FIRST RATHFRILAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Minister: Rev Trevor Boyd, Dip. Min. The Manse 13 Redbridge Road, Rathfriland, BT34 5AH 028 406 30272 079 5510 2923 Jesus said, A city on a hill cannot be hidden In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven. Matthew 5: 14 & 16 We exist as a congregation: To WORSHIP the Lord in a spirit-filled way To learn and obey the WORD of God To WITNESS to our community by word and action that Jesus is the WAY to salvation To support and pray for mission in our WORLD Announcements for 10th May 2015 Sunday 10th May 2015 AM 10.15am 11.00am 11.30am Sunday School Prayer Meeting in Morrison Room Morning service conducted by Rev Boyd, who will reading from Rev 17:1-18 and preach on "The Prostitute. Sunday 10th May 2015 PM 6.30pm 6.50pm 7.00pm Prayer meeting in the Choir Room. Community Singing Evening service conducted by Mr Drew Harte (Leitrim Presbyterian Church). 1.30pm - VE Day Commemoration & Wreath Laying Service at the War Memorial, Church Square. (See inside for more details). On Sunday 24th May we are pleased to announce that our United Appeal Sunday Service at 11.30am will be conducted by Rev. Jim Stothers, Deputy Clerk of the General Assembly. We would encourage you to make a special effort to attend and present a positive image of our congregation for Church House. Website: www.1strathfriland.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstrathfriland Twitter: @1stRathfrilandP
2 Next Sunday 17th May 2015 Sunday 17th May 2015 AM Sunday 17th May 2015 PM 10.15am 11.00am 11.30am 6.30pm 6.50pm 7.00pm Sunday School Prayer Meeting in Morrison Room Morning service conducted by Rev Boyd, who will reading from Rev 18:1-24 and preach on "The Lament for Babylon's Fall. Prayer meeting in the Choir Room. Community singing Evening service conducted by Rev. Trevor Boyd and will preach on the subject, The Missional Church Disciples WALKING CLUB The Walking Club will meet on Tuesday 12th May at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. We plan to go down to Newcastle on Tuesday 26th May 2015. We will meet at the church hall at the earlier time of 7:00pm. If you would be interested of taking a car down please contact Andrew on 07564492961. Iveagh Presbytery Ruling Elders Fellowship The next Meeting of the above Fellowship will be held in Newmills Presbyterian Church Hall on Monday 19th May 2015 at 8.00 pm. Speaker : Rev Nigel Kane (Magherally & Katesbridge). Subject : Life of John Knox All the Elders in our Presbytery are encouraged to attend.a cup of tea will be provided and there will be a time for questions. Wednesday 13th May @8pm Continuing our studies in Revelation Chapter 18. Rev. Trevor Boyd May Midweek Dates, Speakers & Topics Wed 20 th May - Rev Willie Orr Presbytery Healing Ministry Wed 27 th May- 2/3 Rathfriland Romania Team Midweek ends on 27th May. Many thanks to those who attended faithfully from September to May. It has been great to see us engage with the book of Revelation and also see our prayer time develop. Enjoy a summer break. Tuesday 12th May 10.00am Tea & Coffee 10.25am Community Singing 10.30am Guest Speaker Rev. Tom Robinson - School 4 Kids Tanzania
3 THE SHORTER CATECHISM The purpose of the Shorter Catechism is to educate children in the Reformed Faith. It is based on the Larger Catechism, which was intended for use by ministers as they taught the faith to their congregations in preaching. The Catechism is in a question and answer format. The catechism is composed of 107 questions and answers. Quest. 36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification? Ans. 36. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God's love, peace of conscience,(1) joy in the Holy Ghost, (2) increase of grace,(3) and perseverance therein to the end.(4) (1) Rom. 5:1-2, 5., (2) Rom. 14:17. Communication Sub-Committee Meeting Monday 11th May 2015 at 8:00 pm in the Morrison Room. Finance Sub-Committee Meeting Monday 11th May at 8.00pm. If you are planning to be part of an Outreach or Mission Team in 2015 could you please speak to Mr Lindsay Gracey our Treasurer as soon as possible. Mobile number is 07595387831. Church Committee Meeting on Monday 25th May at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. Could all Sub Committee chairpersons prepare a short progress report on their activities and could the Sub Committee secretaries please submit, to the Rev Boyd, any proposals requiring approval so that an agenda can be prepared for distribution on Sun 24th May 2015. This year the Tear Fund appeal is focussing on child trafficking. This appeal will end on Sunday 17th May. Tear Fund envelopes have been placed in the seats and in the vestibule. Please return your gifts on the offering plate, cheques should be made payable to First Rathfriland, sign the gift aid declaration if you wish Tear Fund to claim tax on your donation. Monday 11th May @ 7.30pm in the home of Anne Annett Thursday 14th May @ 10.00am in the Manse Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17King James Version (KJV)
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6 THE PRESBYTERIAN ORPHAN & CHILDREN S SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING You are warmly welcomed to join the Society for an informative and informal meeting and bring any friends who are interested in our work. There will be: The PW are delighted to anounce that they have created First Rathfriland Presbyterian Women Facebook page. They would like to encourage our ladies to visit this Facebook page and hit the LIKE button. This will help the PW to communicate directlywith more ladies and let them know about their work. Reports by the Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer Greetings from the General Assembly by the Former Moderator Very Rev Dr Roy Patton Mr Brian Givans and Mr Robert Jones will speak on Christians Against Poverty Date: MONDAY, 18 TH MAY 2015 Time: 12 noon Location: THE BOARDROOM, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRE- LAND ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS, BELFAST. A light lunch will be served We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Irene Scott as Captain of First Rathfriland GB Company following the resignation of Mrs Claire Boyd. We would like to congratulate Irene on her appointment and assure her of our support and prayers in this new role. To Claire we express our gratitude for her leadership and service during her time as GB Captain and wish her every blessing as she continues to serve as an officer in the GB. Annual PW Trip The P.W. Trip on Saturday 30th May will travel to Hillmount Garden Centre for coffee and then into Belfast for some afternoon shopping. We will end the day with a meal in the Belmont Hotel on our way home. There are only three places left, so if you would like go please contact Sharon Gracey ASAP (07873454272)
If you are involved in children s ministry, 7 you might find the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Little Resources online material to be of some benefit to you. A set of resources for those working with under-5s The resource includes: Articles: these include articles written for our own denominational magazines and those from outside of PCI that we havebeen given permission to share. Teaching options: there are some options for teaching materials for this age group and we want to make sure that you know what those are and how to access them easily. Event plans: we are planning to pilot six different types of event over three years for the under-5s and then to give you everything that your congregation, group of churches or presbytery would need to run similar events in your local area. We will do everything we can to support you in this. Reading material: there are some great books and reading materials out there to help us think about ministry with this age. This section includes reviews of some of these. Please feel free to recommend any books to us that we can include in this section. To discover what Little Resources can offer please visit: www.presbyterianireland.org/littleresources
Rotas FLOWER LIST 10th May - Ida Weir 17th May - Elaine Weir 24th May - Kathleen McCready AUDIO VISUAL 10th May-Robin McConnell & Robert McConville 17th May-David Scott & Neil Cheney 24th May-Robin McConnell & Andrew Warburton CRECHE 3rd & 10th May - Noleen Cartmill & Pamela Dickson 17th & 24th May - Heather Kelly & Dawn McDowell 31st May & 7th June - Michelle McCready & Ruth Dickson CHILDREN S CHURCH 3rd & 10th May - John & Marj Bell 17th & 24th May - David & Heather Hanna If Children s Church and Crèche dates don t suit, please swap with someone else on the rota or in emergency contact Anne Annett on 028406 38954. Please check list in Vestibule. COUNTING MONEY AFTER MORNING SERVICE May - Mr & Mrs George Dawson, Janet Phillips & Pricilla Bickerstaff, Dorothy Waddell & Glyniss Thompson. June - Jean Annett & family, Mr & Mrs Jim Harbinson & Mr & Mrs John Bell. CHURCH DOOR WELCOME ROTA April May - Rodney McCready & Trevor McConnell Emma Boyd would like to thank everyone who came along to her Tea Party and Car Wash yesterday, which raised 1,750 for New Beginnings Charitable Trust. If you are or know anybody interested of joining the Church Announcement Sheet team please contact: Mr Jim Harbinson - Mobile: 07759 702430 or Email: jim.harbinson@btinternet.com for more information If you have any information to share with the congregation please forward it to David Scott by 6pm on the Thursday prior to publication EMAIL: davidhscottuk@yahoo.co.uk or Phone/Text: 0788 141 0333 Website: www.1strathfriland.co.uk Twitter: @1stRathfrilandP Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstrathfriland