This week's notices

Today

Sunday 19th June 2011
Speaker (11:00 am) – Rev. Sam Allen
Speaker (7:00 pm) – Rev. Sam Allen

Next Sunday 26th June 2011
Morning Service (11:00 am) – Mr Jim Brown
Evening Service (7:00 pm) – Rev. Shannon Delaureal

Pause for thought:
Enjoy today…God loves to hear your laughter. (Barbara Johnson)

Contacts:
Minister: Rev Aian Ferguson 9336 2202
Society Steward: Robert Craig 9336 4683
Information: Derek Scoffield 9336 2250

Communications
Pulpit Announcements: Robert Craig
News Sheets / Screen: Colin Fisher 9336 8572
Web: Colin Fisher 9336 8572

Readers
Today’s readers are Gill Hutchinson (am) and Carol Hutchinson (pm) and next week’s readers will be Barbara Todd (am) and Mark Douglas (pm). The EasyWorship / Powerpoint operator today and next week is Jonathan Tester.

Farewell (at least for the moment)
Please note that we hope to hold a special service (with refreshments) this evening to say a formal farewell (or should that be au revoir) to Stephen & Helen Woods, as Stephen will be taking up a position in the Fermanagh area shortly. Stephen and Helen, both individually and together, have contributed greatly to the life of this church, and their loss will be sorely felt. However, time moves on, and this is the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, and we wish them God’s richest blessing as they start work in the west of Ireland. In conjunction with this event, it is still possible to contribute to a farewell gift, so if this affects you, please put your gift in an envelope in the collection plate, marked ‘Stephen & Helen Woods’. Also, please remember to pray for them as they start out on this new adventure, with all the changes that that will bring. Thank you.

G-Force/Childrens Church
Parents, please note that although G-Force has ended for this session, there will be a combined Childrens Church/G-Force for any that want to avail of it over the month of June. All children affected by this will leave the service at the normal time for Childrens Church. The last Sunday for this will be next Sunday (26th June).

Fundraising

Treasure Hunt (and BBQ)
Ok, the moment is nearly here, when you can exercise those grey cells, by using your brain to work out the treasure in this Friday’s Treasure Hunt. It begins from our church at 7pm. If you’re interested or find you have some free time, then there’s still time to add your name to the list in the porch or else see Betty Stewart. Entry fee per person is £5, with drivers going free. Those who make it back to church can enjoy some refreshments (a barbeque, no less, or so I’m led to believe – Ed.). It should be a good night.
(Note: It’s not real treasure, well, not the sort you can spend – sorry to disappoint)

Simple Faith Concert
There is an opportunity coming up this Friday (24th June) to hear Simple Faith again – in Jordanstown Christian Centre – admission free, but a collection will be taken which will be going towards Project Romania. Unfortunately, it clashes with the Treasure Hunt above, but if you can’t go to one, maybe you can go to the other.

Crèche

Urgent Help Needed – Crèche facilities are provided each Sunday during morning worship and are vital in allowing parents to attend our church services. Unfortunately over the last few months a few of our volunteers are unable to offer their support. We are in URGENT need of new volunteers, whether you can commit to one month a year, or just the occasional Sunday morning. Please contact Deborah Green 028 9335 5986. (All help is very welcome)

Revival – The real hope for this country
In 2008, Brother David Jardine, through Divine Healing Ministries, an interdenominational healing ministry based in Belfast, felt called to spearhead seven years of prayer for revival in Ireland. Many people have pledged to pray every day. On Saturday the 25th June 2011 from 10.30 am until 3.30 pm, the culminating event for this 3rd year will be held as people meet together in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast. A number of speakers will be leading different sessions throughout the day, including Pastor Lindsay Allen of Carrickfergus, Rev Godfrey Brown, former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and Rev Pat Collins, of the Vincentian Community, who is widely used as a speaker on renewal, spirituality and healing both in Ireland and abroad. All are welcome

Holiday Arrangements – Ministerial cover

Emergency and Pastoral Cover for Rev Aian Ferguson
Mid-June to Mid-July 2011

If you have any pastoral issues for which you need the services of a minister over the next month, please note the following arrangements:

1. From Tuesday 14th June to Sunday 26th June, please contact the Rev Thomas Deacon of Whitehead on 9337 3327

2. From Sunday 26th June to Monday 11th July please contact the Rev Shannon Delaureal of Greenisland on 9036 4239

3. From Monday 11th July to Thursday 14th July please contact the Rev Gary Millar of Whitehead on 9337 3327

There are fall-back arrangements as well, in the event of any difficulties with the above – if in doubt, please speak to Robert Craig, Derek Scoffield or Colin Fisher

OFFERINGS/INCOME FOR LAST WEEK (05/06/11)
Free Will Offering £1,370.52
Building Fund Envelopes £1,204.50

Friendship Centre – Summer availability
Please note that the Friendship Centre will probably be running over most of the summer period, subject to confirmation. Check out the news sheet next week.

Portstewart Sesquicentennial (I think – Ed.)

Those of you who have holidayed on the North Coast of Antrim will no doubt be aware of Portstewart Methodist Church (PMC). However, what you may not be aware of is that this year PMC is celebrating 150 years of existence and witness. There are a number of events or special services planned to celebrate this special occasion. They are as follows:-

Anniversary Event

Monday 4th July 7.30pm Celebration of opening
Speaker: Edmund Mawhinney

Weekend of Celebrations

Friday 15th July 7.30pm Speaker - Rev Ed McDade

Saturday 16th July 7.30pm Speaker - Rev Bert Montgomery

Sunday 17th July 11.45 am Speaker - Rev Ian Henderson (President of the Methodist Church in Ireland)

Everyone welcome
Note: You may also wish to note that PMC has just finished phase 1 of renovation work (the refurbishment of the sanctuary) so it may be worth a visit.

And finally…
Next week will be the last week for the news-sheet until the new session begins in September (or possibly the week before), so if anyone has any particular notices that need published, please get them to Colin Fisher this week, as early as possible. There will still be pulpit announcements, so if you need something announced in July/August, please bring it to Robert Craig or one of the stewards, again, as early as possible. Thank you. (Ed. - Colin F)