Weekly Announcements
Thought for the week, from The Rev Peter:
As I sit today writing this reflection, I see that the UK is chartering flights to take British nationals out of Lebanon. There is so much going on in the Near East at the minute that every day seems to bring more news of surprise attacks and espionage. These are uncertain times.
At this time of year, both as a Minister and a tutor, I start thinking about Christmas. Christmas really does start early for musicians and clergy!
The world Jesus was born into was not much different from today’s. Uncertain and dangerous. Into that world came a child, who became the man who was revealed to be the Word made flesh. What he said and taught is just as relevant as it was then and one day, perhaps very soon, he will return and there will be no more war in his everlasting kingdom of peace.
| Sunday 6th October | ||
| 8.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| 11.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| [Creche available in Massereene Chapel] | ||
| 12-12.45 pm | Funday Club | |
| NOTICES for the week ahead: | ||
| Mon 7th | 7.00 pm | Select Vestry meeting – Parish Centre |
| Tue 8th | 11.00 am | Evergreens: Bee keeping with Trevor Dawson, along with some bagpipe music |
| Wed 9th | 11.00 am | Holy Communion in Parish Centre |
| 2.00 pm | Bowling Club – everyone welcome | |
| Thu 10th | 7.30 pm | Mothers’ Union: ‘Give the girl the right shoes’, with Olive Turkington |
| Fri 11th | 9.30-11.00 am | Tots ‘n’ Us Playgroup |
| Next Sunday – 13th October Harvest Festival Service | ||
| 8.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| 11.30 am | Morning Prayer | |
| [Creche available in Massereene Chapel] | ||
| 12-12.45 pm | Funday Club | |
| 6.00-7.30 pm | Family Fun & Chat – Parish Centre | |
| 7.00-9.00 pm | Next Steps | |
| Date for your diary: | ||
| Sun 20th Oct, from 11 am | Family Service and ‘Big Coffee Break’ – annual fundraising event for NI Hospice | |
| Harvest Thanksgiving: Gifts of flowers, fruit and vegetables can be left in the Church on Friday 11th October between 4pm and 6 pm. Volunteers are also asked to come and help decorate the Church at this time. | ||
| Bible Readings for the week: | |||
| MONDAY | Psalm 140 | Hosea 6: 11b – 7: 16 | Luke 10: 25-37 |
| TUESDAY | Psalm 141 | Hosea 8: 1-14 | Luke 10: 38-42 |
| WEDNESDAY | Psalm 142 | Hosea 9: 1-17 | Luke 11: 1-4 |
| THURSDAY | Psalm 143 | Hosea 10: 1-15 | Luke 11: 5-13 |
| FRIDAY | Psalm 144 | Hosea 11: 1 – 12: 6 | Luke 11: 13-26 |
| SATURDAY | Psalm 145 | Hosea 12: 7 – 13: 3 | Luke 11: 27-38 |
2024 FLOWER LIST … September to December, is now available for parishioners who wish to make a donation towards the church flowers on a particular Sunday, either in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special anniversary. The Flower List is with the churchwardens.
GIFT is a Christian ministry created to encourage and support young people and adults with learning disabilities from 13 years +, to Grown In Faith and Truth* [*all while parents & carers relax and have a chat over refreshments]
Where: Antrim Baptist Church, 3 Greystone Link
When: 3rd Sunday of every month, 3pm – 4.15 pm
Contact: Jo-Anne 07776 718523, or Fiona 07846 787927 or email giftantrim@gmail.com
EXTRA MILE PROJECT – THE LEPROSY MISSION … total raised to date: £668.44 Five million people across the world are currently affected by Leprosy. In 2022 there were 174,087 new cases of the disease – 10,302 of these were children. Your gift in the Extra Mile Bucket will help transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world. Whatever you give, you’ll be playing a part in bringing hope, healing and health to people affected by leprosy in Asia and Africa. Donations can be dropped into the green bucket at the Church-warden’s table. Thank you for your support.
OASIS FOOD BANK – please consider donating an item or two to support the local food bank project. This is a marvellous way of showing God’s love in a practical way. Please leave items in the box in the porch [eg pasta, tinned soups, tinned vegetables, cereal, toiletries, etc]
‘Cathedral 120 Chairs Appeal’ … St Anne’s Cathedral is still accepting donations to support this appeal: replacing the original wooden chairs of the Cathedral. If you are interested in donating a chair, donation forms are available with the churchwardens. Those who donate the £150 cost per chair (or £120 & Gift Aid) can have the name of a loved one listed on a commemorative plaque within the Cathedral.