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]
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