Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 14 December, 2025
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:36)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Graven on the Palms of God’s Hands [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 49:1-16
Text: Isaiah 49:16
I. The Meaning
II. The Implications
Psalms: 92:1-8; 5:1-7; 22:13-20; 25:1-7
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
The Greatest Song Ever (10)
Christ, Our Bundle of Myrrh [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Song of Solomon 1
Text: Song of Solomon 1:13
I. The Meaning
II. The Location
III. The Causation
Psalms: 63:1-8; 5:8-12; 116:1-8; 45:3-8 (AOS)
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
Quote to Consider
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 1:13-14: “Christ is not only beloved by all believing souls, but is their well-beloved, their best-beloved, their only beloved; he has that place in their hearts which no rival can be admitted to, the innermost and uppermost place … He is a bundle of myrrh and a cluster of camphire, something, we may be sure, nay, every thing, that is pleasant and delightful. The doctrine of his gospel, and the comforts of his Spirit, are very refreshing to them, and they rest in his love; none of all the delights of sense are comparable to the spiritual pleasure they have in meditating on Christ and enjoying him.”
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
On the back table are copies of the new (and free) Protestant Reformed Theological Journal, and a Covenant Reformed News with articles on Michael the archangel and Open Theism.
Ivan Reid was admitted to Antrim Hospital (C3) last night due to pain in his side. Please continue to keep Ivan and Lily in your prayers.
Monday night catechism classes:
5:00 PM: Felicity & Sophie (Juniors NT)
5:45 PM: Grace, Jonas, Liam & Sammy (Beginners NT)
6:30 PM: Eleanora, Hannah, Jorja, Penelope & Xander (Seniors NT)
7:15 PM: Jason, Maisie & Sebastian (Heidelberg Catechism – TEST LDs 27-40)
8:00 PM: Abbie, Jack, Josh, Samuel & Taylor (Essentials – TEST Lessons 17-20)
Tuesday Bible study will meet this week at 11 AM to consider Iconium in Paul’s first missionary journey (Acts 14:1ff.).
The Belgic Confession class on Wednesday at 7:30 PM will discuss why there is only one second coming of Jesus Christ.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Mahtani is entitled “The Sign of the Saviour in a Manger” (Luke 2:11-12).
Next Lord’s day evening, 21 December, will be a preparatory service with the view to partaking of the Lord’s supper on 28 December.
Rev. J. Engelsma will give a lecture on “Biblical Masculinity” on Wednesday, 14 January, at 7:30 PM in the CPRC.
5-a-side football has been arranged for Thursday, 15 January from 9-10 PM at the Sports Hut for men and boys high-school age and older.
The congregational dinner is set for Friday, 16 January, at 7 PM at Dunsilly Hotel in Antrim. Sign-up sheets are on the back table.
Offerings: £2,980. Donation: £20 (England).
Translation Additions: 1 Dutch, 4 Indonesian, 1 Polish, 2 Spanish and 10 Urdu.
