Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 17 December, 2023
“My covenant was with him of life and peace” (Mal. 2:5)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Jesus Heals a Paralytic (the Son’s Works and Witnesses) (4)
The Works of the Father and the Son [youtube]
Scripture Reading: John 5:1-26
Text: John 5:19-20
I. The Glorious Principles
II. The Contextual Relevance
Psalms: 2:1-8; 83:9-18; 89:21-28; 87:1-7
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Why Must We Still Do Good Works? [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Titus 3
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 32
I. The Objects of Salvation
II. The Nature of Salvation
III. The Purpose of Salvation
Psalms: 107:15-22; 84:1-6; 14:1-7; 30:1-7a
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
Quotes to Consider
J. C. Ryle on John 5:19-47: “Nowhere else in the Gospels do we find our Lord making such a formal, systematic, orderly, regular statement of His own unity with the Father, his Divine commission and authority, and the proofs of his Messiahship, as we find in this discourse.”
R. H. Lightfoot on John 5:19: “The union, therefore, is absolute. It is not, for instance, as though the Son reveals the Father in certain particular ways or in certain remarkable actions; no moment of His life, and no action of His, but is the expression of the life and action of the Father.”
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
Catechism classes tomorrow (MID-YEAR TESTS):
5:00 PM: Corey, Jason, Katelyn, Maisie & Sebastian (Seniors NT) – lessons 1-12 (all the lessons we have covered this season, except lesson 13)
5:45 PM: Felicity, Grace, Jonas, Keagan, Liam, Lucas, Sammy & Sophie (Beginners OT – Book 1) – lessons 1-12 (all the lessons we have covered this season, except lesson 13)
6:30 PM: Eleanora, Hannah, Jorja, Penelope & Xander (Juniors NT) – lessons 1-13 (all the lessons we have covered this season)
7:15 PM: Angelica, Bradley, Jack, Josh, Samuel & Taylor (Essentials) – lessons 1-6A (all the lessons we have covered this season)
8:00 PM: Alex & Nathan (Pre-confession) – no test (class from Canons V)
Tuesday Bible study will meet at 11 AM and discuss the conditions for the baptism in the Holy Spirit according to Pentecostalism and Charismaticism.
Belgic Confession class on Wednesday at 7:30 PM will continue with article 37 by considering the post-apostolic history of apostasy.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Bruinsma is entitled, “God’s Faithfulness” (I Thess. 5:24).
The Lord’s Supper will be held on 31 December, with preparatory on 24 December.
Church Visitation: Prof. & Lori Gritters and Elder Sid Miedema are to arrive on Friday, 5 January and be with us until Monday, 15 January.
The Congregational Dinner is tentatively being planned for Friday, 5 January. More details coming soon.
CPRC Lecture: Prof. Gritters will be giving a lecture on “The Ongoing Battle for the Sabbath” on Wednesday, 10 January, at 7:30 PM. Plan now to attend and invite family and friends!
Offerings: £1,364.72. Donation: £200 (New Jersey).
