Order Of Service
Sunday 8 November 2026
Rev Paul Lutton
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Introit Dona nobis pacem
Song: IPH 125 Lord, for the years
Prayers of Adoration & Confession
Act of Remembrance
Song: IPH 542 I will offer up my life
Children’s Talk
Song: (Offering) IPH 118 He’s got the whole wide world
Children leave for Sunday School (P1-5); Sunday Club (P6-7); Bible Class (Yr 8-10)
Dedication of Offering
Reading: John 15: 12-17, p. 104 Emma Lutton
Sermon: Costly Love
Anthem: Pie Jesu, by Karl Jenkins
Prayers of Intercession
Song: IPH 136 O God, our help in ages past
Benediction
National Anthem
Please join us for refreshments after the service in the church halls.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALPHA at NEWTOWNBREDA Our Alpha course continues this evening at 6.30 in the Rosetta Hall. The session is entitled What about the Church? Everyone is welcome whether you have attended previously or not.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal
A gentle reminder to everyone planning to fill a Christmas Shoebox this year that all shoeboxes need to be returned by today to allow enough time for collection, processing and distribution. Thank you for your kindness and generosity in supporting this worthwhile project and helping to bring joy to children and families this Christmas. 🎁✨”
KOINONIA Last month we heard about the birds, this month we’ll learn about the bees! Our next speaker on Thursday 12 November will be Esther Ross from the Ulster Beekeepers’ Association. Bees play a vital role in every garden, and in agriculture and horticulture. Beekeeping is an increasingly popular pastime, combining honey production with environmental conservation. Come and hear about the fascinating world of bees! We meet at 10.30 am – all welcome!
🎨 GOD’S ART IN GOD’S WORLD Join OMF for a relaxed, hands-on collaborative painting workshop in St John’s Church Hall on Saturday 14 November, 1.30–5.00pm. Explore creativity, learn from one another and reflect together on God’s heart for the world. Registration by the link in the weekly email.
CONGREGATIONAL COMMITTEE The next Congregational Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th November at 7:45pm. If any members of the congregation would like any points raised, please let me know at austinmoore@hotmail.co.uk.
Thank You Austin Moore
CAN YOU HELP? We have a refugee family of 6 moving into an empty house very soon. Their priority needs:
Beds with mattresses, bedding;
Fridge, cooker, microwave;
Small settee, rugs, lamps and lamp shades.
If you are able to help please speak to Janet (07736523372).
COFFEE AND CHAT If you could help with Coffee ☕️ & Chat on a Friday morning, please see Barbara McNeill today at coffee or phone 07503 161142. Any new helpers would be gratefully accepted. Please consider. All those who come are very appreciative and it is also good fun. ☕️👍
JOHN’S WOMEN SJW would like to thank you all for your support for Air Ambulance NI at coffee last Sunday. Every contribution helps make a real difference and we are able to send £410 because of your generosity. Many many thanks.
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.