Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 14 October, 2012
“Those that be planted in the house of the Lord
shall flourish in the courts of our God” (Ps. 92:13)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
The Pilgrim Psalms (16)
Many Blessings in God’s Church! [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1
Text: Psalm 134
I. Our Blessing God
II. God’s Blessing Us
Psalms: 96:6-11; 10:1-6; 92:10-15; 134:1-3
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
The Plague of the Heart [youtube]
Scripture Reading: I Kings 8:22-43
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 45
I. The Meaning
II. The Lessons
Psalms: 106:1-7a; 10:7-12; 20:1-7; 51:8-15
For CDs of the sermons and DVDs of the worship services, contact Stephen Murray
If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Stewart
CPRC website: www.cprc.co.uk
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC
Quote to Consider
Robert Davidson: “The Songs of Ascents help us to enter into what worship meant for those who journeyed to Jerusalem for the great festivals of the religious year. There is the joyful celebration of Jerusalem/Zion as the place where God dwells among his people—Jerusalem, the center of the nation’s religious and political life and thus associated with the Davidic dynasty (Psalms 122; 132). There is the recognition that the Lord, maker of heaven and earth, is a God who is compassionate, the God to whom his people can confidently turn, whatever the difficulties they face (Psalms 120; 123; 129; 132). Worship provides the context for celebrating the joys of family life and affirming the unity which binds together the wider family of God (Psalms 127; 128; 133). Here there is space for eager expectancy (Psalm 130), quiet trust (Psalm 131), joyful thanksgiving, and praise (Psalms 124; 134)” (The Vitality of Worship, p. 434).
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
We welcome Michelle and Jackie (nieces of Marie Kennedy) and Jackie’s children, Kirsten and Kyan, to our worship services.
A new RFPA Update and the October C. R. News is on the back table today.
Monday Catechism:
6 PM – O.T. Beginners (Bradley. Alex & Kirsten)
6:45 PM – N.T. Juniors (Nathan, Jacob & Joseph)
7:30 PM – Heidelberg (Timothy)
The Tuesday morning Bible study will be held this week at 11 AM. We will look at life after death in the millennium.
The Belgic Confession Class will meet this Wednesday, at 7:45 PM, to continue our study of article 16 on the purpose and justice of reprobation.
The Ladies’ Discussion Group on Anna will meet this Friday at 10:30 AM.
This year’s Reformation lecture in the CPRC entitled “Martin and Katie Luther: The Reformation of Marriage,” will be held this Friday night at 7:30 PM. Come along to learn about their courtship, wedding and family life, with its joys and struggles, and its significance for the Reformation, pastoral home life and the Christian family. Slides of the key people and places in Germany will be shown. There are extra flyers for the lecture available for distribution.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846MW at 8:30 AM) will be “The Church’s One Foundation” (Ephesians 2:20-22).
S. Wales Lecture on “Martin & Katie Luther: The Reformation of Marriage” is scheduled for Thursday, 25 October, at 7:15 PM.
Offerings: General Fund – £778.31. Building Fund – £299.57. Donations: £200 (DVDs).
Website Additions: 1 Afrikaans, 1 Spanish and 4 Italian translations were put on-line.
PRC News: Faith PRC will call from a trio of Revs. Eriks, Haak and Spronk.
