Kells Presbyterian Church

Order of Service

12 noon  Sunday 12th February 2023

Welcome and Announcements

Prayer

Rejoice in the Lord

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2: 14 – 22

Time of Thanksgiving

Blessed Be Your Name

(Boys and Girls leave for ChurchZone, Bubbles etc)

Time of Remembrance

When Peace Like A River

Sermon: The Hope Of The Gospel

All The Way My Saviour Leads Me

Benediction

We welcome everyone to our service this morning especially those who have lost loved ones in recent years and wish to remember them as we take time to thank the Lord for His help in difficult days.

Announcements

Mon: 7 pm Campaigners

Tue: 8 pm Kirk Session meeting in Tullynamullan Room

8 pm PW with SMILES Ladies Group

Wed: 10 am Kells tots

8 pm Joint Midweek in Kells

Thur: 10 am Ladies Bible Study

7.30 pm Choir Practice for Easter

Sat: 7.30 pm Marriage Preparation Class in the Loft

Sun: 10.45 Sunday Zone and Bible Class

11.30 am Prayer Meeting in the Choir Room

12 noon Morning Service: Rev Boyd

11.55 am Live Streamed service

6.00 pm Prayer Meeting In Choir Room

6.30 pm Evening Service: Rev Boyd

Additional Announcements

The Moderator Dr John Kirkpatrick has asked us all to consider giving to help the people of Turkey and Syria after the terrible earthquake of last week.  This is to be done through TEAR fund.  If you would like to help please put your contribution into an envelope marked Earthquake Relief, place it on the offering plate over the next 2 weeks and we will forward it to TEAR Fund.

Marriage Preparation Classes will be held on Saturdays 18th and 25th February at 7.30pm in The Loft for those due to marry in 2023 or 2024. Please speak to Mr Boyd to confirm your plans to attend.

It is hoped to hold a series of Discipleship Classes on Tuesday nights starting on 28th February. These are for those who want to learn more about the Christian faith or who have any questions they wish to ask.  If you are wanting to become a communicant member of the congregation on Profession of Faith you are required to attend these classes. If you plan to come on transfer from another congregation we invite you to come along to the classes if you would like a refresher on Christian Fundamentals.

A PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) safety test on electrical items has been arranged for 17th February. If you or your organization use ANY such electrical devices on church premises please bring them to the Choir Room prior to 17th. (This does not include phones, ipads etc that you use for personal bible reading during services.)

Ladies Breakfast – Saturday 4th March at 9.30 am to 12 noon in Ross Park hotel. Speaker is Catherine Campbell and the soloist is Anna Williamson. The topic is ‘God is not finished with you yet’ which is the title of the newly released book of Catherine’s. The price is £13 and will include tea/coffee and shortbread at the end. Please book with Joye asap.

Child Protection Training – Tuesday 21st February at 7:30 pm, held in our halls. It is essential that all who are involved in regular work with children or teenagers in our church attend child protection training every few years.  So, we would ask that all involved in organisations such as Sunday school, Bible Class, Youth Fellowship, Campaigners, CE, Tots, etc. make every effort to attend on this night. If you can’t make it, please let us know and we will arrange for you to attend training in another church.

Choir Practices  for Easter will start on Thursday 9th February. All new members of all ages are very welcome.

Forthcoming Events

Wednesday 15th March at 8 pm Ricky Ferguson (Wycliffe)

Young at Heart over 60’s Spring Events 2023;

Spring Afternoon Tea, Saturday 18th February at 2:30 – 4pm in the Church Hall. Theme, meet Elizabeth Wilson.

St Patrick’s Day Irish Fry, Friday 17th March at 10am in the Church Hall. Price £8.00 (Book in advance)  Thought for the day by Sammy McKee.

Donegal Holiday, Monday 17th – Thursday 20th April. Leaving Kells at 10am, Home at 5pm on Thursday (Approx). Some seats are still available.

Young at Heart is a friendly and welcoming group of over 60 years of age who enjoy fun and fellowship.

We would love you to join us at any of these events.

For further details contact Joye 07761956596