Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 15 September, 2019
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering …” (Col. 3:12)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
The Idolatry of Micah and Dan (7)
Idolatry Enshrined at Dan [youtube]
Scripture Reading: Judges 18:11-31
Text: Judges 18:27-31
I. The Present
II. The Past
III. The Future
Psalms: 103:1-7; 111:5-10; 78:57-64; 74:18-23
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Ordination
Using Well the Office of Deacon [youtube]
Scripture Reading: I Timothy 3
Text: I Timothy 3:13
I. The Distinctive Meaning of the Office
II. The Good Use of the Office
III. The Personal Benefit of the Office
Psalms: 122:1-9; 112:1-5; 121:1-8; 119:33-40
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
Prof. David J. Engelsma: “In this connection the identity of the young Levite is significant. Judges 18:30 tells us that he is ‘Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh.’ The Hebrew text is intriguing both linguistically and historically. If the letter n is removed from the name Manasseh in Hebrew, what remains is the proper name Moses. By a device known as the ‘hanging nun’ (nun being the letter n in Hebrew), a copyist made plain that the n does not belong in the name. in fact, the young Levite is the grandson or great-grandson of Moses himself! This was so abhorrent to a copyist of scripture that he made the name read Manasseh, although making clear that in reality the Levite is a descendant of Moses” (Unfolding Covenant History, vol. 5, pp. 22-23).
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
Last Lord’s day, David Crossett was duly elected to serve a 3-year term as deacon. At this evening’s worship service, he will be ordained and installed into that office. May the Lord strengthen him for these labours in our midst.
Copies of the 2019 Acts of Synod of the PRC are on the back table.
Monday catechism classes:
5:30 PM – Angelica, Bradley, Josh, Samuel & Taylor (Seniors NT)
6:15 PM – Corey & Katelyn (Juniors OT)
7:00 PM – Alex, Jacob & Nathan (Essentials)
7:45 PM – membership class
Tuesday Bible Study meets at 11 AM. We will begin the new topic, “Saving Faith: A Biblical and Theological Analysis.” We will begin by looking at faith’s source, etc.
Belgic Confession class this Wednesday at 7:45 PM will consider the false notion of paedocommunion in connection with Article 35.
Men’s Bible Study meets this Saturday at 8 PM at the Kennedy’s home to discuss Acts 13:13-52.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. Haak is entitled “Spiritual Lethargy” (Song 5).
S. Wales Lecture: Rev. McGeown will speak in Margam Community Centre on Thursday, 10 October, at 7:15 PM on “The Development of God’s Covenant (7): Joseph and the Bondage in Egypt.”
Offerings: General Fund: £895.11. Donation: £200 (England).
Translation Addition: 1 German.
PRC News: Classes East met this past week. Pastor-elect Jacob Maatman sustained his classical exam and Southeast PRC was advised to proceed to his ordination. Classis approved the organization of a new congregation (to be called Unity PRC). Approval was given for the emeritation of Rev. DeVries effective 1 January, 2020, after 41 years of faithful service in five PR congregations.
