Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 30 November, 2014
“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done
whatsoever he hath pleased” (Psalm 115:3)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Christian Contentment [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 50
I. The Prayer for Contentment
II. The Mystery of Contentment
III. The Learning of Contentment
Psalms: 111:1-6; 88:1-9; 65:9-13; 37:1-7
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Absalom and His Rebellion (9)
Absalom Raises His Rebellion at Hebron [youtube]
Scripture Reading: II Samuel 15:1-23
Text: II Samuel 15:7-12
I. Absalom’s Plan
II. Absalom’s Vow
III. Absalom’s Followers
Psalms: 96:8-13; 88:10-18; 41:5-11; 3:1-8
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: https://cprc.co.uk/live-streaming/
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC
Quote to Consider
J. Miller: “The real cause of our discontent is not in our circumstances; if it were, a change of circumstances might cure it. It is in ourselves, and wherever we go—we shall carry our discontent heart with us. The only cure which will affect anything—must be the curing of the fever of discontent in us. A fine secret of contentment lies in finding and extracting all the pleasure we can get from the things we have—the common, everyday things; while we enter upon no mad, vain chase after impossible dreams. In whatever state we are in—we may find therein enough for our need. No earthly misfortune can touch the wealth which a Christian holds in the divine promises and hopes. Just in the measure, therefore, in which we learn to live for spiritual and unseen eternal realities—do we find contentment amid earth’s trials and losses.”
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
The November Covenant Reformed News is available on the back table.
Monday Catechism:
Taylor, Josh, Corey, Bradley & Samuel (Beginners OT, book 1) – 5:30PM
Alex, Nathan, Jacob & Joseph (Seniors NT) – 6:15PM (Test on 8 December)
Timothy & Chris (Essentials of Reformed Doctrine) – 7:00PM
The Tuesday Bible study meets at 11 AM to study “The Kingdom of God as the Sphere of Blessedness (2).”
The Belgic Confession Class this Wednesday at 7:45 PM to study Article 24 on “The Goal of Sanctification.”
Ladies’ Bible Study meets this Friday at 10:30 AM to study lesson 8 of “Studies in Philippians.” All women are welcome.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Bruinsma is entitled “The Key of Preaching” (Hebrews 4:12-13).
Next Lord’s Day, Rev. McGeown will be preaching in the CPRC, while Rev. Stewart leads services in the LRF.
The Council meets on Monday, 8 December, at 7:45 PM at the church.
S. Wales Lecture: Rev. McGeown will be speaking on “The Wonder of the Incarnation” in The Round Chapel, Port Talbot on 18 December at 7:15 PM.
Offerings: General Fund – £519.79. Donation: £200 (DVDs).
Website Additions: 1 Afrikaans and 1 Spanish translations.
PRC News: Rev. Spronk is being installed as pastor of Faith PRC today. Peace PRC has formed a trio of Revs. W. Langerak, Smit and VanOverloop.
