Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 26 November, 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
Jesus Heals a Paralytic (the Son’s Works and Witnesses) (1)
The Miracle at the Pool of Bethesda [youtube]
Scripture Reading: John 5:1-18
Text: John 5:1-9
I. The Wretchedness of the Multitude
II. The Healing of the Paralytic
III. The Sovereignty of the Saviour
Psalms: 63:1-8; 80:7-12; 14:1-7; 135:1-7
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
The Baptism and Calling of the Children of Believers [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 27
I. From the Covenant and Spirit
II. From the Kingdom and Promise
III. From the Church and Circumcision
Psalms: 102:23-28; 80:13-19; 22:6-12; 8:1-5
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
Don Doezema on John 5:4, 6: “Perhaps, as Calvin and Fairbairn suggest, these miracles [at the pool of Bethesda] were intended by God to serve as evidence for His people, in those days in which there was no prophecy, that God had not forsaken them; and further, ‘the limitation and restraint thrown around them (one person at a time, and only at intervals, DD), showed that greater things than these were needed to restore the lapsed and fallen condition of Israel’ (Fairbairn). It pointed them, in other words, to Christ, the author of their salvation … ‘Wilt thou be made whole?’ Jesus asked him (5:6). There could have been, of course, no question concerning the man’s desire to be made whole. The earnest inquiry of Christ served, however, to make Himself the object not only of the man’s attention but also of his renewed hope. At the same time, it draws out of the man an acknowledgment of his own utter helplessness …” (Upon This Rock, vol. 1, p. 111).
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
A new Covenant Reformed News is available on the back table, as is a new Protestant Reformed Theological Journal.
Catechism classes tomorrow:
5:00 PM: Corey, Jason, Katelyn, Maisie & Sebastian (Seniors NT)
5:45 PM: Felicity, Grace, Jonas, Keagan, Liam, Lucas, Sammy & Sophie (Beginners OT – Book 1)
6:30 PM: Eleanora, Hannah, Jorja, Penelope & Xander (Juniors NT)
7:15 PM: Angelica, Bradley, Jack, Josh, Samuel & Taylor (Essentials)
8:00 PM: Alex & Nathan (Pre-confession)
Tuesday Bible study will meet at 11 AM and discuss the Scriptures teaching on tongue-speaking.
Belgic Confession class on Wednesday at 7:30 PM will continue our consideration of apostasy looking at the many reasons why people apostatise.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Bruinsma is entitled, “God’s Promise to His Church Confirmed (1)” (Acts 2:39).
Offerings: £1,140.62. Donation: £100 (Wales).
Translation Additions: 1 Russian.
PRC News: Rev. Eriks (Unity, MI) declined calls to Georgetown PRC and Loveland PRC. Hope PRC in Redlands, CA called Rev. Smidstra (Holland, MI). Hudsonville PRC called Rev. Noorman (Southwest, MI). Lynden PRC extended a call to Rev. J. Engelsma (Crete, IL).
