Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 29 June, 2025
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:36)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Administration of the Lord’s Supper
Ransom! [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Mark 10:28-45
Text: Mark 10:45
I. From What?
II. By What?
III. For Whom?
Psalms: 130:1-8; 132:1-9; 49:6-9, 13-15; 103:1-7
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Applicatory
Christ Denied With Oaths and Curses [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:57-75
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 36-37
I. The Events
II. The Reasons
Psalms: 145:1-7; 132:10-18; 89:1-4, 35-37; 38:3b-9
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: www.cprc.co.uk/live-streaming
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
After a week of self-examination, CPRC confessing members in good standing are called to partake of the Lord’s Supper. Your participation in the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood is in part a witness that you repent of your sins, believe in Jesus Christ as your only righteousness, and desire to live a new and godly life. As this heavenly food can be taken to one’s judgment (I Cor. 11:28-30) and as the common reception of the Lord’s Supper is a confession of doctrinal unity (Acts 2:42), the elders supervise the partaking of the sacrament. Visitors who are members of other denominations must already have presented to the Council an attestation from their church that they are confessing members in good standing and have received permission from the Council to partake of the Lord’s Supper.
The following people have been granted permission to partake of the Lord’s Supper: Huiyi Spence (CERC in Singapore), Rev. David & Sue Higgs and Charlotte Higgs (Brisbane EPC in Australia), Rev. Martyn and Larisa McGeown (Providence PRC), Briana Prins (Trinity PRC) and Jon & Katie Camerigg (Lynden PRC).
All are welcome to stay for tea after this evening’s service.
We have five new titles in the CPRC Bookstore: Zacharias Ursinus’ Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism (£30), Peace in the Valley by Gerrit Vos (£18), Christ and His Church Through the Ages, Vol. 2: The Medieval Period by Herman Hanko (£28), That You Might Believe: Devotionals on the Gospel of John for Teens (4) by Abby VanSolkema (£8) and The Protestant Reformed Churches in America by Herman Hoeksema (£20).
Tuesday Bible study will meet this week at 11 AM to continue our study of the Council of Nicea (AD 325), particularly considering the doctrine of Arius and the events at the Council.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) will be by Rev. Haak.
Offerings: £1,065.50.
Translation Additions: 12 Urdu (on our new Urdu webpage: www.cprc.co.uk/languages/urdu).
PRC News: Rev. Spronk declined Cornerstone PRC. Rev. DeBoer declined Grace PRC. Rev. W. Langerak declined Hope PRC (Redlands, CA). Southwest PRC called Rev. W. Langerak. Grandville PRC will call from a a new trio of Revs. Barnhill, Rev. W. Langerak and Cand. VanDyke.
Beacon Lights Writing Contest: Win up to $300 by entering the Beacon Lights summer writing contest. Ages 13 to 23+ are invited to submit an article by August 2025, on the topics of Reformers of the Word, Holding Fast Our Heritage, Artificial Intelligence and Godly Manhood/Womanhood. More information, including rules and prizes, can be found on-line (www.beaconlights.org/contact/summer-writing-contest).
