191-193 Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast BT10 0LL Guide February 2018 – September2018 I Have Come That They May Have Life, and Have Life to the Full JOHN 10: 10

191-193 Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast BT10 0LL guide February 2018 – September2018 I have come that they may have life, and have life to the full JOHN 10: 10

2 Christianity – it does exactly what it says on the tin! Is life working for you? The online paper Huffpost has posted a fascinating article called Happiness – biggest challenge: ‘Not knowing what I want’. Money – biggest challenge: ‘Not having enough money or time to accomplish the things I want to do’. The Top 10 Freedom – biggest challenge: ‘Having the freedom to find my Things People ‘true purpose’ or before being lit up by the day-to-day at work’. Peace – biggest challenge: ‘Lack of clarity about who I am and Want In Life my purpose in life’. But Can’t Seem Joy – biggest challenge: ‘How to find the right role or position for To Get me now that will bring me joy in my work.’ Balance – biggest challenge: ‘Balancing my need/desire for It’s quite a bizarre thing, flexibility while making enough money and having the benefits really, to think that we, the I want.’ most sophisticated life forms Fulfilment– biggest challenge: ’Utilising my potential in the on planet earth, who have best possible way, for myself and for others’. marvellous i-technology and Confidence – biggest challenge: ‘Feeling that I only have access to so many leisure something to offer right now, rather than constantly feeling that services, yet for many of us I’m not really ready and need more training in order to reach my we still feel unfulfilled and potential. unhappy. Stability - biggest challenge: ‘Figuring out what to do next, to keep me afloat and be a bridge to my later years and retirement.’ Passion Here are the things we want – biggest challenge: ‘Overcoming feelings of ineptitude and negativity because of career setbacks.’ but never seem to get:-

3 The list on Page 3 is very frustrating, Coming into Spring and towards Easter, join especially comments like: ‘Not knowing us as we explore the significance of Jesus’ what I want’. sacrifice of love on the Cross in our Sunday morning event called If only life was like Ikea furniture – it arrived with an instructions manual. But then What was He thinking? again, instructions manuals can be really (see pages 36, 38-41 ) difficult to understand, let alone follow.

Better a person to guide us through life. Imagine having someone to guide us into life fulfilment and true purpose? Well this is what Jesus offers us. He says:

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the or why not sign up for our latest full .” JOHN 10: 10 Alpha Course (see page 7)

And Jesus wants to play a role in your life. It’s because He loves you. Jesus wants to give you a new life, one where there is hope and purpose and meaning. A life of genuine forgiveness and fresh starts. A life fulfilled and a life enjoyed.

4 Alternatively, it would be good to get to I hope you enjoy this edition of The Guide, know you at one of our activities or events. an invitation to all of the community to our congregation and its events and ministries.

Lowe is a community God bless you, church and we want to James welcome you as part of (Minister/Senior Pastor of Lowe Church, Belfast) our community! www.lowe.church Find us on Facebook We all try to make life work, but according to recent statistics none of us is doing terribly well at it. Maybe we need to change our approach and try something else.

We believe Jesus is the answer.

Join us and explore the new life possibilities He offers.

5 An Evening of Football & Faith Friday 2 March with Special Guest Linvoy Primus former Premiership footballer with Portsmouth The Hub Lowe Church Kick Off 7.30pm BBQ Short Quiz Meet Linvoy

Hosted by Lowe and St Anne’s, Dunmurry

6 7 8 Family Fun TEN PIN THE BBQ & BOWLING CROWN CYCLE JESUS RIDE MINISTRIES PUPPETS

Friday 2 February 6-10pm Lisburn Bowl Warehouse (opposite Swimming Pool) Sunday 11 March Saturday 2 June For more info or to book call the office 90626561 or 11am Check online for more email office @lowe.church Lowe Church details nearer to June

PUT THESE DATES IN YOUR DIARY

9 Family Fun YOUTH CLUB OPEN DAY LOCK-IN FUN DAY Saturday 10 March

YOUTH WEEKEND AWAY JUNE 2018 Saturday 8 September (consent forms available soon) 1.00pm – 5.00pm PUT THESE DATES IN YOUR DIARY

10 Come an play all sorts of video games from Tuesday 6 February - 8.00-10.30pm Nintendo classics like Mario Kart, Playstation VR, Xbox games, and more of. Explore the Tuesday 6 March - 8.00-10.30pm world table top games, with games you may Tuesday 3 April - 8.00-10.30pm never have heard of before, but are guaranteed Tuesday 1 May - 8.00-10.30pm to love and enjoy. All are welcome, but under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Tuesday 5 June - 8.00-10.30pm

11 12 13 A Special Service of Peace and Reconciliation Sunday 11 March 2018 at 7.00pm featuring NEW VOICE STRING QUARTET Also with invited guests and friends from across the community. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments afterwards.

14 Sundays @ Lowe

9.45am 11.00am 7.00pm TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY DISCIPLESHIP & DEEPER ALL-AGE HUB CAFE PRAISE Join us in the Hub Open nights (Monday - Friday) Free Coffee, Wifi and good company Dropping your children off to an event or organisation? Relax in the Hub while you wait.

15 Join us as we... Explore Easter!

16 Good Friday Re-enacting the Trial of Jesus Explore A Tenebrae Service • Finaghy Methodist Church, 8pm Easter Saturday 10.00am – 12 noon Coffee Morning, Egg Hunt Easter! and Face Painting Come and enjoy! Easter Sunday @11.00am Family Service

17 Hoping for Help?

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is an award winning charity committed to helping people who have problems which could cause poverty. Lowe, in partnership with CAP, runs services for debt, unemployment and addiction. All services are free. weighed down by debt? Free debt counselling in your community from Belfast Finaghy Debt Centre capdebthelp.org CALL FREE ON 0800 328 0006 Calls are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK

18 Hoping for Help? Unemployed? BELFAST FINAGHYJOB CLUB STARTING MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2018 meets at LOWE CHURCH 191-193 UPPER LISBURN ROAD, FINAGHY MOND AY 10am – 12noon Free Light Lunch provided

CALL FREE ON Calls are free from landlines 0800 328 0006 and mobiles in the UK OR 07704 218 560 DO YOU NEED HELP? Talk to us about our Hamper and Helps Ministries For more information please contact the church office

19 Hoping for Help?

Want help for life-controlling habits such as smoking, drinking, gambling, internet addictions? This free confidential eight week course will run during February and March. Information Evening for you and your family/friends will be held on Monday 29 January at 7.30pm at The Hub. Lowe Church, 191 Upper Lisburn Road BT10 0LL

For more information: Web: capreleasegroups.org Email: [email protected] 9062 6561 (Lowe Church Office) and the Lowe website: www.lowe.church

South-West South West Belfast Foodbank Belfast provides hope and short-term emergency food to individuals and families. All of the food is generously donated by local people helping to feed local people. To donate see website: southwestbelfast.foodbank.org.uk

20 Hoping for Help?

CAP Money Courses run throughout the year so please contact us for further information. The Money Course will help you get your finances under control by teaching budgeting and a simple, cash-based system that works. In just a few weeks you will get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save, spend well, and prevent debt! For more information: capmoneycourse.org [email protected] 9062 6561 (Lowe Church Office) www.lowe.church

21 Inter-church Prayer for Revival in Ireland Join us as we join together as churches to pray for our community, city and country

Wednesday 28 March : 8pm : Lowe Wednesday 2 May : 8pm : Finaghy Methodist Church

22 Lunch Sunday 13 May Lowe after the 11.00 Soccer School 2018 For: Boys and girls aged 7 to 14 Morning Service Dates: Mon 2 – Fri 6 July 2018 Wedderburn Playing Fields

For more information contact: Isobel McAuley 07789 534041 Email: [email protected] Or Church Office: 9062 6561 Email: [email protected]

24 SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

At Lowe, safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults is a top priority.

All our staff and volunteers are Access NI checked and receive regular Child Protection training.

It is our policy that each child and young person must return a completed consent form for each organisation before attending. These are available from organisation leaders.

25 We long to see young people unleash their God-given potential as they build their lives on Jesus. Re:Load: Youth Club: Sundays | 11am-12 noon Saturdays | Yr.11-Yr.14 6.00-10.00pm Relentless: Sundays | 7.00-8.30pm Saturdays | P7-Yr.10 7.30-9.30pm Boys’ Brigade: Mondays | more info. pg 27 (Please register by contacting [email protected])

For further information on any of these organisations Girls’ Brigade: please contact us at [email protected] Thursdays | more info. pg 27

26 GB BB

27 COMMUNITY YOUTH ORGANISATIONS 109th Scout Group Fridays: Squirrels and Beavers 6.00-7.00pm Tuesdays: Cubs | 6.15-7.30pm Scouts | 7.30-9.30pm

For more info. please visit www.109thscoutgroup.org.uk

Creative workshops for children and young people

For more info. please visit www.pophousearts.com

28 Food and Fun

Adventure Worship

Community

29 Knitting at Lowe (WITH COFFEE) Every Thursday at 10.30 am All ages and every knitting ability welcome (or if you would like to learn to knit). No signing up and no charge – just come and bring your knitting (and a friend). For further information speak to Maud Wilson 9082 6966 Badminton Tuesday Evenings @ 7.45pm Venue: Duckworth Hall All skill levels and new participants welcome

30 Lowe Friendship Walking Group If you enjoy a walk of an hour or so in good company, then join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month, leaving the Church car park at 1.30 pm; transport provided.

Table Tennis Tuesday Morning Seniors @ 10.15am Wednesday Club Night @ 7.30pm Venue: Martin Hall

For information contact All skill levels and new Joe Furphy on 9061 2311 participants welcome

31 Weekly Planner Sunday Tuesday 9.45am Traditional Service 7.00 – 8.00am Prayer Meeting 11.00am Contemporary Service 10.00 – 12.00pm Toddlers 11.00am Promiseland 10.15 – 12.30pm Seniors Table Tennis 11.00am Re:Load 12 noon – 1.30pm Open Door Lunch 7.00pm Discipleship and (2nd and 4th Tuesday Café Praise in month) 7.00 – 8.30pm Relentless 2.00 – 3.30pm Tuesday Circle (Senior Citizens) (1st and 3rd Tuesday Monday in month) 10.00 – 12.00pm CAP Jobs Club (from 5/2/18) 2.00 – 3.00pm Prime Time Bible Study 2.00pm Bowls Veterans (2nd and 4th Tuesday 6.30 – 9.00pm Coffee and Chat in month) in the Hub 6.15 – 7.30pm Cubs Boys’ Brigade 7.30 – 9.30pm Scouts 7.00 – 8.00pm Anchor Boys P1-P4 7.30pm onwards Badminton 7.00 – 8.30pm Junior Section P5-P7 7.30pm PW 7.45 – 9.30pm Company Section Yr 8-14 (Presbyterian Women) 7.30 – 9.00pm Monday Contact Group (2nd and 4th Tuesday 8.00pm Monthly Prayer Meeting of each month) (4th Monday of each month)

32 Weekly Planner

Wednesday Thursday (CONTINUED) 1.30pm Lowe Friendship 6.30 – 7.30pm Girls’ Brigade Walking Group Tinies (Nursery), (Meets first and third Explorers (P1-3), Wednesdays) Juniors (P4-7) 7.30pm till late Table Tennis 7.30 – 9.00pm Seniors and Brigaders 7.45/8.00pm Contact Groups Yr 8-14 (Meet in various homes - check starting time) Friday 6.00 – 7.00pm Beavers & Squirrels Thursday 7.30pm Bowls 8.30 – 9.15am Prayer Meeting (Mixed Fellowship) 9.15 – 10.00am Prayer Meeting 10.00 – 1.00pm Coffee and Chat in the Hub Saturday 10.30am Knitting at Lowe 7.30pm-9.30pm Youth Club - in the Lounge (with coffee) (Term time)

33 34 Sundays @ Lowe

9.45am 11.00am 7.00pm TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY DISCIPLESHIP ALL-AGE & DEEPER HUB CAFE PRAISE

35 What was He thinking? The Cross is at the centre of what Christians believe about God. Jesus died on the cross in the place of sinners for their total forgiveness before God. So what actually happened on the Cross? How did this work? What was Jesus thinking as He walked the path called the Via Dolorosa to Golgotha, the hill outside Jerusalem?

There are so many dimensions to the Cross of Jesus that previous Christian thinkers when speaking about the crucifixion referred to ‘the mystery of the Cross’. We can’t understand everything, except what has been revealed. And yet, what has been revealed is so profound, so beautiful, that if a person should take it to heart, they will never be the same. Never again see the world or themselves in the same way – the Cross is that life-transforming.

On Sunday mornings as Easter draws near, join us as we follow Jesus on that painful walk to Golgotha and discover what He was thinking. The writer to the Hebrews gives an introductory glimpse:

“For the joy set before Him, He endured the Cross…” (Hebrews: 12.2)

What was that joy He had in mind as He made His way along those dusty streets, humiliated, beaten and exhausted? Come and find out.

36 Join us for Fabric In the Hub on Sunday nights commencing 18 February @ 7pm A book club with a difference Praise style – acoustic

Paul’s letter to the Romans is regarded by many as his greatest work. Writing to Roman Christians he outlines Christian life in a unique way, carefully detailing and meshing together various strands – Christian truth, life and service – into one seamless fabric. On Sunday nights commencing 18 February, join us as we discover how the Christian faith both fits together and fits us as followers of Jesus. It is meant to be a perfect fit in both fashions. Perhaps your faith feels like a saggy and stretched out tee-shirt, loose fitting and not very comfortable to wear. Perhaps you don’t understand fully what Christians believe and how their ideas blend together; you get some of it, but not all of it. Or perhaps you want to revisit the depth and intricacy of God’s carefully made garment of faith which you have been wearing since you met Jesus at the cross.

Go deeper with God this Spring. Sign up for Fabric.

Good Coffee and fine Company Field Trip To Rome Option: The Fabric experience includes an optional field trip to Rome in October/November 2018. Having searched Paul’s book to the Romans, walk in his footsteps to complete the journey. More information is available via [email protected]

37 FEBRUARY 2018 Sunday 11 February 2018 9.45am Tear Fund Sunday with John McCormick 11.00am Tear Fund Sunday 7.00pm Fusion with Guests: The Madlener Family Sunday 18 February 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? Sacrificial Love 11.00am What Was He Thinking? Sacrificial Love 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 25 February 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? Victorious Ones 11.00am What Was He Thinking? Victorious Ones 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club

38 MARCH 2018 Sunday 4 March 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? Two Trials. Two Courtrooms 11.00am What Was He Thinking? Two Trials. Two Courtrooms 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 11 March 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? The Example to Follow 11.00am Family Service featuring Puppet Show with Crown Jesus Ministries 7.00pm Fusion Special. Service for Peace, Forgiveness and Reconciliation with New Voice String Quartet Sunday 18 February 2018 9.45am Celebrating St Patrick 11.00am Celebrating St Patrick 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 25 February 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? Saviour! 11.00am What Was He Thinking? Saviour! 7.00pm Philip Dunn, European Missionary Fellowship

39 APRIL 2018 Sunday 1 April 2018 11.00am Easter Sunday Family Service (One Service) 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 8 April 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? Resurrection 11.00am What Was He Thinking? Resurrection We welcome members of the Focolare Community to our 11am Service 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 15 April 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? We in God’s eyes – Reconciliation 11.00am What Was He Thinking? We in God’s eyes – Reconciliation 7.00pm Fusion Sunday 22 April 2018 9.45am Missionary Sunday 11.00am Missionary Sunday 7.00pm Missionary Sunday Sunday 29 April 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? Ascension 11.00am What Was He Thinking? Ascension 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club

40 MAY 2018 Sunday 6 May 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? My Kingdom 11.00am What Was He Thinking? My Kingdom 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 13 May 2018 11.00am Christian Aid Sunday (One Service) 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 20 February 2018 9.45am Morning Worship 11.00am Promiseland Prize Day 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 27 February 2018 9.45am What Was He Thinking? Pentecost 11.00am What Was He Thinking? Pentecost 7.00pm Fusion – Thinking about Prayer

41 JUNE 2018 Summer Services commence – one morning service at 10.30am

Sunday 3 June 2018 10.30am Communion Sunday 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 10 June 2018 10.30am Youth and Short Term Missions Sunday 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 17 June 2018 10.30am What Was He Thinking? Walking an Extra Mile 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 24 June 2018 10.30am What Was He Thinking? Why forgiveness is like a holiday 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club

42 JULY 2018 Opening My Spiritual Toolkit

Sunday 1 July 2018 10.30am Why God invented holidays 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 8 July 2018 10.30am Toolkit – Select Intellect: Sharpen your Christian Mind 1 Sunday Night Epilogue Services 7.30-8.15pm 7.30pm Toolkit – Select Prayer: When People Pray... following great examples Sunday 15 July 2018 10.30am Toolkit – Select Intellect: Sharpen your Christian Mind 2 7.30pm Toolkit – Select Prayer: When People Pray... following great examples Sunday 22 July 2018 10.30am Toolkit – Select Intellect: Sharpen your Christian Mind 3 7.30pm Toolkit – Select Prayer: When People Pray... following great examples Sunday 22 July 2018 10.30am Toolkit – Select Intellect: Sharpen your Christian Mind 4 7.30pm Toolkit – Select Prayer: When People Pray... following great examples

43 AUGUST 2018

Sunday 5 August 2018 10.30am Getting ready for a new Season at Lowe Sunday Night Worship reverts to 7.00pm 7.00pm Toolkit – Select Prayer: When People Pray... following great examples Sunday 12 August 2018 10.30am Crossroads Family Service 7.00pm Crossroads Commissioning Service Sunday 19 August 2018 10.30am Toolkit – Select Evangelism: How to tell your story 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 26 August 2018 10.30am Toolkit – Select Evangelism: Prayer and the Holy Spirit: how evangelism becomes natural 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club

44 SEPTEMBER 2018

Sunday 2 September 2018 10.30am Toolkit – Select Youth Work: The Quest for Community Communion Sunday 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club Sunday 9 September 2018 Morning Worship reverts to 9.45am and 11.00am 9.45am Morning Worship 11.00am Superhero Sundae 7.00pm Fabric – The Romans Book Club

45 A Prayer of Blessing

Roy Godwin, leader of the Finaghy/Belfast/the Nations, Christianity community in We bless you in the Name of the Lord! Wales called Ffald y Brenin, May you be blessed by the Lord, who made has written a book on his heaven and earth! experiences of praying for May you be blessed in the town and blessed towns, communities and in the country, nations. He believes in praying In your going out and in your coming in! for God’s blessing on whole May the spirit of salvation fall upon your people regions. One of the prayers he And may you be overtaken by joy! uses is listed below. We have May you rise up in your destiny and give glory added in our own area, city and to God! nations. As a local community, We bless you, our neighours, in Jesus’ Name! let’s pray for God’s blessing on everyone who lives in this place. The Way of Blessing, 2016, David C. Cooke, Kingsway. p. 164

46 PRAYER AT LOWE

Do something radical and pray... Embark on a wonderful adventure, get to know God better, rather than on a casual basis. Come and pray for each other, for our community, for our country and for the work at Lowe.

Weekly: Tuesday morning Prayer Meeting: 7-8 am; 9.15-10am Sunday evening 6.30pm Monthly Prayer Meeting – 4th Monday of each month: 8.00pm 22 January, 26 February, 26 March, 23 April , 28 May and 25 June

47 When and how can we pray or ask for prayer? 1. Through our very confidential Prayer 5. At our Contact Groups which meet Chain. If you have prayer requests for weekly. yourself or others contact Noelle Millar at 9061 9385 or leave a message at 6. By attending a weekly and monthly the Church Office. A series of people prayer meeting. will then pray specifically about your request. 7. By joining a Prayer Triplet. 2. By using our monthly Lowe Morning Prayer guide on a daily basis 8. By joining a Special Prayer Team and supplement it with the weekly focusing on ministries and mission. prayer points. 9. 1 in 4 Prayer initiative. We set aside 3. There is also a Prayer Box in the a week each month to encourage church entrance hall for requests. everyone to pray, both individually and All will be prayed for specifically and together, through special prayer times. confidentially. 10. Our designated Prayer Room is open 4. Individual prayer is available each every morning and most evenings Sunday after our morning and evening when the church premises are in use. services.

48 Serving the Living God

At Lowe Church, our desire is to see everyone find their spiritual gift and use that gift for serving others.

If you would like to serve perhaps one of the following areas may be of interest:

• Youth • Christians Against Poverty Get going with • Café • Music Ministry God! Serve! • Hospitality • Alpha Please speak to Isobel • Helps Team • Hampers (Volunteer Co-Ordinator) • Senior Citizens • Summer SU leaders @ Finaghy for more details. Her details are available via the church • Organisations • Administration office 90626561 or • And more besides… [email protected]

49 Have you ever read the Bible? Reading the Bible is a wonderful investment of time that will give you a return one hundred fold. “But where do I begin?” many people have asked. There are fantastic opportunities to study the Bible in homes at Lowe (see page 52) as well as excellent online resources for your personal use. On the next page are a few examples:-

50 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month There are so many wonderful resources online to help our Living faith grow. Here is a sample: Word for Today App Receive a thought for today on your mobile for Biblegateway App The whole Bible is available wherever you go Jesus Bible for Kids App PW Groups are envisioned as women’s Other tools fellowships in which women are The Alpha Course speaker Nicky Gumbel encouraged to become Christ-like. In has daily thoughts for the day tied in with daily addition to supporting mission at home Bible readings www.alpha.org/bioy and overseas each group seeks ways to Great Messages – e.g. Rick Warren, Tim Keller, reach women in its own area for Christ. Bill Hybels, Bill Johnston and Jim Cymbala. Type in The group meets on the second their names and follow the links. and fourth Tuesday from October to Billy Graham Association UK – Second Chances. Watch online an amazing DVD of stories March. about real people who meet Jesus, narrated and Time: 7.30pm Venue: Corkey Hall set within the ministry context of Billy Graham. More details from the Church Office.

51 It is our passion that every Christian of whatever experience Bible in or maturity should find an opportunity One Year to go further in their relationship with God.

At Lowe we are passionate about reading the Bible and we encourage our members to regularly read the Bible for themselves.

Reading the whole Bible in one year brings a particular benefit and blessing to the reader, as the teaching, stories and events are given their proper context. There are many different tools that we are excited about and Lowe is committed to believe will help you in your exploration of God’s Word ‘everyone growing together including, but not limited to: Nicky Gumbel’s “NIV Bible in towards maturity in Christ’. One Year” and “The One Year Bible”. Both have free email This growth is facilitated and online options as well, just visit www.htb.org.uk/ through service to God, bioy or www.oneyearbibleonline.com. There are teaching and learning, and also free mobile apps available for smartphones, such as prayer ministry within the YouVersion, just visit www.youversion.com. Won’t you context of a church family. join us in this adventure?

52 Where are they? Small Group Ministries There are now 3 in YOU are invited to join one of the many Contact Groups Erinvale, 3 elsewhere in Finaghy, 3 in the meeting in homes around Finaghy to learn more about Malone area, 2 in the Christian faith in a totally non-threatening situation, Lambeg, and 1 in ask all those ‘stupid’ questions, feel the support of fellow Lisburn. All groups seekers, and enjoy each other’s company. except one meet on a Wednesday evening, CONTACT GROUPS the other on a Monday. Our aim in Lowe is that EVERYONE How do I join? in the church is Just speak to Joan known, loved and Tittmar, Small Groups Co-ordinator supported by at (Tel: 07919 088 least one group of 568), or email: people, and those lowecontactgroups@ in contact groups gmail.com Did you know that over 140 testify that this people are members of adult is a wonderful Just give it a go! Contact Groups in our church, way to both give Your life will and that’s not counting the many and receive that undoubtedly be young people who go to their enriched by the support. own groups? experience!

53 Senior Lowe’s Friendship Scheme Citizens This scheme provides additional pastoral We have many senior citizens support and friendship to some of our elderly within the fellowship and this members who may be lonely and housebound, or group is very important to us as whose personal circumstances are difficult and a church. demanding. Please contact the church office for more information about joining. Prime Time Bible Study Prime Time is an interactive Bible study group for all who are retired. We meet from 2pm to 3pm In addition to the visitation on the second scheme operated by Elders and fourth and the Ministry Team, the Tuesdays of following opportunities for each month. friendship and fellowship will Venue: continue. Seminar Room.

54 Tuesday Circle Tuesday Circle is for any retired person who would love some company, activity or a trip out. It meets twice a month on Tuesday afternoons and lifts can be arranged to and from meetings. You are warmly invited to come along at 2.00pm! Programme

February 6 Armchair Aerobics

February 20 Fish & Chips at Edenmore

March 6 Chiefly Ourselves!

March 20 Irish Stew and Apple Pie

April 10 Behind the stage curtain

April 24 Outing to Bangor Heritage Centre

May 8 Quartz Music quartet

May 22 Lunch and Bus Run

More details are available from the Church Office (Tel: 9062 6561)

55 The Friendship Scheme A number of our members benefit greatly from a Pastoral monthly visit by a member of the Friendship Scheme team. This has been a tremendous source of strength and friendship especially to those who can no longer Care attend church services due to illness, for example. Lowe is a richly diverse church and comprises every generational outlook and background. We are just as Church Family Ministry Group concerned for the 5-year old child in our Promiseland The CFMG seeks to develop and constantly review the Sunday School as we are about the senior citizens welfare of the church family at Lowe. Under the lead who can no longer leave their homes. In our provided by the elders the CFMG helps Lowe to care experience, and with such diversity, the approach of for the needs of all of the church family including the ‘one size fits all’ to pastoral care does not work which young, old, single, married, widowed and divorced. is why Lowe cares for ‘the family’ through a number of ministries and approaches. Young People with Special Needs The youth organisations welcome children with The Pastorate special needs. Speak to the leader of the organisation The Pastorate is made up of ministry staff, elders and your child wants to attend about the support and others gifted in counselling and pastoral care provision. understanding needed. If required, a team of Lowe Lowe works on the basis of a team approach and all members with special needs expertise may be asked needs or requests should be sent to the Church Office in for advice. the first instance (9062 6561/ email: lowe.memorial@ tiscali.co.uk). The Pastorate helps the church family with Adults with Learning Difficulty the following: The Beehive Club run by South Belfast Presbytery Marriages • Baptisms • Visitation of the sick meets fortnightly on Mondays at 7.30pm in (hospital care) • Support for the elderly & Taughmonagh Church. For further information please housebound • Counselling • Funeral Services contact Nan Hill (9061 9942). • Eldership visitation of the church family by areas • Advice • Other Pastoral Issues Contact Groups and other Small Groups The Bereavement Care Team Increasingly within Lowe, pastoral care is being The Bereavement Care Team writes to all those provided through Contact Groups and other small recently bereaved offering support, comfort, and visits. groups (see page 53).

56 A church for all the community Welcome to membership Lowe is a member Hopefully you have felt welcome if you have recently joined congregation of the with us in worship. Perhaps you would now want to consider Presbyterian Church one of two options for Membership. in Ireland. www. presbyterianireland. Option 1 - Become a Member org Simply fill in the form overleaf and get involved in the Church’s life. We will recommend courses that help you grow in the To view our Vision Christian Faith. Statement, Our Values, Our Purpose and a Option 2 - Become a Communicant Member statement of faith, Full membership includes everything recommended in please go online at Option 1 with the additional feature of joining a communicant www.loweonline.org class and coming to the Lord’s Table. Watch out for Lowe’s If you need any further help please do not Facebook and new hesitate to contact us through the church office or website page email [email protected] www.lowe.church

57 I/We would like to become a member(s)

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Address:

Home Telephone:

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Please detach and give to a member of the Welcome Team on Sunday

58 Our Wider World Family Mission begins in the heart of God. His purpose is that His church takes the Gospel to the Wider World. In addition to our commitment to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) Mission Overseas, a number of families connected with Lowe are involved in ministry in the wider world.

The Madlener Family

Werner and Cecilia Madlener and Family Godwin are working and with Operation Gail Mobilisation Ekanem in London. Serving with Mission Africa in Nigeria.

59 Michael and Jane Shaw Working with Christian Literature (CLC) in Leicester. Harry and The Catherine Bryans Martins Based in Belgium and involved The Church with various missionary agencies. also has links with We also encourage all our members: Christians in: • to assist in projects Malvern URC • to make themselves aware of through the work of Rev Ken and Doreen opportunities to serve the Martin; Romania through the work Saviour at home and abroad of Zsuzsi and Andor Ferko; Mongolia • to pray for those who are called to through the work of Bayarmaa and serve in this way, and Zorigoo Erdenebileg and the Christian • to join teams going to a variety of Church in Germany through our locations on short or long term missionary associates David and Sylvia mission work. Willson in Cologne.

60 Ministry Team & Staff Getting James Burnett Dorothy Scott Minister Office Secretary involved @ Lowe Kathy Craig Ross Munro The four Youth Evangelism Associate Associate easy steps...

Jean Patton Come to church. Part-Time Andrew McCaw Pastoral Care Youth Intern Associate Come to a Newcomers’ Lunch. Bobby Keag Josh Bell Church Officer Youth Intern Join a Contact 07528 749 633 Group or sign up for an Office Hours:Monday – Friday Introduction to 9:30am – 1pm Julie Greenlee Christianity Office Telephone:9062 6561 Interim Pastoral course. Email: lowe.memorial Care Associate @tiscali.co.uk Find a special Our official name is interest or activity ‘Finaghy Lowe Memorial Presbyterian Church’ group

61 Useful Local Information For those living in the Finaghy Area Education Belfast Education and Library Board: 9056 4000 Medical/Doctors Finaghy Library: 9050 9214 Dunluce Health Centre: 9020 4330 Finaghy Health Centre: 9020 4444 Schools: Rowan Tree Practice, Dunmurry: 9061 8153 Finaghy Primary School: 9061 2623 The Hill Medical Group, Dunmurry: 9061 8211 Hunterhouse College: 9061 2293 Out of Hours Doctor – Malone College: 9038 1988 South and East Belfast: 9079 6220 Rathmore Grammar School: 9061 0115 St. Anne’s Primary School: 9030 8661 Hospitals St. John the Baptist Primary School: Belfast City Hospital: 9032 9241 Boys: 9061 4412 Girls: 9061 4546 Lagan Valley Hospital: 9266 5141 Cranmore Integrated Primary School: 9066 4410 Mater Hospital: 9074 1211 Musgrave Hospital: 9090 2000 Day Care: Royal Victoria Hospital: 9024 0503 Benmore Playgroup: 9030 8677 Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children: Finaghy Primary Day Care Centre: 07936 528 461 9063 2151 Rascals’ Nursery 9062 8760 Ulster Hospital: 9048 4511 Blood Transfusion Service: 9032 4431 Youth Centres: Finaghy Sports Zone: 9061 2623 Finaghy Youth Club: 9030 1474 Stevenson Youth Centre, Dunmurry: 9030 1057

62 General Help and Advice - Housing: Women’s Aid: 9066 6049 The Housing Executive: The Samaritans: 08457 909 090 General Enquiries: 03448 920 900 Relate: 9032 3454 Repairs: 03448 920 901 Housing Benefit: 03448 920 902 Police and Crime Prevention: Jobs & Benefits: PSNI: 0845 600800 Local Jobs and Benefits Office: 0800 022 4250 Crime Prevention: 9070 0535 Social Security Agency: 9082 9101 Pension Service Enquiries: 08456 018 821 or Member of Parliament for ‘South 08456 018 841 Belfast’ at Westminster: Emma Little Pengelly: Money and Debt Advice: 02072 101359 / 9045 5936 Christians Against Poverty (CAP): 0800 328 0006 Personal Problems: Transport: Age N.I. 0808 808 7575 Translink Train and Bus Enquiries: 9066 6630 Alcoholics Anonymous: 9043 4848 Aircoach Belfast: 9033 0655 Child Line: 0800 01111 Citizens Advice Bureau: Undertakers: Belfast: 9030 1916 / 9062 3594 David Crymble & Sons: 9066 7784 Lisburn: 9266 2251 James Brown & Sons: 9066 6385 Cruse Bereavement Care: 9043 4600 Elwood & Brown (Co-op Funeralcare): 9061 7835 Gamblers Anonymous: 9024 9185 Elwood and Capper: 9060 5060 Narcotics Anonymous: 07909 575 836 Melville & Co: 9077 9252 Parents Helpline: 0808 801 722 Bobby Morrison, Lisburn: 9267 4292 / 9266 0262

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