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.
This morning, any parents of young children
are invited to make use of the Creche (in the Barbour Hall) for babies or KidZone (in
the Stewart Hall) for 3 year olds upwards who leave church after the children’s
address and hymn.
Refreshments will be served in the Allen Hall following this morning’s service.
This evening we are delighted to welcome to our
Connect service Mr Chris Mathieson from the Mission
Aviation Fellowship. MFA uses planes to transform
the lives of the world’s most isolated people in need and
fly thousands of aid and relief missions to really remote
places, because that’s where some of the greatest human needs are.
The Retiring Offering after this evening’s service is in aid of MAF.
TODAY’S FLOWERS
The Pedestal flowers which are provided by Mrs S Stewart, Rochester Avenue.
The Sanctuary flowers which are provided by Mrs T Hamilton, Carolhill Park, are
‘In Memory of Mrs M Scott’
OFFICE HOURS
The Clerk of Session will be in the Minister’s Room on Thursday from 7.30-8.30 pm
NEXT SUNDAY
The service next Sunday at 11.00 a.m. will be conducted by the Minister Emeritus,
Rev Hastings McIntyre.
BLOOD DONATIONS
The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service will be in the Allen Hall on
Thursday week, 30th April from 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. and 5.15 – 8.00 p.m.
CAR BOOT SALE
The next Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday week, 2nd May from 9.00 a.m.
For car space and hall table bookings please contact Karen McCurry,
(07552606550)
MAY SERVICES
Sunday 3rd at 11.00 a.m.
Morning Worship in the Church
Sunday 10th at 11.00 a.m.
Christian Aid Service followed by lunch
Evening Worship in the Transept
Sunday 10th at 7.00 p.m.
Sunday 17th at 11.00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship in the Church
Sunday 17th at 7.00 p.m.
Connect Service in the Allen Hall
Sunday 24th at 11.00 a.m.
Morning Worship in the Church
YOUNG PEOPLE’S BIBLE CLASS
The Young People’s Bible Class will meet on Sundays,
26th April, 10th and 24th May, 14th and 28th June.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
The PW Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday fortnight, 4th May at
7.30 p.m. in the Barbour Hall. The evening will also include some entertainment!
CONGREGATIONAL COMMITTEE
Congregational Committee will meet on Monday 11th May at 7.45 p.m.
KIRK SESSION ‘DAY AWAY’
Elders are reminded of the ‘Day Away’ for meditation and discussion on Saturday
16th May at La Mon House Hotel. Those who have not intimated that they will be
attending should please do so before this day fortnight, 2nd May.
KIRK SESSION
Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday 19th May at 7.45 p.m.
(Elders please note that their minutes/agenda are available in the pigeon holes today)
MOVIE NIGHT
We all remember the teachers we have had over the years,
so come to the Tudor Cinema, Comber, to watch the positive
influence Miss Dove had on her past pupils. The movie,
‘Good Morning Miss Dove’ will be shown on Wednesday 20th
May and tickets costing £10 can now be bought from
Carol McCormick, Heather Sharpe or Christine Sharpe.
All money raised will be sent to help our friends in Malawi.
FLOWER FESTIVAL
A Flower Festival (Theme: ‘Windmills of Love’) based on
the inspirational life of Amy Carmichael will be held from
Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th May at Millisle and Ballycopeland
Presbyterian Church. Refreshments, Morning Coffee,
Lunches and High Tea available. Group bookings welcome:
Contact: 9186 1177 or 9186 1965.
ADVANCE NOTICE – GARDEN FETE
This year’s Summer Garden Fete will be held on
Saturday 13th June from 2.00 p.m. Anyone
wishing to be of help should please contact
Anne Graham or Robert Oliver as soon as possible.
LENTEN LUNCHES
Kirk Session would thank all those members of the congregation who supported this
year’s Lenten Lunches. On the seven Fridays of Lent we had 298 diners (4 less than
in 2014) but raised £1666 (£35 up on 2014) – Gift Aid has still to be added to this
figure. Appreciation must also be given to the elders who contributed in many ways,
financially, supplying food, kitchen or waitressing duty, washing dishes etc.
YOU TOOK MY PARKING SPACE AT CHURCH!
One day, a man went as a visitor to a church. He got there early, parked his
car and got out. Another car pulled up nearby and parked. The driver got
out and said, “I always park there! You took my place!”
The visitor went inside for the service, found an empty seat and sat down.
A young lady from the church approached him and stated, “That’s my seat!
You took my place!”
The visitor was somewhat distressed by this rude welcome, but said
nothing.
After the service, the visitor went into the Sanctuary and sat down to pray.
Another member came up to him and said, “That’s where I always sit! You
took my place!” The visitor was even more troubled by this treatment, but
still said nothing. Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell
among them, the visitor stood up, and his appearance began to change. His
clothing became a simple robe. Horrible scars became visible on his hands
and on his now sandaled feet. Someone from the congregation noticed
him and called out, “What happened to you?” The visitor replied, as his
hat became a crown of thorns, and a tear fell from his eye,
“I TOOK YOUR PLACE!”
When you have read this, just say a prayer. That’s all you have to do. Maybe, just
maybe, we can get the world to start thinking of “who took our place”
WEEKLY NEWS SHEET
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Sunday 19
19 April 2015
“Lo, the winter is past, the rain is over
and gone; the flowers appear on the
earth; the time of the singing of birds
is come, and the voice of the turtle is
heard on the land.” (Song of Solomon 2:1)
MORNING SERVICE at 11.00 a.m. in the Church
Contemporary Worship Service
Rev Paul Dalzell and the Praise Group
Scripture Readings: 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 and 1 John 4: 7-11
EVENING SERVICE at 7.00 p.m. in the Allen Hall
Connect Service – Missionary Aviation Fellowship
Mr Chris Mathieson and the Praise Group
Cregagh Presbyterian Church
102-104 Cregagh Road
Belfast BT6 0ER
Tel: 028 9045 5160
Website: cregaghpresbyterian.org
Minister: Rev. Paul T. Dalzell.