Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
Ballymena
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 30 April, 2006
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of
darkness into his marvellous light” (I Peter 2:9)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Good Works, the Purpose of Scripture
Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 24; II Timothy 3:16-17
I. Scripture Explains Good Works
II. Scripture Enables Good Works
Psalms: 93:1-5; 42:1-5; 37:3-9; 119:33-40
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Amos’ Prophecy of the Raising up of David’s House
Amos 9:11-15
I. The Premillennial Interpretation
II. The Apostolic Interpretation
II. The Principles of Interpretation
Psalms: 72:1-8; 42:6-11; 89:29-37; 132:10-18
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
Quotes to Consider:
John Calvin on Amos 9:11-15: “Here the Prophet describes the felicity which shall be under the reign of Christ: and we know that whenever the Prophets set forth promises of a happy and prosperous state to God’s people, they adopt metaphorical expressions, and say, that abundance of all good things shall flow, that there shall be the most fruitful produce, that provisions shall be bountifully supplied; for they accommodated their mode of speaking to the notions of that ancient people; it is therefore no wonder, if they sometimes speak to them as to children. At the same time, the Spirit under these figurative expressions declares, that the kingdom of Christ shall in every way be happy and blessed, or that the Church of God, which means the same things, shall be blessed, when Christ shall begin to reign.”
Announcements (subject to God’s will):
The new RFPA book by Herman Hoeksema, Knowing God & Man, has arrived. If you are a book club member, you may either pay the RFPA directly or pay £5 to Rev. Stewart. There are copies available for non-book club members for £6. The new C. R. News and two missionary letters are also on the back table.
Mr. Callender returned home on Thursday and will be receiving speech therapy at home. Bob Wendrich begins radiotherapy treatments this week. Continue to remember these brothers in prayer.
CPRF Website: We have added links to about 20 Portuguese translations of pamphlets, books and articles (or parts thereof) on our website. A new article, “Dr. Harry Uprichard & the PCI” is on-line.
The Steering Committee meets this Monday at 7 PM at the manse.
Bible Study will be held at 7:45 PM this Wednesday at the manse as we study the office of believer and testing doctrine, teachers, and churches.
The congregation is invited to witness the wedding service of William Graham and Alison Bann on Thursday, 4 May, at 12:30 PM in Ballymena Congregational Church. We wish them the Lord’s blessing as they begin their life together.
The Reformed Witness Hour next Lord’s Day, 30 April (8:30-9:00 AM, on Gospel 846MW) is entitled “To God, My Exceeding Joy, I Will Go” (Psalm 43).
The second offering next Lord’s Day morning will be for the building fund.
Upcoming Lectures: “The 2 Witnesses of Revelation 11,” Limerick, Wed., 10 May “Miracles & the End of the World,” Omagh, 7:30 PM, Fri., 2 June “The 2 Witnesses of Revelation 11,” S. Wales, Fri., 23 June.
Last Week’s Offerings: General Fund – £1851.00. Donation: £140 (tapes), £8 (CDs).
PRC News: Kalamazoo’s new trio is Revs. R. Kleyn (Trinity, MI), Slopsema (First, MI), & Spriensma (Philippines). Rev. Slopsema declined the call to Faith PRC.
