SUNDAY 20TH MAY 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship: Series: “Righteousness From Heaven” Sermon: “Spirit controlled Life” Rom 8.1-17 Rev George Moore

7.00pm – Evening Worship: “Bringing Europe to Life” France Portugal, Spain, Italy. Rev Prof Gordon Campbell

SUNDAY 27TH MAY 2012

11.00am – Morning worship: Missionary Service. Arab World Mission. Majed Tinawi

7.00pm – Evening Worship: Series: Saints & sinners – Covenant God. Sermon: Joseph Forgives. Gen 42-45. Rev David Brice

DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

Mid week  Bible Study – Wednesday 23rd May at 7.30pm in the Burney Room -  studies in 2nd John – Mr John Montgomery.

Life Groups as arranged (See Information leaflet – “Joining In” for further details).

LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Kirk Session Meeting Tuesday 22nd May at 7.30pm [Minutes for elders who receive hard copy in Minister’s Room]

ORGANISATION EVENTS

THURSDAY TOGETHER: We will be meeting as usual in the Burney Room at 2.30pm. This will be the final meeting of the members before the summer holidays so we take the opportunity to thank all our faithful drivers for all their help and hope that they all have a good holiday. We plan to resume on the 13th September 2012.

CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

Hospice Walk: Maud Fleming wished to thank all those who supported her in the recent Hospice Walk. The NI Hospice was very grateful to receive £1195.50 which has been equally divided towards the work of the adult and children’s hospice.

Samaritan’s Purse – sharing the passion of OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD in Swaziland (our boxes went there in 2009). All are welcome to attend this special evening on Thursday 31st May at 7.30pm in Belfast Bible College, Dunmurray to hear first hand accounts of the difference your support of Operation Christmas Child makes to the lives of so many children and also to hear amazing testimonies about the HOPE project in Swaziland. Can anyone who wishes to attend this event please give your name to either Fay or Ann Robinson, or Maureen McConkey, this week or next week at the latest as Belfast Bible College would like an indication of numbers to assist with catering. We would really recommend this event to you, as Wandile Shongwe is a very inspirational speaker.

Maureen, Ann and Fay.

Afternoon of Prayer

Special Focus on  Japan & Thailand

…a time to hear of the current needs and opportunities in East Asia and to respond in prayer.

Featuring long term missionaries Graham & Alison Orr (Japan)

and Stephen & Lorna McGowan (Thailand)

All are welcome!

@ Belfast Bible College

Saturday May 26th 2.30pm to 5pm

Friday 25th May

Last night of FoG

We will be going to Sportsbowl in Glengormley (beside Movie house)

Drop off at Sportsbowl at 7pm

Pick up at 8.10pm from Sportsbowl

Make sure you wear trainers.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Guys and Dolls – Thursday 31st May at 7.45pm, Theatre at the Mill Newtownabbey – for more details see notice board.

Olympic Torch Relay 3rd June 2012 10.00am – I am writing to inform you that the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will be travelling through Newtownabbey on Sunday 3rd June 2012. This is day 16 of the Olympic Torch Relay’s 70 day journey throughout the U.K. which is the games organisers way of bringing the spirit of the London Olympics and messages of peace and unity to the local communities.

The Torch Relay will begin at 10.00am at the Prince Charles Way roundabout and travel down O’Neills Road through Cloughfern roundabout and onto Station Road at 10.22am, turning left onto Shore Road and 10.31am. From here it will travel north towards Carrickfergus passing Jordanstown at 10.45am.

Whilst there will be no significant road closures in the area, the PSNI have advised there will be a system of brief rolling road closures in operation to ensure the safety of the Torch Bearers and Relay Convoy. The Relay is travelling at 4mph and there are up to 16 vehicles involved so it is highly likely that there will be some traffic disruption on the route and surrounding areas. As your Church is either on the Relay route or in the vicinity of the route I would like to give you and your congregation advance notice of the potential for minor disruption and traffic delays on Sunday 3rd June between 10.00am and 11.00am, when many services are being held.

Prayer Diary

Monday 21st May – Sometimes, praying is the hardest thing to do. Our thoughts wander and our concerns and worries keep all else out. They want sole occupation of our lives- and they get it! At the start of this week, find time to ‘BE Still’ before God- who knows all about you and understands. He loves you.

Tuesday 22nd May – Thank God for the gift of Church Family and the loving care that many show in this place, in acts of kindness, support and encouragement.

Wednesday 23rd May – Pray for those who know on-going ill health, which makes looking to the future difficult. Pray that the assurance of ‘God with them’, will calm their fears and replace them with Peace and Hope.

Thursday 24th May – Exam time brings stresses to young people, their families and their teachers. We are blessed in this place to have some great examples of all of these. Support them with your prayers, so that, in putting God first, they will all give of their best. Pray that they will trust He sees beyond the ‘now’, to the future he wants for them,- guiding them in Love.

Friday 25th May – The economic crisis continues in many countries. We have heard about the Spiritual need there is at home and in Europe. As the things that people have put their trust in crumble away and disappoint, pray that the Light of the Gospel will shine through Christian people- pointing to Jesus, the One who does not change and can always be trusted.

Saturday 26th May – Look Back- over the week and thank God for His care for you. Look Around-at the needs of those near to you and bring them to God. Look Forward- to meeting together tomorrow, to worship our Mighty God.

Sunday 27th May -“One day every tongue will confess You as Lord- One day every knee will bow”- may we do this from sincere hearts this day- and in the lives we live every day.

SUNDAY 13TH MAY 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship: Series: “Righteousness From Heaven” Sermon: “Freedom (3)” Rom 7.1-25 Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship: Series: “Bringing Europe to life” ECM

SUNDAY 20TH MAY 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship: Series: “Righteousness From Heaven” Sermon: “Spirit controlled Life” Rom 8.1-17 Rev George Moore

7.00pm – Evening Worship: “Bringing Europe to Life” France Portugal, Spain, Italy. Rev Prof Gordon Campbell

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

Mid week  Bible Study – Wednesday 16th May at 7.30pm in the Burney Room -  studies in 2nd Timothy – Mr John Montgomery.

Life Groups as arranged (See Information leaflet – “Joining In” for further details).

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Kirk Session Meeting Tuesday 22nd May at 7.30p [Minutes for elders who receive hard copy in Minister’s Room]

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

THURSDAY TOGETHER: This week 17th May is the outing for our group. The coach leaves at 2.00pm and returns at approx 7.00pm.

Could drivers please have their passengers at the Church for 1.30pm.

Thursday Together will also be meeting on the 24th May for a final time before the holidays.

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

Christian Aid Week – During the incoming week members of local churches will be collecting for Christian Aid. If you do not have an opportunity to contribute in this way there will be envelopes on the table in the vestibule next Sunday – your gifts can be placed on the offering plates.

Christian Aid take a three-pronged approach to ending poverty, funding long-term development work, responding to emergencies and challenging the unjust systems that make and keep people poor.

Christian Aid week is one of the main ways in which we can support this work.

Maud Fleming wished to thank all those who supported her in the recent Hospice Walk. The NI Hospice was very grateful to receive £1195.50 which has been equally divided towards the work of the adult and children’s hospice.

Samaritan’s Purse – sharing the passion of OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD in Swaziland (our boxes went there in 2009). All are welcome to attend this special evening on Thursday 31st May at 7.30pm in Belfast Bible College, Dunmurray to hear first hand accounts of the difference your support of Operation Christmas Child makes to the lives of so many children and also to hear amazing testimonies about the HOPE project in Swaziland. Can anyone who wishes to attend this event please give your name to either Fay or Ann Robinson, or Maureen McConkey, this week or next week at the latest as Belfast Bible College would like an indication of numbers to assist with catering. We would really recommend this event to you, as Wandile Shongwe is a very inspirational speaker.

Maureen, Ann and Fay.

Coffee Invite – After each morning service we serve coffee, tea, juice in the vestibule, please do join us and enjoy the chat.

We would like to run some events over the summer for children aged 10 to 16 years. If you are interested in helping at any of these events or have any suggestions for activities please speak to Hazel Kyle as soon as possible or put your name on the list in the vestibule.

Announcements Deadline – All material for the announcement sheet should be with the Office Secretary by 1pm on Fridays, any material received after this time cannot be guaranteed to be  announced on Sundays.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

Dear friend,

As part of CRC week, The Barron Hall is delighted to launch the CAN Peace III Partnership ‘Respect’ Programme. The Respect programme will work to promote understanding, respect and opportunities for integration between communities of different religious beliefs, political opinion, ethnic and social background.

The evening will be enhanced by a unique production of Aladdin performed by a group of young people from the Rathenraw area of Antrim and the presentation of 3 pieces of innovative artwork from a local cross community guide and brownie pack.

Upon conclusion of the play light refreshments will be provided.

This event will be held on Thursday 17 May in The Barron Hall Glengormley and will start at 6.45pm with a finish time of approx. 8pm

This event is being hosted by Peace 3 in partnership with The Community Relations Forum.

For any other information and to confirm attendance please contact me by email, or on 90849314 or 07801989917

Many thanks and we hope to see you in the Hall.

Kathy

Coordinator

Community Relations Forum

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Prayer Diary

Monday 14th May – This is Christian Aid week. As volunteer collectors arrive on our doorstep, we pray that people will respond willingly and give generously to this worthy cause which seeks to address the plight of the world’s poor. The Christian Aid poster states ‘Let’s give the tools to help people in poverty out of poverty’.

Tuesday 15th May – The annual general meeting of the Presbyterian Orphan and Children’s Society meets today in Church House.

Give thanks for the many practical ways that our Church is reaching out to the vulnerable and needy in our province. Remember in particular all the Society’s secretaries, such as our own Cecil Robinson, who work tirelessly in congregation to promote interest and financial support in this vital work.

Wednesday 16th May – Let us remember with gratitude the remarkable life of the late Ray Davey who had such an influence on students during his period of Chaplaincy at Queens University. He was also responsible for founding the Corrymeela Community. Through his practical action and spoken word, out of his deep Christian conviction, Ray Davey literally brought a ‘Ray of Hope’ to people in seemingly hopeless situations and changed their lives forever.

Thursday 17th May – Thursday Together are going on their annual outing today – a much looked forward to event in their programme. Please pray for pleasant weather and safety in travel for members, friends and leaders. May it be an enjoyable time for one and all.

Friday 18th May – Please continue to pray for the Orr family……. For Graham as he leads a day retreat for OMF staff in Sevenoaks on 23rd May. For Alison that she might see lasting fruit in the lives of those who attend the Alpha Course on Thursday mornings. For Kathryn, starting her AS exams this month. For Daniel who will be sitting GCSE and AS Japanese as well as the first part of his Maths GCSE.

Saturday 19th May – Remember the out-going Moderator of the General Assembly, Dr Ivan Patterson. Give thanks for his year in office when he and his wife travelled extensively at home and abroad bringing greetings from our Church here in Ireland. Please pray for the Rev. Roy Patton who will be formally elected as Moderator on Monday 28th May.

Sunday 20th May – On this day when we come to Church to worship God and sing praises to His name, let us not forget the power of prayer.

Around us is a world lost in sin,

Above us is a God, willing and able to save;

It is ours to build a bridge that links heaven and earth,

And Prayer is the mighty instrument that does the work.

If we do our part ————– God will do his!! E.M Bounds.

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SUNDAY 6TH MAY 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship: Sermon: “Feeding 5000″ Mr Michael Wylie

7.00pm – Evening Worship: Series: “Bringing Life to Europe” Sermon: “Ireland – the challenge of European Secularisation.” Very Rev Norman Hamilton

SUNDAY 13TH MAY 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship: Series: “Righteousness From Heaven” Sermon: “Freedom (3)” Rom 7.1-25 Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship: Series: “Bringing Europe to life” ECM

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

Mid week  Bible Study – Wednesday 9th May at 7.30pm in the Burney Room -  studies in 2nd Timothy – Mr John Montgomery.

Life Groups as arranged (See Information leaflet – “Joining In” for further details).

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Committee Meeting to be held on Tuesday 8th May at 8pm.

Advance notice. Kirk Session meeting. Tuesday 22nd May in Burney room.

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

THURSDAY TOGETHER: We are pleased to have the Rev Chris Bennett as our guest speaker this week.  He is the Chaplain of ‘The Dock Church’ which is situated in Titanic Quarter and being a new venture he is very enthusiastic about bringing God’s Word to that part of Belfast.  Why not come along and hear what his plans are, you will be welcome, we meet in the Burney Room at 2.30pm.

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

Christian Aid Week (13th – 20th May) – A number of people who over the years have collected during Christian Aid Week are no longer able to help. In order that we can cover the area allocated to us we need some new volunteers. Please consider whether you could help – the more volunteers there are, the smaller the area each has to cover! If you are willing to help please contact either David Farrow or Sally Grant.

Glengormley Presbyterian HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB (2nd-8th July) - Plans are progressing for the HBC!  This is your last chance to volunteer for the team, as we need to finalise team numbers!  If you are interested in finding out more or offering your services, please speak to David Johnston (90838809).  Full Team Meetings: Sunday 27th May & Sunday 10th June (after morning service – lunch included).  Artwork/Drama Prep. Day: Saturday 23rd June- please pencil these dates in your diary and make a big effort to be there. Thanks!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

Annual Spring Series:  “Bringing Europe to Life.”  The challenges we face in Northern Ireland today are the same as those faced by all European countries, what can we learn from them?

Sunday 6th at 7.00pm: “Ireland – the challenge of European Secularisation.” Very Rev Norman Hamilton

Sunday 13th at 7.00pm: European Christian Mission.” Various representatives from this organisation.  This is the Missionary organisation under which our own Rachel Gilmore operates.

Sunday 20th at 7.00pm: France Portugal, Spain, Italy.  Rev Prof Gordon Campbell

The format of these services will be: opening worship / talk by guest speaker / close of worship / refreshments / Question and answer Session.

Coffee Invite – After each morning service we serve coffee, tea, juice in the vestibule, please do join us and enjoy the chat.

Announcements Deadline – All material for the announcement sheet should be with the Office Secretary by 1pm on Fridays, any material received after this time cannot be guaranteed to be  announced on Sundays.

Announcements Policy – Editorial control lies with the Minister. It should be noted that normally announcements for events will only be included in the announcements for two Sundays. Also announcements for external events will not normally be announced if they conflict with a congregational event.

Sunday Club – Meets every Sunday prior to morning worship at 10.45 in the Church halls, they then join in at the beginning of the church service and leave after or during the ‘Praise Time’. If you are visiting your child is very welcome to join Sunday Club for the day.

Information Leaflets – These are available from the rack to the left of the central door, as you leave the church. There are 3 leaflets titled: Information, Joining in and Giving.

Pastoral Care: Open Door – Rev Brice is in attendance at the church most Thursday mornings except during the summer months. If you need to speak to him on any matter (from Passport applications to Pastoral Care) feel free to call in. He will be available either in the Minister’s Room or in the Church Halls. You can also telephone the church: Tel 028 9084 8774

Announcement Sheets – These are available most Sundays, please take it home with you for reference.

Prayer Diary – A list of prayer topics is included at the rear of the announcement sheet each week, please take it home with you for use during the week.

Cushions – For your added comfort, and for those with back pain, additional cushions are available in the vestibule (beside the left hand door), please take one with you into the church service.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

M.O.T. Mission Outreach Training – 1st Holywood Presbyterian Church, 10.30am – 4pm, Saturday 23rd June 2012 – for more details see vestibule table.

Run: Youth Night – Saturday 2nd June 2012, Assembly Buildings, Belfast at 7.15pm – for more details see vestibule table.

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SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship: Series: “Righteousness From Heaven” Sermon: “Freedom (2) ” Rom 6.15-23 Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship: Song Cafe, led by Kenya Team

SUNDAY 6TH MAY 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship: Sermon: “Feeding 5000″ Mr Michael Wylie

7.00pm – Evening Worship: Series: “Bringing Life to Europe” Sermon: “Ireland – the challenge of European Secularisation.” Very Rev Norman Hamilton

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

Mid week  Bible Study – Wednesday  2nd May at 7.30pm in the Burney Room -  studies in 2nd Timothy – Mr John Montgomery.

Life Groups as arranged

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Advance notice: Committee Meeting to be held on Tuesday 8th May at 8pm.

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

THURSDAY TOGETHER: The speaker this week will be Zandra Pollock who will be showing us her craft of ‘Original Tea Bag Designs’  The proceeds from her work help the ladies in a part of South Africa who create some of the patterns.  The meeting starts at 2.30pm in the Burney Room.

WALKING CLUB: The Walking Club will meet on Wednesday, 2nd May,  at 9.30 am in the church car park.  We hope to walk along the Six Mile Water at Kirby’s Lane. You are invited to join us for a pleasant time of chat and welcome coffee break.

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

Calling all ladies – Come and hear Michelle Guinness speak at the PW Annual Meetings on Thursday, 3rd May at 2.00 pm or Friday, 4th May at 7.30 pm.  Michelle will also speak at a seminar event on Friday, 4th at 3.00 pm.  All meetings will be in the Assembly Buildings and all ladies are welcome.

Christian Aid Week (13th – 20th May) – A number of people who over the years have collected during Christian Aid Week are no longer able to help. In order that we can cover the area allocated to us we need some new volunteers. Please consider whether you could help – the more volunteers there are, the smaller the area each has to cover! If you are willing to help please contact either David Farrow or Sally Grant.

Coffee Invite – After each morning service we serve coffee, tea, juice in the vestibule, please do join us and enjoy the chat.

Cushions – For your added comfort, and for those with back pain, additional cushions are available in the vestibule (beside the left hand door), please take one with you into the church service.

New Horizon – 11-17 August 2012

Please note the change of dates for the New Horizon event this year. The theme is – Follow me – A life of selfless surrender.

Speakers include:

Malcolm Duncan – Gold Hill Baptist Church

Calisto Odede – conducts bible exposition & leadership training events

Simon Guillebaud – author, speaker & founder of Great Lakes Outreach

Leaflets with more detail are available on the vestibule table.

Glengormley Presbyterian HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB (2nd-8th July) - Plans are progressing for the HBC!  This is your last chance to volunteer for the team, as we need to finalise team numbers!  If you are interested in finding out more or offering your services, please speak to David Johnston (90838809).  Full Team Meetings: Sunday 27th May & Sunday 10th June (after morning service – lunch included).  Artwork/Drama Prep. Day: Saturday 23rd June- please pencil these dates in your diary and make a big effort to be there. Thanks!

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

M.O.T. Mission Outreach Training – 1st Holywood Presbyterian Church, 10.30am – 4pm, Saturday 23rd June 2012 – for more details see vestibule table.

Run: Youth Night – Saturday 2nd June 2012, Assembly Buildings, Belfast at 7.15pm – for more details see vestibule table.

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Prayer Diary

“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.”

Ephesians 3:16

Monday 30th April 2012 – Give thanks for the work done by the Kenya team, for safe journeying and for good relationships. Continue to pray for the children who will benefit when the school is completed. Pray also for those in Kenya who day by day support the children.

Tuesday 1st May 2012 – Pray for those attending the Alpha Course as it continues on Tuesday mornings, that their relationship with Christ will grow and deepen. Pray especially for anyone attending who has not yet committed their life to Jesus, that they will experience the reality of salvation.

Wednesday 2nd May 2012 – As members meet together in the Midweek or in one of the Life Groups to study God’s Word, pray for true fellowship based on commitment to the Lord Jesus. Pray also for understanding given by the Holy Spirit and the desire to put into practice what has been learned from God’s Word.

Thursday 3rd May 2012 – As Rachel Gilmore’s two year period of service in France approaches an end, pray for Rachel as she seeks the Lord’s guidance regarding her future. Give thanks for the many opportunities which she has had over the two years to share the gospel through preaching.

Friday 4th May 2012 – Just before the 1st anniversary of the earthquake/tsunami disaster, a Celebration of Hope took place in Sendai in Japan. Evangelist Franklin Graham gave a clear, biblical, bold and passionate declaration of the Gospel. The arena was filled with survivors, many of whom responded and were counseled. Pray that the churches will be able to nurture and disciple people whose hearts are open to the Lord.

Saturday 5th May 2012 – The people of North Korea do not have enough rice – their staple food – and virtually no meat. There is also a great lack of vegetables and fruit. Pray that the government will accept food aid from abroad and that it will be distributed to the common people. Pray also that food for the soul, the Bible, will be available to believers and seekers.

Sunday 6th May 2012 – Jesus Christ is Lord of the Sabbath. Pray that we will use this day for His glory, to worship and praise Him in joyous freedom, liberated from man-made regulations. Remember this day to keep it holy, set apart for Him.

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SUNDAY SERVICES

SUNDAY 22ND APRIL 2012

11.00 am – Morning Worship: Men’s Fellowship Annual Service – Preacher: Very Rev Stafford Carson, special singing by the Men’s Choir.

7.00pm – Evening Worship: Series: Saints & sinners – Covenant God.  Sermon Joseph: From Shame to Success.  Gen 40-41 Rev David Brice

SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship: Series: “Righteousness From Heaven” Sermon: “Freedom (2) ” Rom 6.15-23 Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship: Series: Saints & Sinners-Covenant God. Sermon: “Joseph forgives.” Gen 42-45 Rev David Brice

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

Mid week  Bible Study – Wednesday  25th at 7.30pm in Burney room  ” Living in God’s Presence – Tabernacle” (7) Rev David Brice

Life Groups as arranged

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

OPEN DOOR. For a trial period, 19th April – 31st May, on  Thursdays, 10am – 12 noon, Mr Brice will be making himself available on the Church Premises for consultation do deal with a range of matters from filling out a passport application to pastoral care. He will be contactable either by the telephone in the church or by coming to see him directly in the Ministers’ Room. If you wish, an appointment can be made in advance by telephoning the manse.

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

PW: PW Committee members are reminded of their planning meeting on Monday 23rd April at 7.30pm in the Burney Room.

THURSDAY TOGETHER: We are having a ‘Members Day’ at our meeting this week. The members take part by reciting some favourite poems etc. and bringing objects and telling the stories behind them.  We meet as usual at 2.30pm in the Burney Room.

CARNMONEY GARDENING SOCIETY: The Coffee Morning and Plant Sale to be held by Carnmoney Gardening Society on Saturday 28th April from 10.30am to 12.30pm will include a Cupcake Competition, open to all. Further information on table in vestibule.

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

Information Leaflets. New information leaflets are available for those who would like to know some more about our Church. There are 3 leaflets on:

1) “Giving”

2) “Joining in”

3) “Information”

Calling all ladies – Come and hear Michelle Guinness speak at the PW Annual Meetings on Thursday, 3rd May at 2.00 pm or Friday, 4th May at 7.30 pm.  Michelle will also speak at a seminar event on Friday, 4th at 3.00 pm.  All meetings will be in the Assembly Buildings and all ladies are welcome.

New Horizon – 11-17 August 2012

Please note the change of dates for the New Horizon event this year. The theme is – Follow me – A life of selfless surrender.

Speakers include:

Malcolm Duncan – Gold Hill Baptist Church

Calisto Odede – conducts bible exposition & leadership training events

Simon Guillebaud – author, speaker & founder of Great Lakes Outreach

Leaflets with more detail are available on the vestibule table.

WITH REGRET

We announce the death of Mrs Elizabeth Simms, Rathmore House, funeral to take place on Monday 23rd April at 2pm in Glengormley Presbyterian Church.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

St Mary’s on the Hill Third World Group in Association with Fortwilliam Musical Society presents ‘Musical Moments’ in the Courtyard Theatre Ballyearl on Thursday 3rd May at 8.00pm – for more details see vestibule table.

Give Blood Save Lives – Methodist Centre, Ballyclare Road, Wednesday 9th May – for more details see vestibule table.

2012: Sligo Summer Conference – Sunday 8th July – Friday 13th July. Institute of Technology Sligo – for more details see vestibule table.

MAD Weekend – 26th – 29th October 2012, University of Ulster, Coleraine – for more details see vestibule table.

The Word – 24th – 26th August 2012 – for more details see vestibule table.

PCI Summer Camps – Fun, Faith, Adventures – for more details see vestibule table.

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Prayer Diary

Jesus said, “You are my friends if you do what I command….I have called you friends, for everything that I learnt from my Father I have made known to you.  You did not choose me, but I chose you.”

John 15: 14-16

Monday 23rd April – Give thanks to God for the safe return of the Kenya team. Give thanks for work accomplished and for good health within the team while away.  Pray that the team will experience a deepening of their faith as they think back over their time away.

Tuesday 24th April – Pray for the work of Christian mission societies, especially those like Mission Aviation Fellowship who spend most of their time in the air transporting fellow Christian workers and specialists to remote parts of the world. They are facing difficult times because of the high price of fuel.  They are all trying to raise more income rather than having to cut back on flights.

Wednesday 25th April – Remember before God those who lead in the Mid Week and house groups. Pray for wisdom for those expounding the Word of God and for prepared hearts to enable them to respond positively to the leading of the Holy Spirit. 

Thursday 26th April – Pray for the continuing work of our church organisations. Remember the leaders as they plan their programmes week by week. Ask God to give them wisdom and strength as they share their faith in word and deed.

Friday 27th April – Continue to pray for our fellow Christians in the world who suffer because of their Christian faith, even to the extent of losing their live. Pray that God would intervene to protect them.  Pray for the governments in such countries that they would do more for Christian families in their land.

Saturday 28th April – Pray for the young people in the congregation who are planning to take part in summer outreach. Pray for good bonding within groups and for safety while away from home.

Sunday 29th April – Pray for the Sunday services, Sunday Club, Bible Class and the Lounge.  Continue to pray and give thanks for Rev. David Brice and all who lead in worship today. Remember those who are unable to join in worship because of ill-health or frailty. Pray that they would know God’s love and presence with them in their situation.

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SUNDAY SERVICES

 TODAY – SUNDAY 1ST APRIL 2012

6.30am – Easter Dawn Service – At the Zoo Car park, followed by breakfast at St Bernard’s new Church Hall.

11.00am – Morning Worship – Easter Sunday. Sermon: “Freedom this Easter” Col 2. 9-20 Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship – Theme: “Resurrection” Rev David Brice

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Sunday 15 APRIL 2012

11.00am Morning Worship. Series: Righteousness from Heaven. Sermon: “The Goal of Grace” Rom 6.1-14 Rev George Moore

7.00pm Evening Worship. Sermon: “Do you love me more?” John 21.1-25 Rev George Moore

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SUNDAY 22ND APRIL

11.OO am Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Annual Service – Preacher: Very Rev Stafford Carson, special singing by the Men’s Choir.

7.00pm Evening Worship Series: Saints & sinners – Covenant God.  Sermon Joseph: From Shame to Success.  Gen 40-41 Rev David Brice

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

Due to the Easter Holidays there will be no Mid Week bible Study this week

Mid Week Bible Study will recommence on Wednesday 18th April at  7.30pm in Burney Room. Rev Brice will continue in series: Living in God’s Presence [7]

Life Groups will meet as arranged.

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

OPEN DOOR. For a trial period, 19th April – 31st May, on  Thursdays, 10am – 12 noon, Mr Brice will be making himself available on the Church Premises for consultation do deal with a range of matters from filling out a passport application to pastoral care. He will be contactable either by the telephone in the church or by coming to see him directly in the Ministers’ Room.  If you wish, an appointment can be made in advance by telephoning the manse

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

 Thursday Together. We will be taking a break for 2 weeks.  Our next meeting will be on the 19th April..  We meet as usual in the Burney Room at 2.30pm

 MEN TOGETHER:

Our next activity is :

Mens’ Breakfast on SATURDAY 21ST APRIL, at 8.30am in the BURNEY ROOM when our speaker will be MR. PAUL GIRVAN, DUP MLA, followed by breakfast in the McKINLEY HALL cooked by our own ladies.

The following day, SUNDAY 22ND APRIL ,we will have our

ANNUAL MENS’ SERVICE, when our speaker will be REV. STAFFORD CARSON. As usual we will have our MENS’ CHOIR.

Please note there will only be ONE THURSDAY NIGHT PRACTICE on THURSDAY 19TH APRIL at 9.00PM. IN THE BURNEY ROOM. There will be an additional practice in the Church immediately after the breakfast on Saturday morning.

Please plan to attend on all occasions and sign the sheet in the vestibule.

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 CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

THERE WILL NO ANNOUNCMENT SHEET NEXT WEEK PLEASE RETAIN THIS SHEET FOR REFERENCE

ART CLUB EXHIBTION & SALE

 6.30pm – 9.00pm Friday 13th April and continues on Saturday 14th April at 10.00am – 4.00pm. There will also be an opportunity to view the paintings after the morning Service on Sunday.

Information Leaflets.    New information leaflets are available for those who would like to know some more about our Church. There are 3 leaflets on: 

1) “Giving”

2) “Joining in”

3) “Information”

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Vestibule Update.  Last instructions have now been given to the Architect who will now proceed to draw up tender documents.  In consultation with the Architect  it is felt that the construction work will take 6 weeks and would be best commenced immediately after the July Holidays. Please note that once building work commences there will be some inconvenience to the congregation.  Those who might choose to use the Church Building for family service (e.g. weddings / funerals)  should note that the building will not be “at its best” over this time.

Wedding. Suzanne Norton to Gary Wetherup Thursday 12th April at 1.oopm in Glengormley Presbyterian Church

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

Titanic Commemoration Service Sunday in conjunction with the Dock Church project. 15th April at 3.00pm in St Ann’s Cathedral

New Horizon 11-17 August  – leaflets available on Vestibule table

Petition for Marriage.  “I support the legal definition of marriage which is the voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. I oppose any attempt to redefine it.” If you agree with this statement please sign the petition on the Vestibule table.

Belfast Hills Partnership is appealing for old photographs showing days gone by in the hill. It is part of a heritage project that we hope will bring the history of the Belfast hills into the city. The photographic exhibition will go on show this summer prior to a week-long heritage festival which will take place at various locations throughout the Belfast Hills and promises to be fun-filled bringing your local heritage to life.   Please contact 90 603466 or email jo.boylan@belfasthills.org. All photos will be returned.

 NORTHERN IRLEAND CHILDREN’S HOSPICE

As you may know, NI Children’s Hospice is the official charity for the Belfast City Marathon on Monday 7th May 2012.  This is a wonderful opportunity for the charity and we are trying to recruit as many participants as we can to take part and raise some sponsorship in support of our work and help us achieve our target of £350,000!  We are particularly trying to recruit relay teams and fun runners and would be delighted if members of your church would take part and ‘Do it for the Kids’ this year!

 Each year it costs £3million to run Children’s Hospice services and we rely on sponsorship money from this event to help fund these vital services.

 Just £100 could pay for one hour of specialist nursing care and therapies for a child in the Children’s Hospice.

 For more information or a fundraising pack please call 028 9077 7123 or email marathon@nihospice.org.

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SUNDAY SERVICES

TODAY – SUNDAY 1st  APRIL 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship – COMMUNION Series: Righteousness from Heaven. Sermon: “Grace” Rom 5. 12-31 Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship – COMMUNION Series: Saints & Sinners – Covenant God. Sermon: ” Jealous Brothers.” Gen 37.1-11 Rev David Brice

SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 2012

6.30am – Easter Dawn Service – At the Zoo Car park, followed by breakfast at St Bernard’s new Church Hall.

11.00am – Morning Worship – Easter Sunday. Sermon: “Freedom this Easter” Col 2. 9-20 Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship – Theme: “Resurrection” Rev David Brice

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

At our Communion Service this morning we welcome Mrs Valarie Moore transferring from another congregation and Joy McCord, Hannah McKinstry and  Brian McKenna by profession of faith.

Good Friday Service – Friday 6th April at 7.30pm. Includes dramatised reading of the Passion story. Please note there is no Mid Week bible study this week nor next. [Easter Holiday week]

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

OPEN DOOR. For a trial period, 19th April – 31st May, 10am – 12 noon, Mr Brice will be making himself available on the Church Premises for consultation do deal with a range of matters from filling out a passport application to pastoral care. He will be contactable either by the telephone in the church or by coming to see him directly in the Ministers’ Room.  If you wish, an appointment can be made in advance by telephoning the manse

MONDAYS OFF  The congregation are reminded that Mondays are Mr Brice’s day off , he is available only for urgent pastoral matters on this day. 

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

PW: PW invite all ladies to join them for a 3 C’s Evening  ( Coffee, Cake & Chat ). We will meet in the Burney Room at 8.00pm on Monday 2nd April.

Thursday Together. We will be taking a break for 2 weeks.  Our next meeting will be on the 19th April.

Walking Club.  The Walking Club will meet on Wednesday, 4th April at 9.30 am in the church car park.  We hope to walk in the grounds of Stormont. New walkers are always welcome.

 CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

Information Leaflets.    New information leaflets are available for those who would like to know some more about our Church. There are 3 leaflets on: 

1) “Giving”

2) “Joining in”

3) “Information”

 Congratulations to Ray & Margaret Gormley on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this coming week on 3rd April.

Tear Fund.  A huge thank you to all who donated  during our Tear Fund Sunday and lunch, the total collected came to: £1442.60

Gas Installation.  The new gas pipeline has now been successfully laid, this will facility the refurbishment of the Vestibule as it will allow us to heat it independently of the Church building.  Thank you for your patience during the closure of that car park and well done, with one notable exception, at successfully navigating the temporary barricades protecting the road works in the car park!

Kenya Team.  The Team left on their flight on Friday, prayer leaflets are available on the vestibule table please take one and remember the team in prayer over these next two weeks.

Vestibule Update.  Last instructions have now been given to the Architect who will now proceed to draw up tender documents.  In consultation with the Architect  it is felt that the construction work will take 6 weeks and would be best commenced immediately after the July Holidays. Please note that once building work commences there will be some inconvenience to the congregation.  Those who might choose to use the Church Building for family service (e.g. weddings / funerals)  should note that the building will not be “at its best” over this time.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY 15TH April.

11.00am Service – Rev George Moore

7.00pm Service – Rev George Moore

Kenya Team returns .

SUNDAY 22ND April

11.00am Service – Men’s Fellowship Annual Service – Rt Rev Stafford Carson.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

Petition for Marriage.  “I support the legal definition of marriage which is the voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. I oppose any attempt to redefine it.” If you agree with this statement please sign the petition on the Vestibule table.

Retirement Living Exhibition, Hilton Hotel, Belfast, 24-25 April 10am-4pm. See leaflet on Vestibule Table.

South Antrim Heritage Trail. Please take leaflet form Vestibule Table

PSNI.  Antrim Line Neighbourhood Police Team – see notice in Vestibule.

PSNI.  Glengormley PSNI Statin.  See notice in Vestibule.

Carbon Monoxide Warning Poster, see notice board.

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Prayer Diary

 Monday 2nd April 2012

Pray for Christians living in the Middle East.  They are suffering discrimination, violence and harassment.  May our brothers and sister in Christ be granted the strength to persevere in living out their faith.  Also pray that governments will uphold the freedom of Christians to practise and share their faith.

Tuesday 3rd April 2012

The Bible is God speaking to us.  His word tells us what he wants for us.  Most importantly it tells us what He has done for us in sending His Son Jesus Christ, into the world. Through His death and resurrection He paid the price for our sins.  Pray that in this Easter period many would be called into a living relationship with our Lord and Saviour.

Wednesday 4th April 2012

Pray that God would guide our Kirk Session in carrying out its responsibilities and strengthen each of the elders as they seek to serve the Lord in our church and community.

Thursday 5th April 2012

Pray for those in our congregations who are ill.  That they would be reassured that their God is dependable and true and they are not alone in their suffering.  Also ask God to gift our Doctors and nurses with wisdom, skill and compassion for the sick.

Friday 6th April 2012

Today is Good Friday.  On this day long ago our God demonstrated his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us on a cross.  The righteous for the unrighteous. Through his death and resurrection he has opened the door of forgiveness and given eternal life to all that believe in Him.  Give thanks for the deep, deep love of Jesus.  

Saturday 7th April 2012

Pray for the many people in Glengormley who are caught up in the things of this world and have no thought of where they will spend eternity.  This is our mission field. May we as a Christian church be the salt and light that our Saviour intended us to be. Pray that Christ’s love will radiate out to those around us in our community.

Sunday 8th April 2012

Pray for our Minister as he leads us in worship this Easter Sunday.  Ask that he would be inspired and enabled by the Holy Spirit.  Also pray that our services will be well attended and that we will be receptive to the Lords message.

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship – Kenya Team Commissioning. Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship – Series: Saints & sinners – Covenant God. Sermon: “Family matters” Gen 32.9-11; 34.11-15 Rev David Brice

SUNDAY 1ST APRIL 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship – COMMUNION Series: Righteousness from Heaven. Sermon: “Grace” Rom 5. 12-31 Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship – COMMUNION Series: Saints & Sinners – Covenant God. Sermon: ” Jealous Brothers.” Gen 37.1-11 Rev David Brice

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

Pre Communion Service – Wednesday 28th March at 7.30pm.

24/7 Prayer – Friday 30th  – Sunday 1st April in the Minor Hall. Sign up sheet is on vestibule table, we require some more volunteers to complete.

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Mission Committee – There will be a Mission Committee Meeting tomorrow Monday 26th March at 7.30 pm in the Minister’s room.

Kirk Session Meeting – Wednesday 28th March at 7.00pm in Burney Room [To meet with Communicants Class]

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

PW: PW invite all ladies to join them for a 3 C’s Evening  ( Coffee, Cake & Chat ). We will meet in the Burney Room at 8.00pm on Monday 2nd April.

THURSDAY TOGETHER: ‘The message of Easter’  Today we will be having the songsters Marjorie, Jean, Audrey, John and Douglas accompanied by Dorothy on piano bringing us the familiar hymns of this Eastertime.  You are all invited to join us in the Burney Room at 2.30pm. We will be having a break for 2 weeks and plan to start the meetings again on the 19th April.

MEN TOGETHER: Our next outing is to the Titanic Exhibition at Cultra on Wednesday 28th March, meeting at the church at 9.30 am. If you intend going please sign the sheet on the vestibule table.

CARNMONEY GARDENING SOCIETY: A meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th March at 8.00pm. Member’s photographs and digital images will be shown and plans for out 50th year announced. A ‘Gardening Hints’ competition will also be held. Bring yours along.

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – SHOEBOX APPEAL

Are you spring cleaning??? If you are would you please look out for any wool which you could donate to this appeal? I know Christmas is a long way off but we need to be knitting scarves, hats, hand puppets and pencil cases for next years boxes over the coming months. We were overwhelmed by the response we had last year and would like to thank everyone who donated wool or knit for the shoeboxes. Special thanks have to go to the Craft Group who once again is helping this year. So if you do come across any wool please bring it to Church and put it in the box which will be in the vestibule. Thanks again. Ann and Maureen.

Easter Celebration – Everyone in the congregation is invited to join with FOG on Friday 30th March at 7:00pm to celebrate Easter and to launch our 24/7 Prayer Weekend. Why not come along and join us for an hour this Friday evening – we will even make you a cuppa!

Thank you for your continued support for the Kenya team. Please keep us in your prayers as we make our final preparations, we leave for Kenya this Friday 30th March. A blog has been set up on the church website – www.glengormley.org/kenya2012. We will post updates as often as we can and we would ask you to post messages of encouragement. Thank you again The Kenya Team.

CAR PARKING: We are aware of the difficulty of parking on Sundays but there are steps we can take to help. We would appreciate it if you did NOT PARK BETWEEN THE ENTRANCE PILLARS or THE ENTRANCE FROM THE PILLARS TO THE ROAD. Your co-operation would be much appreciated.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CAR PARK Due to the re-laying of a gas main the church car park will be closed all day on Tuesday 27th March 2012, organisation leaders are asked to take note of this in their planning.

Congratulations to Martin and Irene Millar on reaching their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

European Family Fun Day – Saturday 31st March 2012, 10am – 5pm, The Museum at the Mill and Civic Square, Mossley Mill – see vestibule table for more details.

A World of Difference – Concert with special guest Aled Jones, Thursday 3rd Mat 2012 at the Waterfront Hall Belfast at 7.45pm – see vestibule table for more details.

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Prayer Diary

Monday 26th March – At the start of the working week, pray that God will bring His Peace to those in stressful work situations. Pray for those who feel the pressure of too much to do- and remember those who face the equal pressure of unemployment, bringing the burden of financial difficulties.

Tuesday 27th March – Pray that the Alpha course, running today, will bring Blessing and new insights to those taking part. Give thanks for the on-going work of Parents and Toddlers and all who help with it.

Wednesday 28th March – Pray earnestly for major decisions being planned by our Government. Though many in power do not accept the authority of God, ask that God will nevertheless guide events and prevent bad decisions being made to please popular opinions.

Thursday 29th March – Give thanks for all the hard work done by members of the Kenya team, even before they go to do the work on the accommodation there! They leave on their long journey tomorrow, so ask God to be near to each one of them and the families they leave behind. May all know the protecting hand of our Heavenly Father in the days ahead.

Friday 30th March – FOG plan a special evening of Easter celebration tonight, for all the Church family. Give thanks for all that this organisation does in working with children and young people. May all the leaders know encouragements as they seek to teach the Truths that will last a lifetime. Pray that each child will learn much that will give them Hope and an anchor into their teenage and adult years.

Saturday 31st March – The 24/7 prayer time started last night and continues throughout today, tonight and up until the Service tomorrow morning. Praise God for all who will take part and those who will join in from home. Many people are burdened about health and family situations and need the Peace that only God can bring, so thank Him for this space in busy lives, to come to the One who understands and cares for us.

Sunday 1st April – Palm Sunday – Jesus set His face to go to Jerusalem.

“Jesus, what can I give – What can I bring – to so faithful a friend, to so loving a King?

Saviour what can be said – What can be sung as a praise of your name, for the things you have done?

Oh, my words could not tell, – not even in part,  of the debt of love that is owed by this thankful heart.”

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SUNDAY 18TH MARCH 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship – Morning Worship. Series: Righteousness from heaven. Sermon: “”Justification” Rom 5.1-11Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship – Evening worship. Rev James Johnstone

SUNDAY 25TH MARCH 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship – Kenya Team Commissioning. Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship – Series: Saints & sinners – Covenant God. Sermon: “Family matters” Gen 32.9-11; 34.11-15 Rev David Brice

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

Mid-week Bible Study – “Living in God’s Presence – Tabernacle” (6) Rev David Brice

Communicants class continues Thursday 22nd March at 7pm in the Minster’s Room

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Please note there is no Congregational Committee Meeting this month

Kirk Session Meeting Tuesday 20th  March at 7.30pm in the Burney Room [Kirk Session minutes available in Minster’s Room for those who receive hard copy]

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

PW: PW SPECIAL GUEST NIGHT. On Monday 19th March PW are having an evening with special guest Mrs Alison McCaughan. This is open to the whole congregation so why not plan to come along and hear this wonderful speaker. We meet at 8.00pm in the Burney Room.

THURSDAY TOGETHER: Jim Lyttle will be wearing one of his other ‘hats’ this week when he visits Thursday Together.  As one of the leaders of ‘The Kenya Team 2012′ Jim will be telling us of their forthcoming trip to continue the work begun some years ago amongst some of the poorest and deprived people in the slum area around Nairobi. This meeting is open to all and will be held in the Burney Room at 2.30pm.

MEN TOGETHER: Our next outing is to the Titanic Exhibition at Cultra on Wednesday 28th March, meeting at the church at 9.30 am. If you intend going please sign the sheet on the vestibule table.

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

Church Organisation’s Yr. 2011 Reports and Newsletter: These are required for the 2011 Annual Report which must be ready for distributing along with the Church Newsletter on Sunday 25th March. Please help to spread the workload on these two magazines by not waiting until just before the cut-off date, which for all items will be Sunday 18th March 2012. frank.murray@o2.co.uk

Thanking you all in anticipation, Frank Murray

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – SHOEBOX APPEAL

Are you spring cleaning??? If you are would you please look out for any wool which you could donate to this appeal? I know Christmas is a long way off but we need to be knitting scarves, hats, hand puppets and pencil cases for next years boxes over the coming months. We were overwhelmed by the response we had last year and would like to thank everyone who donated wool or knit for the shoeboxes. Special thanks have to go to the Craft Group who once again is helping this year. So if you do come across any wool please bring it to Church and put it in the box which will be in the vestibule. Thanks again. Ann and Maureen.

Thank you for your continued support for the Kenya team. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to prepare, we leave for Kenya on 30th March.

The Kenya Team.

Easter Celebration – Friday 30th March 7pm. More information to follow - watch this space!

CAR PARKING: We are aware of the difficulty of parking on Sundays but there are steps we can take to help. We would appreciate it if you did NOT PARK BETWEEN THE ENTRANCE PILLARS or THE ENTRANCE FROM THE PILLARS TO THE ROAD. Your co-operation would be much appreciated.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CAR PARK Due to the re-laying of a gas main the church car park will be closed all day on Tuesday 27th March 2012, organisation leaders are asked to take note of this in their planning.

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CHURCH NOTICES
PCI Summer Camps – see vestibule table for more details.

The Word – 24th – 26th August 2012 – see vestibule table for more details.

Summer Outreach Teams – Loving Because He Loves – July – August 2012 – see vestibule table for more details.

Keswick at Portstewart – 14th – 20th July – see vestibule table for more details.

Summer 2012 Camps & Missions – see vestibule table for more details.

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Prayer Diary

Monday 19th March – Tonight, our PW meeting takes the form of an “OPEN TO ALL GUEST NIGHT”, with our special guest, the gifted speaker Mrs Alison McCaughan. An invitation is extended to all ladies of the congregation so why not plan to come along and be inspired and challenged by what you learn?

Tuesday 20th March – Please pray for the Daytime Alpha Course taking place each Tuesday morning for seven weeks. Pray for Alison Orr as she leads the course and also pray that there would be sufficient volunteers to serve coffee and look after small children in the Crèche.

Wednesday 21st March – Remember Derek and June French as they travel from Spain to China to adopt little 2 year old Luka. Pray that every detail of their travel arrangements would be in order and that the little boy would soon be settled in his new home where so much love awaits him.

Thursday 22nd March – Pray for all our ladies in Thursday Together enjoying their weekly meeting this afternoon. Remember those who have had recent surgery and are now at home recuperating. Give thanks for answered prayer in this regard. Pray that all the members would be conscious of the Lord’s presence with them at all times.

Friday 23rd March – Continue to pray for the Kenya Team as they make final preparations for their departure on 30th March. Pray that they would have safety in travel, that they would not suffer ill-health while away and that there would be good relationships within the team.

Saturday 24th March – It’s hard to believe that one year ago the 9.0 earthquake caused widespread devastation in North-Eastern Japan. Please pray for those who lost family, friends, homes and jobs in the Tsunami which followed. Give thanks for the witness of the Christians as they reached out in the love of their Japanese neighbours.

Sunday 25th March – As we come to worship God this new day, let us ponder on all the blessings we have received since we met last Sunday. Let us give thanks for the greatest gift of all – Our Salvation.

“Thank you Lord, for saving my soul;

Thank you Lord, for making me whole;

Thank you Lord, for giving to me;

Thy great Salvation, so rich and free.” Amen

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SUNDAY 11TH MARCH 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship – Series: Righteousness from heaven. Sermon: “Faith” Rom 4.17-25. Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Service – Sermon: “All you need is love” 1 Cor 13 Brent Van Der Linde

SUNDAY 18TH MARCH 2012

11.00am – Morning Worship – Morning Worship. Series: Righteousness from heaven. Sermon: “”Justification” Rom 5.1-11Rev David Brice

7.00pm – Evening Worship – Evening worship. Rev James Johnstone

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DISCIPLESHIP EVENTS

No Mid-week Bible Study or Life Groups this week due to AGM

Communicants class continues Thursday 15th March at 7pm in the Minster’s Room

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Please note there is no Congregational Committee Meeting this month

Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 14th March at 7.30pm in the McKinley Hall followed by super and special singing by the Church Choir

Advance Notice – Kirk Session Meeting Tuesday 20th  March at 7.30pm in the Burney Room [Kirk Session minutes available in Minster’s Room for those who receive hard copy]

Would the Finance Sub Committee please meet briefly in the Minister’s Room after this mornings service.

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ORGANISATION EVENTS

PW: PW SPECIAL GUEST NIGHT. On Monday 19th March PW are having an evening with special guest Mrs Alison McCaughan. This is open to all ladies of the congregation so why not plan to come along and hear this wonderful speaker. We meet at 8.00pm in the Burney Room.

THURSDAY TOGETHER: As we are approaching St. Patrick’s Day our meeting will be a sing-a-long with an Irish theme. To accompany us we are pleased to have George Hewitt our Church Organist to keep us all in tune!  We meet in the Burney Room at 2.30pm.

DAYTIME ALPHA COURSE: We are looking for volunteers to help with the crèche or with serving coffee to guests at the Daytime Alpha course starting on Tuesday 13th March. Please speak to Alison Orr if you are able to help on one or two Tuesday mornings during the 7-week course.

GOLFING SOCIETY: Please note amended dates The dates and venues for the 2012 season have been determined as follows:-

Monday  23rd April Masserene Golf Club,

Tuesday 15th May  Ballyclare Golf Club,

Monday 11th June  Green Acres Golf Club,

Monday  3rd   September  Carrickfergus Golf Club, for Captain’s Day.

Our Captain for this year will be  Jim Carvill  and we invite all those who play or would like to, to join us for our outings. You will be most welcome and will enjoy

the craic. Do plan to join us.

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

Church Organisation’s Yr. 2011 Reports and Newsletter: These are required for the 2011 Annual Report which must be ready for distributing along with the Church Newsletter on Sunday 25th March. Please help to spread the workload on these two magazines by not waiting until just before the cut-off date, which for all items will be Sunday 18th March 2012. frank.murray@o2.co.uk

Thanking you all in anticipation, Frank Murray

Would Catering Team C please meet briefly in the Burney Room after this mornings service.

Easter Celebration – Friday 30th March 7pm. More information to follow - watch this space!

Thank you for your continued support for the Kenya team. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to prepare, we leave for Kenya on 30th March.

The Kenya Team.

Advance notice – TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CAR PARK Due to the re-laying of a gas main the church car park will be closed all day on Tuesday 27th March 2012, organisation leaders are asked to take note of this in their planning.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – SHOEBOX APPEAL

Are you spring cleaning??? If you are would you please look out for any wool which you could donate to this appeal? I know Christmas is a long way off but we need to be knitting scarves, hats, hand puppets and pencil cases for next years boxes over the coming months. We were overwhelmed by the response we had last year and would like to thank everyone who donated wool or knit for the shoeboxes. Special thanks have to go to the Craft Group who once again is helping this year. So if you do come across any wool please bring it to Church and put it in the box which will be in the vestibule. Thanks again. Ann and Maureen.

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CHURCH NOTICES

New Mossley Presbyterian Church present – Joseph And the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Theatre at the Mill – 4th & 5th April – see notice board for more details.

Grief Share – Seminar/Support Group – Commencing Thursday 22nd March at 7.30pm – see notice board for more details.

An Easter Celebration – Saturday 31st March at 7.45pm – Glengormley Methodist Church – see notice board for more details.

Kids Praise Party – Light of the World – Carnmoney Presbyterian Church – Saturday 19th May 2012 – Kids’ Olympics at 2.00pm followed by Kids’ Praise Party at 3.30pm – see vestibule table for more details.

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Prayer Diary

Monday 12th March

Remember the members of the Craft Club and Art Club as they meet together at the beginning of this week. Pray that the members will be encouraged through their meeting and sharing together.

Tuesday 13th March

The new Daytime Alpha course starts this morning. Pray for Alison Orr as she leads the course and for those who come along as they explore the Bible together.

Wednesday 14th March

Give thanks for the team of helpers at Parent and Toddlers. Pray that as the hall is used each week to provide a safe place for the children to play that Christ’s love would be evident.

Thursday 15th March

Thursday Together meets each Thursday afternoon. Give thanks for those who organise the programme of meetings and for those who provide lifts. Pray that as they meet they would enjoy friendship and fellowship together.

Friday 16th March

In just 2 weeks from today the Kenya Team will leave for Africa to begin building work on a school in Joska just outside Nairobi. Pray for the team as they put final preparations in place, for safety travelling and during their stay.

Saturday 17th March

Pray for Tommy and Helen Bruce and their children, Daniel, Rachel, Isaac and Abigail.  The children have settled well in their new schools. Pray for Tommy and Helen as they continue to build new relationships within the congregations of Trinity and Trenta and as the churches there seek to reach out to the people of Letterkenny.

Sunday 18th March

“Love one another deeply, from the heart.”  1 Peter 1: 22

Give thanks for the love that has been shown by fellow believers especially in difficult times.  Look around for those who may need a smile, a hug or a listening ear.

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