May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.' 2 Thessalonians 3:5 - 25th June 2021
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25 June 2021
Welcome to our Morning
Service this Sunday.
We warmly welcome
Rev Terry Laverty
in leading our service.
‘May the Lord direct your
hearts into God’s love and
Christ’s perseverance.’
2 Thessalonians 3:5
East Antrim Battalion
Heritage Society
Exhibition
During the month of June a BB Exhibition is being held in
the Pop-Up Shop in High Street (beside Ulster Bank)
Tuesdays - Fridays 10am - 12noon, 2-4pm
Saturdays 10am - 12noon
Everyone welcome! Covid guidelines are in place.
Update from Yuri
Melnik in Ukraine
who requests Pray for Nigeria
prayer for: The economy has
• The church’s witness not been doing too
during the pandemic. well. With a rise in inflation
• Desire to organise a small rates and the de-value of the
home group Bible study naira, life has become harsher
for many. Making ends meet has
And thanks for: become a daily challenge.
• Recovery from corona- Insecurity seems to be every-
virus for some of their where with ongoing attacks by
congregation nomadic herdsmen/bandits and
• His eldest son entering kidnappings in many states. Pray
Bible College for safety of missionaries and
Should you have their families especially during
a filled money the hours of darkness. Pray
box for The Leprosy Mission for military units as they stand
you are welcome to leave it against corruption and bribery.
in the church office.
Sunday 27th June Leavers Night
Pray for Elin Baird, Matthew Hart,
Matthew Logan and Daniel Sharpe
as they move out as members of our
Youth Fellowship. Give thanks for
the nurturing, fellowship and friendships made
over the years and pray for them as they navigate
their way into young adulthood.
BB Company Section
Thursday 1st July 7.30-9pm
Can you help with Kids Crew
over the summer?
We need 3 volunteers per week, on
a rota basis, to help at Kids Crew.
If you’re able to help in any way please contact Rachael
07883 424260
Let’s Pray
Sunday 27 June
Moderator | Pray for our political leaders in both jurisdictions at this time of much change and
uncertainty. Pray for wise decision-making which honours God and is for the good of everybody.
Being a grateful people | Ask God to help us to be a grateful people, aware of his many blessings,
thankful for his love, mercy, grace and kindness towards us.
Monday 28 June
India | Pray for all affected by Covid-19 in India. Pray for the leaders and members of our partner,
the Church of North India, in particular the Diocese of Gujarat, one of the worst affected areas,
as they seek to minister and witness throughout the pandemic. Pray too for congregations who
have lost their ministers due to Covid-19.
Hungarian Reformed Church | Pray for the work and witness of the Hungarian Reformed Church
in Hungary, Romania and Ukraine. Pray for all the Bible Clubs, camps, etc, for children and
young people this summer.
Tuesday 29 June
University chaplains | Pray that staff, students and chaplains will be refreshed over the summer
break. Pray for students graduating this summer, many of whom will be looking for jobs in a
difficult economic climate.
Aghada & Cork | Pray for the church communities to grow in their love for each other and to invite
others to worship with them. Pray for the minister to preach with power and passion, and for all
of us to grow in grace.
Wednesday 30 June
United Mission to Nepal (UMN) | Give thanks that UMN’s general agreement with the
government of Nepal has been signed. Pray that the interim project and Covid-19 response
agreements will now be signed quickly.
Peter & Valerie Lockwood (global mission workers, Nepal) | Pray for the challenging situation in
the UMN hospitals in Tansen and Okhaldhunga as they provide primary healthcare and are at
the frontline of the Covid-19 response. Pray too for the Lockwood family as they work through
the changes that Covid-19 has necessitated.
Thursday 1 July
Prison chaplains | Pray for those in prison, their families and prison staff. Pray that all may come
to know and love the Lord and his ways. Pray too for prison chaplains as they share the gospel
and provide pastoral care.
Alt (Co Donegal) | Thank God for helping us all physically and emotionally during lockdown and
for good attendances at Sunday services. Pray for refreshment over the summer months, for
comfort and healing for all who struggle with illness. Pray too for a return to normality and for
wisdom in future planning.
Friday 2 July
Social Witness | Pray for our homes and units as they plan their summer activities and outings,
praying that residents and tenants may find comfort and relaxation as they participate and
benefit from the new freedom. Give thanks for all who will accompany them, that they will be
given renewed energy and enthusiasm as they fulfil this important task.
Civil Service | Give thanks for civil servants who support the Government of Ireland and the
Northern Ireland Executive. Pray for wisdom, good management and diligence in the support
of policy-making and delivery of services to the public.
Saturday 3 July
General Council | Please pray for the ongoing work of the Linkage commission, particularly in
processing Leave to Call for vacant congregations. Pray especially for the convener, Mr James
Livingstone and the Chair, the Very Rev Dr Michael Barry in that work.
Council for Training in Ministry | The Accredited Preacher Scheme meets Mon – Fri next week,
for intensive teaching in Union College. Pray for the trainees that the Lord will equip them to
serve him in this way in his Church. Pray too for the teachers, that the Lord will use them to
teach effectively. Pray for existing Accredited Preachers as they preach in congregations
throughout Ireland.
If you would like Let’s Pray emailed directly to you every Thursday from PCI, you
can sign up at their webpage:
www.presbyterianireland.org/resources/prayer/let-s-pray
Welcome Team for July:
Barney Evans (Leader) Andy Robinson
Pat Evans Jean Robinson
Brian Smyth Pamela Forsythe
Leaders of Organisations - we’d like you to start considering your
plans for possible recommencement in the 2021/22 season. You’re welcome
to phone Rosalind for an initial chat about it 028 9336 1480.
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If you’d like an announcement made, please tell Rosalind directly either by
email, phone or a note in the post box. Announcements to be in by
Wednesday mornings please.
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Any meetings or gatherings must be booked into the church diary and the
appropriate paperwork completed. This is to ensure that we don’t have any
clashes and to ensure that correct sanitising is carried out. Thank you.
At Morning Services, the following still apply:
• Your attendance will be logged by our Welcome Team.
• Wear a face-covering at all times, inside church and ideally outside when talking
to others.
• Please sanitise your hands.
• Maintain 2 metre social distancing.
• Existing household bubbles are encouraged to sit together in order to create
space in other pews.
• Doors remain open to help with air flow and ventilation.
• Individuals must act responsibly, respecting all current health guidelines, within
the church premises.
• Announcements delivered to you as they are now, until further notice.
‘as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of
doing what is good.’ 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Minister: Rev Dr Cecil Grant / Tel: 07989 353732 / cgrant@presbyterianireland.org
Church Office Tel: 028 9336 1480 / Email: office@firstcarrickpres.co.uk
Website: www.firstcarrickpres.co.uk / NI Charity Reg: NIC105433
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