Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 12 May, 2019
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,
bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering ...”
(Col. 3:12)
Morning Service - 11:00 AM
God-Breathed Scripture
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Scripture Reading: II Timothy 3:1-4:4
Text: II Timothy 3:16-17
I. The Meaning of It
II. The Profit of It
III. The Goal of It
Psalms: 33:3-9; 105:22-27; 19:9-14; 119:9-16
Evening Service - 6:00 PM
What Is Preaching?
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Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:42-22:14
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 31
I. The Popular Errors
II. The Powerful Truth
III. The Serious Consequences
Psalms: 25:1-7; 105:28-37; 119:33-40; 2:6-12
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
Westminster Confession 1:6: “The whole counsel of God, concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man’s salvation, faith, and life, is either expressly set down in scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit, or traditions of men. Nevertheless, we acknowledge the inward illumination of the Spirit of God to be necessary for the saving understanding of such things as are revealed in the word; and that there are some circumstances concerning the worship of God, and government of the Church, common to human actions and societies, which are to be ordered by the light of nature and Christian prudence, according to the general rules of the word, which are always to be observed.”
Westminster Confession 1:8: “The Old Testament in Hebrew, (which was the native language of the people of God of old,) and the New Testament in Greek, (which at the time of the writing of it was most generally known to the nations,) being immediately inspired by God, and by his singular care and providence kept pure in all ages, are therefore authentical; so as in all controversies of religion, the Church is finally to appeal unto them. But because these original tongues are not known to all the people of God who have right unto and interest in the scriptures, and are commanded, in the fear of God, to read and search them, therefore they are to be translated into the vulgar language of every nation unto which they come, that the word of God dwelling plentifully in all, they may worship him in an acceptable manner, and through patience and comfort of the scriptures, may have hope.”
Thomas Watson: “Take heed of drowsiness in hearing; drowsiness shows much irreverence. How lively are many when they are about the world, but in the worship of God, how drowsy … In the preaching of the Word, is not the bread of life broken to you; and will a man fall asleep at his food?”
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
The new Covenant Reformed News is on the back table.
A schedule for family visitation is on the back of this bulletin. Please try to make the dates and times work as much as possible, since rearranging slots means rearranging schedules for other members. If you do need to reschedule or if you are not a member but would like to be included in family visitation, talk to Rev. Stewart or one of the elders.
Tuesday Bible Study meets this week at 11 AM to consider the covenant consecration and laws of New Testament Israel, especially in I Peter.
Men’s Bible Study meets this Saturday at 8 PM at the Kennedys to discuss Acts 9:23-35.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. R. Kleyn is entitled “Love Never Fails” (I Cor. 13:8).
Rev. McGeown will preach for the CPRC next Sunday while Rev. Stewart preaches for the LRF.
S. Wales Lecture: Rev. Stewart will speak on “The Burnt Offering” on Thursday, 6 June at 7:15 PM in Margam Community Centre.
Offerings: General Fund: £661.44. Building Fund: £219.50.
Translation Addition: 1 Chinese.
PRC News: Rev. W. Langerak will be installed today as pastor of Trinity PRC. Southeast PRC will call from the trio of Revs. Huizinga (Redlands, CA), R. Kleyn (Spokane, WA) and Mahtani (Cornerstone, IN).