january 2015 - First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church

FIRST
RATHFRILAND
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Website: www.1strathfriland.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FirstRathfriland
Twitter: @1stRathfrilandP
Minister: Rev Trevor Boyd, Dip. Min.
The Manse: 13 Redbridge Road, Rathfriland, BT34 5AH
Telephone: 028 406 30272 / 07955 102923
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 18TH JANUARY 2015
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
TODAY – 18TH JANUARY 2015
10.15am Sunday School
11.00am Prayer Meeting in Morrison Room
11.30am Morning Service Conducted by Rev. Trevor Boyd
Sermon: A Trip to Heaven Based on Revelation 4:1-11
6.30pm
6.50pm
7.00pm
Prayer Meeting in Choir Room
Community Singing
Evening Service Conducted by Rev. Trevor Boyd
Big Questions – One Way?
8.15pm
R@FT – Read inside for more details
NEXT SUNDAY – 25TH JANUARY 2015
10.15am Sunday School
11.00am Prayer Meeting in Morrison Room
11.30am Morning Service Conducted by Rev. Trevor Boyd
Sermon: The Lamb Based on Revelation 5:1-14
6.30pm
Joint Evening Service with 2nd/3rd Rathfriland
Conducted by Rev. Seamus Burke in 2nd Rathfriland
Presbyterian Church
R@FT
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SUNDAY 18 JANUARY 2015
R@FT will meet in Morrison Room at 8.15pm. This Evening we will have a Guest
Speaker- Andrew Mullen. We have invited a few other local youth fellowships
along to join us this Evening.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The Women’s Bible Study recommences on Monday 26th January at 7.30pm in
the home of Mrs Anne Annett and on Thursday 29th January at 10.00am
in the Manse. All Ladies Welcome!
SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!
TUESDAY 27TH JANUARY
10.00am Tea/Coffee Scones etc.
10.25am Community Singing
10.30am Meeting,
Speaker: Rt, Rev. Dr, Michael Barry
Moderator of General Assembly!
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER TIME
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WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY
8.00PM in the Church Hall.
WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY
On Wednesday 4th February Professor James McKeown from Queens University,
Belfast, will demonstrate to us a Passover Meal. Everyone in our congregation is
encouraged to attend. This will be of great benefit to those who are
communicant members as it will help to explain the background to the
Lord’s Supper. Feel free to invite friends
CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED
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SATURDAY 24 JANUARY
Christianity Explored continues in Morrison Room at 8.00pm till 9.30pm
BADMINTON CLUB
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SATURDAY 24 JANUARY
The Badminton Club in the Church Hall at the new time of 7.30pm till 10.00pm.
All Welcome!
FIRST RATHFRILAND P.W
The next meeting of First Rathfriland PW Group will take place on Tuesday 20th
January at 8.00pm in the Church Hall. The Speakers will be Rev. Robin Quinn and
Mrs Helen Quinn, who were missionaries in Malawi.
PW Ladies are reminded to bring some items (medical or educational) so that we
can pack some boxes to send to Malawi.
Also if you have some photographs, letters, cards etc. relating to the first years
of our groups existence, please bring them along so that we can display them at
our Anniversary Evening in February
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. The first 12 questions concern God as Creator.
It will do us all good to rehearse the teaching of our youth week by week!
Catechism No.20
Question 20: Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?
Answer 20: God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected
some to everlasting life,(1) did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out
of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation
by a Redeemer.(2)
(1) Eph. 1:4. (2) Rom. 3:20-22; Gal. 3:21-22.
CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED
CLASS
DATE
24/01/15
31/01/15
07/02/15
21/02/15
28/02/15
TIME
Christianity Explored meeting in Morrison Room
Christianity Explored meeting in Morrison Room
Christianity Explored meeting in Morrison Room
Christianity Explored meeting in Morrison Room
Christianity Explored meeting in Morrison Room
8.00pm-9.30pm
8.00pm-9.30pm
8.00pm-9.30pm
8.00pm-9.30pm
8.00pm-9.30pm
UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES
Date
Morning Service Topic
Conducted By
18/01/15
A Trip to Heaven
Rev. Trevor Boyd
Evening Service
Topic/Theme
Big Questions: One Way?
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On Sunday 1 February our Evening Service will be Conducted by “Band of
Brothers” and we will be of particular interest to those from the world of bands.
We encourage you to invite your friends and band members to hear these folk
speak and testify. We will also get them to conduct our Community Singing at
6.50pm. This Service will be followed by tea in the Church Hall.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Could all the Secretaries and Treasurers of all Church Organisations please
prepare their Annual Reports as soon as possible. The Treasurers Account must
be returned by SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY at the latest
FINANCIAL REPORT
All those who wish to have a written report inserted in the Financial Report for
2014 please have them submitted to Rev Boyd for the Financial Committee
meeting on MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY
IVEAGH PRESBYTERY RULING ELDERS FELLOWSHIP
Please note the next Meeting of the above Fellowship will be held in Bannside
Presbyterian Church Hall on Monday 27th January 2015 at 8.00 pm.
Speaker : Miss C McLaughlin
Subject : Life changing experiences
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
ANNOUNCEMENT SHEET
If you will be 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
ROTAS
FLOWER LIST
18th January-Mrs Elaine Weir
25th January-Mrs Margaret Dickson
1st February-Mrs June McKnight
8th February-Mrs Barbara Boyd
AUDIO VISUAL
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11 January-William & Aaron McConville
18 January-David Scott & Andrew Warburton
25th January-Derek & Jonathan McDowell
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CRECHE
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18 January-Janet Phillips & Priscilla Bickerstaff
25 January & 1st February-Julie Wilson & Julie Prescott
8th February & 15th February-Jill Morrow & Margaret McConnell
22nd February & 1st March-Marj Bell & Noelle Hanna
8th March & 15th March-Lorraine McConville & Heather McDowell
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CHILDREN’S CHURCH
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18 January-Marion Ross & Kathryn & Kerrie Annett
25 January & 1st February-Linda Megaw & Pamela Dickson
8th February & 15th February-Anne Annett & Sandra OHara
22nd February & 1st March-John & Joanne Annett
8th March & 15th March-Colin Boyd & Robin McConnell
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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
January-Mr & Mrs John Hanna, Mr & Mrs Roy Annett,
Lindsay Gracey & Family
February-Mr & Mrs Mark Wilson, Mr & Mrs Colin McDowell,
Mr & Mrs Rodney McCready
CHURCH DOOR WELCOME ROTA – JANUARY
Richard Edgar & Sammy McDowell
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have any information to share with the congregation please forward it
on to ANDREW WARBURTON by 6pm on the Thursday prior to publication
Email: andrewwarby2@gmail.com or Phone/Text: 075644 92961