Now thank we all our God Come people of the Risen King

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1 Morning Service Sunday 15 October 2017 at 11.00am Call to Worship Praise Welcome and Announcements Opening Prayer Praise led by BB and GB Now thank we all our God Come people of the Risen King All through History BB and GB Enrolment (The Creche Room is available this morning if required, however not supervised, so parents need to stay with their children. Thank you) Bible Reading Exodus 4 v 8-17 We welcome Ross Jonas, our speaker today. Ross is from Play it by Ear which is a Belfast based Christian drama company who have a passion for sharing God's word through drama, writing and performing at many events and helping local churches use drama in worship. All-Age Talk Ross from Play it by Ear Praise and Offering I hear the Saviour Say/Jesus Paid it all Offering Prayer and Prayers for Others Praise Benediction Organ Postlude Lord for the years Chorale Prelude on Ein Feste burg - Hanff (Organ voluntaries the organ voluntary played at the conclusion of each service is part of the offering of worship. Members of the congregation are very welcome to remain in their seats or come into the choir area to listen to the music)

2 You are invited to stay at the end of the Service to join us for Family Lunch in the Church Halls. If you are visiting Fisherwick for the first time please introduce yourself to our Minister, Rev Michael Anderson, Assistant Minister, John O Donnell, or any member of the congregation. TODAY Sunday Night Live starts at 7.00pm. This week Michael will speak from Acts 9: 1-19, The Conversion of Saul. 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. SUNDAY 22nd October 2017 Sunday Morning Fellowship in the Minor Hall between 10:20am and 10:50am. Everyone is welcome. Come for breakfast. Sunday Morning Worship starts at 11.00am. This week Michael will speak on Sharing the Serve, Allowing mystery, maintaining integrity. Speaking in Tongues from 1 Corinthians 14. Sunday Night Live starts at 7.00pm. This week Raymond will speak from Acts 9: 20-31, The Beginning of Paul. Martin Luther, Music and the Reformation

3 It is 500 years ago since Martin Luther pinned his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, sparking what would come to be known as the Protestant Reformation - an anniversary to be marked around the world on 31 October Martin Luther ( ) was not only a theologian and a reformer, he was also a musician and a composer. He believed music was a gift of God s creation and indeed bore the Word of God. God has the Gospel preached through the medium of music. Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to man that he should proclaim the Word of God through Music. What Luther, a professor of theology, really wanted was for God to be made accessible to everyone and for worship to be more intimate, more direct. In the reform of the liturgy, he gave congregational singing a renewed role. He composed over thirty chorales and with other musicians, a hymn book. Hymns were to be sung in the vernacular and the singing of hymns taught in schools. Many of Luther s hymns survive and are still sung today - the most famous being Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A mighty Fortress is our God). The role Luther wanted music to have contributed to the incredible development of this art in German speaking countries. Heinrich Schütz ( ), Dietrich Buxtehude ( ), Johann-Sebastian Bach ( ) and many others regularly used Lutheran themes in their cantatas, oratorios and organ music. Each of them developed his own musical language and his instrumentation, but among them Johann-Sebastian Bach gave that language a creative power that had rarely been equalled. To mark this anniversary and to celebrate its musical legacy, the organ voluntaries concluding the services in October will be pieces based on Eine Feste Burg, by different composers. On Sunday 5 November, (the Sunday nearest to Reformation Day ) we will also hear and sing some of the great music of the Reformation as part of our service. CHURCH DATES & ACTIVITIES Neale Agnew If you would like more information on any of these, please speak to any member of staff or leader of the Organisation or Group if you know them or simply office@fisherwick.net, telephone and we will be happy to help you. There is full information on the website and church app and summary information in a booklet at the rear of the church.

4 Monday 16 th October The Presbyterian Women meet on Monday 16th October at 7.45pm in the Parlour with Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol. All women AND men are welcome. Tuesday 17th October The Ladies Badminton Club meet at 10.00am in the Musgrave Hall. The Babies & Toddlers Group meets at 10.00am in the Minor Hall. Over 18 Badminton Club re-starts tonight at 7.30pm in the Musgrave Hall. The Student Small Group meet in the Robertson Room from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. For more information Wednesday 18 th October The Wednesday Table Tennis Group continue to meet each week 10am- 12noon. New members will be made most welcome. The Wednesday Club meet from 10.15am. imeals start at 6.00pm in the Church Halls. Choir Practice begins at 7.45pm meeting in the Parlour - The choir are keen to welcome new members to all sections. Some musical knowledge is helpful but not essential. Perhaps this is your opportunity to use your gifts, serving God through helping lead worship. Why not come along some Wednesday and try it out you will be made most welcome and enjoy the craic! Please speak to Neale Agnew our Musical Director or any choir member for more details. The Bowling Club starts in the Musgrave Hall at 7.30pm.You will be made most welcome. Join us for friendly competition and friendship. Contact or speak with Eddie Rice or Raymond Liggett for more information. Thursday 19 th October Students Lunches run from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. All are welcome. Girls and Boys Brigade starts at 6.30pm. The Girls Brigade is a Christian uniformed organisation for the girls aged 3 years and upwards. It is international and interdenominational. They meet on Thursday evenings in the Church Halls from September to April. Girls 3-8 years are called Explorers and meet from pm. The Juniors (P5-P7), Seniors (Form 1-3) and Brigaders (Form 4+) meet from pm. ]The Boy's Brigade also meet on Thursday. The Anchor Boys (P1-P4) and the Junior Section (P5-P7) meet at pm. We provide activities and opportunities for the girls and boys and help them find new interests, learn new skills and discover their gifts. It is all about having fun and meeting new friends.

5 Friday 20 th October The Friday Morning Congregational Prayer Meeting starts at 7.30am in Wilson House, which is open to everyone to attend. The prayer meeting will finish at 8.15am, however if you have to leave earlier that is fine. Monday 23rd September There is a Session Meeting starting at 7.30pm meeting in the Parlour. imeal Autumn 2017: International Student Hospitality This hospitality ministry provides a weekly home cooked meal to over 60 international students and a place to befriend students in the name of Jesus. This autumn, Fisherwick has been asked to provide the main meal on just two occasions in addition to regularly supplying some sides, like salad and garlic bread. Additional needs throughout October include: 18 Oct Wheaten bread (10 loaves) 25 Oct Salad ingredients (same as above) If you can help with fulfilling any of these needs please speak to Danny Moore after the service or daniel.fisherwick@gmail.com Can you sing? Do you play a musical instrument? Are you interested in Audio Visual We are looking for people of all ages who would like to join the worship bands and choir. If you can commit to joining the worship band/choir/av team we want to talk to you. For more information, please speak with Paul Hutchinson or Neale Agnew

6 SUGGESTED DONATION 12 PER PERSON PROCEEDS IN AID OF FISHERWICK COMMUNITY PROJECTS HOW TO GET TICKETS Speak with John Pielou or call In Person at Visit Belfast ticket shop At Facebook - Fisherwick Page Choir Website = Paypal - to office@fisherwick.net * Tickets purchased online may attract booking fees FISHERWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Address 4 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DJ Telephone office@fisherwick.net Web Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC104366)