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Minister : Rev Trevor Boyd, Dip. Min. The Manse : 13 Redbridge Road, Rathfriland, BT34 5AH Telephone : 028 406 30272 / 07955 102923

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 9th MARCH 2014

Jesus said, “A city on a hill cannot be hidden...In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5: 14+16 We exist as a congregation:-  To WORSHIP the Lord in a Spirit-filled way  To learn and obey the WORD of God  To WITNESS to our community by word and action that Jesus is the WAY to  salvation  To support and pray for mission in our WORLD

TODAY—SUNDAY 9th MARCH 2014

10.15am Sunday School 11.00am Prayer Meeting in Morrison Room 11.30am Mark…...my words! The House of Prayer Mark 11: 12-33 6.30pm Prayer Meeting in Choir Room 7.00pm Tear Service, Mrs. Rita Ross………………..Isaiah 33: 1-21

R@FT Rathfriland at Fellowship together. Meet 6.00pm outside Church Hall for Youth Service in Clonduff

NEXT SUNDAY— 16th MARCH 2014

10.15am Sunday School 11.00am Prayer Meeting in Morrison Room 11.30am Mark …..my words….Behind closed doors Mark 14: 1-25 There will be no Prayer Meeting or Evening Service in First. BMI Rally in Castlewellan Presbyterian Church

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.1strathfriland.co.uk TO SEE LATEST INFORMATION INDOOR BOWLS MONDAY 10th MARCH 8.00pm In Church Hall, continuing each Monday night. New Members Welcome

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER MEETING WEDNESDAY 12th MARCH 8.00pm in The Morrison Room

THURSDAY 13th MARCH

EXPLORERS (3—7 year olds) 6.30pm-7.30pm JUNIORS (8—10 year olds) 7.00pm-8.15pm SENIORS (11—14 year olds) 7.30pm-9.00pm BRIGADIERS (14—18 year olds) 7.30pm-9.00pm Please note, the GB Display will be on Thursday 20th March at 7.30pm in Rathfriland High School. Our Guest this year will be Lynda Bryans, UTV.

SUMMER OUTREACH TEAMS PCI Summer Outreach Teams’ application forms are now available. Forms and information about the range of teams that are on offer can be found at www.pciyac.org. Closing date for all forms is 28th March 2014

COMMENWEALTH FLAG RAISING The members of First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church are invited to attend the ceremony of the raising of the Commonwealth Flag on Monday 10th March 2014 at 10.00am in The Square Rathfriland.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IRISH NIGHT

18th MARCH 2014 AT 8pm IN CHURCH HALL

Banbridge accordian orchestra led by Conductor Hilary Hamilton and violinist Andrew Boyd . We hope to feature Irish music, poems and hymns by Irish Writers and an Irish sup- per will be served. All members of our congregation and friends are welcome to join us. Please put your name on list in Vestibule with number of friends hoping to attend to facilitate catering arrangements

EVENING OF PRAISE There will be an Evening of Praise on Sunday 23rd March 2014 at 7.30pm in Aghaderg Parish Church, Loughbrickland in aid of Church Funds. A variety of singers and musicians will be taking part. All welcome AFTERNOON TEA AT DRUMLEE The Ladies are invited by Drumlee PW to afternoon tea on Saturday 22nd March 2014 in Drumlee Church Hall Tea will be served at 2.30pm Mrs Beth Cheney will demonstrate how to make a cake stand followed by the cake stand parable.

COMMUNION ENQUIRY CLASSES Rev. Boyd will be holding Communion Enquiry classes for five weeks. These will be held on Sunday 23rd March, 30th March, 6th April, 13th April and 20th April from 3.00pm until 4.00pm. The classes are for anyone who is considering coming to the Lord’s Table in May this year for the first time. The classes will also be helpful for existing communicants who would value a “refresher” on the Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper. Please contact The Rev. Boyd to confirm you would like to attend or for further information.

RURAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church would like to find out how many people would consider using a Rural Community Transport minibus to make it more convenient for getting to Church on a Sunday morning. The minibus is very user friendly, would pick you up at your home, leave you off at Church and return you home again. The cost will be no more than £2.00 per person depending on numbers, the more people that use the service the cheaper it would be . If you know someone who might benefit from this please pass on the information and if they would consider using this service contact Rev. Boyd 02840630272 for more information

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FRIDAY 4th APRIL 8.00pm This will be an opportunity to get informed about YOUR congregation. A mix of short reports and entertainment. We would especially welcome our young people to attend as we seek to lay out our Church vision for 2014

BMI RALLY This years BMI Rally is being held in Castlewellan Presbyterian Church on Sunday 16th March at 7.00pm. Keynote Speaker will be Rev. Michael Anderson from Arklow. Also doing a presentation is Philip Whelton, (Arklows Irish Mission Work- er) and Andrew Forson, (Castlewellan Castle).

TINY LIFE Tiny Life, Northern Ireland’s premature and sick baby charity needs Family Support Volunteers in this area. If you have a few hours per week to spare and would like to help please contact Tiny Life for an information pack.

Telephone 028 9081 5050 or speak to Janice 07702 384786 Kind Regards Elaine Russell, Family Support Officer. THE NORTHERN IRELAND PENSIONERS PARLIAMENT The County Down Pensioners Parliament will take place on Friday 14th March 2014 in Newry and will allow local older people to make their voice heard on the issues that matter to them. If you are aged 60+ and have something to say on issues like energy prices, access to health and social care or crime in your area please contact Age Sector Platform by telephoning 028 9031 2089 or Emailing [email protected]. More information at http://www.pensionersparlaiment.org. Dates and venue are not included as it is essential to register with us before Attending due to limited spaces.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY SUNDAY 6th APRIL Tearfund Sunday.

ROTAS

FLOWER LIST 9th March—Miss Ina McCracken 16th March— Mrs. Margo Groves 23rd March—Mrs Helena Malcolmson

AUDIO VISUAL 9th March—Rodney & Michelle McCready 16th March—David Scott & Andrew Warburton 23rd March—Derek & Jonathan McDowell

CRECHE 9th March—Mrs. Heather Kelly & Mrs. Dawn McDowell 16th & 23rd March Mrs. Noeleen Cartmill & Mrs Pamela Dickson

CHILDREN’S CHURCH 9th March—Mrs Noelle Hanna & Mrs Margaret McConnell 16th & 23rd March—Mr. & Mrs. John Annett

If Children’s Church and Creche dates don’t suit, please swap with someone else on the rota or in emergency contact Anne Annett on 02840638954 . Please check list in Vestibule.

COUNTING MONEY AFTER MORNING SERVICE ROTA March—Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bronte; Janet Philips & Priscilla Bickerstaff; Mr. & Mrs. George Dawson. April—Mr & Mrs George Dawson: Dorothy Waddell & Glynis Thompson: Mrs Jean Annett & Family

CHURCH DOOR WELCOME ROTA—MARCH—MORNING AND EVENING Mark Bronte, David Stewart and Colin Boyd

PLEASE NOTE

If you have any information to share with the congregation please forward it on to JIM HARBINSON by 6pm on the Thursday prior to publication TELE 406 30712 OR 07759702430 OR EMAIL [email protected]