

With the installation of our new monitors it has been decided no longer to include  songs the announcement sheet.  However a small supply of song sheets will be provided on the vestibule table each Sunday.  If it is your preference to sing using hymnbooks and song sheets please remember to collect these as you enter the building each Sunday. We will commence this arrangement next Sunday.

Thanks

Christian Aid The total contributed to  Christian Aid from the door-to-door collection and from offerings given in Church was £1743.  The Help given by those who collected has been very much appreciated.

Maud Fleming wishes to thanks those who supported her in the recent N.I. Hospice Walk £836 was raised.  Your support ensures that the hospice can continue giving adults, children and young people, with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses, the care and support they need.

The Slovenia Team wishes to thank all those who have helped them with their fund raising.  We have managed to raise the amount we’d hoped for.  As a result the money raised at the nest car wash will go directly to the work of Gloria and Sebastian.  There will be no set price for cars but rather people can donate whatever they like.

Next car wash Sat 5th June 10am – 12.30pm.

Children’s Day – Sunday 13th June

Sunday Club will be taking part in the Sunday morning service on the 13th June.  We will be sharing with you what we have been doing this year at Sunday Club and receiving our prizes.  Please make a note in your diaries to come and support the younger members of our church family.

We will be leaving a collecting jar in the vestibule over the next coming weeks.  The money raised will go to help sponsor Jose our sponsor child over the summer months.

“On the Ball”  Holiday Bible Club

Monday 28^th June – Friday 2^nd July  7:00 – 8:15pm

If your  4 – 11 years old then the place to be is at our Holiday Bible Club.  A week full of games, crafts, drama, music and Bible stories on the life of Peter.

Friday 2^nd July (afternoon)

‘On the Ball! Sports Tournament’

11.00am Morning Worship – Series: “The unique mystery” The Trinity.  Title: Spirit Guide” John 14.15-31; 16.5-15. Rev David Brice

7.00pm Evening Worship.  Series: Treasures of the King. Ps 142 Into the darkness.  Mr. Tommy Bruce

Sunday 30th May

11.00am Morning Worship – The unique Mystery – Trinity. Prasie the Lord “in” for,” “with” Ps 150.  Mr Tommy Bruce

7.00pm Evening worship. Faith for the Future – Developing our Mission Plan. Praying

Leadership Meetings

Life Groups Leaders Meeting, Sunday 30th May, immediately after morning service in Minister’s Room.

Discipleship Programme

Mid Week Meeting Wednesday 26th May at 7.30pm. Series: God’s Restored People (Zechariah). Mr. Tommy Bruce.

Life Groups – as arranged.

Announcement Sheet Change

With the installation of our new monitors it has been decided no longer to include  songs the announcement sheet.  However a small supply of song sheets will be provided on the vestibule table each Sunday.  If it is your preference to sing using hymnbooks and song sheets please remember to collect these as you enter the building each Sunday. We will commence this arrangement on the first Sunday in June.

Organisations:

The Walking Club will meet on Wednesday, 26th May at 9.30 am in the church car park.  We hope to walk at the Six Mile Water. New walkers are always welcome

Item wanted

Ruth Lawrie is looking for a lawnmower, either electric or petrol, if you have one to spare please contact Rev Brice or Ruth.

Notices

Fuel 10: Christian Music Festival Featuring Switchfoot, Leeland, Brenton Brown and many more.  11-13 June Ballymena showground.  Www.fuelevents.com

More information on the above announcements can be found on the vestibule table.

Warm Homes Scheme - The Warm homes scheme provides a grant to make your home warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient.  The scheme provides a host of insulation and heating measures to eligible private sector householders who are in receipt of a specified qualifying benefit.  To see if your eligible please check the information sheet on the vestibule table.

Slovenia Team

We will be holding our last car wash on Sat 5th June, running from 10am to 12.30pm.  Please come and support us, and get a cleaner car in the process.