SUNDAY 26th APRIL 2015 - First Omagh Presbyterian Church

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SUNDAY 26th APRIL 2015 - First Omagh Presbyterian Church
FIRST OMAGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY 26th APRIL 2015
This Morning:
We welcome into communicant membership this morning Mrs. Lorna Irwin,
Kyla Clements, Jade Elliott, Kerry Rankin, Adam Short, Holly Swann and
Bethany Swann.
This Evening:
7.00 pm ~ Thanksgiving Service followed by a shortened form of Communion.
Pastoral Care:
Jane is away on Post-Ordination training this coming week and then on a
weeks leave the following week. Anyone in need of urgent Pastoral Care from
Monday 27th April until Sunday 10th May should contact Rev. Linda Keys of
Seskinore and Edenderry on 028 8284 1928.
This Week:
TUESDAY @ 7.00 pm (meet in church car park) ~ WALKING GROUP.
WEDNESDAY @ 10.30 am ~ COFFEE STOP. Due to a number of requests it
has been decided to start meeting again on Wednesday mornings from
10.30 am - 12.00 pm for a further three weeks to gauge if there is sufficient
interest to keep it running longer. Please consider dropping in for a coffee and
chat and feel free to invite a friend or two along.
THURSDAY @ 7.30 pm ~ E100 Bible Discussion in the Lecture Hall. Week 20 ::
Revelation :: This week’s readings are Revelation 1, 2:1-3:22, 4:1-7:17, 19 &
20, 21 & 22.
All our other organisations will meet as usual.
Next Sunday:
11.30 am ~ Morning Worship will be taken by Miss Audrey Hodge.
PW Outing:
Saturday 9th May (leaving First Omagh at 10.30 am) - to Dobbies Garden
Centre (Lisburn) - followed by a visit to Sprucefield - rounded off with a meal in
the Black Cat restaurant (Ballygawley) - to be back in Omagh by 7.30 pm.
Travel will be in several cars and the meal will cost £15.00 per person. Any PW
members, members of the congregation or friends who would like to go are
very welcome. Please contact Christine Johnston by 30th April to select your
menu (028 8224 9459 / 079 9083 0761).
Prayer Points for the Week:
Pakistan... Pray for courage,
strength and safety for Pakistani
Christians facing many difficulties
and pray for wisdom for their
leaders and for the theological
and bible colleges as they seek to
equip men and women for
ministry.
Evelyn Whyte... Give thanks that
Evelyn (Deaconess serving in First
Lisburn Presbyterian Church) is
enjoying continued good health
following her return to work last
year and pray that she may know
God's guidance and direction as
she encourages the congregation
to reach out into the local
community to share the Good
News of Jesus.
Walking Group... Give thanks to
God for the long summer
evenings which enable the
Walking Group to walk in many of
our local country areas enjoying
the beauty of God’s creation
whilst building friendships and
sharing in fellowship with one
another.
Ethnic Minority Groups... Pray
that people from ethnic minority
backgrounds may feel welcomed
and part of local community life
and give thanks for all who
work to promote good healthy
community relations in the town.
Holiday Bible Club:
This Day Fortnight ~ 10th May:
This year our HBC will take place
10.00 am ~ Sunday School Project Breakfast (see separate flyer).
11.30 am ~ Mr. Trevor Long, Clerk of Session in Rosemary Presbyterian from 17th – 21st August (6.30 pm
– 8.00 pm nightly). Our theme will
Church, will be the visiting preacher.
be ‘Epic Explorers’. Every evening
MAD Weekend:
there will be Bible stories, games,
c4u are planning to attend this years MAD Weekend run by PCI. Anyone aged music, crafts & treats. We need
between 11 – 18 who would like to attend please let any c4u leader or Jane volunteers to help
know by NEXT SUNDAY. The dates are 23rd - 25th October, it will be held at with the activities
Ulster University Coleraine and the cost will be no more than £30 per person. - the more people
You can look this event up online for more details at www.facebook.com/ willing to help, the
madweekend.
less each will have
Also any young person wishing to attend the youth night on Saturday 6th June to do! Please let
at Assembly Buildings please speak to Jane or Janice Vance. For more info Audrey Hodge know asap if you
visit www.pciyac.org/events/youth-night.
can assist in any way.
CLOTHES COLLECTION FUNDRAISER
CONTACT EDWIN JOHNSTON (079 2001 6573) OR BASIL VIRTUE (077 1009 3564) IF YOU HAVE ANY ITEMS TO DONATE
CD RECORDINGS OF RECENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE IN THE FRONT VESTIBULE
Pastoral Care
Please contact Rev. Linda Keys
(028 8284 1928) if you or your family have any
pastoral care needs during Jane’s absence.
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]