Order Of Service
Sunday 4 May 2025
Rev Paul Lutton
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Introit Sing to God
Song IPH 33 O worship the King
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Song IPH 197 When the music fades
Children’s Talk
Song IPH 152 We are marching
Children leave for Sunday School (P1-5) and Sunday Club (P6-Yr 9)
Interview Slot: Exodus Issy and Yasmin
Song IPH 543 (Offering song) Jesus, all for Jesus
Dedication of Offering
Reading: John 21: 15-19 Mark Compston
Sermon: From the Inside Out
Anthem: Face the Cross
Prayers of Intercession
Song IPH 567 Rise up! O Church of God!
Benediction
Please join us for refreshments after the service in the church halls.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEA and COFFEE after church today will be hosted by Yasmin and Issy! They are fundraising for their trips to Hungary and Moldova with Exodus in July 2025.
Thank you for your support.
Yasmin & Issy xx
MAY NEWSLETTER
The May newsletter will be published on Friday 9 May- could I please have anything you would like to include by Tuesday morning 6 May latest? Marj (Marjorieguiler@gmail.com)
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
From the Inside Out, beginning on Thursday 8 May.
HOSPITALITY ARRANGEMENTS for our Inside Out course.
Many thanks to those who have already signed up. However, we still need HELP especially with cooking food and clearing up afterwards. If you can help – please sign up in the foyer or speak to Janet Robinson – 07736523372. Thank you.
CHRISTIAN AID COLLECTION Would everyone who has agreed to deliver Christian Aid envelopes please collect their bags from the foyer. Christian Aid devotional booklets are available in the foyer for elders to collect for delivery to their districts. Thank you.
ORMEAU CHURCHES TOGETHER This year’s OCT Spring Walk will be on Saturday 17 May. We will meet outside the main Hall at Cooke Centenary at 2.00 pm and follow the river down to Titanic Quarter and the Dock café for coffee etc. Should be back by 4.30ish. Come along and enjoy some conversation with friends from our neighbouring congregations. Contact Ken on 07901 944001 for any queries.
The CONGREGATIONAL COMMITTEE will meet in the Megaw Room at 7.45 pm on Tuesday 20 May.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED to serve tea / coffee after church during the summer months.
If you can help please sign the rota sheet on the notice board in the foyer or contact Margaret Robinson 07714 721748.
FOODBANK Thank you to everyone who donates to our Foodbank. The need is greater than ever as the price of food continues to spiral. Items needed at present include cooking oil (it is totally out of stock at Cooke Foodstore), tinned fruit, custard, rice and biscuits.
L’ARCHE BELFAST SPRING FAIR
L’Arche Spring Fair is being held in Newtownbreda Presbyterian Church on Saturday May 10th from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Please also note that L’Arche will be serving coffee and freshly baked scones in the L’Arche Village, 36b Manse Road, from 9.30-1.30pm every Thursday, from now until the end of July.
CHURCH FÊTE Saturday 27 September 2025
It’s that time of year again to let you get a date in your diary. The annual church fête will take place on Saturday 27 September 2025 in the church halls and grounds from 2.00-5.00pm.
As usual this is an early call for help and donations. Whether you are doing your spring clean of the house or clear out of the garage ahead of summer, please keep any donations for the fête.
Items such as books, toys, bric a brac items, kitchenware, handbags, jewellery, jigsaws, unwanted presents, Christmas decorations, artwork, pictures, garden furniture and equipment can all be accepted. Small items of furniture can also be accepted but not any electrical goods. Donations can be left on the stage and if you need any help in bringing donations to church please contact Heather or Austin at hillcrest47@outlook.com or 07751574964 or speak to us at church.
If you can help ahead of the fête with set up, or on the day please also let us know. Last year our team included over 60 people (of all ages) so all help is very much welcomed and appreciated. Many thanks Heather & Austin
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.
NI Charity NIC104325 www.newtownbreda.org