RECTOR’S LETTER
Dear Friends in St Nicholas’
We are notorious in this country for talking about the weather – I’m sure that you have been involved in a conversation at some time over the last few weeks about the poor summer that we had this year. For some of us the poor weather has been a nuisance or a disappointment, but for others it has caused real problems.
Whilst back in Derrylin for a couple of weddings, I heard from farming friends about the difficulties that the weather was causing for them. They were really struggling to get the silage made that will feed the animals through the winter and were very concerned. Thankfully, most of them had managed to harvest what would see them through by the beginning of September, but it had not been easy. In a more urban setting like ours we are perhaps somewhat protected from the realities of the ups and downs of how our food is produced, but let us never forget that we all are affected by these things.
On the second Sunday of this month we will share in the Harvest Thanksgiving services and we look forward to the special service of Harvest Praise that the choir are currently preparing for the evening service. Do plan to come and share in the special times of worship as we give thanks to God for all his provision for our daily needs and pray for those whose livelihood is in farming and food production.
This past month has seen the beginning of a new season’s work for our parish organisations. We owe a great deal to the many leaders and committee members who put a great deal of energy and time into planning and delivering such a broad programme of activities. We do not want to take any of them for granted, so please help me to make sure that they know how much we appreciate all that they give to our parish through their service.
Thanks to everyone who helped with the organisation of the farewell evening for Darren & Karen McCartney last month. There was a great sense of fun on the evening and a good crowd to show our appreciation for all that they have contributed to our life as a parish. We will not forget them – I know that a large number of us plan to travel to share in Darren’s institution and will continue to pray for their ministry in Knocknamuckley over the years that lie ahead.
Thank you too, to those of you who have been praying for the parish in Derrylin since my institution here in Carrickfergus. I’m delighted to report that Bishop Ken Clarke has appointed the Revd Andrew Quill, curate in Omagh, to be my successor as Rector of Kinawley & Holy Trinity. Please continue to pray for the parish and for Andrew, Joanne and their children as they begin this new phase of work for the gospel.
Finally, a reminder, Christian ministry is not just a matter for the clergy, or the leaders of organisations, or the Select Vestry, it is the calling of every Christian person. My vision for this parish is that we will be known for being a place full of people who know the love of Jesus and who share it freely and generously (1 John 3:23). What ministry is Jesus calling you to exercise for him? What act of kindness, or love and Christian witness can you show to someone today? Don’t miss that opportunity!
Yours in the service of Jesus,
George
A NOTE FROM DARREN
Catherine has once again been on the phone to remind me to get this letter in for the Parish News. Catherine has been a great help over these last few years as well as so many others. If I were to start now to write down everyone who has helped and encouraged Karen and I over these last three years, the removal men would be carrying me out as I continued to write. The boxes are stacked high in the study and in the rest of the rooms of the house as I write this.These last couple of weeks have been quite emotional for us with Karen’s twin brother and family leaving on the Saturday of our farewell weekend coupled with the prospect of our own move. The weekend started with the evening in the church hall. Karen and I were encouraged to see so many of you who had come to say your goodbyes. We had many a laugh and it was fun to see and hear the different acts. On the Saturday I had a wedding and then the three services on Sunday. I think I found the morning the toughest. As I stood saying good-bye it seemed as if I had swallowed an apple, it wouldn’t have taken much to get the tears flowing.
Karen and I want to thank you for your friendship and fellowship over these last three years. I am not forgetting those of you who read this each month, who never got to meet Karen, as you no longer can get out to church. I include you in the thanks for your friendship, fellowship and support.
We look forward to seeing many of you at the institution down in Knocknamuckley.
1“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,” Heb 12:1-2 (ANIV)
“And if we answer the call to discipleship, where will it lead us? What decisions and partings will it demand? To answer this question we shall have to go to Him, for only He knows the answer. Only Jesus Christ, who bids us follow Him, knows the journey’s end. But we do know that it will be a road of boundless mercy. Discipleship means joy.”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer “Cost of Discipleship”
Lots of love,
Darren and Karen
POINTS TO PONDER
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. CiceroHearty thanks must be given to God: such as cometh not from the roof of the mouth but the root of the heart. John Trapp
Satan may chase him to the gates of death, but he cannot pursue the Christian through the gates. D C Potter
If you would be cherished when you are old, be courteous while you are young!
John Lyly
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
At our first meeting after the summer break we were pleased to be joined by George, our new rector, for the first part of our meeting as he greeted our members and led us in prayer.Following that we then enjoyed a "Colour me Beautiful" presentation by style consultant Joan Roulston. This was a very popular event and we were delighted to welcome some new friends to our group. In particular we welcomed Nadine, George's wife, and we very much look forward to spending time with her and getting to know her better over the coming months. Sadly we also had to say goodbye to Karen McCartney who is leaving for Knocknamuckley Parish with Darren. Karen was presented with gifts of jewellery and flowers on behalf of the committee and members to express our gratitude for the leadership and support she has shown us all over the past year. We will really miss Karen's contribution to our group and we wish her every happiness and God's blessing in her new life.At our next meeting on Tuesday 13 October our guest speaker will be Ken Ewart from Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). The MAF mission statement is "Sharing the love of Jesus Christ through aviation and technology so that isolated people may be physically and spiritually transformed". Do come along and hear what Ken has to tell us about the work of this organisation. Please also remember to bring along a recipe (or more) for publication in our Women's Fellowship Recipe Book, which Jackie Kane is compiling to go on sale later in the year.
Valerie Leighton, Honorary Secretary
PRACTISE THE PRESENCE OF GOD
by Rev Paul HardinghamYour Life, Your Choice: Work
How can you be more aware of Jesus’ presence in your daily work: your job, running a household, volunteering or caring for children? Whether your work is paid or unpaid, we work because we are made in the image of God. We are called to partner with God in caring for his creation and serving others with our skills and giftedness.
Beginning Your Workday How can you begin your workday in Jesus’ name? It could involve arriving on time; greeting your colleagues or family members differently – in a way that makes them glad you are around! Talk to God about your feelings: are you excited, fearful, bored, or stressed? Ask God to help you with your work and to be with you throughout the day.
During Your Workday Make sure that you have reminders of God’s presence with you in your workplace setting, eg favourite texts or words etc.
The way we treat people at work is important, especially if we want to experience God’s presence in these relationships. Look for opportunities to serve them; this will have a huge impact on them! Also, be prepared to learn from difficult people eg a difficult teenager, demanding boss, gossipy colleague or complaining customer! Remember, Jesus told us to love our enemies! Ask yourself: ‘What can I learn here about love or myself, Lord?’
We should also try to receive feedback well. This can come in expected ways (eg performance review), as well as unexpectedly from a colleague, client, or our children telling us what they think of our parenting skills! Ask yourself: ‘What is the truth I need to learn from this, Lord?’
Ending Your Workday We can often end the working day feeling frustrated about what we haven’t done or the way things have gone! In Genesis we read how God, at the end of each day of creation, paused and reviewed what he had done and declared it good! Therefore, end the day by taking a few moments to reflect on what you have done and declare it good! Talk to God honestly about the day (especially if you have wasted some of it!) and ask his help to work diligently tomorrow.
God wants our work to be at the heart of our spiritual life; we work for God as well as with him: ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.’ (Colossians 3:23).
Prayer Diary – October 2009
1st October – ThursdayPlease pray today that our Lord will raise up for us a candidate to fill the position of Curate in our parish. Pray for parishes that are currently without a Rector and pray for Christian men and women to come forward and study for Christian Ministry.
2nd October – Friday
This evening several parishioners will travel to Knocknamuckley for the Institution of Rev Darren McCartney as Rector. Pray that those travelling would do so in safety. Pray for Darren and Karen as they begin this new phase of their lives in God’s service.
3rd October –Saturday
Each Sunday many of our children attend Morning or Afternoon Sunday Schools or Bible Study, but we sometimes do not realise the amount of work carried out by teachers and leaders to prepare for classes. Pray for our Sunday Schools, Bible Classes and the time dedicated to preparing lessons.
4th October – Sunday
Pray for our church services today. Pray for the Rector, Kathleen and Andrew. Remember in your prayers today the Church Ministry among Jewish People and Darren on this his first Sunday in Knocknamuckley.
5th October – Monday
This evening couples will attend the penultimate Marriage Preparation Class. Pray for those intending to marry in our church in the next twelve months. Pray that these classes will have better prepared them for the reality of Christian Marriage.
6th October – Tuesday
The Select Vestry meets again this evening. Pray for the Select Vestry and for God’s guidance in their discussions and decision-making, that they would use what He has provided in ways pleasing to Him.
7th October – Wednesday
The extended choir will have their final practice this evening before our Harvest Services this weekend. Pray for them and for Alison our Organist. Pray for our Harvest Service’s preachers.
8th October – Thursday
Next month it is planned to have a Global Mission Event with representatives from MECO, CMS Ireland and IFES. Pray for these organisations and for the ongoing preparations for this event. Pray for Mark and Alison Gill and their plans to return to Nepal.
9th October – Friday
This evening the church will be decorated in preparation for Harvest. Give thanks that we are in general a nation of plenty, and for all those who will donate flowers and produce. Pray for those currently struggling with debt, unemployment or hardship.
10th October – Saturday
Pray for those bereaved over recent months, that they would gain comfort and strength from the assured hope of an eternity with Christ for those who put their trust in Him.
11th October – Sunday
Today we will celebrate the Harvest. Pray for our church services, our guest preachers and the extended Choir at this evening’s service, giving thanks for our Organist Alison Irwin. Remember those parts of the world where drought and famine are a reality.
12th October – Monday
Pray today for those who will help with the distribution of Harvest gifts to parishioners. Pray for the Girls’ Bible Fellowship.
13th October – Tuesday
The Women’s Fellowship meets this evening with guest speaker Ken Ewart from the Mission Aviation Fellowship. Pray for the members of our Women’s Fellowship.
14th October – Wednesday
Pray for the Women’s Fellowship and Friendship Group.
15th October – Thursday
Pray for Explore, our Parish Bible Study, for the opportunity it offers to study God’s Word together.
16th October – Friday
Pray for the sick. Remember especially today those suffering from a mental illness. Pray too for Carers.
17th October – Saturday
Many parishioners enjoy fellowship through some sporting activity, whether football, bowls or badminton. Pray for all these groups today.
18th October – Sunday
This evening’s Holy Communion service includes Prayers for Healing. Pray for Healing Ministry and for all today’s services.
19th October – Monday
Building work continues apace on the new Methodist Church. Pray for our friends in the Methodist congregation.
20th October – Tuesday
Pray for Crosslinks, especially for its work overseas. Pray for Missionaries who serve God in foreign lands.
21st October – Wednesday
This evening the Widows’ Group meets in the Small Hall. Pray and give thanks for the mutual support, friendship and fellowship the group offers.
22nd October – Thursday
Parish News is assembled this morning ready for distribution. Pray for Catherine Wallace our Secretary, her team of volunteers and for distributors. Pray for our Caretaker Uel Stewart.
23rd October – Friday
Pray for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
24th October – Saturday
The ‘clocks go back’ tonight and many people living alone feel much more isolated during the long dark winter nights. Pray for them.
25th October – Sunday
At this morning’s family service our BB will join us for their annual Enrolment. Pray for the whole Company, for Officers, helpers and boys. Pray for this evening’s Youth Church.
26th October – Monday
Pray for Bishop Sadock Makaya in Tabora Diocese, Tanzania. Pray for the church in Tanzania and all who teach the Christian Message there.
27th October –Tuesday
Pray for the Girl Guides, Brownies and Rainbows.
28th October – Wednesday
Carrickfergus Ministers’ Fellowship meets this morning for fellowship and Bible Study. Pray for them today, giving thanks for all who minister in our town.
29th October – Thursday
Pray for students living away from home. Pray for those who have found it difficult to settle in and for those from Christian homes now perhaps for the first time feeling pressure to ‘follow the crowd’. Pray for Christian groups working within our colleges and universities.
30th October – Friday
Pray for our Government in Westminster and the NI Assembly.
31st October – Saturday
Remember the homeless today, especially those who have to sleep rough. Pray for those who live in fear of repossession.
Gift Aid
Dear Parishioner,
In the March edition of the Parish News a full description of the advantages, to the Parish, of Gift Aid, was identified and explanations given on how tax payers could assist our Church (financially) at no cost to themselves. This was followed up by a further item in the April edition of Parish News and a verbal and visual presentation at the Easter Vestry. In every case reference was made to a new format, introduced by Government, for a “Gift Aid Declaration” form. Parishioners were encouraged to sign up to Gift Aid.
The members of the Select Vestry recognise the benefit of Gift Aid and, although a good number of the new “Gift Aid Declaration” forms have been received, are keen to continue to promote the scheme to you if (i) you are a tax payer and have not yet committed yourself to Gift Aid here in the Church or (ii) you have committed yourself in the past but have not completed a new “Gift Aid Declaration” form and you continue to be a tax payer.
To refresh you memory we present below aspects of Gift Aid that you may find of interest:
a.If you pay Income Tax and give authority, we can claim 25p on every £1 donated by you to the Church, plus (between 6 April 2008 and 5 April 2011) an additional 3p on every £1.
b.It doesn’t cost you anything and if you pay Income Tax at the higher rate you may be able to claim additional tax relief.
c.All that is required of you is for you: to complete a “Gift Aid Declaration” form (form supplied in this Parish News), give the completed form to a member of the Gift Aid team, or other member of the Select Vestry, or enclose it in an envelope and place on the collection plate in Church.
d.Confidentiality is assured. Under the terms of the Data Protection Act, the details on the “Gift Aid Declaration” form will be used for Church purposes only.
The Gift Aid Team, which has been appointed by the Select Vestry to help and assist you and administer the scheme, consists of the following Select Vestry members:-
Jacqui Kane Ann McVeigh Alan Miles Eric McMullan
Please give this your prayerful consideration. Remember any revenue raised through Gift Aid will enhance the Lord’s work in this Parish
Eric McMullan
Gift Aid declaration
Name of charity or CASC St Nicholas’ Parish Church, Carrickfergus
Please treat
□ The enclosed gift of £ ________________ as a Gift Aid donation; OR
□ All gifts of money that I make today and in the future as Gift Aid donations; OR
□ All gifts of money that I have made in the past 6 years and all future gifts of
money that I make from the date of this declaration as Gift Aid donations.
Please tick the appropriate box
You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax the charity or Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) will claim from HM Revenue & Customs on your Gift Aid donation (s)
Donor’s details
Title _______ Initials(s) _______ Surname ________________________________
Home address _________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Postcode ___________________________ Date ____________________________
Signature _____________________________ Free Will Offering Number
Please notify the charity or CASC if you:
1.Want to cancel this declaration.
2.Change your name or home address.
3.No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains.
Tax claimed by the charity or CASC
The charity or CASC will reclaim 28p of tax on every £1 you gave up to 5 April 2008.
The charity or CASC will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 you give on or after 6 April 2008.
The Government will pay to the charity or CASC an additional 3p on every £1 you give between 6 April and 5 April 2011. This transitional relief for the charity or CASC does not affect your personal tax position.
If you pay income tax at the higher rate, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self Assessment tax return if you want to receive the additional tax relief due to you.
Next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember...
Noah was a drunk
Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Samson had long hair and was a womanizer
Rahab was a prostitute
Gideon was afraid
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
David had an affair and was a murderer
Elijah was suicidal
Isaiah preached naked
Jonah ran from God
Naomi was a widow
Job went bankrupt
Peter denied Christ (3 times!)
The Disciples fell asleep while praying
Martha worried about everything
Mary Magdalene was the Samaritan woman who was divorced, more than once…
Zaccheus was too small
Paul was too religious
Timothy had an ulcer...
AND Lazarus was dead!
Now! No more excuses!
God can use you to your full potential.
Besides, you aren't the message, you are just the messenger…
CRÈCHE ROTA OCTOBER 2009
4th Valerie Leighton, Pauline Walsh, Ann Hodge, Rachel McVeigh
11th Kristine McKee, Faye Hamilton, Heather Gingles, Hester Gingles
18th Christine Stewart, Ann Laverty, Rebecca Patton, ErinDavison
25th Annie Crawford, Kathleen Arthur, Deirdre Beck, Sarah Nelson
The Crèche is in the Church Hall. Children can be left there from 11 15 am each Sunday. It would be appreciated if those who kindly staff the Crèche would be there by 11 10 am. If you can't be present on a Sunday listed please arrange for another of the volunteers to cover for you. Thank you for your co-operation.
St Nicholas’ Youth Church
25th October @ 7 pmWho is this Jesus bloke anyway?
SNYF
For 11 to 18 year oldsSt Nicholas’ Church halls
Every Sunday from 8:30 pm to 10 pm
St Nicholas’ Superstar Soccer
Every Wednesday@ 5.45 pm
Cost: £2
Carrickfergus
Leisure Centre
INTRODUCING THE GIRLS BIBLE STUDY
We are excited to announce that starting this September is The Girls Bible Study. This is a group for girls aged 15 to 21 to come together for fellowship and teaching.A typical evening will consist of meeting together for dinner followed by a time of bible study and prayer, but undoubtedly throughout the year we will have some fun nights out as well.
Should you be interested in attending, should you know someone that would be interested or who you would like us to make contact with, please call Erin Dalton on (07749540170) or Allison Campbell (07988100587)
We will be meeting in October on the following dates:
Monday 5th October 6.30-8pm (Living for God)
Monday 12th October 6.30-8pm (God’s design for Women)
Please remember that dinner will be provided!
Christian Marriage
‘Those whom God hath joined let no man put asunder’7th September 2009
Jonathan Philip McLean, 15 Ashley Park South, Aberdeen
and Sarah Fulton, 7 Windslow Crescent, Carrickfergus
19th September 2009
William David Getty, 37 Town Park, Carrickfergus
and Charlene McCaughran, 37 Town Park, Carrickfergus
Christian Burial
‘I am the Resurrection and the Life’11th September 2009
Anne Yeung, 12 Prospect Avenue, Carrickfergus
Flowers in Church September 2009 (not in last magazine)
27th Jean Hamill—In memory of Bill & Kit, brother and sister-in-lawFlowers in Church October 2009
4th Mr & Mrs Withers11th Harvest Flowers
18th Linda Ogilvy
25th E Hanna
If you would like to donate flowers for the Sanctuary please fill your name in against the appropriate space on the Flower List in the main porch–or contact Mary Withers (9336 2869)
TABORA, TANZANIA
In September 2001, 4 intrepid souls set off from Aldergrove on a trip that would change their lives and would also change the way St Nicholas’ people would view their responsibility towards mission.The purpose of the trip was by way of accepting an invitation from the then Bishop of Tabora to the dedication service for the opening of a new church at Kaliua in western Tanzania. St Nicholas’ parishioners had raised sufficient money to fund the entire construction costs of this new church, somewhere in the region of £12,000.
September 2009 is just past, and in the intervening 8 years, many thousands of pounds have been sent to Tabora diocese, of which Kaliua is a part.
Emails are exchanged regularly between Tabora and our church office.
We have had several people from Tabora studying at Belfast Bible College in recent years who have visited us in St Nicholas’.
We pray regularly for God’s blessing on all that goes on in Tabora Diocese.
But there is something missing. That vital something is personal contact and personal relationship. Many of the people who welcomed the intrepid 4 have moved on. There is a new Bishop, there are different ministers in many of the churches. We cannot sustain a relationship by email, we need to share experiences together, we need to pray together and to worship together.
There have been suggestions made over recent months that a return visit to Tabora is long overdue. In order to gauge the level of support for such a visit, a meeting is proposed for anyone interested in pursuing the possibility of such a visit on Tuesday 20 October in the Church Halls.
At this stage no dates have been considered for such a visit, and there are many ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ to be ironed out. This initial meeting is just to gauge the level of interest.
Lynn Rodgers
If any parishioner known to you is sick or in hospital,
please contact the church office or the clergy
so that they may be visited
Thank you
Don’t Give In
When the odds appear all stacked against youAnd you feel you have reached your wits’ end,
Don’t throw in the towel or give up the ghost,
For with courage you’ll make it my friend.
When it seems that you’re destined for failure
And that maybe your last chance has gone,
When you’ve come to the end of your tether,
Then just tie a knot and hang on.
For soon you’ll see things will get better
And a loss can be turned to a win,
And the reason you are able to triumph,
Is because, you just didn’t give in. Colin Hammacott
SWEET DREAMS
When British Summer Time ends on 25th October, why not seize the moment and get your bedtime routine organised for the winter ahead.It seems that 1 in 5 of us sleep badly, wake early, and so feel irritable and tired as each day begins. Experts call this ‘junk sleep’, and warn that we can’t expect to be as productive at work, as emotionally stable in our relationships, or even as slim as we would be, if we got a proper seven to seven and a half hours a night. Another depressing thing: if you don’t get enough sleep, you will age faster. The changes in your hormone functions will be similar to those which come with ageing.
So – how to sleep better? If your problem is very bad, visit your doctor to make sure you are medically okay. Then, here are some tips to help you prepare for sleep:
Think of your bedroom as a sanctuary from the world. Aim to make it spacious, quiet and peaceful. Take out the TV. Move out the work papers. Put away the mess. Use soft lighting, and hang thick curtains to protect from light. Keep your bed clean and inviting!
What time do you go to bed? Make it the same time every night and aim for some exercise about 4 hours beforehand. Walking, jogging or swimming in the early evening is great for you – the exercise gets rid of the stress of the day, and helps you to unwind and relax.
Turn off the TV and computer at least an hour before bed, and listen to relaxing music or read instead. Have a warm bath, review the day mentally and let it go.
Reading a Psalm before you sleep will help focus your mind on God and his love for you, and will remind you of the spiritual dimension in life. God is your refuge, and wants you to turn to him for help. Do so, and then turn off the light!
LAUGHLINES
A little girl was struggling with her first term at school. “I'm just wasting my time,” she said to her mother. “I can't read, I can't write, and they won't let me talk!”A little boy opened the big family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages. “Mum, look what I found,” the boy called out.
“What have you got there, dear?”
With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered, “I think it's Adam's underwear!”
While walking along the pavement in front of his church, our minister heard the intoning of a prayer that nearly made his collar wilt. Apparently, his 5 year old son and his playmates had found a dead robin. Feeling that proper burial should be performed, they had secured a small box and cotton batting, then dug a hole and made ready for the disposal of the deceased.
The minister's son was chosen to say the appropriate prayers and with sonorous dignity intoned his version of what he thought his father always said: “Glory be unto the Faaather, and unto the Sonnn, and into the hole he goooes.”
TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
In aid of the Children's HospiceST NICHOLAS PARISH
CHURCH HALLS
on
Saturday
21 November 2009
at 10.30 am
Tea/Scones Hand Made Christmas Cards
Bric a Brac Books Games Cakes
White Elephant Crafts Santa
Everyone Welcome
SERVICES IN OCTOBER 2009
4th 9.30 am Holy Communion 111.30 am Holy Communion—Faith and Deeds
James 2 v 14-26
Mark 10 v 1-16
7 pm Evening Prayer—The need to think again
Zechariah 1 v 1-6
11th 9.30 am Holy Communion 2
11.30 am Harvest Praise
7 pm Harvest Thanksgiving with specially
assembled Choir
18th 9.30 am Holy Communion 1
11.30 am Morning Prayer—Taming the Tongue
Job 38 v 1-7
James 3 v 1-12
7 pm Holy Communion & Prayers for Healing
International Crisis
Zechariah 1 v 7-21
25th 9.30 am Holy Communion 2
11.30 am Family Service
Stories Jesus told: The builders
Matthew 7 v 24-28
7 pm Youth Service—Who is this Jesus bloke anyway?
Colossians 1 v 15-23
Other Events in October 2009
6th 7.30 pm Select Vestry13th 7.30 pm Women’s Fellowship
17th 10.00 am Guides Coffee Morning
21st 7.15 pm Widow’s Group
‘Explore’
(St Nicholas’ Bible Fellowship)Thursdays at 7.30pm in the Church Halls
Come and join us as we ask questions,
search together for answers and discover how
God’s Word can help us get the most out of life.
“Fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere”
All welcome – no previous experience necessary!!
British Summertime ends 25th October
Clocks go back 1 hour
European Heritage Open Days 2009
More than 230 people visited St Nicholas’ church over the European Heritage weekend, making a total of over 1000 visitors since Easter.
Regular openings have now finished for the year but we continue to open for pre-booked parties.
Sincere thanks to everyone who acted as Tour Guide this year. Ann McVeigh
4th CARRICKFERGUS GUIDES
COFFEE MORNING
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
10AM TO 12NOON
ST NICHOLAS PARISH HALL
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Would parents please note that there will be no morning Sunday School on Sunday 11 October as this is Harvest Sunday.Children are encouraged to attend our Harvest Service in Church with their parents to give thanks to God for His great provision for all our needs.
Lynn Rodgers
