FIRST OMAGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY 31st MAY 2015
The Prayer of Jabez… Bless me Lord indeed, enlarge my territory, let your hand
be with me and keep from evil that I may cause no harm. 1 Chronicles 4:10
This Morning:
A warm welcome is extended to all who join us this
morning for our Young People’s Day Service. Thanks are
extended to all who have helped in any way with
preparation and also to those who have taken part in the
service today.
This Week:
TUESDAY @ 7.00 pm (meet in church car park) ~ Walking
Group.
Next Sunday:
3.00 pm ~ Blair Memorial Flute Band Anniversary Service
in First Omagh to mark their 40th Anniversary and also to
remember Drew & John Blair and Heather Birney who
tragically lost their lives on 8th June 1975. A warm
invitation is extended to all.
Annual Church Outing:
Saturday 13th June to Castle Archdale meeting in the
church car park at 10.30 am to travel to The Mayfly Inn,
Kesh, for a late breakfast at approx. 11.15 am. After eating
everyone will go to Castle Archdale for walks, bike hire,
treasure hunt, games and other activities. Cost will be
£6.50 (adult) and £4.00 (child) to cover food. Everyone is
encouraged to come along for a good day’s family fun and
fellowship. Please put names down on the sheets at the
entrance doors or contact William Swann on 077 3841
1020 before Wednesday 10th June.
Songs of Praise ~ Sunday 28th June:
Due to popular demand we have decided to hold a ‘Songs
of Praise’ service again on the last Sunday in June. If any
member of the congregation has a favourite hymn, psalm
or spiritual song then please place your requests on the
collection plate on any of the next three Sundays. Please
also tell us who you are and why these hymns are so
special to you. Anonymous suggestions can also be made.
Prayer Points for the Week:
General Assembly... Give thanks for the variety and
diversity of the work of PCI and pray for ministers,
representative elders, PW and SPUD representatives
this week as they meet to consider the various reports
being presented by the Councils and Commissions of
our denomination. Pray for wisdom and grace as
decisions are taken and resolutions passed on a
breadth of issues which affect the work and witness of
the church and it’s proclamation of the gospel through
word and action.
Global Mission... Pray for the various mission partners
who will be visiting the General Assembly from many
parts of the world. Pray that they will have an enriching
and uplifting Assembly and may experience the
warmth and welcome of their Presbyterian sisters and
brothers here in Ireland. Pray also for the churches and
countries they represent as they too seek to proclaim
the Gospel through word and action.
Stormont... Please pray that a workable solution may
be found to the current impasse in Stormont over the
Welfare Reform Bill. Pray for wisdom and
courage from all parties as they gather together in
Stormont House on Tuesday 2nd June to seek an
agreement. Remember also all those who are anxious
or worried about the impact of welfare cuts on
themselves or on their local communities and services.
Nursing Homes... Give thanks for the high quality of
care, commitment and dedication of staff in the various
nursing homes in the Omagh area, especially PCI’s
Harold McCauley Home. Remember the residents of
the homes in your prayers, that they would feel valued
and loved, receive good quality care and medical
attention and would have a sense of God’s peace and
presence with them.
Other Notices:
Care for Cancer Omagh… Vintage Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show in Mullaghmore House, Omagh on
Wednesday 3rd June from 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Tickets are £5.00 - telephone 028 8224 6599 for more
information.
Kildress Parish Church… Flower Festival in the church (4 miles from Cookstown on the main Omagh Road) from
Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June (various times). Contact Jennifer Henry on 079 1735 6953 or Evelyn Love on 077
9653 8640 for more information.
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. Jane Nelson
if you or your family have
any pastoral care needs.
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]