FIRST OMAGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY 10th MAY 2015

FIRST OMAGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY 10th MAY 2015
This Morning:
Thanks are extended to Mr. Trevor
Long for taking our service today.
Thanks also go to all who helped in any
way with organising our Sunday School
Breakfast and those members of the
congregation who have supported it
with donations going to this year’s
Sunday
School
Project,
‘Project
Emmaus’. Jane will return to work on
Tuesday of this week.
Moderator’s Appeal:
Following the devastating earthquake in
Nepal, the Moderator of PCI has
launched an appeal. If you wish to
contribute please place your donation in
the spare yellow envelope at the back
of your FWO Pack and mark it
‘Moderator’s Appeal’ to enable it to be
gift aided. Envelopes can then be
placed in the collection plate today or
next Sunday.
Prayer Points for the Week:
Nepal… The death toll following the devastating earthquake on 25th
April now stands at over 7,500 people. Over eight million people have
been affected by the quake, tens of thousands have been left homeless
and over a million are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. Aid
agencies are warning that there is a serious risk of diseases such as
cholera and dysentery breaking out due to contaminated water and poor
sanitation. Some churches in Kathmandu, Sindhpalchok and Kavre
districts have been damaged or destroyed. Sadly, a number of church
services were taking place at the time of the earthquake, and a number
of people were killed and injured inside the church buildings. Do please
continue to remember in prayer all those affected by this natural disaster.
Moderator – Rt. Rev. Michael Barry… Pray for Michael as he enters the
last month of his year as Moderator of PCI. Remember him as he
undertakes a busy schedule of meetings and events, which over the next
week which include: attending the Annual Meetings of the Presbyterian
Women in Assembly Buildings; the opening of the newly renovated
church building at Crumlin Presbyterian Church; visiting Charis Youth
Club in Moy; speaking at a special service for disabled service men and
women in Sinclair Seaman’s congregation (10th), and speaking at the
150th anniversary celebration service in Woodburn congregation (10th).
Jane… Give thanks that Jane has had time off to relax and replenish her
energy levels to help her as she ministers in this place. Pray that she can
return to work this week refreshed of mind, body and spirit.
Christian Aid Week… Pray that our Christian Aid collectors will get a
good response as they go round the houses in our community over the
coming days. Pray that a good sum of money can be raised to help the
poor to help themselves in the poorest parts of our world.
This Week:
TUESDAY @ 7.00 pm (meet in church
car park) ~ WALKING GROUP.
WEDNESDAY @ 10.30 am (Rowan Hall)
~ COFFEE STOP.
WEDNESDAY @ 7.30 pm (Committee
Other Notices:
Room) ~ KIRK SESSION meeting.
All our other organisations will meet as Ulster American Folk Park Drawing Day… Saturday 16th May from
10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Join Bill Gatt for some unusual still life drawing
usual.
within the historical museum setting (basic drawing materials will be
Christian Aid Week:
provided but you are asked to bring your own brushes, inks and
10th to 16th May - “HELP THE POOR watercolour paints). You can also try a new craft in a one hour taster
TO HELP THEMSELVES”. A soup, session in the beautiful craft of Batik. There will be workshops in the
bread and cheese lunch will be held Education Centre at 11.00 am, 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm.
after Morning Worship NEXT SUNDAY. Booking is required and normal admission prices apply. To book your
All donations will go to the charity. place for the still life drawing with Bill Gatt and/or a Batik taster session
ENVELOPES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN or for more information please contact the ‘Live and Learn’ team by
THE FRONT VESTIBULE TODAY.
telephoning the museum on 028 8224 3292.
NSPCC Fundraiser… Tuesday 19th May from 2.30 pm - 9.00 pm. The
Holiday Bible Club:
This year our HBC will take place from NSPCC Omagh Committee invite all who can to join them in a leisurely
17th – 21st August (6.30 pm – 8.00 pm walk around Baronscourt Lake and Gardens. Admission will be £5
nightly). Our theme will be ‘Epic (Adult) / £2 (Child) / £12 (Family) and will include tea/coffee/traybakes.
Explorers’. Every evening there will be Mission Outreach Training Event … Saturday 20th June from 10.00 am
Bible stories, games, music, crafts & - 5.00 pm in Assembly Buildings, Belfast. MOT aims to give you
treats. We need volunteers to help with everything you need to help prepare you for outreach to children and
the activities - the more people willing young people this summer. There will be a range of seminars and
to help, the less each will have to do! workshops to suit everyone from a first time helper to an experienced
Please let Audrey Hodge know asap if team leader. Event Cost: £10.00 (lunch provided). Download the booking
form from www.presbyterianireland.org/MOT2015.
you 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]