Welcome to Worship Announcements

Announcements
Sunday 15 March 2015
Welcome to Worship
Today we continue our study in Matthew 25. Alistair Bill will speak on the
parable of the talents, Act wisely: use what you’ve been given. He will also
speak about Life Groups.
The Ark, JCBs and Bible class meet today after the first 20 minutes.
In the evening at 7 pm there will be a preview showing of The Cross, which is
an integral part of My Hope 2015 with Billy Graham. This looks forward to
Sunday 12 April at 7 pm when the churches in Newtownbreda and Belvoir will
take over the ballroom in the Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge, to show The Cross
- an opportunity to bring neighbours and friends to hear and reflect on the
centrality of the cross to our Christian faith.
Refreshments will be served after the service in the Coffee Bar.
A Crèche meets every Sunday - if necessary ask for directions in the Hub.
Large print copies of the morning praise items are available in the vestibule
Stewards today: Jean McClune (District N), Alison Mullen and Eleanor
Timothy
Refreshments Rota:
15 March
Jane Mooney, Christine Mooney and Daphne Gilmore
22 March
June Lowry, Hilary Cromie and Jack Cromie
PW will meet on Monday 16 March at 7.45pm in Fisherwick Presbyterian
Church, Chlorine Gardens (Not in SRPC as previously thought)
The Midweek Meeting for Prayer and Bible Study meets on Wednesday at
7.30pm in the Chambers Room
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Church Membership. Johnny Bell & Alistair Bill will be running the final
Wednesday evening session for Young Adults on 18th March. This will look at
Christian basics and is part of the process towards becoming a full church
member. If anyone else of any age who would like to think about this process
please speak to Alistair Bill, Tel 9079 9220
Friday Café. A warm welcome to everyone! Every Friday morning (10.30am –
12.00pm) we are open in the HUB café. Come join us for some home baking,
good conversation and a cuppa!
Next Sunday (22 March) the PW group will hold its annual service, with the
Rev Fiona Forbes of Cairncastle congregation as the speaker. The PW’s theme
is “...so I send you.” First 20 minutes will happen as usual
In the evening at 7 pm we continue our study in Ephesians, Building
Community in Christ.
RED meets 6.45 - 8.30 pm
Tuesday Break. On Tuesday March 24, we plan a visit to Crumlin Road Gaol.
The bus leaves SRPC at 2.00pm and returns at 5.30pm. The cost is £10 which
includes a guided tour, tea/coffee and scone and a bus fare. If you are
interested please leave your name with Bertha (028 9070 3004) or Jack (028
9064 0279) by Friday 20 March.
The yearly subscription for the Presbyterian Herald is £10.00. New
Subscribers welcome.
New Voice of Hope from Premier Christian Radio are available in the
Vestibule and Hub
Newtownbreda CSSM takes place this year from 25th to 31st July. If you
would like to be a part of the team, you can sign up online at
www.sunivolunteering.co.uk. The team are having their first meeting on
Tuesday 24th March at 7.30pm at SRPC to start looking forward to the
summer. Anyone thinking of being a part of the team is more than welcome
to come along. Any questions, contact Neil Templeton or Helen Beattie (075
2821 0516 / 077 9133 9546) or email newtownbredacssm@gmail.com
Cairnshill Methodist are hosting a ‘Big Breakfast’ on Saturday 14 March
9am – 11am. £5 for Adults. Children of primary school age and under are free
of charge. Everyone welcome.
Knockbreda Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday 21st March at 8.30am
the speaker will be Kris Baraniuk from Barnabas Fund Ireland. He will speak on
persecuted Christians.
New Horizon 2015. Leaflets are now available in the Hub. The theme this year
is ‘An Unconditional Love for His Word’
A Newcomers’ Welcome Lunch will be held after the morning service at
12.45pm on Sunday 12 April in the Hall. If you are new, new-ish or simply feel
new, please join us for lunch and good chat! For more information or a sign up
form, please ask today’s stewards, contact the office (info@srpc.org.uk) or
speak to Eleanor Timothy (028 9096 4386).
SRPC Leaders Retreat. A day for all Youth and Children leaders will be held
on Saturday 9th May in the Youth Room from 9.30am – 1pm. It will be a time
to be still and be refreshed by God and will be led by Roz Stirling from
Cleopas
Calling all Organisations. Leaders are reminded that, unless the outside door
into the Halls is manned, it should be kept locked, especially in the evenings.
(Recently there has been some casual ‘visitors’.)
Prayer Points
Discipleship. Pray that we might act wisely rather than foolishly as we wait for the
Lord’s return, being active rather than passive disciples.
St Patrick’s Day Ireland. In this week give thanks for the growth of Biblical faith
throughout the island, for churches and fellowships spreading the good news across
religious, cultural and ethnic lines. Pray for the spread of the good news, that the Lord
might be honoured by his people in this land.
My Hope 2015. Pray for the event planned by the Newtownbreda and Belvoir churches
for the Ramada Hotel on 12 April, that it might be the means of people coming to faith,
and that the God of the cross and resurrection might glorified.
Stormont. Pray for a resolution of the crisis in the Executive. Pray that the Stormont
ministers and political parties might be able to set aside any sense of playing politics
with this crisis and concentrate on good government.
March / April 2015 Diary
Sunday 15
11:00 am | Morning Worship. Parables: Matthew 25 v 14-30. Rev.
A Bill. Mother’s Day
7:00 pm | Preview of My Hope 2015 with Billy Graham.
Monday 16
7:45 pm | PW meets at Fisherwick Presbyterian Church.
Thursday
19
7:30 pm | Kirk Session Meets
Sunday 22
11:00 am | PW Service ‘… so I am sending you”. Rev. Fiona Forbes
7:00 pm | Evening Worship – Building Community In Christ
Tuesday 24
2:00 pm | Tuesday Break visits Crumlin Road Gaol.
Thursday
26
7:30 pm | Congregational Committee meets.
Sunday 29
11:00 am | Morning Worship: Palm Sunday. Lord’s Supper and
Reception of new Communicants.
7:00 pm | Palm Sunday Praise
Sunday 12
April
12:45 pm | Newcomer’s welcome lunch
If you would like prayer for yourself or anyone else today please speak to the minister
or one of the elders.
Everyone is encouraged to use the Prayer Request Cards
Topics or individuals mentioned will be prayed for during the following week.
Please be assured that this is confidential to those who do the praying.
Tel: 9040 3333 | info@srpc.org.uk | abill@presbyterianireland.org
An Induction Loop (AFILS) is provided on the ground floor for the benefit of Hearing
Aid users. Please switch your hearing aid to ‘T’. If you are new to the congregation we
have a Welcome Pack, which gives an excellent overview of the congregation, its ethos
and activities. Please ask one of the Stewards at the door.