Morning Service PLEDGE SUNDAY Sunday 1st March 2015 at 11.00am

Morning Service PLEDGE SUNDAY Sunday 1st March 2015 at 11.00am

Call to Worship Praise Hymn 409 In the cross of Christ I glory Welcome & Announcements Prayer and Lord s Prayer Renewal of Wedding Vows Praise John and Maggie Pielou God s love is the best love 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. Children (3-11 years) may leave for Kingfishers, which starts this morning. We follow a programme of Bible teaching, activities include story telling, art and craft, prayers as well as songs. We help the children learn about Jesus and grow in their faith in a fun way. Young people may leave for Late Breakfast. Anthem God so loved the world, Goss Introduction to Bible Readings Lesson 1 Deuteronomy 14.22-29 Lesson 2 Luke 12. 13-15; Matthew 6.19-24 Address The Place of Giving Rev John Dunlop Praise and Offering including an opportunity to Pledge Praise Hymn 541 I the Lord of sea and sky (Please stand as the Stewards bring the offering forward) Prayer of Dedication for the Offering and Prayers for Others Praise Hymn 549 Lord of Creation, I give you my heart The Benediction Organ Postlude Prelude on Hyfrydol, Vaughan Williams (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)

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, Rev Michael Anderson, Rev Gary McDowell, or any member of the congregation. PRAYER MINISTRY FOLLOWING THE MORNING SERVICE 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. Our prayer ministry team are trained individuals under the authority of our ministers and all matters are treated in strictest confidence. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." (1 John 5:14). SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER at 10am There will be an opportunity for anyone to join for a brief time of praying for the work of our church, our services and ministry of the church at 10.00am every Sunday morning in Wilson House. This will be led by Rev Michael Anderson and everyone is very welcome. IN CASE OF PASTORAL EMERGENCY In case of a Pastoral Emergency, please contact the church office on 02890 666683 or michael@fisherwick.net and gary@fisherwick.net. Michael is not available on a Friday and Gary is not available on a Monday. TODAY Christians Learning in Christ s Kingdom. CLICK our Youth Discipleship Group (year 8-14) meets at 5.30pm to 6.45pm. Everyone is welcome. This week the topic is Teaching and Worship

Sunday Night Live starts at 7.00pm and Michael Anderson will continue our series on Romans. This week the topic from Romans 8 is Jesus puts His Spirit inside us to help us live for Him. Sunday 8th March Sunday Morning Prayer led by Michael Anderson starts at 10.00am in Wilson House to pray for the work of our church, our services and ministry of Fisherwick. Everyone is welcome Sunday Morning Worship including Holy Communion starts at 11.00am and Michael Anderson will continue our Back to Basics series by preaching on the topic How can I be sure I am a Christian. The Prayer Ministry Team meet in Wilson House at 5.30pm. Sunday Night Live starts at 7.00pm and Gary McDowell will launch the new series Jesus Final Week. Tonight Gary will preach on the topic Sunday and Monday Jesus enters Jerusalem and clears the temple. CHURCH NOTICES Monday 2nd March The Kirk Session will meet on Monday starting at 7.30pm in the Parlour. Tuesday 3rd March Babies and Toddlers meet at 10.00am in the Minor Hall The Ladies Badminton Club meet at 10.00am in the Musgrave Hall. Over 18 Badminton Club meet at 7.30pm also in the Musgrave Hall. The Net meet in the church at 8.00pm. Wednesday 4th March 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. The Indoor Bowling Club meets in the Musgrave Hall at 7.30pm. A welcome awaits you. No experience required. For more information contact Eddie Rice or Raymond Liggett. Choir Practice begins at 7.45pm meeting in the Parlour. Please speak to Neale Agnew our Musical Director or any choir member for more details. Thursday 5th March Students Lunches run from12 noon to 2pm. Girls and Boys Brigade begins tonight starting 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 6.30-7.30pm. The Juniors (P5-P7), Seniors (Form 1-3) and Brigaders (Form 4+) meet from 7.30-9.00pm. ]The Boy's Brigade also meet on Thursday. The Anchor Boys (P1-P4) and the Junior Section (P5-P7) meet at 6.30-7.30pm. 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. Friday 6th March 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. LITTLE FISHES Little Fishes is in the parlour. It is a place for parents to leave their babies and toddlers during the church service. There are supervised activities, toys and a snack time. There is also a designated baby area with a protective screen with a crèche leader supervising. The co-ordinator is Kathryn Ward. Faith Seeking Understanding Jesus Last week (Inter Church Programme for Lent 2015) All services will be held on Sunday evenings, beginning at 7.00 pm, with Tea/Coffee & Biscuits afterwards 8 th March- St Nicholas -The Last Supper Matthew 26:17-30. Rev d David Campton 15th March- McCracken - Trial Betrayal & Arrest John 18: 19. Rev d Elizabeth Hanna 22th March- St John s - Crucifixion Matthew 27. Very Rev d Edward O Donnell 29 th March- Fisherwick - Resurrection Luke 24:1-43. Rev d Ivan Steen

WEDNESDAY CLUB ANNUAL HOLIDAY Would you like a few days away at Magherabuoy House Hotel from 24 to 28 May. The Wednesday Club would love you to join them on their annual holiday. For more information please contact Sheena, Margaret or Tom PRAYER DIARY At the end of today s service please take this order of service home with you. Through the week, pray for each of the church organisations and through the events listed. Also, pray for those in our congregation family who you know are in need of prayer. Thank you. ARKLOW UPDATE Following Union Commission s granting of a leave to call, please continue to pray for Arklow as they start the process of consultation with candidates and that God will direct the Convenor, Clerk, Kirk Session and Congregation to the right person, with the right gifts, at the right the time. MISSION OVERSEAS From MISSION OVERSEAS PRAYERLINE UKRAINE The situation in Ukraine remains very fragile and tense following the latest ceasefire agreement in Ukraine which came into effect on 15th February. PCI partners with the Reformed Church of Sub-Carpathia (RCSC) located in the far west of the country. People across Ukraine are suffering from currency depreciation, price rises, shortages of gas, and are living in fear of what is to come. Partial military mobilisation across the country has also affected Hungarian families, in Transcarpathia, with people being called up to serve in the army. Pray for the ceasefire agreement to be implemented fully and for a peaceful and fair resolution to the crisis to come soon. Pray for all in Ukraine suffering as a result of the conflict. Pray especially for the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia, as it seeks to continue its ministry and witness and help those in need. Give thanks for assistance the church has received from Hungarian Reformed Church Aid.

SYRIA Dozens of Assyrian Christians have been abducted by Islamic State fighters in the north east of the country. As the violence continues across the country, so many ordinary people are suffering the consequences. Out of the pre-war population of 23 million people, an estimated 13 million Syrians are now in need of humanitarian assistance. Around 7.2 million people are internally displaced and over 3 million people are living as refugees outside of Syria. Pray for the people of Syria as the conflict continues. Pray for our partner the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL). Pray for its leaders and pastors as they seek to minister to their congregations during such a difficult time. Pray that the leaders and members will remain strong in their faith and receive humanitarian assistance as needed. Pray too for all efforts to bring an end to the conflict. THAILAND The Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT) has churches in most areas of Thailand and is actively involved in HIV/AIDS and child abuse awareness education, providing help to sufferers and their families. CCT s Lamp of Thailand (LOT) distributes Christian literature to church leaders, and Bible correspondence course to children and adults in schools and prison. Pray for the ongoing work and witness of CCT and for LOT s outreach and teaching ministry. MYANMAR Whilst still ruled by a junta, Myanmar has been experiencing greater freedom in recent times. Evangelism and church planting are ongoing priorities of the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar (PCM), along with outreach in rural areas, improving education and theological training and developing community healthcare. Pray for the restoration of democratic rule in Myanmar; and for courage and persistence for PCM, seeking to witness to Jesus Christ in a majority Buddhist society. CHINA In a population exceeding 1.3 billion, Chinese Christians number around 150 million. Despite ongoing persecution, many people are coming to faith and there is a real hunger for God particularly among students. PCI s links are with the Amity Foundation, which promotes health, education and welfare in China Pray that the Church in China would continue to grow at all levels in society; and remember those who are being persecuted for their faith. Pray also for the ongoing work and witness of the Amity Foundation. FEBA William Mateer, FEBA Ireland Ambassador, appreciates your prayerful support as he has been seeking a new opportunity to serve the Lord and has an interview

with an agency that supports the persecuted church on Thursday. He sends the following prayer requests from Feba:- Africa: Pray for the Street Children s project in partnership with a local youth ministry and the Children s Radio Foundation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, asking God to bless this new partnership and the children s leaders who are selected to take part in the project. This will give them a voice. Pray that they will be strengthened and encouraged by this opportunity to make effective radio programmes that speak into their everyday needs. Thank God for this opportunity to share the gospel in the city of Kinshasa bringing hope to those many thousands of children abandoned and lost. Asia: Pray for the new partnerships in Kolkata, India as Feba reaches out to women trapped in the sex trade asking God to encourage the women as they listen to the programmes and also speaking to local men about the value of women. Pray for the project in Siliguri highlighting the needs of those vulnerable young women/girls caught in trafficking that they would be encouraged and valued and not seen as merely monetary commodities, but as souls created in the image of God. Middle East: Pray for the many Coptic Christians in Egypt mourning the loss of loved ones in the recent murder of 21 men in Libya asking God to cover the hurting with His love. Pray that Feba s programmes will be a blessing to those broken families, asking God to minister to these people at their point of need. Give thanks for the opportunity to share the love of Christ over the radio to these poor, marginalised people and that the programmes would be a real blessing to them in their hour of need. Audio Recordings of today s services and previous services are available online at www.fisherwick.net/listen-online/. For this and more information about the church visit www.fisherwick.net and connect at www.facebook.com/fisherwick At the rear of the church there is a Visitors Book. If you are a visitor with us today please take time to sign the book. Thank you FISHERWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Address 4 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DJ Telephone 02890 666683 Email office@fisherwick.net Web www.fisherwick.net