Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 5 September, 2021
“O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness:
fear before him, all the earth” (Ps. 96:9)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Why the Word Became Man [youtube]
Scripture Reading: I John 1:1-2:2
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 6
I. The Manifestation of the Word
II. The Propitiation of the Word
III. Fellowship Through the Word
Psalms: 63:1-8; 145:9-15; 45:2-7; 36:5-10
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Solomon: Israel’s Wisest King (3)
Solomon Shall Be King! [youtube]
Scripture Reading: I Kings 1:11-31
Text: I Kings 1:11-31
I. The Role of Nathan the Prophet
II. The Role of Bathsheba the Mother
III. The Role of David the King
Psalms: 65:1-5; 145:16-21; 2:1-8; 127:1-5
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
Matthew Henry on I Kings 1: “[Nathan] was concerned, because he knew God’s mind, and David’s and Israel’s interest; it was by him that God had named Solomon Jedidiah (II Sam. 12:25), and therefore he could not sit still and see the throne usurped, which he knew was Solomon’s right by the will of him from whom promotion cometh. When crowns were disposed of by immediate direction from heaven, no marvel that prophets were so much interested and employed in that matter; but now that common providence rules the affairs of the kingdom of men (Dan. 4:32) the subordinate agency must be left to common persons, and let not prophets intermeddle in them, but keep to the affairs of the kingdom of God among men … when [Bathsheba] visited the king, Abishag was ministering to him (I Kings 1:15), and Bathsheba took no displeasure either at him or her for it … she bowed and did obeisance to the king (1:16), in token of her respect to him both as her prince and as her husband; such a genuine daughter was she of Sarah, who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. Those that would find favour with superiors must show them reverence, and be dutiful to those whom they expect to be kind to them.”
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
Two new issues of the Covenant Reformed News are on the back table.
New RFPA titles are available in the bookstore: I Remember Herman Hoeksema (£6), Preparing for Dating and Marriage (£6), Watchman on the Walls of Zion (£15), Christ and His Church Through the Ages, vol. 1 (£18), His Friends and Servants (£15), Job: God’s Sovereignty in Suffering (£10) and The Church Order Commentary (£20).
Tuesday Bible study at 11 AM will meet upstairs to discuss further the idea of good works as fruit.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Haak is entitled, “Let Not Our Trouble Seem Little to Thee” (Neh. 9:32-38).
Catechism classes will be starting on Monday, 13 September:
Monday, 5:00 PM: Jason & Sebastian (Juniors NT)
Monday, 5:45 PM: (Beginners OT, Book 2)
Monday, 6:30 PM: Angelica, Bradley, Josh, Samuel & Taylor (Heidelberg, Book 1)
Monday, 7:15 PM: Alex, Jacob & Nathan (Essentials)
The Council’s next meeting is Monday, 13 September.
The Belgic Confession Class begins on Wednesday, 15 September, at 7:45 PM.
Plan to attend this year’s Reformation Day Lecture on Friday, 29 October, entitled “Fulgentius of Ruspe, the Sixth-Century N. African Church and God’s Saving Will.”
Offerings: General Fund: £804. Donations: £100 (Malaysia), £200 (England), £25 (website).
Translation Additions: 2 Polish and 1 Spanish (“Predestination Revealed: Not Hidden or Confused” by Herman Hoeksema).
