Minister: Rev Trevor Boyd, Dip. Min. The Manse 13 Redbridge Road, Rathfriland, BT34 5AH 028 406 30272 079 5510 2923

ANNOUNCEMENTS: SUNDAY 27th MAY 2018

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:- COMMITTED to the weekly worship of the Lord DEDICATED to learning and obeying the Word of God MOTIVATED to witness to our Community by Word and

Action that JESUS is the only way to

SALVATION

CHARITY NO. NIC105054

Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We have come together to worship God the Father,

Son and Holy Spirit, upon whom we depend for everything, and who blesses us daily by his grace.

11.30am

7.00pm

Conducted by: Mr Tim Martin (CARE) Tim is from the Northern Ireland branch of the social Policy charity Christian Action Research & Education. It has been actively involved in speaking out on issues as gambling, abortion, pornography, assisted suicide and human trafficking.

Conducted by: Mr Richard Fleming Will continue our series “Psalms for the troubles” As he speaks on Psalm 41

Www.1strathfriland.co.uk

SILENT PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Almighty God, we pray for your blessing on the church in this place Here may the faithful find salvation, and the careless be awakened Here may the doubting find faith, and the anxious be encouraged Here may the tempted find help, and the sorrowful find comfort

Here may the weary find rest, and the strong be renewed Here may the aged find consolation and the young be inspired.

CHURCH COMMITTEE

Church Committee meeting to

be held in the Morrison Room

on Monday 4th June at 8.00pm

TEARFUND APPEAL

Tearfund Appeal In April raised a total of £650

Rev Trevor Boyd will resume his duties from Tuesday 29th May. Please pray for Trevor as he returns to us as minister from a short time off due to sickness.

NEXT SUNDAY - 3RD JUNE 11.30 am Conducted by Alastair Groves (Children’s Day)

7.00 pm Conducted by Rev Boyd (Children’s Day)

“I am the Lord who heals you”

Exodus 15v26

Women’s Bible Study books are now available for

collection in the Church Vestibule

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is stacking up again so if you have misplaced something around the Church or Church Hall please check the lost property box which is placed in the Hall on the

left hand side of the stage where the toys for crèche is located.

PLEASE NOTE: Whatever items are left by Sunday 3rd June will be donated to charity!!

ALARM TRAINING

COULD ALL KEY HOLDERS

TO CHURCH AND CHURCH HALL

PROPERTY, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

WITH DAVID SCOTT

TO ARRANGE

INTRUDER ALARM TRAINING!

PCI General Assembly 2018

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland will meet in Belfast (Assembly Buildings) from Monday 4th June to Friday 8th June 2018. The General Assembly is the principal decision-making body of PCI. The week long gatherings is an important time of coming together, of fellowship, Worship, Bible Study, celebration and debate where decisions taken will set the direction and life for the Church over the coming year and beyond. The vast majority of its business is open to the public, as are the worship services: Tuesday at 11.45am (Assembly Communion) Wednesday at 12.15pm & 7.45pm Friday at 2.45pm

ROTAS

Website: www.1strathfriland.co.uk Twitter: @1stRathfrilandP Facebook: www.facebook.com/FirstRathfriland

COUNTING MONEY AFTER MORNING SERVICE

MAY - Joyce McConnell & family, Mr & Mrs Murray Annett,

Mr & Mrs John Bell JUNE - Mr & Mrs John Hanna

Mr & Mrs Mark Wilson Mr & Mrs Colin McDowell

CRECHE

27th May - Sandra O’Hara & Heather Hanna

3rd & 10th June - Wendy & Heather Annett 17th & 24th June -

Gillian Scott & Kirsten Dunbar 1st & 8th July - Julie Wilson & Julie Prescott

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

27th May - Noelle Hanna & Margaret McConnell

3rd & 10th June - Jill Morrow & Julie Johnston 17th & 24th June -

Marion Ross, Kathryn & Kerrie Annett 1st & 8th July - 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

AUDIO VISUAL 27th May - William & Aaron McConville 3rd June - David Scott & Neil Cheney

10th June - Robin McConnell & Marcus Murdock

17th June - William & Aaron McConville

FLOWER LIST

27th May - Mrs Dorothy Harbinson 3rd June - Mrs Irene Scott

10th June - Mrs Maud Harbinson 17th June - Miss Ina McCracken

24th June - Mrs Liz Groves

CHURCH DOOR WELCOME

MAY - George Dawson. William Frazer, Gordon Graham

If you have any information to share with the congregation please forward it to

ANDREW WARBURTON BY 6PM ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION

EMAIL: andrewwarby2@gmail.com or PHONE/TEXT: 07564492961