Weekly Announcements
Reflection from The Rev Claire …Thankfulness is the antidote to forgetfulness.
We humans forget things all the time. We lose our keys, miss appointments, and constantly overlook the good things happening around us. But while our memories fade, God never forgets us.
The Bible tells us that even if everyone else forgets us, God won’t. He knows each of us deeply and holds onto us, even when our attention drifts away from Him. His love doesn’t depend on how well we remember to pay attention; His grace is always there, covering our slip-ups and distractions.
The best way to cure our forgetfulness is simply being thankful. When we stop to say thank you for God’s love, it pulls us out of our busy minds and reminds us of what actually matters. Today, take comfort in knowing God hasn’t forgotten you, and let a little gratitude be your answer to His lasting care.
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For the foreseeable future, all services will take place in the Parish Centre |
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| Sunday 20th September | ||
| 8.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| 11.30 am | Family Service in Parish Centre | |
| Coffee/tea available from 11.00 am | ||
| 7.00 – 9.00 pm | Next Steps | |
| NOTICES for the week ahead: | ||
| Wed 23rd | 11.00 am | Holy Communion in Parish Centre |
| 2.00 pm | Bowling Club | |
| Sat 26th | 10.00 am | Parish Breakfast ‘Blend’ – Top of the Town |
| Next Sunday – 27th September | ||
| 8.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| 11.30 am | Healing & Wholeness Service | |
| [Creche available in the Worship Room] | ||
| 12-12.45 pm | Funday Club – sharing fun and faith for kids | |
| 7.00 – 9.00 pm | Next Steps | |
| Dates for your diary: | ||
| Fri 2nd Oct, 9.30-11.00am | TOTS ‘n’ US Playgroup resumes | |
| Mon 5th Oct, 7.00pm | All Saints’ Bible Study Group – Parish Centre | |
| Join us as we watch and explore The Chosen, | ||
| Season 5 together. Everyone welcome | ||
| Thu 8th Oct, 7.30pm | Mothers’ Union – Growing up in Antrim, with guest speaker Philip Scott | |
| Tue 13th Oct, 11.00am | Evergreens – everyone welcome | |
| Bible Readings for w/c 13th September: | |||
| MONDAY | Psalm 120 | 1 Kings 8: 31-62 | Luke 7: 1-10 |
| TUESDAY | Psalm 121 | 1 Kings 8: 63 – 9: 9 | Luke 7: 11-17 |
| WEDNESDAY | Psalm 122 | 1 Kings 10: 1-25 | Luke 7: 31-35 |
| THURSDAY | Psalm 123 | 1 Kings 11: 1-13 | Luke 7: 36-50 |
| FRIDAY | Psalm 124 | 1 Kings 11: 26-43 | Luke 8: 1-3 |
| SATURDAY | Psalm 125 | 1 Kings 12: 1-24 | Luke 8: 4-15 |
| Bible Readings for w/c 20th September: | |||
| MONDAY | Psalm 126 | Proverbs 3: 13-18 | Matthew 9: 9-13 |
| TUESDAY | Psalm 127 | 1 Kings 16: 1-14 | Luke 8: 16-56 |
| WEDNESDAY | Psalm 128 | 1 Kings 17 | Luke 9: 1-6 |
| THURSDAY | Psalm 129 | 1 Kings 18: 1-20 | Luke 9: 7-9 |
| FRIDAY | Psalm 130 | 1 Kings 18: 21-46 | Luke 9: 18-22 |
| SATURDAY | Psalm 131 | 1 Kings 19 | Luke 9: 43b-45 |
MOTHERS’ UNION APPEAL … the Mothers’ Union has been asked to make up toiletry packs for emergency admissions to the Antrim Area Hospital. We would welcome donations of the following items from all members of the church –
toothbrushes, toothpaste, face flannels, bars of soap, deodorants and combs.
A marked box will be in the foyer of the hall for these items.
Thank you, Mabel Jenkins – Branch Leader
Extra Mile Project supporting kids4school. kids4school is a Christian child development ministry, founded in 2009, which enables children in Tanzania to access education. Its mission is to support children as they grow, helping to lift them from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Christ-centred, child-focused and church-based, kids4school is committed to integrity in all it does. Your donations will help provide children with the opportunity of an education and the chance to break a cycle of poverty that has existed for generations. Thank you for your support.
2026 Flower List (July to December) – The Flower List for July to December 2026 is available for parishioners who wish to donate towards the church flowers on a particular Sunday – whether in memory of a loved one or to mark a special anniversary. You can find the list in the foyer of the Parish Centre or simply speak to one of the churchwardens.
FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR FUND – there is a GoFundMe link available on the Parish Facebook page [https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-saints-parish-church-antrim-repair-fund] for anyone wishing to donate to this fund. As an alternative, if you are a tax paying parishioner, we can claim Gift Aid if you make your donation through the Fabric Fund. Please speak to Brian Neill for more information.