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FIRST OMAGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY 3rd MAY 2015
Prayer Points for the Week:
This Morning:
Thanks are extended to Audrey Hodge for taking our service NEPAL… After the recent earthquake in Nepal
consider the following prayer points:
today.
 Pray for those mourning the loss of loved ones,
Pastoral Care:
that they will find comfort and also for those who
Jane is away on holiday this coming week. Anyone in need
are in distress as they await news of family and
of urgent Pastoral Care should contact Rev. Linda Keys of
friends who are still unaccounted for. Pray that
Seskinore and Edenderry on 028 8284 1928.
they will find strength and peace.
Moderator’s Appeal:
 Pray for those who have been injured and that
Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal, the
they will have free access to appropriate medical
Moderator of PCI has launched an appeal. If you wish to
assistance.
contribute please place your donation in the spare yellow  Pray for all those in need of emergency
envelope at the back of your FWO Pack and mark it
humanitarian assistance. Pray that they will be
‘Moderator’s Appeal’ to enable it to be gift aided. Envelopes
given the provisions they need. Pray especially
can then be placed in the collection plate next Sunday and
that there will not be outbreaks of diseases such
again on 17th May.
as cholera.

Pray for the government of Nepal and for all the
This Week:
aid agencies involved in the current search and
TUESDAY @ 7.00 pm (meet in church car park) ~ WALKING
rescue effort and recovery operation. Pray for
GROUP.
safety, wisdom, energy and for success in
WEDNESDAY @ 10.30 am (Rowan Hall) ~ COFFEE STOP.
rescuing more survivors.
SATURDAY @ 10.30 am ~ PW Outing to Lisburn. Members

Give thanks that PCI mission personnel in Nepal
please meet in the church car park for a prompt departure.
are safe. Pray for them as they see and hear
All our other organisations will meet as usual.
about the devastation and destruction in the
Next Sunday:
country in which they live and work.
10.00 am ~ Sunday School Breakfast in aid of ‘Project REV. RODNEY CAMERON… Part of Rodney’s
Emmaus’.
work as Chaplain in Maghaberry Prison involves
11.30 am ~ Morning Worship will be conducted by Mr. ministering to foreign nationals in the prison who
Trevor Long, Clerk of Session in Rosemary Presbyterian make up almost 10% of the prison population.
Church.
 Give thanks that three church leaders from
Sumba in Indonesia who were on a visit to PCI
PW Mission Collection:
recently, made time in their busy schedule to visit,
The total amount collected for PW Mission recently was
talk and pray with two Indonesian speaking
£2267.89 - thanks go to all members of the congregation for
prisoners who will be in prison for a long time. It
their continued support and generous giving.
was a good example of the universal Church
PCI Youth Events:
bringing the Gospel to those who thought they
Any members of c4u who are planning to attend this year’s
were far from it.
MAD Weekend run by PCI (23rd - 25th October / Ulster  Pray for the ministry of sharing the Gospel with
University, Coleraine / Cost £30) should let any c4u leader
the foreign nationals in Maghaberry. Rodney has
know TODAY.
arrangements in hand for Dutch, Nigerian, Polish
Any young person wishing to attend the youth night on
and Romanian visitors, and he also speaks
Saturday 6th June at Assembly Buildings please speak to
French regularly to those who understand it better
Janice Vance asap. For more info visit www.pciyac.org/
than English.
events/youth-night.
COFFEE STOP… Give thanks for those who
volunteer and have helped staff our mid-week
Holiday Bible Club:
This year our HBC will take place from 17th – 21st August Coffee Stop. Thanks also for those who attend and
(6.30 pm – 8.00 pm nightly). Our theme will be ‘Epic enjoy fellowship there.
Explorers’. Every evening there will be Bible stories, games, WESMINSTER ELECTIONS… Pray that the
music, crafts & treats. We need volunteers to help with the elections may take place safely and that all involved
activities - the more people willing to help, the less each will would behave with dignity and integrity regardless
have to do! Please let Audrey Hodge know asap if you can of outcome. Pray too for wisdom for whoever will be
charged with forming a new government.
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]