february 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 8TH FEBRUARY 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 – 8TH FEBRUARY 2015
10.15am Sunday School
11.00am Prayer Meeting in Morrison Room
11.30am Morning Service Conducted by Rev. Trevor Boyd
Sermon: The Saints Based on Revelation 7:1-17
6.30pm
6.50pm
7.00pm
Prayer Meeting in Choir Room
Community Singing
Evening Service Conducted by Rev. Trevor Boyd
Big Questions-Is the Bible true? Bible Reading:
II Timothy 3:1-17
NEXT SUNDAY – 15TH FEBRUARY 2015
10.15am Sunday School
11.00am Prayer Meeting in Morrison Room
11.30am Morning Service Conducted by Rev David Patterson
Of Protestant Truth Society
6.30pm
6.50pm
7.00pm
Prayer Meeting in Choir Room
Community Singing
Evening Service Conducted by conducted by Mr & Mrs
Colin Holmes (E.C.M.) Church planters in Waterford.
Each of these speakers would appreciate your support and
attendance at worship
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The Women’s Bible Study recommences on MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY at
7.30pm in the home of Mrs. Anne Annett and on THURSDAY 12TH
FEBRUARY at 10.00am in the Manse. ALL Ladies Welcome!
SENIORS CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY
10.00am Tea/Coffee Scones etc.
10.25am Community Singing
10.30am Meeting,
Speaker: Robin & Helen Quinn
Subject: Mission in Malawi
Dvd’s now available of Rt, Rev. Dr, Michael Barry, Moderator’s recent visit to
Senior Citizens Fellowship on 27th January. Contact Drew Wilson: 07785728409
Belfast City Mission Annual Box Opening Meeting. Wednesday 18th February at
8.00pm in the Church Hall. Please use Envelope provided for donation.
Speaker: Mr. Bobbi Brown
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER TIME
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WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY
Midweek Bible Study & Prayer meeting on Wednesday night at 8.00pm when we
continue our study in the book of Revelation.
On Wednesday 18th our Guest Speaker will be Mr Bobbi Brown from
Belfast City Mission
BADMINTON CLUB
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SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY
The Badminton Club in the Church Hall at the new time of 7.30pm till 10.00pm.
All Welcome!
FIRST RATHFRILAND PW
The next meeting of PW will take place on Tuesday 17th February 2015. It will take
the form of an Anniversary Evening when we will be celebrating 65 years of PW
at First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church. There will also be a demonstration by
Mrs Elaine Weir on Decorating Cup Cakes. Please plan to attend and invite any
former members to this special Evening.
The Annual PW Service will take place on Sunday 22nd February at 11.30am. The
speaker will be Keith Prestin, an Irish Mission Worker who works at International
Meeting Point in Belfast. Keith should have many interesting stories to tell as he
meets with people from all nationalities and tries to integrate them into the
Northern Irish community.
PW missionary boxes are now due in. Please leave the boxes in the large box in
the vestibule or give to any committee member before 23rd February 2015.
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.
It will do us all good to rehearse the teaching of our youth week by week!
Catechism No.23
Question 23: What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?
Answer 23: Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, of a
priest, and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.(1)
(1) Acts 3:21-22; Heb. 12:25. Cf. II Cor. 13:3; Heb. 5:5-7; 7:25; Ps. 2:6; Isa. 9:6-7;
Matt. 21:5; Ps. 2:8-11.
ANNOUNCEMENT SHEET
Please note that the Church Announcement Sheet Team has a new email address.
The NEW email is: announcements@1strathfriland.co.uk
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
DATE
01/02/2015
08/02/2015
22/02/2015
MARRIAGE CLASSES
CLASS
Marriage Classes
Marriage Classes
Marriage Classes
TIME
3.00PM – 4.00PM
3.00PM – 4.00PM
3.00PM – 4.00PM
COMMUNICANT PREPERATION CLASSES
Would anyone in our congregation wishing to come to the Lord’s Table for the
first time please contact the Rev Boyd and keep the following dates free for our
short preparation classes. The classes will be held in the Choir Room and study
materials will be provided.
01/03/2015
Communicant Class
3:00pm- 4:00pm
08/03/2015
Communicant Class
3:00pm- 4:00pm
15/03/2015
Communicant Class
3:00pm- 4:00pm
22/03/2015
Communicant Class
3:00pm- 4:00pm
29/03/2015
Communicant Class
3:00pm- 4:00pm
KIRK SESSION MEETING
The Kirk Session will meet on Monday 23rd February 2015 at 7.30pm in the
Morrison Room to discuss Mission Plan
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2015
The Annual General Meeting for First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church will take
place on Friday 17th April at 8.00pm. Please keep this date free and plan to attend
to hear about your church. If you have a question for the AGM could you please
forward it to the Church Secretary Mr Murray Annett to allow time to prepare an
informed answer? If you would like to volunteer to take part in the AGM
programme please speak to Rev Boyd
CLOSE TO HOME CONFERENCE
This conference will be held on Friday 20th March 2015 in Assembly Buildings
Belfast from 9.45am-4.00pm. The conference will be addressed by Rev Dr
Stafford Carson on how to integrate young people into our church family. Cost is
£15.00 per person if booked by 27th Feb 2015 on 02890417247. This conference
will be a great benefit to those involved in Sunday School, B.B./G.B.,
R@FT and Kirk Session.
ROTAS
FLOWER LIST
8th February-Mrs Barbara Boyd
15th February-Mrs Rita Ross
22nd February-Mrs Heather Annett
1st March-Mr David Scott
8th March-Miss Ina McCracken
AUDIO VISUAL
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8 February-William & Aaron McConville
15 February-David Scott & Andrew Warburton
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22 February-Robin McConnell & Robert McConville
1st March-David Scott & Neil Cheney
8th March-William & Aaron McConville
15th March-David Scott & Andrew Warburton
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CRECHE
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8 February & 15 February-Jill Morrow & Margaret McConnell
22nd February & 1st March-Marj Bell & Noelle Hanna
8th March & 15th March-Lorraine McConville & Heather McDowell
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
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8 February & 15 February- Linda Megaw & Pamela Dickson
22nd February & 1st March-John & Joanne Annett
8th March & 15th March-Colin Boyd & Robin McConnell
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
February-Mr & Mrs Mark Wilson, Mr & Mrs Colin McDowell,
Mr & Mrs Rodney McCready
March- Mr & Mrs Robert Newell, Mr & Mrs David Scott,
Mr & Mrs Murray Annett
CHURCH DOOR WELCOME ROTA – FEBRUARY
Trevor Dunbar & Mark Bronte
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have any information to share with the congregation please forward it
on to the Announcement Sheet Team by 6pm on the Thursday prior to publication
NEW EMAIL: announcements@1strathfriland.co.uk or Phone/Text: 075644 92961