Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 21 July, 2019
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering …” (Col. 3:12)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
The Idolatry of Micah and Dan (1)
Micah’s Idolatry [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Judges 17
Text: Judges 17:1-6
I. The Strange Sequence
II. The Personal Shrine
III. The Biblical Explanation
Psalms: 97:1-8; 107:1-9; 81:5-10; 115:1-11
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Scripture Reading: Colossians 2
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 35
I. The Meaning of Will Worship
II. The Appeal of Will Worship
III. The Answer to Will Worship
Psalms: 95:1-6; 107:10-16; 89:5-9; 111:5-10
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)
We welcome our visitors from the US today: Tim Block, Paige Block, Dewey Engelsma, Lillian Engelsma, Matt Elzinga, Erin Langeland, Alison Van Baren, Caitlin Van Engen, Haley Van Ginkel.
Philippines newsletters and PRTJs are available on the back table today.
The Council meets tomorrow evening at 7:30 PM.
Tuesday Bible Study meets at 11 AM to continue our discussion of the consecration of Israel’s priests (Lev. 8).
S. Wales Lecture: Rev. McGeown speaks in Margam Community Centre at 7:15 PM this Thursday on “The Development of the Doctrine of the Covenant: Jacob (2).”
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Griess is entitled “Total Depravity” (John 6:44, 65-66).
Are Unbelievers in God’s Image? This is the topic that Rev. Stewart (via phone link) will discuss on Iron Sharpens Iron Radio on Tuesday, 6 August, from 4-6 PM (Eastern Time in the US) or 9-11 PM (GMT) (www.ironsharpensironradio.com).
Offerings: General Fund: £870.00 (16 June), £585.60 (23 June), £748 (30 June), £629.95 (7 July), £534.25 (14 July). Building Fund: £287.95 (7 July).
Donations: £10 (England), €60 (Finland).
Translation Additions: 1 German and 1 Russian.
PRC News: Immanuel PRC (Lacombe, AB) called Candidate Matt Kortus. Rev. Huizinga accepted the call to be professor at the PR Seminary and preaches his farewell today; Redlands PRC will call from a trio of Candidates Kortus and Maatman, and Rev. Mahtani. Southeast PRC has formed a trio of Rev. Mahtani, and Candidates Kortus and Maatman. Grandville PRC called Rev. J. Engelsma to be minister-on-loan to the CERC (Singapore).
On Wednesday, 31 July, Prof. Cammenga, Rev. R. Kleyn and Rev. Griess (as well as the Bartolons) will travel to Mexico for a two-week visit, including conferences at the Lluvias de Gracia Church (National Presbyterian Church) and the Juan Calvino Seminary (Independent Presbyterian Church), as well as speeches at the General Assembly of the NPC and among the IPC congregations in Chiapas. The men will also preach in these two denominations. Conference and speech topics include eschatology, training for office-bearers, women in office, the sacraments, the Synod of Dordt and a critique of Reformational Theology.
Philippines News: Bulacan PRC called Rev. Vernon Ibe to serve as PRCP missionary in the Protestant Reformed Fellowship in Albuera, Leyte.
