Welcome It s all about Jesus and food! Morning Service Sunday 2nd June at 11.00am
Introit Psalm 62 vv 5-8 Tune Howard 70 Sung at Derek s ordination in First Bangor 10th January 1971 Only on God do thou my soul still patiently attend my expectation and my hope on him alone depend. He only my salvation is, and my strong rock is he; He only is my sure defence: I shall not moved be. In God my glory placed is, and my salvation sure; In God the rock is of my strength, my refuge most secure. Ye people, place your confidence in him continually; Before him pour ye out your heart: God is our refuge high. Call to Worship Praise Hymn 10(CH3) Christ is made the sure foundation 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Zion's help for ever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, today: With thy wonted loving kindness, Hear thy servants as they pray, And thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls alway. 3 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
What they ask of thee to gain, What they gain from thee for ever With the blessed to retain, and hereafter in thy glory Ever more with thee to reign. 4 Laud and honour to the Father, Laud and honour to the Son, Laud and honour to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One, One in might, and One in glory, While unending ages run. Amen. Praise Hymn 214 Jesus is the name we honour 1 Jesus is the name we honour Jesus is the name we praise. Majestic name above all other names, The highest heaven and earth proclaim That Jesus is our God. We will glorify, We will lift him high, We will give him honour and praise. We will glorify, We will lift him high, We will give him honour and praise. 2 Jesus is the name we worship; Jesus is the name we trust. He is the King above all other kings, Let all creation stand and sing That Jesus is our God. We will glorify, We will lift him high, We will give him honour and praise. We will glorify, We will lift him high, We will give him honour and praise. 3 Jesus is the Father s splendour; Jesus is the Father s joy.
He will return to reign in majesty, And every eye at last shall see That Jesus is our God. We will glorify, We will lift him high, We will give him honour and praise. We will glorify, We will lift him high, We will give him honour and praise. Praise Hymn 220 My Jesus my Saviour My Jesus, my Saviour, Lord, there is none like you. All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength, let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you. Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing power and majesty, praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands. For ever I ll love you, for ever I ll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in you Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. Welcome Prayers and Lord s Prayer (sung) Children s Address
Praise Hymn 270 Jesus loves me this I know (Following the hymn Little Fishes is available for children aged between 0 3 years old. Children may leave for Kingfishers) 1 Jesus loves me! This I know, for the bible tells me so; little ones to Him belong; they are weak, but He is strong. The bible tells me so. 2 Jesus loves me! He who died; Heaven's gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, let His little child come in. The bible tells me so. 3 Jesus loves me! He will stay close beside me all the way; then His little child will take up to heaven, for His dear sake. The bible tells me so. Lesson John 12: 20-32 Andrew McKelvey Anthem Magnificat in C, by Stanford Magnificat Luke 1:46-55 My soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his hand-maiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me : and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm : he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel : as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Sermon Sirs, we would see Jesus Rev Dr Derek McKelvey Reflective Praise Hymn 207 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds and drives away our fear. It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; it satisfies the hungry soul, and gives the weary rest, and gives the weary rest. 2 Dear Name, the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding-place; my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace! Jesus, my shepherd, brother, friend, my prophet, priest, and king; my Lord, my life, my way, my end, accept the praise I bring, accept the praise I bring. 3 Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought;
but when I see you as you are, I'll praise you as I ought. Till then I would your love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of your name refresh my soul in death, refresh my soul in death. Jesus, Jesus Holy and anointed one Jesus Jesus, Jesus, holy and anointed One, Jesus Jesus, Jesus, risen and exalted One, Jesus Your name is like honey on my lips Your Spirit like water to my soul Your word is a lamp unto my feet Jesus I love You, I love You <repeat chorus> Jesus, Jesus, holy and anointed One, Jesus Prayers for Others Rev Dr George Grindle Offering Jupiter from the Planets suite, by Holst (Please stand as the Stewards bring the offering forward) Prayer of Dedication Church Announcements and Thanks Praise Hymn 316(CH3) Lo he comes with clouds descending 1 Lo! he comes, with clouds descending, Once for favoured sinners slain; Thousand thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of his train; Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! God appears on earth to reign. 2 Every eye shall now behold him, Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at naught and sold him, Pierced, and nailed him to the tree,
Deeply wailing, deeply wailing, deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 Those dear tokens of His Passion Still his dazzling body bears; Cause of endless exaltation To his ransomed worshippers; Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! See! the day of God appears! 4 Yea, Amen! let all adore thee, High on thine eternal throne; Saviour, take the power and glory, Claim the kingdom for thine own: O come quickly; O come quickly; O come quickly; Alelluia! come Lord, come! The Benediction Organ Postlude Fanfare by Lemmens Organ voluntaries the organ voluntary played at the conclusion of each service is part of the offering of worship. Members of the congregation are asked to remain in their seats to listen to the music and reflect on the service. 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 Derek McKelvey, Gary McDowell, Kathryn Viner 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. Today We invite you to join Derek and Helen, their family and us for Afternoon Tea at 5.00pm, which will be followed by the Evening Service at 7.00pm including Holy Communion.
Sunday Services 9th June Sunday Morning Children s Service starts at 11.00am and will be led by Gary McDowell with Lisa Gault and Kingfishers. Our annual Church Family BBQ in Derryvolgie Halls follows the morning service. All are welcome. If you are planning to attend the BBQ, please sign you name at the sheets at the back of the church. If you are able to make a salad or some traybakes, please put your name down on the relevant sheets at the back of the church. On Sunday 9th June in the evening, Gary McDowell will be licensed in Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church. Fisherwick is providing a bus for those who are unable to drive. Please put your name and details down on the sheet at the back of the church if you wish to avail of this facility. There will be no Sunday Night Live service on the 9th June. 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, Sam, Sally, Peter, John and the family of the late Pearl Hunter. CHURCH NOTICES Tuesday 4th June The Ladies Badminton Club starts at 10.00am in the Musgrave Hall. Babies and Toddlers meet at 10.00am in the Minor Hall and Parlour. Youth Indoor Football: Continues this Tuesday afternoon in the Musgrave Hall from 4.00pm to 5.15pm. This group is open to all secondary school aged males. Parental forms are available by emailing ashleigh@fisherwick.net or on the day. For more information speak to Ciaran or Ashleigh. Over 18 Badminton starts at 7.30pm in the Musgrave Hall. Wednesday 5th May 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 7th 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. LICENSING SERVICES On Sunday 16th June, David Cromie and Chris Barron will be licensed in Fisherwick at 7.00pm. 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. Little Fishes Rota June to July 09/06/13 Rebecca Crawford Jonathan Viner Joy Rufus 16/06/13 Kathryn Ward Mark Ward Joy Rufus 23/06/13 Kathryn Ward Mark Ward Claire McCoy 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 SUMMER CLUB 12-16 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. General Assembly 2013 Date: 03/06/2013 7:30 PM Location: Millennium Forum, Londonderry The 2013 General Assembly will take place in the UK's City of Culture, Londonderry, from 3rd to 7th June. With the election of the Moderator Designate and the General Assembly meeting
in Londonderry for the first time in 80 years Presbyterians are already wanting to know how they can be involved in the four days of worship, prayer, Bible study, celebration and decision making which will take place from 3rd 6th June 2013. Opening Session It all begins with the installation of the new Moderator, the minister of Kilfennan, Rev. Rob Craig, at the opening session of the Assembly in the Millennium Forum at 7.00pm on Monday, 3rd June. A limited number of tickets are available for non-members of Assembly and can be requested from 15th April. Business Sessions Business sessions of the Assembly, all of which will be held in the Millennium Forum, are open to everyone. No tickets are required and admission to nonmembers is only limited by space. These begin on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 4th, 5th and 6th June at 9.30am, and run until about 6.00pm each evening with a break in the middle of each day for worship and lunch. During these business sessions the members of Assembly hear reports from the various Boards and committees appointed by the Assembly, and debate and vote on resolutions regarding Church policy and ministry. Assembly Communion The General Assembly Communion Service is also open to everyone, space permitting, and will be held in First Derry Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, 4th June at 11.45am. The Moderator will preach and local elders will take part. Tuesday Evening On Tuesday evening, 4th June from 7.15 pm, the Assembly will visit the Magee campus of the University of Ulster. Magee College was originally a Presbyterian College where students for the ministry began their training. It has now developed into an integral part of the University. The Provost is kindly welcoming us to reflect on some of our tradition and history in the area with a number of short seminars organised by the Derry and Donegal Presbytery. There will also be a finger buffet. Tickets are essential and available from Joyce Anderson, General Secretary s Office, Assembly Buildings, 2-10 Fisherwick Place, Belfast, BT1 6DW, tel: +44(0) 28 9041 7208 email: janderson@presbyterianireland.org Lunchtime Worship On Wednesday and Thursday at 12.15pm the Assembly holds its daily worship in
the Millennium Forum. No tickets are required and for about an hour everyone is welcome to join together in a time of praise, prayer and biblical reflection led by the Moderator. Christ Transforming Culture On Wednesday evening, June 5th at 8.00pm everyone is invited to the Millennium Forum for an evening hosted by the Moderator entitled Christ Transforming Culture. Through drama and music the Moderator and others will lead an exploration of how the Assembly theme, A Place of Transformation impacts on the Church and individual Christians and on the culture of where they work and witness. Tickets are available from 15th April. General Assembly Tickets The Opening Night, Tuesday Evening at Magee, and the Wednesday Rally will be ticketed events this year. Tickets will be available to all members of the Assembly but must be applied for no later than Monday, 8th April 2013. Members may also ask for a second ticket if bringing a guest. Tickets will be available to the general public from Monday, 15th April. All applications should be made to Joyce Anderson, General Secretary s Office, Assembly Buildings, 2-10 Fisherwick Place, Belfast, BT1 6DW, tel: +44 (0) 28 9041 7208 email: janderson@presbyterianireland.org FISHERWICK FAMILY BARBECUE Sunday 9 June 2013 at DERRYVOLGIE HALLS Adult - 6 Child - 3 Family of 4+ - 20 Please sign up today if you plan to attend. A salad or traybakes would be very welcome! Sign - up sheets are at back of church Many thanks FISHERWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Address 4 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DJ Telephone 02890 666683 Email office@fisherwick.net Web www.fisherwick.net