THE CHURCH IS BORN
We can say that the Church was born on the Day of
Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came. The Church is
literally a union of Jesus and all those who have
decided to follow him. The purpose of the Church
is to share the Good News of God’s love and
salvation with all people. As a result the Church
grew, and grew, and grew! Has the purpose of the
Church changed? Or do we sometimes get
distracted from it’s purpose?
WELCOME TO WORSHIP
We are always happy to have visitors with us in Cregagh; and we welcome any who may be worshipping with us today. We would invite our visitors to sign the Visitor’s Book in the Vestibule, giving full name and postal address.
** The following may help our visitors to share in the service:
** The Processional and Recessional hymns are not announced – the numbers are on the hymn boards (those marked ‘Hy’, ‘Ps’ and ‘Par’ are in the red Irish Presbyterian Church Books, and those marked ‘G’ are in the Glory to God Books) – both books are in the pews.
** Please stand as the service begins when the Bible, Choir and Minister enter.
** The Offering is after the Sermon and is not announced.
** Please stand as the collectors bring the Offering to the Sanctuary for dedication, and remain standing until after the Recessional hymn and the Bible is carried from church.
TODAY’S FLOWERS
The Pedestal flowers are provided by Mrs.H.Dempster, Ballygowan Road.
The Sanctuary flowers which are provided by Mrs.E.Hamilton, Lancedean Road are
‘Loving thoughts of David’
CONGREGATIONAL COMMITTEE
The Congregational Committee will meet tomorrow at 8.00 p.m. in the Session Room.
The Finance Committee will meet at 7.30 p.m. in the Minister’s Room.
MORNING WATCH
The Morning Watch will be held on Tuesday at 10.45 a.m. in the Session Room.
CONNECT
A Connect planning meeting will be held on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. at 63 Rochester Avenue.
MINISTER’SHOLIDAY
Rev.McIntyre is on holiday until Thursday and any matters requiring urgent attention before then may be referred to the Session Clerk, Dennison Mahood (tel: 9079 9307)
OFFICE HOURS
Rev.McIntyre will be in the Minister’s Room on Thursday from 7.30 – 8.30 p.m.
OPENCHURCH
The church will be open as usual for private prayer and meditation on Friday from
10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
WALKING GROUP
The Walking Group will meet at the church on Saturday at 10.30 a.m. for the walk in DelamontCountryPark. The walk should finish at approx. 2.00 p.m. so that those who wish to stay for the Fun Day or come back to Cregagh may do so.
CREGAGH FAMILY FUN DAY
The ‘Fun Day Out’ will be held on Saturday from 2.30 – 6.00 p.m. at DelamontCountryPark. This is for anyone in Cregagh, young or old, single or part of a
large family, Lifts should be available for those without transportation. Apart from the adventure playground, nature walks, treasure hunt, barbeque and miniature train rides (optional extra), we have also booked a field for ‘grass sledging’ with an outdoor pursuits
instructor. Everyone can give this a go and it is included in the price.
All this fun and the barbeque tea costs only £4 per person or £12 for a family of 4. If you haven’t booked your place please contact Karen McCurry (9070 5644) or Sharon Hall (07581298605) today or early this week.
CHRISTIAN AIDWEEK
Christian Aid Week commences next Sunday with the Christian Aid Service at 11.00 a.m.
The Christian Aid Lunch will be served in the Allen Hall after the Morning Service.
The door-to-door collection will take place in the district from Mon 16th – Sat 21st May.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Members of the Presbyterian Women’s Group are asked to meet for a few minutes in the transept after Morning Service next Sunday.
KIRK SESSION
The Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday week, 17th May at 7.45 p.m. in the Session Room.
The Business Committee will meet at 7.30 p.m. in the Minister’s Room.
SUMMER GARDEN FETE
The Summer Garden Fete will be held on Saturday week ,21st May at 2.00 p.m. in the Church Grounds and Halls. Items for the following stalls would be most welcome:
Books, Toys, Bottles (not empty), Haberdashery, Jewellery, Cosmetics, New Plants, Videos, Tapes, Records, White Elephant goods, Cracked china or delph for Crazy Kitche, cakes, scones and traybakes for the Cake Stall and Teas. (no clothing or electrical goods please)
Contributions of items may be left in the Allen Hall on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th May from 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. For collection of goods please contact Bobby Irvine
(9070 1037) or Peter Davey (9079 5595)
JAPAN EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
An extra attraction at this year’s Garden Fete will come from a local martial arts group who will perform displays of martial arts, demonstrate origami and write your name in Japanese –
All proceeds from this group of attractions will be in aid of the Japanese Earthquake Appeal.
JUNIOR CHOIR CONCERT
The Junior Choir Concert will be held on Tuesday 31st May at 6.30 p.m. in the Allen Hall.
BROADCAST SERVICE RECORDINGS
CD copies of the Easter Day broadcast service may be ordered from Robert McNair who may be seen in the Coffee Bar this morning or telephoned on 9079 7431. There will be no charge for these but it is suggested that small donation for the Building Fund is placed in an envelope.
66th SCOUT GROUP
The 66th Scout Group are collecting both Sainsbury’s Active Kid’s Vouchers and Tesco Vouchers for Schools and Clubs. Any member of the congregation wishing to donate vouchers can find the collection boxes on the table outside the Minister’s Room.
INTER-CHURCH FOOTBALL 2011
A Six-a-SideInter-Church Football Tournament is being organised for any church group (no matter what denomination it is) – all you need is a passion for God and for Football!
If you would like to take part please log on to before 14th May.
NEW CARETAKER
Our new caretaker, Mr. Donald Jackson commenced work in Cregagh on Tuesday.
His regular hours of duty are Mondays (6.15 – 9.15 p.m.) and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.) – anyone wishing to gain access to the church premises may do so at these times. Organisation leaders requesting setting up of halls etc. may leave instructions in the Caretaker’s pigeon hole outside the Minister’s Room.
Any other duties or instructions for Donald must be made throughthe Congregational
Secretary, Jim McCurry. (tel: 9070 5644)
DATES FOR JUNE
Saturday 4th-Car Boot Sale from 9.00 a.m.
Saturday 4th-Walking Group (Helen’s Bay to Conlig) 9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Sunday 5th-Children’s Day Services – 11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m.
Mon 6th – Sat 11th-Annual Meetings of the General Assembly of PCI
Saturday 11th-Summer BBQ/Garden Party at 63 Church Road, Moneyreagh
from 2.00 p.m. (Proceeds for the Smiles Foundation)
Saturday 18th-Walking Group (MourneMountains) 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.)
Sunday 26th-Summer Sacrament of Holy Communion at 7.00 p.m.
CHRISTIAN ONE LINERS
Some people are kind, polite, and sweet spirited – until you try to sit in their pews.
Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors.
People are funny: they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and back of the church.
Quit griping about your church: If it was perfect, you couldn’t belong.
We’re called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
Some minds are like concrete – thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
I don’t know why some people change churches: What difference does it make which one you stay home from?
A lot of church members singing “Standing on the Promises” are just sitting on the premises.
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers ‘fruits of the spirit’ over ‘religious nuts’
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
Prayer: Don’t give God instructions, just report for duty.
The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
We don’t change the message, the message changes us.
You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the front door forever.
God himself doesn’t propose to judge a man until he is dead – so why should you?
Peace starts with a smile.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch them – He’ll clean them.
God doesn’t call the qualified – he qualifies the called.
The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose – but mosquitoes come close.
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass – it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
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Weekly News-Sheet
Sunday 8th May 2011
“Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive”
“Behold, I tell you a mystery: we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be
chang’d, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.”
(1 Corinthians 15: 21,22,51,52)
MORNING SERVICE at 11.00 a.m. in the Church
EVENING SERVICE at 7.00 p.m. in the Transept
Services conducted by Miss Barbara Dyatt
Cregagh Presbyterian Church
102-104 Cregagh Road
Belfast BT6 0ER
Tel: 028 9045 5160
Website: cregaghpresbyterian.org
Minister: Rev.J.Hastings McIntyre