Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 12 June, 2022
“… walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us
an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour” (Eph. 5:2)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
The Most Avoided Messianic Psalm (2)
The Persecutions of the Godly [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Psalm 69:1-26
Text: Psalm 69:5-8
I. The Nature of Them
II. The Reasons for Them
III. The Prayer Regarding Them
Psalms: 111:1-6; 33:1-7; 31:9-14; 69:4-8
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 38
I. Resting Every Day
II. Resting on the Christian Sabbath
Psalms: 118:20-29; 33:8-14; 92:1-6; 119:1-8
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
John Calvin: “The Psalmist farther aggravates his complaint by the additional circumstance, that he was cruelly cast off by his own relations and friends; from which we are taught, that when by our devotedness to the cause of religion we cannot avoid exciting the displeasure of our brethren against us, it is our duty simply to follow God, and not to confer with flesh and blood” (Comm. on Ps. 69:8).
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
This evening we witness the baptism of Aaysha, Somaya and Yossef Gould. We pray that the Lord will continue to give Kerryann grace and strength to raise her children in the fear of the Lord.
Ivan Ortu and Colm Ring appeared before the Council to make confession of their faith. Both men gave a good confession and showed good understanding of the doctrines taught in the CPRC. Their public confessions of faith are scheduled to take place next Sunday morning.
Family visitation on Monday (13 June)
7PM – Susan (at church) (Crossett/Rev. Stewart)
8PM – Grahams (Crossett/Rev. Stewart)
9PM – Buchanans (Crossett/Rev. Stewart)
Tuesday Bible study at 11 AM will meet to continue our consideration of the Amyraldian corruption of saving faith.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. R. Kleyn is entitled, “The Blessing on Joseph” (Gen. 48; 49:22-26).
Next Sunday evening will be a preparatory service with the view to partaking of the Lord’s Supper in the morning of 26 June.
Everyone is invited to a barbecue at the manse (weather permitting) on Friday, 24 June, at 6:30 PM or as soon as you can make it thereafter. In order to know how much food is needed, please let the Stewarts know if you plan to come.
Please reserve Wednesday, 29 June, for our annual general meeting.
BRF Conference: Have you booked your place at the BRF Conference (9-16 July)? Although bookings were due last Wednesday, there are still some places available.
CPRC preaching schedule for 3 Sundays in July:
Sunday 10 July (the Sunday during the conference; services also to be held at Castlewellan Castle)
AM: Rev. Brummel
PM: Rev. Brummel
Sunday 17 July (the Sunday immediately after the conference)
AM: Prof. Huizinga
PM: Rev. Brummel
Sunday 24 July (the 2nd Sunday after the conference)
AM: Rev. Stewart
PM: Prof. Engelsma
Offerings: £1,822.60. Donation: £200 (England).
Translation Additions: 2 Afrikaans, 1 Dutch, 2 Hungarian, 1 Polish and 1 Russian.
