Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 14 May, 2023
“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
Nehemiah, a Man Who Sought the Welfare of Israel (4)
The Topography of the City of God [youtube] [Map 1] [Map 2]
Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 3
Text: Nehemiah 3
I. Its Gates
II. Its Walls
III. Its Landmarks
Psalms: 122:1-9; 68:19-24; 48:1-2, 10-14; 46:4-5, 8-11
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Nehemiah, a Man Who Sought the Welfare of Israel (5)
Building the Walls of Jerusalem [youtube] [Map 1] [Map 2]
Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 3
Text: Nehemiah 3
I. The Work Teams
II. The Striking Features
III. The Spiritual Reasons
Psalms: 96:8-13; 68:25-30; 79:1-6; 144:11-15
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
Quotes to Consider
John G. Butler on Nehemiah 3: “The men listed in this third chapter of Nehemiah were for the most part gallant men who dared to live by faith and lead their nation in God’s work by coming forward to give their time and energy to construct the walls of Jerusalem. It takes men of this caliber to make a great nation and a great church. Whiners, sluggards, and draft dodgers never make a great nation or church” (Nehemiah: The Wall Builder, p. 71).
Dean R. Ulrich on Nehemiah 3: “This chapter emphasizes every-member ministry. The high priest’s name may appear first in connection with the Sheep Gate, but he hardly receives credit for the rest of the wall. By the time the reader reaches verse 32, the high priest’s name has blended with all the other names to give the impression that the whole community (clergy and laity) took part. Something else to note in this regard is the absence of Nehemiah’s name. This chapter does not glorify him either. Chapter 2 may credit him with providing the motivation for the project, but chapter 3 focuses on his team” (Now and Not Yet, p. 111).
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
On the back table are copies of the May issue of the Covenant Reformed News.
We welcome Creighton & Carol Baldwin from North Carolina, USA, to our worship services today.
Everyone is welcome to stay for tea after this evening’s service.
The Council will meet tomorrow night, 15 May at 7 PM at church.
Tuesday Bible study at 11 AM will meet to begin our discussion of Charismaticism’s doctrine of faith.
Family visitation (Eph. 4) continues on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Wednesday (17 May):
7PM – Tommy
8PM – Hilary
9PM – George
Thursday (18 May):
7PM – Halls
8PM – Trevor
9PM – Ivan Ortu
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Haak is entitled, “The Rule of Conduct for Marriage” (Col. 3:12-13).
Offerings: £2,247.40. Donations: £75.88 (Massachusetts), £400 (New Jersey), £25 (Rep. of Ireland).
Translation Additions: 1 Italian, 1 Polish and 1 Spanish.
PRC News: Rev. DeBoer declined the call to Georgetown PRC. Loveland PRC will call from a new trio of Revs. Kortus, Maatman and W. Langerak. Doon PRC called Rev. Mahtani. Randolph PRC’s new trio is Revs. Kortus, Maatman and Noorman.
Map 1 (https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/813110907698080536/)
Map 2 (https://visualunit.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/jerusalem.png)
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