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NEW ROW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY 2Nd FEBRUARY 2020 1 Amazing grace -- how sweet the sound -- 4 The Lord has promised good to me, that saved a wretch like me! His word my hope secures; NEW ROW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I once was lost, but now am found, my shield and stronghold He shall be CONNECTING, GROWING, SERVING, CHANGING was blind, but now I see. as long as life endures. 2 God's grace first taught my heart to fear, 5 And when this earthly life is past, Minister: Rev. Robert McMullan His grace my fears relieved; and mortal cares shall cease, Pastoral Assistant Rev. Dr. Rob. Craig how precious did that grace appear I shall possess with Christ at last Church Worker: Mrs. Rosie Dickie the hour I first believed! eternal joy and peace. 3 Through every danger, trial and snare John Newton, 1725-1807 adapted Jubilate Hymns Reproduced from The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook CD-ROM We warmly welcome everyone to our service. It is our joy in the Lord to have you share with I have already come; edition, number 486 His grace has brought me safe thus far, Words: (c) in this version Jubilate Hymns, 4 Thorne Park Road, us. God has brought us here; He wants to meet us; He has something to say to us, so let us be Chelston, Torquay TQ2 6RX <[email protected]> still and open our hearts to receive His word. May this time of worship be a blessing to you and grace will lead me home. and prepare you to meet all the situations and circumstances of this new week. New Row Presbyterian Church CCLI Licence No 1141 Please join us in The Link for tea and coffee after our morning service. Visitors very welcome Please spend a few moments before our service to pray for Rob as he brings God’s word to us this morning - pray for hearts to be open to what God is saying and for lives to be changed nd SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2020 PLEASE PRAY FOR: • The work of our Girls Brigade Company, giving thanks for the commitment of the Captain, Hilary, 10.00 a.m. officers and helpers. Pray that through the weekly programme of activities and Bible Class many girls 6.30 p.m. will seek serve and follow Christ. & Rev. Robert McMullan Service in The Link • The Prayer life of our Congregation to grow and be enriched. Pray that many more will give themselves to pray for our Ministry Team, leaders and the work of our congregation. Pray for a deep sense of God’s presence at our Prayer Time on Wednesday evening. 7.45pm to 9.30p.m. • Those who have recently been bereaved and passing through a time of loss and sadness. Ask God to The Connection draw near and give peace, strength and grace to meet each day 11.00 a,m. All year 8+ welcome • Presbyteries meeting on Tuesday evening to nominate the next Moderator of the General Assembly. Pray Rev. Dr. Rob Craig that they may give this decision genuine thought and prayer so that God’s choice may be honoured. Pray “God’s New Society:” for those whose names have been suggested, that they may know God’s choice and calling. Studies in Ephesians #5 • Dr. William Henry, Moderator as he continues with a busy schedule of meetings and events. As he undertakes his tour of Carrickfergus Presbytery this week that he will be blessed and encouraged and bring encouragement to others also. Wendy Forde • WORLD SITUATIONS As bush fires continue around Canberra in Australia, pray for the protection and Stephen Forde safety of those working to extinguish and contain the fires. Pray for a change in weather conditions aiding the efforts of firefighters and air crews Pray for World Health authorities working to contain and prevent the spread of Coronavirus and for those working to produce a vaccine Jane Tweedie Rosemary Cochrane Liz Kennedy New Row Presbyterian Church Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105351) THIS WEEK NEXT SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY 10.00 a.m. 6.30 p.m. DROP IN & Rev. Robert McMullan 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE with 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon VOLUNTEERS: Rev. Terry Laverty, The Link Alex Brown, Neil Morrison, All Ladies invited Senior Minister, Louise Morrison, Janet Jennerway Contact, Liz Abernethy Portstewart Presbyterian ASK..........Ps.2v8 meets as 11.00 a,m. Church Monthly Prayer Meeting arranged ALL AGE SERVICE for Revival of the Rev. Robert McMullan Terry will be sharing about his struggles with Causeway Coast “God’s New Society:” life and faith following the murder of his All Churches Welcome COLERAINE & LIMAVADY Studies in Ephesians#6 brother during “The Troubles” 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm PRESBYTERY Please come and hear Terry’s story as Coleraine Town Hall ELDER’S FELLOWSHIP published in Considering Grace Second Dunboe Presbyterian Church NO MEETING, 8.00 p.m. ALL AGE SERVICE WEDNESDAY Mr Gary Baxter, OM Youth & Church Development Manager for Northern 7.45pm to 9.30pm Wednesday With the Word Ireland Joy Gamble The Connection NEW SERIES Patricia Cochrane Speaker, Mr. Joe Cassells, All year 8+ welcome Esther Hunter Studies in Ecclesiastes 10.30 a.m. in The Link FRIDAY Tea/Coffee from 10.15 a.m. Come and bring a friend!! meets as CONGREGATION PRAYER TIME arranged 7.30 to 8.30 TUESDAY The Link 11th FEBRUARY 7.45 p.m. The Link “The Lord’s my Shepherd” 3rd – 9th FEBRUARY Speaker: Rosie Dickie G. B. all ladies of all ages will be very welcome WEEK To make your gift towards the work of our th Company, please use the envelopes provided 13 FEBRUARY in the pew and return via the offering plate. Coleraine Joint Evening Service Serving Lunch in Killowen Church of Ireland the Main Hall at THE LODGE HOTEL 12.30 p.m. Saturday 15th February @ 9.00 a.m. 6.00pm PRAYER TOPICS Sunday 23rd February 2020 Come and meet Speaker: Janice Barr – Charlene’s Project Let’s Pray –PCI weekly prayer guide. friends, have a chat, enjoy good company Singers: Vivian & Diane Carson Andrew Neil, E3 North Coast that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in sharing a lunch meal and dessert Tickets: Cost £12, Sarah Kennedy: Glasgow University CU me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the Guest: Mr Shane Laverty Contact: Ismay Knox Peter & Jayne Fleming, PCI Nepal world may believe that you have sent me. John 17:21 Copies available in Vestibule and The link 1 We have heard a joyful sound: 2 Jesus is Lord! Yet from His throne eternal Jesus saves! in flesh He came to die in pain on Calvary's ORDER OF SERVICE Spread the gladness all around: tree. Jesus saves! Jesus is Lord! From Him all life proceeding -- Welcome and Announcements Bear the news to every land, yet gave His life a ransom thus setting us free. send it out across the waves; This is the Gospel 3 Jesus is Lord! O'er sin the mighty Onward! at our Lord's command: conqueror; Praise: Sing to God new songs of worship Jesus saves! from death He rose, and all His foes shall own Prayer 2 Send it on the rolling tide: His name. Jesus saves! Jesus is Lord! God sent His Holy Spirit Reading: Matthew 14:22-36, page 981 Tell to sinners far and wide, to show by works of power that Jesus is Lord! Praise: We have heard a joyful sound Jesus saves! David John Mansell, b. 1936 Reproduced from The Irish Sing, you islands of the sea; Presbyterian Hymnbook CD-ROM edition, number 215 Up Front echo back, you ocean caves; Words and Music: (c) 1979 Authentic Publishing. Administered by CopyCare Ltd, PO Box 77, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2RA, earth shall keep her jubilee: United Kingdom. <[email protected]> Praise: Jesus is Lord Jesus saves! Offering 3 Sing above the battle's strife: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Jesus saves! hide me now, my refuge be; Choir: Psalm 139 (Highland Cathedral) By His death and endless life let the water and the blood Prayers of Intercession Jesus saves! from Your wounded side which flowed, led by Derek Hunter Sing it softly through the gloom, be for sin the double cure, when the heart for mercy craves; cleanse me from its guilt and power. Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10, page 1173 sing in triumph o'er the tomb: Jesus saves! 2 Not the labours of my hands read by Sam Tweedie can fulfil Your law's demands; 4 Give the winds a mighty voice: could my zeal no respite know, Praise: Rock of ages Jesus saves! could my tears for ever flow, Sermon: “God’s New Society:” Studies in Ephesians #5 Let the nations now rejoice: all for sin could not atone: Jesus saves! You must save and You alone. Praise: Amazing Grace Shout salvation full and free, that every land may hear God's praise; 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, Benediction this our song of victory: simply to Your cross I cling; Jesus saves! naked, come to You for dress, helpless, look to You for grace; 1 Sing to God new songs of worship -- 3 Sing to God new songs of worship -- Priscilla Jane Owens, 1829-1907 adapted Compilers stained by sin, to You I cry: all His deeds are marvellous; let the sea now make a noise; Reproduced from The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook 'Wash me, Saviour, or I die!' He has brought salvation to us CD-ROM edition, number 643 all on earth and in the waters with His hand and holy arm: sound your praises to the Lord: 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, He has shown to all the nations let the hills rejoice together, 1 Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it, when my eyelids close in death, righteousness and saving power; let the rivers clap their hands, for by His power each tree and flower was when I soar through realms unknown, He recalled His truth and mercy for with righteousness and justice planned and made.
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