Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 26 June, 2022
“I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will
I make known thy faithfulness to all generations” (Ps. 89:1)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Administration of the Lord’s Supper
Christ’s Glorious Headship [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1
Text: Ephesians 1:22-23
I. Over the Universe
II. Over the Church
Psalms: 63:1-8; 34:10-16; 8:1-9; 110:1-6
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – Applicatory
The Most Avoided Messianic Psalm (5)
Godly and Ungodly Responses [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Job 30:1-19
Text: Psalm 69:10-13
I. The First Response of David
II. The Wicked Response of His Enemies
III. The Second Response of David
Psalms: 149:1-6; 34:17-22; 109:21-27; 69:7-13
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 on Psalm 69:13: “It was a sign of uncommon virtue in David, that even this hard treatment could not shake his mind, and sink him into despondency. He informs us of the means by which he fortified himself against that terrible stumbling-block. When the wicked directed against him their witty and scoffing remarks, as if engines of war, to overthrow his faith, the means to which he had recourse for repelling all their assaults was pouring out his heart in prayer to God. He was constrained to keep silence before men, and, being thus driven out from the world, he betook himself to God. In like manner, although the faithful in the present day may be unable to make any impression upon the wicked, yet they will ultimately triumph, provided they retire from the world, and go directly to God to present their prayers before him. The meaning, in short, is, that David, having tried every means in his power, and finding that his labour was to no purpose, left off dealing with men, and dealt with God only.”
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.
On the back table are the new address, telephone and e-mail list, Standard Bearers for subscribers and the June issue of the Covenant Reformed News.
Family visitation (Philippians 4): Monday, 27 June
7 PM – Callenders (Crossett/Rev. Stewart)
8:30 PM – Reids (Crossett/Rev. Stewart)
Tuesday Bible study at 11 AM will meet to continue our consideration of the Federal Vision on saving faith.
Our annual general meeting is this Wednesday (29 June) at 7:30 PM. Presentations will be given on your church’s finances, evangelism/outreach and more. All are welcome!
The Saturday night Bible study will meet to finish discussing Malachi 3:1-6 this week, 2 July, at 8 PM at the Kennedys and on-line.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Haak is entitled, “The Dedication of the Wall” (Neh. 12:27-47).
BRF Conference: The programme or schedule is available on the back table. If you wish to join us for lunch or dinner at Castlewellan, the cost is £8/adult per meal. Please contact Mary because the castle would like to know about a week in advance.
Offerings: £1,078.61. Donation: £35 (Scotland).
PRC News: Rev. Guichelaar (Randolph, WI) accepted the call to Grace PRC.
