Week CommencingMonday 17th December 2018

Monday 17th 7:30 pm

Communications Sub Committee Meeting Morrison Room

Tuesday 18th 10:45 am PW - Beauty of Christmas with Erin Stafford from Vera & Ernies

Wednesday 19th 8:00 pm Midweek Bible Study & Prayer time - In the Manse

Thursday 20th6:45 pm Girls’ Brigade - No Meeting, GB will resume Thursday 3rd January

Friday 21st6:30 pmOnwards

Boys’Brigade

Anchor Boys (P1 to P4) 6:30 - 7:30 pmJuniors (P5 to P7) 7:15 - 8:30 pm

Company & Seniors (Yr8 to Yr12) 8:00 - 9:30 pmSunday 23rd

11:00 am Prayer Meeting

Sunday 23rd 11:30 am 11:30 am: What is Christmas? The Wise men

Upcoming Dates for your diary:Monday 24th Dec 11:15 pm: Christmas Eve Service in 2nd RathfrilandTuesday 25th Dec 10:30 am: Christmas Day ServiceSunday 30th Dec 11:30 am: What is Christmas? MeMonday 31st Dec 11:30 pm: Watchnight Service in St Johns

Announcements: Sunday 16th December 20183rd Sunday in Advent

Minister:Rev Trevor Boyd, Dip. MinThe Manse13 Redbridge Road,Rathfriland,BT34 5AH

02840630272 07955102923 www.1strathfriland.co.uk www.facebook.com/FirstRathfriland @1stRathfrilandP

Jesus said, “A city on a hill cannot be hidden… in the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds

and praise your Father in heaven.”Matthew 5: 14&16

We exist as a congregation: -COMMITTED to the weekly worship of the Lord

DEDICATED to learning and obeying the Word of GodMOTIVATED to witness to our Community by Word and

Action that JESUS is the only way to SALVATION

Today - Sunday 16th December 201811:00 am Prayer Meeting11:30 am Rev Boyd - What is Christmas? The Saviour3:00 pm Womens Prayer Meeting3:30 pm Choir Practice in 3rd Rathfriland for Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve6:30 pm Prayer Meeting7:00 pm Rev Boyd - Carol Service with Church Choir

Points for Prayer* Give thanks for Sing for Your Supper service and the contribution of Iveagh Primary School & Mr Carlisle.* Give thanks for those who attended the Senior Citizen’s Fellowship and the GB Carol Services.* Pray that our the gospel message from our services would connect with people and that people would come to saving faith in Jesus.* Pray for those involved in our organisations that they would get a rest over the Christmas holidays.* Pray that our Community Carols would connect with our community and bring people in to sing carols on Sunday 23rd December at 3.00pm.

Charity N°: NIC105054

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We have come together to worship God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, upon

whom we depend for everything, and who blesses us daily by his grace.

If you missed one of our December services you can fill out a CD request form and our Audio

Visual Team will get you a recording free of charge.

Isaiah 9:6-7

It would be helpful if you stated your envelope number and the fund you wished to contribute to.

eg. 123.FWO, 123.UA, 123.BFThe Bank Account No.'s are as follows;

Current Account. Acc No 29800021 Sort Code 98 13 60This is for FWO and United Appeal (UA)

Building Account. Acc No 29800294 Sort Code 98 13 60This is for Building Fund only (BF)

For more information please contact: Lindsay Gracey 07595387831

We plan to close the accounts on Sunday 30th December 2018 and would appreciate it if all contributions were in by then.

Could the treasurers of all organisations please forward their financial report as early as possible in the new year, no later than 20th January, to facilitate the

completion of Statistical Report.

The Accountant also requires a copy of December statement to validate the reports.E-mail: lindsaygracey@msn.com

The FWO envelopes will be available next Sunday 23rd Dec.

RotasAudio Visual Flower List

16/12/18 - Joseph Magill & Rodney McCready23/12/18 - Neil Cheney & Robin McConnell

25/12/18 - William & Aaron McConville

16/12/18 - Liz Groves23/12/18 - Derek & Heather McDowell25/12/18 - Derek & Heather McDowell

Childrens Church Creche16/12/18 - Sarah Davidson & Alison Gracey

23/12/18 - Anne Annett & Sandra O'Hara30/12/18 - Anne Annett & Sandra O'Hara

16/12/18 - Jill Morrow & Margaret McConnell23/12/18 - Marj Bell & Noelle Hanna30/12/18 - Marj Bell & Noelle Hanna

If children’s church and crèche dates don’t suit, please swap with someone else on the rota. Emergency contact Anne Annett on 028406 38954 Please check list in vestibule.

Counting Money After Morning ServiceDecember

Mr & Mrs Murray AnnettMrs Joyce McConnell & Family

Mr & Mrs Colin Boyd.

JanuaryMr & Mrs Mark Wilson

Mr & Mrs John BellMr & Mrs Colin McDowell

Church Door Welcome

DecemberDerek McDowell

David Annett(Reserve - John Annett)

JanuaryMurray Annett

Roy Annett(Reserve - John Bell)

If you have any information to share with the congregation please forward it to: Desie Cheney by 6pm on Thursday.

Email: gransha7ac@gmail.com Phone: 02840638384

There were plans to start a Mums & Tots Group one or two mornings per week with the arrival of Jonathan Daniel as Community

Outreach Coordinator. Since Jonathan is not coming are there any parents or individuals in our congregation who feel guided by the

Holy Spirit to help organise this type of group? We have received a grant for £306.00 which has been used to purchase a variety of new

equipment. We have also been given a donation of small chairs and tables. Feel free to contact the Rev Boyd on 07955102923 to discuss.

Please note that the Presbyterian Herald magazine will be increasing in price from £10 to £15 for the yearly subscription from January. Contact Mark or

Julie Wilson if you have any queries.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in the UK in May 2018. It replaces the existing law on data protection (the Data Protection Act 1998) and gives individuals more rights and protection in how their personal data is used by organisations. First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church comply with our obligations under the GDPR by keeping data up to date; by storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting or retaining excessive amounts of data; by protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data. For more information on how your data is used by First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church please visit the website at http://www.1strathfriland.co.uk/contact-us/data-pr

PCI Youth AssemblyTheme: ‘The Anatomy of the Church: One body many parts’Date: Saturday 9 February 2019Venue: Assembly Buildings, BelfastTime: 2pm – 9pmCost: £8/€8 per person

Delegates should be:15-25 years old, normally a communicant member of their congregation and willing to participate in discussion about the life of the church

First Rathfriland PW "Beauty of Christmas"

Tuesday 18th December @8pm in Church Hall

Special Guest: Erin Stafford (From Vera & Ernies)

There will be an opportunity to sample some

Christmas Fayre and purchase Christmas Gifts

All Ladies are welcome

SingSaturday 15th June 2019

SSE Area Belfast 7:30 pmIf you would binterested in this even please put your name on the list in the vestibule or speak with Andrea Magill. At this moment tickets should be no more than £30. Depending on numbers we may look at the possibilty of taking a

bus. Please let me know by Wednesday 19th December.