Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 6 May, 2018
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind ...” (Rom. 12:2)
Morning Service - 11:00 AM
Earnestly Contending for the Faith (11)
Complainers!
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Scripture Reading: Jude
Text: Jude 16
I. The Meaning
II. The Cause
III. The Corollary
Psalms: 34:1-10; 73:24-28; 39:1-6; 16:1-7
Evening Service - 6:00 PM
The Misery of Man
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Scripture Reading: I Timothy 1
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 2
I. The Meaning of It
II. The Source of It
III. The Deliverance From It
Psalms: 122:1-9; 74:1-5; 14:1-7; 130:1-8
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.cprf.co.uk/live.html
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC
Quotes to Consider
Thomas Manton on Jude 16: “Man is a foolish creature; what doth he get by complaining of God? Who shall right us? Before what tribunal will you put him in suit? Of all sins, murmuring is most unreasonable, but very pernicious. What do we get by it but disquiet and judgment? It is like spitting against the wind, the drivel is returned upon our own heads. Disquiet it breedeth us. A murmuring spirit is a greater evil than any affliction; like a sour vessel it turneth all things that are put into it into sourness. Most men’s misery ariseth from their discontent; if their heart and their condition were suited, they would do well enough in the world; we trouble our own peace” (An Exposition on the Epistle of Jude, pp. 304-305).
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
A new RFPA Update is on the back table.
The second offering this morning is for the building fund.
Family visitation starts this week. A schedule is on the back of the bulletin. Changing the schedule will affect others, but if your date and time do not work for you, please contact Rev. Stewart. If you are not a member and would like to be included in the family visitation, talk with Rev. Stewart or an elder.
Tuesday Bible Study at 11 AM will discuss the pilgrimage feasts in Acts.
Ladies Bible Study meets this Friday at the church at 10:30 AM to discuss chapter 9 on “Meekness” from the book The Fruit of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Martyn and Larisa McGeown are hosting a reception for family and friends this Saturday at 12.30 PM in First Cookstown Presbyterian Church Hall, Cookstown. If you have not RSVP’d and still intend to come, please inform Pastor McGeown ASAP (martynmcgeown@gmail.com).
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM).
Next Lord’s Day, Rev. McGeown will be preaching for the CPRC, while Rev. Stewart is in the LRF.
We will be having tea after the evening service next Sunday. It will include a presentation to the catechumens. Tea rota: Group B.
S. Wales Lecture: Rev. McGeown will give a lecture on “The Development of God’s Covenant” in Margam Community Centre on Thursday, 24 May, at 7:15 PM.
The CPRC Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 28 May at 7:30 PM. All are invited. Evangelism, audio-visual, missionary and financial reports will be given.
Offerings: General Fund: £1,079.90.
Translation Additions: 1 Swahili and 2 Greek.
PRC News: Heritage PRC (Sioux Falls, SD) called Candidate J. Langerak.