Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 25 December, 2022
“And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and
heirs according to the promise” (Gal. 3:29)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Administration of the Lord’s Supper
The Good Shepherd Giving His Life for the Sheep [youtube]
Scripture Reading: John 10:1-18
Text: John 10:11
I. The Good Shepherd
II. The Beloved Sheep
III. The Voluntary Gift
Psalms: 122:1-9; 51:15-19; 40:6-10; 23:1-6
Evening Service – 6:00 PM Applicatory
The Mosaic Law: Illustration, Expostulation & Allegory (5)
Zealous in a Good Cause [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Galatians 4:1-20
Text: Galatians 4:17-18
I. The Occasion for This Word
II. The Application of This Word
Psalms: 65:1-5; 52:1-5; 69:4-9; 119:137-144
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 Galatians 4:17-18: “Note, 1. There may appear to be a great deal of zeal where yet there is but little truth and sincerity. 2. It is the usual way of seducers to insinuate themselves into people’s affections, and by that means to draw them into their opinions. 3. Whatever pretences such may make, they have usually more regard to their own interest than that of others, and will not stick at ruining the reputation of others, if by that means they can raise their own.”
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.
Billy & Val McCaughern have been received as members from First Portglenone PCI.
Stephanie Adams, as a member in good standing at First PRC (Grand Rapids, MI), has requested and received permission to partake of the Lord’s Supper.
Bible reading programmes for 2023 are on the back table. Both card stock and standard paper copies are available.
Monday catechism classes have a 2-week break and start again on 9 January.
Tuesday Bible study at 11 AM will meet to continue our discussion on faith and reason, looking more closely at natural revelation, natural theology, natural religion and natural law.
Belgic Confession Class does not meet this Wednesday but resumes on 4 January.
Games Night: Join us for a night of games, food and fellowship on Friday, 30 December, beginning at 7 PM at church. Bring your favourite game and your favourite snack, and stay for as long as you like. All are welcome for there are no lower or upper age limits!
Saturday Bible study will be on-line at 9:30 AM on 31st December looking at Malachi 4.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Bruinsma is entitled, “Jehovah Sees the Heart” (I Sam. 16:6-13).
Offerings: £1,386.92. Solar panels refund in arrears: £157.86.
Translation Additions: 1 Polish and 2 Spanish.
PRC News: First PRC (GR, MI) and Hull PRC called Rev. Smidstra (Holland, MI).
