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Announcements
Sunday 1 February 2015
Welcome to Worship
In morning worship we continue our teaching theme in Luke 10 v 38ff under
the title “What Jesus wants”, with Alistair Bill preaching. The League of Church
Loyalty prizes for 2014 will be distributed. We will also hear from Michael
Holden some reflections of the Assisted Dying Bill currently before Parliament.
This evening at 7.00 pm there’s more on the Fruit of the Spirit, with a focus
on Faithfulness, Johnny Bell preaching.
The Ark and JCBs and Bible Class meets today after the League of Church
Loyalty Prizes are distributed.
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: Kevin Maguire and Alison Mullen(District M) and George
McVeigh
Refreshments Rota:
1 February – Iris Francey, Leeann Cairns, Sharon Scott.
8 February – Jean McClements, Denise Cowden, Victor Corrie
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PW meets on Monday 2 February at 8.00pm in the Youth Room. The speaker
will be Roberta Irvine, Deaconess, who will give a demonstration on flower
arranging. Members are reminded to bring a cup and a saucer.
The midweek meeting for Prayer and Bible Study meets on Wednesday at
7.30 pm in the Chambers Room
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Tuesday Break meets on Tuesday 10th February for a "New Year Lunch" at
1:30 pm. Guest Speakers are Dr Roy and Mrs Daphne Patton. Choice of Fish or
Chicken with chips. Cost £5. All retired members of SRPC are warmly invited.
Please give names with a choice of meal to Bertha Hewitt (90703004) or Jack
Cromie (90640279) on or before 8th February.
Coffee and Chat on Fridays. The Friday Café continues from 10.30 am to 12
noon. If anyone could help out, speak to Eleanor Timothy, Tel: 9096 4386, or
sign up in the Coffee Bar.
Next Sunday (8 February) we start a new series, on the life of King David in 2
Samuel. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for Olivia Groves, and also
hear about Scripture Union’s ministry.
In the evening at 7pm the series ‘Building Community in Christ’, a study in
Ephesians continues.
Annual Report. This year the Annual Report is being published in a new
format and we would be delighted to include photographs for organisations.
We would like to start collecting the reports and ask that every organisation
that wishes to be included should send a report in a Word document to
[email protected]. Photographs should be sent as a separate
attachment and not added to the report. It would be appreciated if reports
could be sent no later than Monday, 2nd February.
New Administrator. Jordan McGrath has now begun work in this position. Do
introduce yourselves to him. You are encouraged to use the church email
address [email protected] for anything church related, such as announcements
to be included each week or any other relevant information.
Mission Opportunities 2015
Lots of information on mission board in the HUB.
Thanks: Dr Paul Gray, writes, "The gratitude of the Presbyterian Orphan and
Children's Society is conveyed to the members of Saintfield Road Congregation
for their wonderful generosity in raising a collection total of £693.00 for our
work. Their evident compassion for the welfare of children and young people
throughout our Presbyterian Church in Ireland is a tremendous encouragement
and their wonderful practical support is deeply appreciated."
Scripture Union NI is looking to recruit an Executive PA to the General
Director. This is a pivotal role in SU’s ministry especially in the light of its
continuing growth. An opportunity for a highly organised, effective and
personable individual to join the team in a role that offers both routine and
varied workload. Characteristics required: Well organised - Eye for detail Problem solver - Event organiser - Servant hearted - People orientated Trustworthy. More details from Jonathan Parkes, [email protected] who will
also send out the job description and application form. All applicants should
be in sympathy with the aims of Scripture Union. Closing date for receipt of all
applications is Wednesday 4 February 2015 at 12 noon.
Tiny Life is the premature baby charity for Northern Ireland. There are looking
for volunteers to help a few hours once a week to support a family with a
premature or ill baby in their own home. For further information, please
contact 028 9081 5050 or email [email protected].
Knockbreda Church of Ireland are presenting the pantomime Sleeping
Beauty in their Church Hall on the 6th and 7th February. Tickets are available
online at the Knockbreda Website.
Divorce Care Course is starting on the 5th February 2015 running for 13
weeks at Strandtown Baptist Church. The course is for anyone dealing with
separation or divorce and it approaches it from a Christian point of view. For
further information please visit www.divorcecare.org and www.sbchurch.co.uk
or see SRPC notice board for contact numbers.
Care for the Family are holding an event aimed at Building a lasting marriage
together presented by Katharine Hill and Philip Jinadu in Carnmoney Church
7.30pm – 10pm. For more information or to book visit
www.careforthefamily.org.uk/ittakestwo or call 028 9262 8050. See notice
board.
Tel: 9040 3333 | [email protected] | [email protected]
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.
Prayer Points
Listening to follow. Pray that we might each find an appropriate way to be still with
God, and that he will enable us to be faithful in practising that.
League of Church Loyalty. Give thanks for the enthusiasm of our children as they
come to worship. Pray that through worship and learning they might also follow Jesus
in every aspect of their lives.
Malawi. Following the heavy rain and flooding in Malawi earlier this month which killed
at least 170 people and forced around 200,000 people from their homes, hundreds of
people are now living in refugee camps. The south of the country was worst affected
with many homes, crops, livestock, roads and railways destroyed. The salvage / cleanup operation is continuing and in the worst affected areas there is a shortage of clean
water, as sewage has contaminated supplies. Also there are fears that the destruction
of so many crops may lead to food shortages later in the year. Many people in Malawi
live around the poverty line, and are dependent on small-scale farming for their food
and income. Pray for all those in Malawi still suffering as a result of heavy rain and
floods. Pray that those in need of clean water and humanitarian assistance will receive
it. Pray for the government and our partner church – the Church of Central Africa
Presbyterian (CCAP) as they respond to this crisis.
See BBC News Magazine article entitled ‘Still thirsty after Malawi’s flood’www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30980324
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.
February 2015 Diary
Sunday 1
11:00 am | Morning Worship - “What Jesus wants” Luke 10 v38ff,
Rev. Alistair Bill.
7:00 pm | Evening Praise – The Fruit of the Spirit is…faithfulness
Monday 2
10:00 am | Visit of Lagan College to SRPC
8:00 pm | PW – Flower Arranging, Roberta Irvine
Sunday 8
11:00 am | Morning Worship – David: a new King, 2 Samuel 5
Sacrament of Baptism
Mission Slot - Scripture Union
7:00 pm | Evening Worship - Building Community In Christ:
Ephesians 4 v 7-16
Alistair Bill on leave 13 – 16 February
Tuesday 10
1:30 pm | Tuesday Break – New Year Lunch. Speakers Dr. Roy and
Mrs Daphne Patton
Sunday 15
11:00 am| Morning Worship – David: a king forever, Rev. Gordan
Campbell
7:00 pm | Evening Worship – Building Community in Christ,
Andre Alves-Areias
Monday 16
8:00 pm | PW – Trips to India, Barney Evans
Tuesday 17
10:00 – 3:30pm | Clergy Retreat in SRPC. Speaker: Peter Fleming
Thursday 19 7:30 pm | Kirk Session Meeting
Saturday 21
Wedding of Andy Davidson & Jordan McKenzie in LIFE Church,
Bruce Street
7:00 pm | Tuesday Break in Concert – A Class Act, CRN Event
Sunday 22
11:00 am | Morning Worship (All age Service) – David: a good
King, Rev. Rick Hill (ARB in Great Victoria Street).
6:00 pm | Guides Thinking Day Service