1. family and parenting
2. children

First
Rathfriland
Presbyterian
Church
Web site:
www.1strathfriland.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/First Rathfriland
Twitter:
@lstRathfrilandP
Minister :
Rev Trevor Boyd, Dip. Min.
The Manse : 13 Redbridge Road, Rathfriland, BT34 5AH
Telephone : 028 406 30272 / 07955 102923
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 12th OCTOBER 2014
Jesus said, “A city on a hill cannot be hidden...In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see
your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5: 14+16
We exist as a congregation:
To WORSHIP the Lord in a Spirit-filled way
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To learn and obey the WORD of God
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To WITNESS to our community by word and action that Jesus is the WAY to
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salvation
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To support and pray for mission in our WORLD
TODAY—SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER
11.00 am
Prayer Meeting in the Morrison Room
11.30 am
Morning Service conducted by Christians Against Poverty
3.30 pm
BB & GB Enrolment Service. Please come along.
(PARENTS ARE ASKED TO ENSURE GIRLS AND BOYS ARE IN THE MAIN HALL AT 3PM)
THERE IS NO EVENING SERVICE TODAY DUE TO THE BB & GB ENROLMENT SERVICE
NEXT SUNDAY—19TH OCTOBER
11.00 am
Prayer Meeting in the Morrison Room
11.30 am
Morning Service conducted by Rev. Trevor Boyd commencing a new series
looking at the book of Revelation. We study Revelation 1: 1-20
THERE IS NO EVENING SERVICE as we will attend Harvest Thanksgiving in 2nd/3rd
Rathfriland Presbyterian Church at 6.30pm. We also acknowledge the support that 2nd/3rd
gave to our Harvest Thanksgiving Services.
I WOULD PERSONALLY LIKE TO EXTEND MY THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED IN ANY WAY WITH THE
WEEKEND OF HARVEST THANKSGIVING WEEK-END ACTIVITIES. IT WAS A GREAT TEAM EFFORT WHICH
PROVED TO BE VERY ENCOURAGING FOR US AS A CONGREGATION AND THOSE WHO VISITED WITH US. WE
APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF OUR LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE ART COMPETITION WITH AN
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION BY DRUMADONNELL PRIMARY SCHOOL. THE WEEKEND PROVIDED AN
OPPORTUNITY FOR HARD WORK, FELLOWSHIP, FOOD, PRAISE, PREACHING AND EVANGELISM. WE TRUST
THAT GOD WILL HAVE BEEN HONOURED IN ALL THAT WAS DONE AND THAT HE WOULD CONTINUE TO BRING
HIS BLESSING ON THE SPIRITUAL SEED THAT WAS SOWN.
REV. TREVOR BOYD
HARVEST SERVICES COLLECTION
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE CONGREGATION FOR THEIR GENEROSITY DURING THE
HARVEST SERVICES.
HARVEST SUNDAY:
Building Fund Envelopes
Loose Offering
BUILDING FUND ENVELOPES TO DATE:
£3,827
£ 770
£8,485
MONDAY NIGHT PRAISE SERVICE:
£ 453
Towards the work of The
Christian Institute
LINDSAY GRACEY
HARVEST SATURDAY
MANY THANKS TO MARJ, JULIE AND KIRSTEN FOR SERVING TEA AND APPLE TART ON
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AS PEOPLE VISITED OUR CHURCH TO VIEW OUR HARVEST
DECORATIONS
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER MEETING —WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER
8.00 pm in the Church Hall. UNPACKING THE BOOK OF REVELATION
WOMENS BIBLE STUDY
The Women’s Bible Study will continue on Monday evening the 13th October in the
home of Mrs Anne Annett at 7.30pm and on Thursday morning 16th October in the
Manse at 10.00am. All women welcome.
FIRST RATHFRILAND SENIOR CITIZENS’ FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY 14th OCTOBER
10.00am
Tea, coffee and scones
10.25am
Community Hymn Singing
10.30am
Meeting—Speaker: Brian Gault - (Power Point Presentation and there
will be a Book Stall)
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER AT 8PM IN CHURCH HALL
The evening is entitled ‘SHARING OUR GIFTS’ and the ladies of the PW will be doing
just that!
So come along and view the talents and gifts brought to you by
FIRST RATHFRILAND PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
CHURCH COMMITTEE 2014
The first meeting of the new church Committee will be held on Monday 20th October
at 7.30pm in the Morrison Room
GIRLS BRIGADE—THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER
EXPLORERS (3 TO 7 YEAR OLDS)
JUNIORS (8 TO 10 YEAR OLDS)
SENIORS (11 TO 14 YEAR OLDS)
BRIGADIERS (14 TO 18 YEAR OLDS)
6.30pm—7.30pm
7.00pm—8.15pm
7.30pm—9.00pm
7.30PM—9.00pm
BOYS’ BRIGADE—FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER
ANCHOR BOYS (5-8 YEAR OLDS) - (P1-P4) 6.30—7.30pm
JUNIOR BOYS (8-11 YEAR OLDS) - (P5-P7) 7.30—8.30pm
COMPANY SECT AND SENIORS (11-18 yrs) 8.15—10.00pm - (YEAR 8 UPWARDS)
THE SHORTER CATECHISM
The purpose of the Shorter Catechism is to educate children in the Reformed Faith. It is based
on the Larger Catechism, which was intended for use by ministers as they taught the faith to
their congregations in preaching. The Catechism is in a question and answer format. The catechism is composed of 107 questions and answers. The first 12 questions concern God as
Creator.
It will do us all good to rehearse the teaching of our youth week by week!
Catechism No.6
Question 6.
Answer 6.
How many persons are there in the Godhead
There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance,
Equal in power and glory (1)
(1) I John 5: 7; Matt: 28: 19
PARENTS WITH CHILDREN
There is a great desire and concern by the Kirk Session to see everyone and
especially our children & youth integrated into the life, work and witness of our
congregation. It is a cause for sadness and pain to see parents not bringing their
children to Sunday School. We prayerfully urge parents to keep bringing their children
to at least the age of 16 to Sunday School & Bible Class. Elders are willing to play
their part, but cannot take on the responsibilities and baptismal promises of parents.
PROVERBS 22:6
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not
turn from it.”
EPHESIANS 6: 1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honour your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with
you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth” Fathers, do not exasperate your
children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord”.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Rural Development Council are partners in the delivery of an exciting
opportunity; the ‘Rural Youth Entrepreneurship’ (RYE) programme. Designed to
raise awareness of self-employment as an option, the programme supports 16 to
30 year olds to identify business ideas and consider if self-employment could
work for them.
As part of the programme, we offer free interactive workshops covering
three modules; these can be delivered during the day or in the evening depending on the needs of your group. Would you be interested in attending workshops
in First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church Hall?
Contact Rev. Boyd THIS WEEK
ROTAS
FLOWER LIST
12th October—Mrs Marj Bell
19th October—Mrs Claire Boyd
26th October—Mrs Mary Park
2nd November—Mrs June McKnight
AUDIO VISUAL
12th October—Robin McConnell & Neil Cheney BB/GB @ 3pm (No pm Service)
19th October—David Scott & Neil Cheney
26th October—Rodney & Michelle McCready
(Dedication of RUC Crest @ 3pm (no pm service)
CRECHE
12th October—Heather Kelly & Dawn McDowell
19th & 26th October—Michelle McCready & Ruth Dickson
2nd & 9th November—Wendy Annett & Heather Annett
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
12th October—Jill Morrow & Debra Kinley
19th & 26th October—John & Joanne Annett
2nd & 9th November—Noelle Hanna & Margaret McConnell
If Children’s Church and Creche dates don’t suit, please swap with someone else on the
rota or in emergency contact Anne Annett on 02840638954 . Please check list in Vestibule.
COUNTING MONEY AFTER MORNING SERVICE
October—Janet Phillips & Priscilla Biggerstaff,
Dorothy Waddell & Glynis Thompson, Joyce McConnell & family
November—Mr & Mrs George Dawson, Mr & Mrs Jim Harbinson,
Mrs. Jean Annett & Family
CHURCH DOOR MORNING WELCOME ROTA—OCTOBER
Stanley Shilliday & David Scott
PLEASE NOTE
If you have any information to share with the congregation please forward it on to
JACQUELINE CROMIE by 6pm on the Thursday prior to publication
[email protected] Tel. 028 406 30941
BADMINTON
BADMINTONCLUB
CLUB
The Badminton Club will continue on Saturday night 18th October in the church hall.
The Club is open to everyone regardless of age, gender or ability. We will start with the
following arrangement to see how we go. Age 5-11 from 6.30-7.30pm. Age 11-16 from
7.30-8.30pm and Age 17+ from 8.30-10.30pm.
AV TEAM
If anyone would be interested in joining the AV TEAM, please get in touch with William
McConville Tel. 07821006842 or email at [email protected] or speak to Trevor
Boyd. FULL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN
SOUL YOUNG ADULTS CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED COURSE
Soul Young Adults Christianity Explored course on Friday night 17th October
from 9.30pm to 11.00pm for 18-30 year olds in the Morrison Room.
Rev. Boyd 07955102923
CLONDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Invite you to
HELEN CLYDESDALE MEMORIAL GOSPEL CONCERT
on
TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
in
CLONDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL
At 7.45 pm
ARTISTS TAKING PART INCLUDE:
JUSTIFIED WITH JAMES STRANGE ON KEYBOARD;
ANNE CLYDESDALE;
JUNIOR & JOE McKNIGHT & ESTHER MARKS;
LYNDA LINDSAY;
LEONARD & GAIL GRAHAM
DONATIONS TO MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE
R.U.C. GEORGE CROSS ASSOCATION
Banbridge/South Down Branch
cordially invite you to a
Service of Dedication of the R .U.C. Station Crest
in
1ST RATHFRILAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
on
SUNDAY 26th OCTOBER 2014
at 3.00pm