Sunday 12 February 2012

PCI GOOD RELATIONS CONFERENCE takes place on Saturday 18 February in Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, Newtownabbey from 9.30am-1.30pm.  It is open to everybody.  It includes the following seminars: Building better relations with loyalist communities, ethnic minorities, people from different religious backgrounds and with those from other political backgrounds.  If you would like to join Dr Nel at the conference, please contact him as soon as possible.
 
A MEETING OF SESSION will take place on Monday 20 February 2012 at 7.30pm in the Committee Room of the Main Hall.
 
 A COMMUNION SERVICE will take place in the church on Ash Wednesday, 22 February at 7.00pm.
 
ROAD TRIP TRAINING EVENT organised by PCI Youth and Children’s Ministry Team.  Free training for all youth and children’s leaders will be held on Tuesday 28 February 2012 in 1^st Holywood Presbyterian Church, 7.30-10.00pm. For further information go to www.pciyac.org/roadtrip.
 
THE FILM CLUB (Edward McKenzie’s Licentiate Project): The next film, to be shown on Thursday 23rd February at 7.00pm, will be ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ based on the novel by CS Lewis.  Members of the congregation (young and not so young!) together with friends and family are invited to come along to enjoy the film, followed by discussion.  As the film is a little longer than usual (143 mins) we will begin promptly!  
 
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE thanks all those who supported their ‘Coffee and Coppers’ event last Saturday.  The amount raised was £745 which will be split three ways amongsts the BB School in Uganda, Children’s Special Service Mission, and The Life Change Centre in Windhoek, Namibia.
 
MARIE CURIE TREK CAMBODIA – The Fundraising cinema night on 1 February raised £902.  A further £82 was collected by children of the Sunday Children’s Group.  Marion Allen is most appreciative of the generosity and support and extends her thanks to all.
 
USED POSTAGE STAMPS: The Women’s Friendship Group ask that you please place your used postage stamps in the box provided in the Anderson Hall.

MUSICAL EVENING Starring Festival Brass and guests With Conductor Alan Corry Will be held on Friday 2 March 2012 at 8.00pm in the Church Hall. The concert is organised by the Wider World Group and Tickets (£10) are available from the group (07919 612717), Revive Bookshop, Comber (9187 8990) or the Church Office
All proceeds will support overseas mission work
  
BREAD AND CHEESE LUNCH The annual Bread and Cheese Lunch will take place on Sunday 26^th February 2012 after the Morning Service. Everyone is cordially invited. Proceeds will go to Wider World Group Mission projects. Your support will be greatly appreciated!

BIBLE SCHOOL Why not join us as we systematically study the Bible on Wednesday evenings at the Manse at 7.30pm. The theme this season is ‘Christ is enough’ and we are studying the letter to the Hebrews.
 Everyone is welcome.

THIS WEEKS DIARY
Mon 13th 7.30pm  Growing closer to God Seminar in the Manse
Tues 14^th 7.30pm PW Committee meet at 3 Craigarusky Road
Wed 15th 7.30pm Bible School in the Manse – Studying in Hebrews
8.00pm PW/Women’s Friendship Group meet in Anderson Hall. Speaker Mrs Lavinia Abrol.
Thurs 16^th 7.30pm ‘Everybody Loves’ Course in the Muffler 
Fri 17th 7.00am Early morning prayer in the Manse
Sun 19th 11.00am Morning Worship
6.30pm Prayer Ministry Seminar with Rev David Bailie in the Manse

Sunday 5 February 2012

The retiring offering last Sunday for mission work overseas raised £521.  The Wider World Group thanks the congregation for their generosity and support.

The Congregational Committee will meet on Monday 6^th February at 7.30pm in the Committee Room.
 
PW and WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIP GROUP joint meeting with Mrs Lavinia Abrol takes place on Thursday 16 February at 8.00pm in the Anderson Hall.
 
PCI GOOD RELATIONS CONFERENCE takes place on Saturday 18 February in Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, Newtownabbey from 9.30am-1.30pm.  It is open to everybody.  It includes the following seminars:  Building better relations with Loyalist Communities, ethnic minorities, people from different religious backgrounds and with those from other political backgrounds.  If you would like to join Dr Nel to the conference, please contact him as soon as possible.

USED POSTAGE STAMPS: The Women’s Friendship Group ask that you please place your used postage stamps in the box provided in the Anderson Hall.

REMINDER: Treasurers of Church Organisations are asked to complete their accounts for year ended December 2011 as soon as possible and forward to Bob Campbell (Auditor, Organisational Accounts) and Geoffrey Farmer (Church Treasurer).

MUSICAL EVENING Starring Festival Brass and guests will be held on Friday 2 March 2012 at 8.00pm  in the Church Hall. The concert is organised by the Wider World Group and Tickets (£10) are available from the group (07919 612717),  Revive Bookshop, Comber (9187 8990) or the Church Office. All proceeds will support overseas mission work
 
EVERYBODY LOVES…. A fun seminar about relationships in marriage and family life. Starting with a shared light meal, this seminar addresses issues like in-laws, love in action, resolving conflict, forgiveness, building strong foundations, and more.  Adults of all ages are welcome! Seminar takes place on Thursdays at 7.30pm In the Muffler 

THIS WEEKS DIARY
Mon 6^th 7.30pm Congregational Committee meet in Committee Room
Wed 8th 7.30pm Bible School in the Manse studying in the letter to the Hebrews
Thurs 9th 7.30pm ‘Everybody loves ‘ Course in the Muffler 
Fri  10th 7.00am Early morning prayer in the Manse
7.30-9.30pm Youth Fellowship in the Church Hall
Sat 11th 9.30am-4.30pm Prayer Ministry Course in Anderson Hall
Sun 12th 11.00am Morning Worship
Mon 13^th 7.30pm Growing Closer to God course re-commences in the Manse

29 January 2012

THE COMMISSION OF PRESBYTERY WILL MEET WITH SESSION on Monday 30^th January at 7.30pm in the Anderson Hall.

CONGREGATIONAL COMMITTEE will meet on Monday 6^th February at 7.30pm in the Committee Room.

GB PAST MEMBERS will meet on Monday 30^th January at 8.00pm in the Committee Room.  Speaker will be  Miss Emma Majury from NI War Memorial. The competition will be ‘A piece of wartime memorabilia’.
 
USED POSTAGE STAMPS: The Women’s Friendship Group ask that you please place your used postage stamps in the box provided in the Anderson Hall.

REMINDER: Treasurers of Church Organisations are asked to complete their accounts for year ended December 2011 as soon as possible and forward to Bob Campbell (Auditor, Organisational Accounts) and Geoffrey Farmer (Church Treasurer).
 
MARIE CURIE TREK CAMBODIA – Fundraising cinema night on Wednesday 1 February at 7.30pm at Tudor Cinema Comber (The King’s Speech). Tickets from Marion Allen £10. Tel 07960 295249 or 97542021.

BOYS’ BRIGADE ‘COFFEE AND COPPERS’ You are all  very welcome at a Coffee Morning in the Church Hall from 10.30am - 12 noon next Saturday 4th February.  During the morning the boys hope to cover a map of Africa with copper coins.  Donations of coppers may be brought on the 4th or given to any BB Officer beforehand.  All money raised will be shared among BB charities (CSSM and BB School Uganda) and The Life Change Centre, Namibia. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
 
EVERYBODY LOVES….A fun seminar about relationships in marriage and family life. Starting with a shared meal, this seminar addresses issues like in-laws, love in action, resolving conflict, forgiveness, building strong foundations, and more.  Adults of all ages are welcome! Seminar starts this Thursday 2^nd February at 7.30pm
In the Muffler 

THIS WEEKS DIARY
Mon 30^rd 7.30pm Commission of Presbytery will meet with Session in Anderson Hall
8.00pm GB Past Members will meet in Committee Room
Wed 1^st Feb 7.00pm Congregational Prayer in Anderson Hall
Thurs 2nd 7.30pm ‘Everybody loves ‘ Course in the Muffler (see below)
Fri  3rd 7.00am Early morning prayer in the Manse
7.30-9.30pm Youth Fellowship in the Church Hall
Sat 4^th 10.30-12noon BB ‘Coffee and Coppers’ – (see below)
Sun 5th 9.30am Breakfast Church in the Muffler
11.00am Morning Worship
Sat 11^th 9.30am Day 2 of Prayer Ministry Course in Anderson Hall
Mon 13^th 7.30pm Growing Closer to God course re-commences in the Manse