FIRST OMAGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY 26th APRIL 2015 This Morning: We welcome into communicant membership this morning Mrs. Lorna Irwin, Kyla Clements, Jade Elliott, Kerry Rankin, Adam Short, Holly Swann and Bethany Swann. This Evening: 7.00 pm ~ Thanksgiving Service followed by a shortened form of Communion. Pastoral Care: Jane is away on Post-Ordination training this coming week and then on a weeks leave the following week. Anyone in need of urgent Pastoral Care from Monday 27th April until Sunday 10th May should contact Rev. Linda Keys of Seskinore and Edenderry on 028 8284 1928. This Week: TUESDAY @ 7.00 pm (meet in church car park) ~ WALKING GROUP. WEDNESDAY @ 10.30 am ~ COFFEE STOP. Due to a number of requests it has been decided to start meeting again on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 am - 12.00 pm for a further three weeks to gauge if there is sufficient interest to keep it running longer. Please consider dropping in for a coffee and chat and feel free to invite a friend or two along. THURSDAY @ 7.30 pm ~ E100 Bible Discussion in the Lecture Hall. Week 20 :: Revelation :: This week’s readings are Revelation 1, 2:1-3:22, 4:1-7:17, 19 & 20, 21 & 22. All our other organisations will meet as usual. Next Sunday: 11.30 am ~ Morning Worship will be taken by Miss Audrey Hodge. PW Outing: Saturday 9th May (leaving First Omagh at 10.30 am) - to Dobbies Garden Centre (Lisburn) - followed by a visit to Sprucefield - rounded off with a meal in the Black Cat restaurant (Ballygawley) - to be back in Omagh by 7.30 pm. Travel will be in several cars and the meal will cost £15.00 per person. Any PW members, members of the congregation or friends who would like to go are very welcome. Please contact Christine Johnston by 30th April to select your menu (028 8224 9459 / 079 9083 0761). Prayer Points for the Week: Pakistan... Pray for courage, strength and safety for Pakistani Christians facing many difficulties and pray for wisdom for their leaders and for the theological and bible colleges as they seek to equip men and women for ministry. Evelyn Whyte... Give thanks that Evelyn (Deaconess serving in First Lisburn Presbyterian Church) is enjoying continued good health following her return to work last year and pray that she may know God's guidance and direction as she encourages the congregation to reach out into the local community to share the Good News of Jesus. Walking Group... Give thanks to God for the long summer evenings which enable the Walking Group to walk in many of our local country areas enjoying the beauty of God’s creation whilst building friendships and sharing in fellowship with one another. Ethnic Minority Groups... Pray that people from ethnic minority backgrounds may feel welcomed and part of local community life and give thanks for all who work to promote good healthy community relations in the town. Holiday Bible Club: This Day Fortnight ~ 10th May: This year our HBC will take place 10.00 am ~ Sunday School Project Breakfast (see separate flyer). 11.30 am ~ Mr. Trevor Long, Clerk of Session in Rosemary Presbyterian from 17th – 21st August (6.30 pm – 8.00 pm nightly). Our theme will Church, will be the visiting preacher. be ‘Epic Explorers’. Every evening MAD Weekend: there will be Bible stories, games, c4u are planning to attend this years MAD Weekend run by PCI. Anyone aged music, crafts & treats. We need between 11 – 18 who would like to attend please let any c4u leader or Jane volunteers to help know by NEXT SUNDAY. The dates are 23rd - 25th October, it will be held at with the activities Ulster University Coleraine and the cost will be no more than £30 per person. - the more people You can look this event up online for more details at www.facebook.com/ willing to help, the madweekend. less each will have Also any young person wishing to attend the youth night on Saturday 6th June to do! Please let at Assembly Buildings please speak to Jane or Janice Vance. For more info Audrey Hodge know asap if you visit www.pciyac.org/events/youth-night. can assist in any way. CLOTHES COLLECTION FUNDRAISER CONTACT EDWIN JOHNSTON (079 2001 6573) OR BASIL VIRTUE (077 1009 3564) IF YOU HAVE ANY ITEMS TO DONATE CD RECORDINGS OF RECENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE IN THE FRONT VESTIBULE Pastoral Care Please contact Rev. Linda Keys (028 8284 1928) if you or your family have any pastoral care needs during Jane’s absence. Minister ~ Rev. J. Nelson • T: 8224 2239 • E: [email protected] Clerk of Session ~ Miss A. M. Hodge • T: 8224 4771 • E: [email protected] Congregational Secretary ~ Mr. S. A. Rainey • T: 8224 2844 • E: [email protected] Announcements ~ Mr. N. Hagan • T: 07970 022253 • E: [email protected]