Order of Service
Sunday 14 May 2023
Very Rev Dr Norman Hamilton OBE
Christian Aid Service
Welcome & Announcements Bruce Robinson
Introit Sent by the Lord am I
Call to Worship
Hymn IPH 641 Tell all the world of Jesus
Prayer of Adoration & Confession inc. Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Address Suzanne Simpson, Christian Aid
Children’s Hymn 118 He’s got the whole world in His hands
(Children leave for Sunday School)
Big Pea Challenge Suzanne Simpson, Christian Aid
Prayers of Intercession Issy Uprichard and Catherine McDowell
Hymn IPH 628 Beauty for brokenness
Offering & Dedication
Anthem In an age of twisted values
Dramatised Reading: Joel 1: 10-12; 2: 18-29
Yasmin Uprichard, Ella McMullan and Anna McMullan
Address
Hymn IPH 634 Go forth and tell!
Blessing & Benediction
The Very Rev Dr Norman Hamilton OBE is a former Presbyterian Moderator who was Minister in Ballysillan for over 24 years.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Funeral arrangements for Eric Murdock
Tues 16 May at 9:45am in Ravenhill Funeral Home, 334 Ravenhill Road, followed by committal in Knockbreda Cemetery at 11.00am. Refreshments to follow at the Ivanhoe.
CHRISTIAN AID
Christian Aid have requested a photograph of Newtownbreda volunteers.
Would all those who are helping with Christian Aid events in any way please meet at the front of the church immediately after the service today for a photograph to be taken.
Please support the following Christian Aid events if you can:
Saturday 20 May from 10.30 to 12 noon. Cuppa at the gate
Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee with scones and biscuits at the Ormeau Rd Gate of the church car park. (if wet, we will meet in the foyer). Refreshments and good chat guaranteed; sunshine a possibility!
Sunday 21 May Soup, bread and cheese lunch
Please come and join us for pea soup (there will also be other soup available) and some bread and cheese.
My thanks to everyone who is helping in any way during a big week in our church calendar. The pigeon pea farmers in Malawi will be forever grateful for your enthusiasm.
Art Exhibition in St Bernadette’s
An Art Exhibition by Sister Anne Kilroy will be held in St. Bernadette’s Parish Hall, Rosetta Road, with all proceeds going to the St. Vincent de Paul charity.
Open: today Sun 14 May: 10.00am-2.00pm; Mon May 15: 10.00am-12 noon.
Messy Church
Messy Church is on next week 21 May. We have a fun line up of activities and games (including for teens and adults) as we spend time together and learn about the Holy Spirit and Pentecost. We’ll finish off with freshly-made pizzas. Please invite friends and family and join us.
Congregational Committee
The Congregational Committee will meet in the Megaw Room at 7.45 pm on Tuesday 23 May.
Koinonia Outing to Down County Museum
Our outing will be on the morning of Thursday 25 May to Down County Museum (in the Old Gaol); cost £20pp inc. guided tour of museum and lunch. Please contact Hazel Francey by Sunday 21 May on 07454 919112 or hazelfrancey@hotmail.com if you would like to go.
Stress Buster/Resilience Workshop – Online via Zoom
If you or someone you know would be interested in learning some skills for managing stress and building resilience, Sandy will be hosting the workshop over Zoom on 13 June, 7.00-9.30pm. Please send an email or message with your email address to sign up: sandykane48@proton.me or 07841908198.
Coffee & Chat
Coffee & Chat meets on Friday mornings in the Foyer. More help is required, so please consider signing up by speaking to Barbara McNeill or sign the rota on the notice board in the Foyer. Thanks for your much needed help Barbara
Pizza Nights
We are planning to resume our community Pizza Nights once a month over the summer but volunteers are needed. We will have a trial run of pizza making for Messy Church on Sunday 21 May so please come along and see what is involved.
If you would be willing to lend a hand or would like to find out more please speak to Marj Guiler 07740 823756 or Allison Meek 07890 750485.
Children’s Church
We hope to run Children’s Church in place of Sunday School over the summer months, starting on Sunday 18 June but volunteers are needed. If you would be willing to help with Children’s Church on one or two Sundays, please contact Clare Pollock 07788 668144 or Allison Meek 07890 750485.
Holiday Bible Club
We’re grateful for those who have offered to help from the 3-7 July with our Holiday Bible Club, but we still need some more helpers. There will be different tasks, from helping with snacks and juice to setting up for crafts/games or helping with a small group of children. There will be plenty of support in whichever role you’d like to sign up for. We’d love to have you on our team. Please speak to Allison, Marj or Sandy.
Sunday School Plant Sale
A special thank you goes to the Sunday School children and leaders for their very successful plant sale last Sunday. They raised a very impressive sum of £120 for Christian Aid.
A big Thank You from Issy
“It was lovely to see so many of you at my Exodus Romania fundraiser on 30 April after church. We managed to a raise an amazing £1100 due to your wonderful generosity.
Thank you for your kindness and support. I look forward to telling you about my adventures on my return.
Love Issy x”
If you would like to have a notice included in the announcement sheet, please email NewtownbredaAnnouncements@outlook.com
Please try to send your announcements to us by the Thursday prior to the Sunday service.