Wise and Foolish Builders

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1 Welcome Wise and Foolish Builders Sunday 23rd June at 11.00am Morning Service

2 Call to Worship Praise Hymn 202 From all that dwell Welcome Prayer & Lords Prayer Children s Address Kim Becker Praise I m gonna click (Following the hymn Little Fishes is available for children aged between 0 3 years old) Anthem Irish Blessing, by Chilcott Prayers for Others & Reflection Psalm 22 (The Worship Team) My God, My God, Why? My God, my God, why have you left me here? Where are you now, when I need you near to rescue me, deliver me from fear? Please, don't forsake me. LORD, answer me; do you not hear my sighing? All day and night, my eyes are sore from crying? I long for you, to keep my hope from dying. I find no rest. My God, my God, why have you left me here? Where are you now, when I need you near to rescue me, deliver me from fear? Please don't forsake me, my God. See, O my God, that I am poor and weak. I have no voice, I have no strength to speak. They scoff and stare, have pierced my hands and feet. My heart is melting O LORD, my God, my enemies despise me. They steal my clothes; they mock and compromise me. "Where is your God?" they taunt and terrorise me. Don't stay away. My God, my God, why have you left me here? Where are you now, when I need you near to rescue me, to deliver me from fear? Please don't forsake me, my God. (Music: Eelco Vos, based on the tune for Pslam 22 in the Genevan Psalter, 1542/1543) Praise There is a Redeemer Scripture Reading Matthew 7:24-29 Yvonne Elder Sermon Kathryn Viner Praise Hymn 488 As the deer

3 Offering (Please stand as the Stewards bring the offering forward) Prayer of Dedication Church Announcements Praise Hymn 637 Jesus shall reign Benediction Organ Postlude Carillon, by Murrill 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 ministers Kathryn Viner, Gary McDowell or any member of the congregation. 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. Over the summer months many people in Fisherwick serve on different teams throughout Ireland and beyond doing a huge variety of work. We would love all of those people to know that they go with our love, support and prayers. If you, or someone in Fisherwick you know, are taking part in any summer teams (CSSM, Exodus, short term mission etc.), please send a short description of the work you re doing to the office for Ashleigh s attention. You will be included on the order of service throughout summer to allow people to be praying for you during your time away.

4 Today Sunday Night Live starts at 7.00pm and will be led by Gary McDowell. Sunday Services 30th June Sunday Morning Worship including Holy Communion starts at 11.00am and Dr David Lapsley will speak on The Prodigal Son from Luke 15: Sunday Night Live starts at 7.00pm and will be led by Kathryn Viner. SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE WILL CONTINUE TO BE AT 7.00PM DURING JULY and AUGUST THIS YEAR. 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, Neville, Sally, John and Iris Weaver and the extended family on the death of her husband John on Sunday. Prayer for Others SYRIA The conflict in Syria has now claimed the lives of at least 93,000 people according to the United Nations. At a time when a number of world powers are considering arming one or other side in the conflict, the Syrian people s suffering continues daily. Pray for the country of Syria at this time, and particularly for all those who are living in daily fear of meeting with violence, having their homes destroyed or suffering death, and for those who are injured, displaced or grieving the loss of loved ones. Pray for regional and international groups and agencies, including our partners, working to bring relief aid to those most in need. That their efforts will succeed despite the very complex situation on the ground and the significant logistical challenges they face. Pray that those who are in urgent need of shelter, food, and a safe place to live will soon get the help they need. Pray for those who have fled Syria and are now in refugee camps in neighbouring countries. Pray for those seeking to look after the huge numbers involved and for adequate supplies of food, clothing, and shelter for these people. Pray for efforts to bring peace to Syria, believing that nothing is

5 impossible for our God the One who is Sovereign, ruling over all the nations of the world. Pray particularly for the Christian community, and for those suffering as a result of their faith. CHURCH NOTICES Tuesday 25th June The Ladies Badminton Club starts at 10.00am in the Musgrave Hall. Over 18 Badminton starts at 7.30pm in the Musgrave Hall. Wednesday 26th June The Table Tennis Club continues to meet on Wednesdays from 10am- 12noon. New members will be made most welcome. The Wednesday Club meet from 10.15am. Friday 28th June 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. This is the final Prayer Meeting for the Summer. Little Fishes Rota June to July 30/06/13 Louise Scullion Sharon McIntyre Claire McCoy 7/07/13 Louise Scullion Sharon McIntyre Lucy Armstrong 14/07/13 Chris Guiney Lynn Guiney Lucy Armstrong 21/07/13 Chris Guiney Lynn Guiney Alex Cameron 28/07/13 Kate Gray Susan Parkinson Alex Cameron Fisherwick Youth are traveling to Summer Madness for one day of the festival on Saturday 29th June Cars will be leaving at lunchtime and returning approx.

6 11pm. A day ticket is 20, which covers admission as well as all seminars, services and evening concert. Extra money will be needed for snacks and dinner. If you are interested in coming, look at the Fisherwick Yuff Facebook group for more details or speak to Ashleigh. Parental forms are available at the back of the church. Youth Indoor Football: Football has now finished for the school term. It will recommence in September for all secondary school aged males. Information will be sent to parents and young people after the summer holidays. There will be new girls groups also starting in September. Updated information will be available on the website and on the Facebook page closer to the time. 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 TEAMS If you haven't returned your application form for participating in the summer teams, can you please send them into the office asap. There are spare applications and booklets at the back of the church this morning. There are still a limited number of spaces left, if you are interested in joining the team pick up a booklet or speak to Ashleigh at the end of the service. All ages welcome to join in! 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.

7 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.

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