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First Garvagh Presbyterian Church
ROTAS
Today
Crèche
Sun 23 Nov
Margaret Campbell
Amy Arbuthnot
Valerie Holmes
Alison Gurney
Elaine Donald
Hilary Hutchinson
Beverley Galloway
Beverley Galloway
Joy Gordon
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Children’s
Church
Welcome
Team
Malcolm Campbell
Margaret Campbell
Malcolm Campbell
Margaret Campbell
William Doherty
Stella Cooper
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Flowers
Carol Davidson
Stella Cooper
Stella Cooper
Camera
Charlotte Boyd
Charlotte Boyd
Charlotte Boyd
Laptop
Colin Holmes
Evie Armstrong
Evie Armstrong
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Sound Desk
Mervyn Glass
Mervyn Glass
Mervyn Glass
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Tea after ES
Jacqui Whann
Tanya Magowan
Doreen Campbell
Roberta Armstrong
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Reader
Evie Armstrong
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COLLECTORS–November
Children’s names & ages
(at home)
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Mervyn Thompson
David Shiels
Roland Holmes
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Ken McLenaghan
William Doherty
VESTIBULE DUTY
November
William Doherty
Alex Irwin
Ken McLenaghan
CHURCH
ANNIVERSARY
THANKSGIVING
SUNDAY
You are all very
welcome to our service
of worship this
morning. This is the
43rd Anniversary of the
Opening of our Church
Building and we have
much to give thanks to
God for today.
Today
1. Evening Service in this Church at
6.30pm—please note change of
time. Members of the Garvagh
Girls’ Brigade Company will be enrolled at
this service. Please come along and
support the girls. Offering will go to the
Girls’ Brigade funds.
2. Mission Hall Service at 8.15pm.
Mr Martin Dickey continues with a five
Sunday night series of Bible studies in the
book of Philippians entitled “Being part of
the “IN” crowd.
3. Fusion at Macosquin—Young People will
leave Church in mini-bus at 6.45pm. Any
GB girls wishing to go will travel by car
with Jennifer after the enrolment Service.
Please collect at Church at 9.15pm
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Sun 30 Nov
United Appeal—if you have forgotten your United Appeal Envelope
there will be an opportunity to bring it next Sunday or the following
Sunday. The United Appeal supports the outreach, social support and
training work of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The
target set for our congregation this year is £7,000.
This equates to just over £40 per family—we hope
that everyone will be able to give generously and
prayerfully to this appeal for the work of our Church
and the extension of Christ’s Kingdom.
This Week
4. Monday 17 November—Bowling Club will be playing a match
against St Paul’s at 7.30pm in our Church Hall. Full attendance is
requested.
5. Tuesday 18 November—Time for You. Our next meeting from 2-4
pm in the Main Hall of the church and we look forward to having your
company. Just a reminder to bring along with you a photograph of
yourself when you were young(er).
Also, if you are joining us for our Christmas meal at The Royal Court
Hotel on 16 December, it would be much appreciated if you could
bring your £10 payment on 18 November. If that isn’t possible then
the amount can be received on 16 December.
6. Tuesday 18 November—Good News Club : 6.45 to 7.45 pm
7. Tuesday 18 November—Young Women’s Group are going to Main
Street’s Young Women’s Group at 8.00 pm—Speaker Tanya Collins
Could members of the YWG remember to pay their fees to Valerie as
soon as possible.
8. Wednesday 19 November—Tots & Co : 10.30 am to 12 noon
9. Wednesday 19 November—Group Bible Study at 7.30pm
10. Thursday 20 November—Choir Practice at 7.30 pm
11. Friday 21 November—Girls’ Brigade meets
12. Friday 21 November - Killaig Presbyterian Church warmly invite you
to a Gospel Concert in their church hall at 7.45pm. Artists include
Simple Faith, Rev. David McBeth and others. Donations to Open
Doors.
13. Saturday 22 November—First Kilrea Missionary Committee invites
you to An Evening of Gospel Music at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall.
Taking part: Diana Culbertson, Loughinsolin Accordian Group, Kerry
King, Acclaimed, James Moorehead, Heavenly Sunshine. Offering
for Calvary Church Charlestown, East Mayo.
Mission Overseas Prayerline
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INFORMATION
Issued on Wednesday 12 November 2014
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ITALY - Alan and Tracey Johnston report that the Sola Gazia church building
where they meet and fellowship together, has had a bit of a makeover with a
new library and sitting area to create a more welcoming atmosphere. The
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign language) classes are going well, with
around 24 people now attending. Pray for the Sola Grazia Church members
to be filled with the Word of God and with His Spirit, so they can serve and
lead others to Christ. Pray for the congregation as numbers continue to grow
slowly. Pray for the English classes to go well and for opportunities to share
the Gospel.
ROMANIA - The number of socially disadvantaged children cared for by the
Diakonia Mission of the Reformed Church in Hungary rose to over 500 in
September this year. In each of the 15 centres throughout Bihar and Cluj
counties, at least two members of staff teach and assist the children and their
families. Pray for the staff (including Ilona Veres) and volunteers who make
themselves available at the beginning and end of the school day for prayer
and counselling. A number of children have come for prayer because of
family conflicts. Pray for the staff as they seek to point the children to the
Saviour and for the children to find peace at the Cross and a source of
stability and love in their lives as they trust the Saviour.
SOUTH SUDAN - In August PCI Moderator, Rt Rev Dr Michael Barry,
launched an Appeal, to help those in need of emergency food aid, water and
medical treatment in South Sudan. So far, over £183,000 has come in from
PCI congregations and individuals towards the Appeal! This has been
distributed to Christian Aid, Tearfund and the Presbyterian Relief and
Development Agency (PRDA) of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan.
Rev Uel Marrs, Overseas Secretary writes, “It is so encouraging to witness
yet again the generosity of many throughout our church, who wish to help
others around the world who find themselves in desperate need of
assistance. Over the past few months, South Sudan has been experiencing
the world's worst current food crisis, which resulted from months of
conflict. So far, a full-scale famine has been avoided, thanks to the vast
quantities of international aid, a better than expected harvest due to good
rainfall, and a decrease in violence believed to be because of the current wet
season. However, it is feared that the fighting will escalate once the wet
season ends, deepening the on-going food crisis and possibly causing
famine next year.”
Give thanks for the generosity shown by so many in the Presbyterian Church
in Ireland by their support of the ‘South Sudan Famine Appeal’. Pray for an
immediate ceasefire and lasting peace in South Sudan. Pray for all working
to bring relief aid to those most in need.
 Finding out more about
the Christian faith
 How to join First
Garvagh
 Freewill Offering
Envelopes
 Christianity /
Discipleship Explored
Courses
 Small Groups
 Children’s / youth
programmes
Other ……………….....……
I would be interested in
getting involved with …
 Children’s / Youth work
 Helping with crèche
 Tots & Co
 Media Team
 Music & singing
 Outreach to the
community
 Helping with tea/coffee
after services
Other ………………......…..
Other Information
Wednesday 26 November—Coleraine Inst Friends Association are
holding a Floral Design Night with Jil Peterson at 7.30pm in the
Humphreys Hall at the school. Tickets £10 are available from
David Green.
Next Sunday
14. Sunday 23 November—the Morning Service will be conducted by
Rev Robert Johnston.
15. Sunday 23 November at 7.00pm - Blackhill Golden Star RBP No. 71
invite you to a praise service in St Guaire’s Parish Church Hall
Aghadowey. The praise will be led by the Riada Accordion Orchestra
and soloist’s. A collection will be made for their charity appeal
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and The Bible Society.
Further Ahead
16. Monday 24 November—Annual PW Rally will be held in First
Limavady at 8.00pm.
2015 Mission Ireland Calendars—to get yours please see
Margaret Campbell . Cost £3.50
Would YWG members please give their Mission Boxes to Betty
McKee. If you do not have a Mission Box you may give a donation.
17. Friday 28 November - 8TH Annual Garvagh Craft Fair in Garvagh
Community Building from 7 to 9 pm. Admission which includes
seasonal refreshments is £3.00 for Adults (children free). The Craft
Fair promises to be one of the best fairs around .......come along and
see for yourself!
18. Sunday 30 November—Ballywillan Presbyterian Women invite you
to an evening of music and readings led by Coleraine Community
Choir at 7.00pm. Offering in aid of PW Projects.
19. Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 December—New Row Presbyterian
Church Christmas Tree Festival from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm each day.
Closing Service on Sunday at 6.30pm.
20. Sunday 14 December—Annual Carol Service at 7.00 pm.
Pastoral Care - Hospital Visitation
Very often notification that a parishioner has been admitted to hospital can take up to a week to be
communicated by post to the Minister from the Hospital Chaplain.
In some cases no information is received as sometimes church details are not gathered on admission to
hospital in A&E from the patient which are then used to notify the Hospital Chaplain. The Hospital Chaplain
only works 1 or 2 days a week and so sometimes patients can be missed if they have been in hospital for
only a few days.
If you or a family member are admitted to hospital and you would appreciate a visit please inform the Minister
as soon as possible. Likewise it would be appreciated that the Minister would be informed of hospital
discharge to save a wasted hospital call. Hospital visitation is an important aspect of pastoral care and we
don’t want to miss anyone because of the inadequacies of the system of notification.
CATECHISM FOR THE WEEK
Question 60—How is the Sabbath to be sanctified?
Answer: The Sabbath is to be sanctified by a holy RESTING all that day, even from such
worldly employments and recreations as are lawful on other days; and spending the whole
time in the public and private exercises of God’s worship, except so much as is to be taken
up in the works of NECESSITY and MERCY.
Comment: This answer teaches us that the proper way of observing the Sabbath is by: 1.
Resting from all secular work; 2. Ceasing from amusement; 3. Engaging in public worship; 4.
Engaging in private worship. The only kinds of work allowable on the Sabbath are works of
necessity--that is, such as cannot be done on the Saturday, not left over till the Monday; and
works of mercy--that is, such as it would be cruel to omit.