FIRST OMAGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2014

FIRST OMAGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2014
This Morning:
Morning Worship will include the customary ‘Act of
Remembrance’. There will be a Retiring Collection in aid
of the Earl Haig Fund.
This Week:
TUESDAY @ 8.00 pm ~ PW Visitors' Night in the Rowan
Hall. Guest Speaker will be Mrs. Catherine Campbell who
is involved in ministry to women through speaking,
writing and pastoral situations. Catherine has written a
number of books - copies will be available for sale on the
evening. Members are requested to arrive early to help
with setting up. An invitation is extended to all ladies in
the congregation.
Also, members are reminded about South Belfast
Friendship House 2014 Christmas Appeal - unwrapped
gifts of men's or ladies' toiletries can be brought along to
this meeting.
WEDNESDAY @ 10.30 am (till noon) ~ Coffee Stop
(Rowan Hall).
WEDNESDAY @ 7.30 pm ~ Kirk Session Meeting in the
Committee Room.
THURSDAY @ 7.30 pm ~ E100 Bible Discussion
(Lecture Hall). Week 8: The Fall of Israel. This week’s
readings ~ 2 Samuel c11v1 - c12v25; 1 Kings c2 & c3; 1
Kings c8v1 - c9v9; 1 Kings c16v29 - c19v18; 2 Kings
c25.
All other organisations will meet as usual.
Prayer Points for the Week:
India ~ Give thanks, that despite anti-conversion laws,
the church in the Gujurat diocese is a vibrant and
growing Church. Pray that they will continue to see
more people coming to faith in Christ and pray for
wisdom and guidance for the church leaders.
Farmer’s Mission ~ Pray that the Farmer’s Mission
taking place at Ballymena Livestock Market (14th-16th
November) will be a great opportunity for the gospel to
flourish and pray for Tom Saunderson as he speaks
each evening.
Sunday School Teachers ~ Continue to remember
Helena Porter and the Sunday School and Bible Class
Teachers as they teach our children and young people
week by week. Pray also that the children will not only
enjoy their lessons but will grow in faith and
understanding of the God who loves and cares for them
all.
Tyrone County Hospital ~ Give thanks that the
Sunday Next - Special Psalm Service:
Please speak to Jane TODAY if you have a favourite decision concerning cuts to services in the County
Psalm or Psalm tune that you would like included in the Hospital has been put on hold and pray that this will be
a permanent decision. Pray also for all the staff in the
Service next Sunday.
County who have had a very stressful and anxious
Leprosy Mission:
week, especially for Dr. Robinson and Dr. Khwaja and
Annual subscriptions to this very worthy cause will be the Sisters in charge of all the Units.
gratefully received by the secretary, Eileen Hammond.
Christian Vision for Men - Ulster Rugby Event:
Tuesday 18th November @ 7.00 pm in the Millennium
Forum, Londonderry. Speakers will be Paul Marshall,
Louis Ludik, Wiehahn Herbst & Franco Van Der Merwe
who will talk all things rugby and share their life changing
stories. If any men from the congregation are interested
in attending this event please contact Hubert Hamill on
8224 2469 by NEXT SUNDAY.
African Children’s Choir:
Tickets for our special concert featuring the African
Children’s Choir are selling very well. The event will take
place on Saturday 6th December at 7.30 pm (see poster
overleaf). Tickets are still available from any of the Elders.
Help is also required with arrangements on the night of
the concert for ushering, collection, parking, book and
CD sales etc etc. If you are able to help in any way
please speak to David Vance immediately.
Pastoral Care
Please contact Rev. Jane Nelson
if you or your family have
any pastoral care needs.
Ulster Project 2015:
Application forms for young people
wishing to participate in next year’s
Ulster Project are now available.
Forms may be obtained from Jane
and should be returned to her no
later than Sunday 30th November.
The Ulster Project involves regular
group activities on a cross-community basis during the
period January to June. These activities are in
preparation for a month-long group visit to the United
States of America in July, during which participants are
hosted by American families and experience an exciting
and varied daily programme.
To be eligible for next year’s Project, an applicant’s
15th birthday should normally fall within the 2015
calendar year.
Minister ~ Rev. J. Nelson • T: 8224 2239 • E: [email protected]
Clerk of Session ~ Miss A. M. Hodge • T: 8224 4771 • E: [email protected]
Congregational Secretary ~ Mr. S. A. Rainey • T: 8224 2844 • E: [email protected]
Announcements ~ Mr. N. Hagan • T: 07970 022253 • E: [email protected]
‘Building Blocks’ Children’s Ministry Conference:
Saturday 15th November in Assembly Buildings, Belfast ~ This conference is for all those
working with children in their local church, community or school. Lucy Moore will be the
keynote speaker for Building Blocks in 2014. Lucy is the founder of Messy Church and works
for Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) as Messy Church Team Leader. She is responsible for
developing the work of Messy Church nationally and internationally – writing, speaking,
reflecting and developing Messy Church projects. There will be an opportunity for delegates to
attend two of the wide choice of seminars on offer. Sunday School Teachers, Children’s
Church Leaders, Kids’ Club Leaders and Ministers are sure to benefit from what the
conferences have to offer. For further information contact Donna or Kathy on 028 9032 2284.