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Drumhillery News Sheet - Feb 2002 Saying of the month |
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Services of Worship Sun 3 Sun 10 7pm - Praise service in 2nd Keady, Speaker - Rev Tony Davidson (1st Armagh) Fri 15 Sun 17 8pm - Joint Communion Thanksgiving in 2nd Keady. Rev Curry Sun 24 |
Dear Members Dear Members "A earthly story with a heavenly meaning" is how a parable has been defined. In our Bible Studies recently we have been considering some of the parables, they have been the basis of our family services and a number of sermons. I wonder how many of the forty that are recorded in the New Testament can you name? The earthly stories are about all kinds of people; builders, farmers, bankers, managers, lawyers, widows, tax collectors, landlords tenants, etc. They tell of all sorts of events; sowing seed, tending sheep, getting married, going on a journey, searching for something, asking for bread, going to a party, etc. The same stories speak to us about how valuable we are to God, about how slow we can be to come to Him, about how precious it is to know Christ, about the necessity to love and forgive others, the importance of prayer and of having hearts that are soft towards God. Some are stories with a number of characters, some are remarkably concise like the first one recorded in Matthew 5:14-15. Here Jesus said :- "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. While the picture is simple the practice is somewhat more difficult. While Jesus The light of the world, his followers who have the light of life within them are called to declare it to all around. To be like a city on a hill, or a light on a lamp stand. Our motives, our attitudes, our words and our actions all should stand out and shine brightly. As Paul puts it in Philippians 2:14-15 "Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world" Or as Jesus simply states in following the parable itself (v16). "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Each day we need to make it our prayer that by God's power and with his help that we may not only be his people, but cause people to praise and glorify God. Your Friend & Minister Jonathan Curry |
Mums and Toddlers Resumes 6 Feb 2002. All mums and those caring for pre school children very welcome |
Girls Brigade Continues each week. |
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Monthly Prayer Meeting Thur, 14 Feb (8:15-8:45) Monthly Bible Study Thur 28 Feb (8:15-9pm) |
Junior CE (7-8pm) Mon 4, 11, Preparation for Service (in Drumhillery Meeting House) Mon 18, Mid Term Break Sun 24, Service at 12noon Mon 25, Games Night in Primary School All Children Primary School Age and above very welcome |
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Joint Praise Nights (7 to 8pm first Sundays) 3 Feb, 7pm, @ 2nd Keady, Speaker - Rev Tony Davidson, Worship lead by 1st Armagh Praise Group 3 Mch, 7pm, @ Armaghbrague, Speaker - Keith Preston (Irish Mission) 7 Apr, 7pm, @ Drumhillery, Speaker - Ian McKee (PCI Sunday School Organiser) Note Praise group practices are at 5pm before the praise service (Tea provided). |
Youth Fellowship Fri 1 Visit to Comission radio programme centre in Belfast (Meeting 6:30 at manse) Sun 10 Visit of Lislooney YF "Drugs and all that" Sun 24 "A look at Paul" |
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Presbyterian Drumhillery PWA Bible Auction Thursday 7 Feb in Drumhillery Orange Hall |
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Committee Mon 11 Feb at 8:30pm Letter to congregation from Committee The committee would like to thank all who have so generously supported the congregation over the past year as reflected in the end of year finances. These will be presented at the AGM on Fri 8 Mch at 8pm. The evening will also include a Table Quiz, Supper and reports on the work the congregation. Following the congregational meeting of 17 Jan at which the congregation approved the plans to renovate the meeting house the committee have decided to implement these plans and will be meeting in February to begin this process. We will greatly value your continuing support and prayers in the coming months. Congregational Committee |
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Kirk Session Mon 4 Feb @ 8:30pm |
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