Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
Ballymena
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 3 September, 2006
“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises
unto thy name, O most High: to shew forth thy lovingkindness in
the morning, and thy faithfulness every night” (Psalm 92:1-2)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
The History of the Covenant (6)
Galatians 3
I. Its Beneficiaries
II. Its Blessings
Psalms: 47:1-9; 59:7-12; 67:1-7; 105:5-10
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 33; Colossians 3:5
I. The Meaning
II. The Calling
Psalms: 143:6-12; 59:13-17; 51:4-8, 14; 19:9-14
For CDs of the sermons and DVDs of the worship services, contact Stephen Murray
If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Stewart or the elders
CPRC Website: www.cprc.co.uk • Live Webcast: https://cprc.co.uk/live-streaming/
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC
Quote to Consider:
Prof. Herman Hanko: “[Paul] calls our attention to the fact that when God made His promises to Abraham and his seed, God spoke of seed in the singular, and not of seeds in the plural. This might seem to us a minor point, but upon this use of the singular, Paul rests an important truth. If the promise was made to Isaac and the nation of Israel as a whole, God would have given His promise to the many seeds of Abraham. But Paul writes: ‘He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed.’ But when the question immediately arises: who then was this one seed to whom the promises were made? the answer is, ‘And that seed is Christ!’” (God’s Everlasting Covenant of Grace, p. 83).
Announcements (subject to God’s will):
The second offering this morning will be for the building fund.
Rev. & Mary Stewart’s membership papers have been received from Hudsonville PRC. (Julie Rainey’s membership was transferred from First PRC the night of the organisation.)
Address Changes: Philip & Julie Rainey, 4 The Olde Close, Cullybackey BT43 5AR tel. 25-881955; Martyn McGeown, 1805 Federal Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 tel. 001-616-452-1505
Audio tapes of the 2006 BRF Conference are available from Sean Courtney. The six conference speeches cost £10. The 2 Lord’s Day sermons and the special lecture on “The Synod of Dordt” are £1 each.
The CPRC Council will meet tomorrow night at 7 PM at the manse.
The Reformed Witness Hour next Lord’s Day, 10 September (8:30-9:00 AM, on Gospel 846MW) is entitled “The Dedication of the Walls” (Neh. 12:27-47).
Upcoming Meetings:
S. Wales Lecture, “Covenant Baptism,” Friday, 15 September
Omagh Lecture, “The 2 Witnesses of Revelation 11,” Friday, 29 September
Offerings:
30 July, General Fund – £1,240.20
6 August, General Fund – £373.20
13 August, General Fund – £617.88, Building Fund – £397.20
20 August, General Fund – £824.95
27 August, General Fund – £911.40
Donations – £20 (tapes), £20 (CR News), £39 (Building Fund), £32.50 (Building Fund), £109 (Building Fund)
PRC News: Seminarian Lanning accepted the call to Faith PRC. He will be examined by Classis East and, pending approval by Classis, he will be ordained and installed into the ministry at Faith PRC on 15 September. Rev. Spriensma accepted the call to Kalamazoo PRC and will be installed there after he completes his work in the Philippines. Rev. Chris Connors of the Launceston EPC of Australia accepted the call to Brisbane EPC.
