Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 10 January, 2016
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind …” (Rom. 12:2)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM – Rev. N. Decker
God’s Supply of All Our Needs [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4
Text: Philippians 4:19
I. Our Need
II. God’s Supply
III. Paul’s Confidence
Psalms: 100:1-5; 119:145-152; 55:19-23; 121:1-8
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – Rev. N. Decker
Jesus’ Raising of the Widow’s Son [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Luke 7
Text: Luke 7:11-19
I. The Meaning
II. The Manner
III. The Fruit
Psalms: 48:1-8a; 119:153-160; 66:1-7; 16:6-11
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
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
Public worship is a sacred and holy calling to seek and exalt the Triune God in Jesus Christ. As such, all should be punctual and prepared for the worship services. “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; to see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee” (Ps. 63:1-3). “When the congregation is to meet for publick worship, the people (having before prepared their hearts thereunto) ought all to come and join therein; not absenting themselves from the public audiences through negligence … Let all enter the assembly, not reverently, but in a grave and seemly manner” (The Westminster Directory).
We welcome Rev. Nathan Decker (Trinity PRC) and Elder Pete VanderSchaaf (Faith PRC) to our worship services today. Rev. Decker will be preaching at both services. All are welcome to stay for tea after the evening worship service today. It is Group A’s turn on the tea rota.
The January issue of the Covenant Reformed News is on the back table. The book, Gottschalk: Servant of God, is available for RFPA book club members.
The 2016 Lord’s Supper dates are 27 March, 26 June, 25 September and 25 December.
Monday evening’s Catechism classes
5:45 PM – Taylor, Josh, Corey, Bradley & Samuel (Beginners OT, book 2)
6:30 PM – Alex & Nathan (Seniors OT)
7:15 PM – Jacob & Joseph (Heidelberg Catechism, book 1)
The Council and church visitors meet tomorrow night at 8 PM for church visitation.
The Tuesday Bible study meets this Tuesday at 11 AM with Rev. Decker leading on John 17:3 and the Spirit’s use of the creeds in the church.
Rev. Decker’s lecture on “God’s Beautiful Covenant of Grace” will be held here at the CPRC this Wednesday, 13 January, at 7:30 PM. Extra flyers are available on the back table to pass on to family and friends.
The congregational dinner is this Friday, 15 January, at the Ramble Inn at 7 PM. A menu and sign-up sheets are on the back table.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Bruinsma is entitled “Praise to God Our Saviour” (Jude 24-25).
Upcoming Lectures:
S. Wales, Thursday, 28 January, 7:15 PM, Rev. Stewart on “Our Identity in Christ”
CPRC, Friday, 18 March, 7:30 PM, Rev. Stewart on “Our Identity in Christ”
Offerings: General Fund: £639.54. Building Fund: £132.90. Donation: £700, £200 (DVDs), $1,350.
Website Additions: 2 Indonesian translations.
PRC News: Rev. Jon Mahtani has been called to be missionary to the Philippines.
