The parable of the Rich Fool

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1 Welcome The parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21;27-31 Sunday 7th July at 11.00am Morning Service

2 Call to Worship Praise Hymn 89 Great is they faithfulness O God my father Welcome Prayer & Lord s Prayer Children s Address Praise Hymn 29 My God is so big, so strong and so mighty (Following the hymn Little Fishes is available for children aged between 0 3 years old. Little Fishes is supervised so parents may return into the church service) Scripture Reading Sermon Luke 12:13-21;27-31 Kim Becker Kathryn Viner Praise Hymn 488 As the deer pants for the water Prayers for Others Rosemary Wilson Offering (Please stand as the Stewards bring the offering forward) Prayer of Dedication Church Announcements Praise Hymn 98 The King of love my shepherd is The Benediction Organ Postlude At the end of the service please join us for coffee/tea at the back of the church. If you are visiting Fisherwick for the first time please introduce yourself to our minister Rev Kathryn Viner, or any member of the congregation.

3 Prayer Ministry Members of the Church s Prayer Ministry Team are available in the Prayer Chapel following morning worship for anyone who would like people to pray for them. Prayer is available to everyone whether you are a church member or not. Today Sunday Night Live starts at 7.00pm and will be led by Kathryn Viner with Kim Becker speaking. Sunday Services 14th July Sunday Morning Worship starts at 11.00am and Gary McDowell will speak on The Wedding Banquet from Matthew 22:1-14. THERE IS NO Sunday Night Live tonight. SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE WILL CONTINUE TO BE AT 7.00PM DURING JULY and AUGUST THIS YEAR. PRAYERS FOR OTHERS Prayer for people This week please pray for those in our congregation family who are in hospital, or in need of prayer. Especially William, Billy, Sally, Peter and Helen. Prayer for Others Summer Camps/Outreach Paul Hutchinson Dates: 1st-8th July 2013 Organisation: Scripture Union Camp Where: Carrickfin This camp is held every summer for young boys in the area. Pray that we would be able to make a meaningful spiritual impact in the lives of the boys that come and for sufficient good weather to allow camp to run (activities, tents not blowing down and all that stuff!) Ruthanna Sheeran Dates: April - 4th August 2013 Organisation: Out of Africa Missions Where: South Africa

4 Ruthanna has already been in South Africa for over two months. Pray for the continued work she does with the townships and Business Academy as well as for the continued relationships she makes with people. Pray also for the short term mission teams that are arriving throughout summer that Ruthanna helps coordinate. Above all, pray that she knows the presence of God in all she does as He uses her. Keziah May Dates: 18th June - 5th August 2013 Organisation: SL Volunteers Where: Sri Lanka Keziah is involved in a variety of work including teaching at a local primary schools and volunteering at a local psychiatric hospital which helps a variety of people in the aftermath of civil war and tsunamis. Pray for a calmness in the face of the situations I come across, for a real presence of God and for relationships with other team members. Her blog can be read at keziahgoestosrilanka.tumblr.com Alex Cameron Dates: 5th July - mid August Organisation: Operation Restoration Christian School Where: Trench Town, Jamaica Trench Town is an inner city area controlled by gang warfare. The aim of the school is to give young people an option out of that sort of lifestyle through education. Alex is involved in teaching at the local school as well as other areas that she doesn t know about yet! So far I don't know whether I'm going to spend 6 weeks making tea and coffee, teaching a class of children or involved in conflict negotiation! But my trust is fully in God knowing that he has placed me on the journey there and will have a plan in place even if I don't know it! Prayers for safety and wisdom would be much appreciated as well as prayers for all those attending the summer school. If you wish to receive regular video diary s from alex her at alex.s.cameron@hotmail.co.uk to be added to the list. Susan Caroll, William Dalrymple, Cherith McKeown & Carolyn Saunderson Dates: 6th-20th July 2013 Organisation: CSSM Where: Portballintrae The camp is for children/young people aged 4-18 years old. Many families come back every year. God has touched many children and families that maybe have no other contact with church. Pray for God to guide and speak to the team as

5 they plan the programme, that God will work in the hearts of the children and families He brings along, that the team will bond and use the rich diversity of talents of the leaders we are blessed with (55 this year) and for practical issues over the 2 weeks, i.e. safety, lots if energy to combat tiredness. Many thanks! Gareth Clegg, Matthew Little & Jordan Magrath Dates: mid July-mid August Organisation: Out of Africa Missions Where: South Africa The three amigos are spending a month working with Out of Africa Missions doing whatever needs done. (They have all been there before on teams.) Pray that God would use them beyond what they could imagine, that previous relationships can be picked up easily and that they d be aware of God speaking to them throughout all the work they do. If you, or someone else you know at Fisherwick, are part of a summer team and are not included on the list please forward appropriate details to office@fisherwick.net to be included in following order of services. CHURCH NOTICES SMALL GROUPS Small Groups meet fortnightly, mostly in homes across Belfast. Each group is unique in style and format but they all exist for people to meet together, form real relationships and encourage one another as we live life following Jesus. If you would like to meet new people and grow in your faith then join a small group. For information about Small Groups in Fisherwick check out the information boards beside the Coffee Bar, the website or contact the Church Office. The small group Coordinators are Peter and Linda Little. SUMMER CLUB August In order to make Summer Club a successful week we need lots of people to help in a range of ways. We need leaders and others to work directly with the children. We also need people to help in a variety of support roles - eg registration, catering. If you can assist in any way please sign the list at the back of church or speak to Fiona Skelly or Gary McDowell.

6 Fisherwick Summer Teaching Programme Jesus told many unique and powerful stories. This summer we will explore some of the parables that Jesus taught. Come and join in the journey at 11am each Sunday. Who is your favourite Bible character? The Bible is full of intriguing characters. Come and join us at Sunday Night Live at 7pm as members of the congregation lead us in reflection of their favourite character.

7 Little Fishes Toy Appeal We would like to continue to develop children s ministry at Little Fishes. As part of this we would like to extend our collection of toys. If you have any of the following that you no-longer need or use we would love to hear from you. Please contact Lynn Guiney on or on lynnguiney@live.co.uk. For larger toys that you cannot bring along, collection can be arranged. Otherwise please drop them in the crèche room before or after the church service. Many thanks. Toy Kitchen Tea-set Saucepans Duplo Matchbox (type) cars A car road mat for cars Percussion instruments Train and train track Stacking cups Rattles Fisherprice Little People sets or Happyland (houses, boats with figures) Play House little tikes type thing.

8 TARGET CHALLENGE August 2013 in Fisherwick Musgrave Hall from 10am 12.30pm For boys and girls P1 P7 Come along and enjoy the fun! For more information please speak with Gary McDowell or Fiona Skelly FISHERWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Address 4 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DJ Telephone office@fisherwick.net Web