HAND ME A TROWEL
This Lent, please join Bishop David for a series of 40 daily reflections in Nehemiah. We'll be sharing a short film every day from Ash Wednesday 17 February, to Palm Sunday 28 March. In this introduction, Bishop David explains why he has named the series, “Hand me a trowel”.
Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made
and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts
that we, worthily lamenting our sins
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
JOIN with JOHN for some spiritual fitness
In NORMAL times GYM membership rises significantly at the start of a NEW YEAR! The enthusiasm usually dies out after a matter of weeks!
It's pretty similar with some our own resolutions...bible commentaries and reading plans are purchased and begun with great enthusiasm...perhaps only to die out after a few weeks!
So for 2021, 'JOIN with JOHN'. This FREE program will last until Easter...and may have an eternal effect!
We are having a back to basics approach of simply working our way through the GOSPEL of JOHN...a few verses at a time!
Between now and SUNDAY to get in on the program, you just need to read John Chapter 1. The Reactor will share a few thoughts during the ONLINE Sunday Service at 11am
This is a lifetime FREE membership with one little clause…
always read the small print! John 3:16
Join with JOHN
Part5 ‘ Chosen for WHAT?’
Sunday 7th February 2021
PLEASE JOIN WITH US ONLINE FOR THE 5th Part of our series....
This SUNDAY at 11am we continue our study of John's Gospel...HOWEVER we are jumping to Chapter 15 this week for a couple of reasons...so have a read if you like! The answer is in the passage.
John 15: 9-17
9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. 17 This is my command: Love each other.
FACE MASKS ARE NOW MANDATORY FOR CHURCH SERVICES
If you intend to attend church please be aware that it's now compulsory to wear a face-mask...there are guidelines and exemptions which you can find on the link provided.
Those aged under 13 need not wear a face covering and there are others who have medical exemption from this government ruling. Those leading services and worship will also not need to wear a face covering as long as they continue to remain at a distance from others.
For more information see https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-face-coverings.
If you intend to attend church please be aware that it's now compulsory to wear a face-mask...there are guidelines and exemptions which you can find on the link provided.
Those aged under 13 need not wear a face covering and there are others who have medical exemption from this government ruling. Those leading services and worship will also not need to wear a face covering as long as they continue to remain at a distance from others.
For more information see https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-face-coverings.
CHURCH WILL BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ON SUNDAYS
for the foreseeable future...
SO here are a few guidelines:
Please follow the instructions from the wardens and staff.
PARKING will be OPEN at the HALL as it is restricted at the church to those who are less able bodied. We are asking if possible to drop off and pick up, as there will be a wider area cordoned off to aid social distancing when entering church.
TOILETS are ONLY available at the Hall before and after the service for a few minutes.
There is a ONE WAY system for entering and leaving the church.
SEATING: Seats must be filled from the front to the back. You can only sit in the pews marked, to comply with 2 metre distance that we, as a church, will be using. Those living together, must sit together (Sorry about that )
HAND SANITISING is on entry and exit in the church and hall.
FACE COVERINGS are optional at this stage.
If you have been SHIELDING or feeling unwell you are advised to WORSHIP at home, the service will be live streamed.
There will be NO PRAYER BOOKS or BIBLES in the Pews, however you may wish to bring your own. (We can 'issue' a loan prayer book you can keep for this current pandemic).
SEE YOU ALL ON SUNDAY in CHURCH or ONLINE at 11am.
The Graveyard is NOW open
and accessible via the church gate ONLY. Parking is restricted to blue badge holders and staff. There’s a lay-by at the church wall for all other parking. During funeral services the gates will be closed with access only for close family.
Rev Mervyn
and accessible via the church gate ONLY. Parking is restricted to blue badge holders and staff. There’s a lay-by at the church wall for all other parking. During funeral services the gates will be closed with access only for close family.
Rev Mervyn
Reading -James 5:13-20:The Prayer of Faith13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 17 Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19 My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
Lets us Pray...
FOR THE PEACE OF THE WORLD: Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed; Kindle, we pray thee, in every heart the true love of peace; and guide with thy pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth; that in tranquillity thy kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
A Prayer for N.I: Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to behold thy servant, Queen Elizabeth. Endue her with thy Holy Spirit; enrich her with thy heavenly grace; prosper her with all happiness; and bring her to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
FOR HOSPITALS : Almighty God, whose blessed Son went about doing good, and healing all manner of sickness; Continue, we beseech thee, this his gracious work among us, especially in the hospitals and infirmaries of our land; cheer, heal, and sanctify the sick; grant to the physicians, surgeons, and nurses wisdom and skill, sympathy and patience; and send down thy blessing on all who labour to relieve suffering and to forward thy purposes of love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
FOR THOSE IN AFFLICTION OR DISTRESS :Almighty Father, be present, we beseech thee, with those who are in sorrow, in suffering, in sickness, or in distress; and be thou their abiding stay and succour; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
THE SICK AND SUFFERING :Heavenly Father, we pray for the sick and suffering. Help them to know your love that they may seek strength from you, and find peace and heal- ing in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
Sundays Service's during this time of certainty will be live streamed via our Facebook page.
YOU CAN ALSO NOW WATCH the SERVICE HERE!
Here is the link to our service at
11am SUNDAY 26th July 2020
https://www.facebook.com/HTBParishofDrumbo/videos/672247953365306
YOU CAN ALSO NOW WATCH the SERVICE HERE!
Here is the link to our service at
11am SUNDAY 26th July 2020
https://www.facebook.com/HTBParishofDrumbo/videos/672247953365306
UPDATE:21st March 2020
Due to ongoing developing situation, from today the church will now be closed until further notice.
FOODBANK donations can still be made direct to the WAREHOUSE(see poster for times and location) or at TESCO's NEWTOWNBREDA.
We will still be streaming our service this SUNDAY at 11am from church.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me on 07808481669 or Jack on 07899994560.
UPDATED 17th MARCH 2020
Unfortunately the decision to suspend all church services has been taken out of our hands...from 12MD on 18th March this will come into effect. However we will strive to keep the church building open at various times as a place for personal prayer, following the current guidelines on 'social distancing' guidelines.
PLEASE share this around, especially if you know of any parishioners who have no access to social media.
THIS ALSO COVERS ALL ACTIVITIES that still wished to use the hall. They will cease from Thursday 18th at midday. SUnday worship will be streamed to you all from the church. Jack and I will be working on resources to pass onto those members who don not have social media. Please bear with us as we move into this uncharted territory.
WE ARE THE CHURCH
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear” (Psalms 46:1-2)
Due to ongoing developing situation, from today the church will now be closed until further notice.
FOODBANK donations can still be made direct to the WAREHOUSE(see poster for times and location) or at TESCO's NEWTOWNBREDA.
We will still be streaming our service this SUNDAY at 11am from church.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me on 07808481669 or Jack on 07899994560.
UPDATED 17th MARCH 2020
Unfortunately the decision to suspend all church services has been taken out of our hands...from 12MD on 18th March this will come into effect. However we will strive to keep the church building open at various times as a place for personal prayer, following the current guidelines on 'social distancing' guidelines.
PLEASE share this around, especially if you know of any parishioners who have no access to social media.
THIS ALSO COVERS ALL ACTIVITIES that still wished to use the hall. They will cease from Thursday 18th at midday. SUnday worship will be streamed to you all from the church. Jack and I will be working on resources to pass onto those members who don not have social media. Please bear with us as we move into this uncharted territory.
WE ARE THE CHURCH
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear” (Psalms 46:1-2)
COVID 19
As Covid-19 continues to spread please note the following interim policies at Holy Trinity Ballylesson, Parish of Drumbo.
1. Until advised otherwise Sunday Services, Sunday School, Genesis:AM and weekly activities will continue as normal. The guidelines from the House of Bishops will be rigorously applied. Everyone attending Church will be required to use the sanitisers provided (these are now in limited supply) During this uncertain time we will refrain from refreshments after the service and the collection will now be in the form of a retiring offering with plates placed at the exist. If anyone is uncomfortable with the idea of attending church services, worship resources can be found online at
https://www.ireland.anglican.org/prayer-worship or copies of the BCP can be made available to those who don’t have their own copy at home.
2. If you feel unwell or are in the ‘at risk’ group please do not attend service/activities. Please inform the Rector or Jack by phone or text on 07808481669 or 07899994560 if this is the case. To ensure that the Rector and Pastoral Assistant are best placed to support our most vulnerable parishioners at this time, casual visitation will be suspended. All those involved in pastoral ministry in the parish will also be advised to follow this pattern.
3. If any church organisation or activity group believes that due to age profile, proximity of people in an enclosed space or out of genuine concern for the welfare of attendees that it is appropriate to cancel/postpone any event they have the support of the Rector and leadership team. Any consumption of foodstuffs/refreshments/use of the kitchen must be authorised by the leadership team.
4. Please remember as Christians we are duty bound to look out for each other. If you are able, please ensure to be considerate of those vulnerable people around you and assist them if you can. We have a number of parishioners willing to deliver essential groceries and medication in the event of self-isolation for those who are at risk.
5, Provision of children’s ministry in the parish is under review. Direction will be given in the next few days.
'Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.' Joshua 1:9
With every blessing,
Mervyn
Reverend Mervyn Jamison
Rector.
As Covid-19 continues to spread please note the following interim policies at Holy Trinity Ballylesson, Parish of Drumbo.
1. Until advised otherwise Sunday Services, Sunday School, Genesis:AM and weekly activities will continue as normal. The guidelines from the House of Bishops will be rigorously applied. Everyone attending Church will be required to use the sanitisers provided (these are now in limited supply) During this uncertain time we will refrain from refreshments after the service and the collection will now be in the form of a retiring offering with plates placed at the exist. If anyone is uncomfortable with the idea of attending church services, worship resources can be found online at
https://www.ireland.anglican.org/prayer-worship or copies of the BCP can be made available to those who don’t have their own copy at home.
2. If you feel unwell or are in the ‘at risk’ group please do not attend service/activities. Please inform the Rector or Jack by phone or text on 07808481669 or 07899994560 if this is the case. To ensure that the Rector and Pastoral Assistant are best placed to support our most vulnerable parishioners at this time, casual visitation will be suspended. All those involved in pastoral ministry in the parish will also be advised to follow this pattern.
3. If any church organisation or activity group believes that due to age profile, proximity of people in an enclosed space or out of genuine concern for the welfare of attendees that it is appropriate to cancel/postpone any event they have the support of the Rector and leadership team. Any consumption of foodstuffs/refreshments/use of the kitchen must be authorised by the leadership team.
4. Please remember as Christians we are duty bound to look out for each other. If you are able, please ensure to be considerate of those vulnerable people around you and assist them if you can. We have a number of parishioners willing to deliver essential groceries and medication in the event of self-isolation for those who are at risk.
5, Provision of children’s ministry in the parish is under review. Direction will be given in the next few days.
'Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.' Joshua 1:9
With every blessing,
Mervyn
Reverend Mervyn Jamison
Rector.
So one of the set readings for next Sunday is from Joshua 1. A very appropriate reading for the current uncertainty and fear that's sweeping throughout the world...
'This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.'
'This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.'
THE NEW RECTORY BUILDING
commenced officially on Monday 20th January 2020. This is an exciting chapter in this Parish and Community. We look forward to the opening!
UPDATE 7th Feb 2020:Amazing progress at the new Rectory building site! Nearly 4 weeks in and you can see the footprint of the house and beginnings of a garage!
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In the NEW year we will be opening the PRAYING STATION on a number of days throughout the month.
KEEP ands EYE out for future details/
So when you see the sign, feel fee to call in to maybe just rest, reflect and PRAY.
Coffee/Tea will be available all day.
KEEP ands EYE out for future details/
So when you see the sign, feel fee to call in to maybe just rest, reflect and PRAY.
Coffee/Tea will be available all day.
WEEKLY LIST OF EVENTS
Monday
10.30am St Mirren Group/Table Tennis
Tuesday
10am Pilates/10.30amBabytime/ 7.30pm Badminton
Wednesday
10am Prayer Meeting/10.30am: Ramblers
Thursday
10am-12noon ToTs & Co
7pm Pilates
FRIDAY
6.15am LOVEFitness HIT Class
6.30pm Youth Club (8-13yrs)
8pm Scottish Dancing (16yrs plus)
SUNDAY
9.30am Communion (2nd and 4th Sundays)
11am Morning Worship (Sunday School)
6.45pm: Genesis Youth Fellowship (11-18yrs)
Monday
10.30am St Mirren Group/Table Tennis
Tuesday
10am Pilates/10.30amBabytime/ 7.30pm Badminton
Wednesday
10am Prayer Meeting/10.30am: Ramblers
Thursday
10am-12noon ToTs & Co
7pm Pilates
FRIDAY
6.15am LOVEFitness HIT Class
6.30pm Youth Club (8-13yrs)
8pm Scottish Dancing (16yrs plus)
SUNDAY
9.30am Communion (2nd and 4th Sundays)
11am Morning Worship (Sunday School)
6.45pm: Genesis Youth Fellowship (11-18yrs)
PRAYER-TIME every WEDNESDAY 10am
Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life. So please feel free to join us for an informal time when we meet to pray for each other, ourselves, our families, our community and our country...and whatever else needs prayed for!
‘Christian prayer is the most important activity of our lives.’
Nicky Gumbel
When I pray coincidences happen and when I don’t they don't.’
William Temple Arch-Bishop of Canterbury 1942-44
Youth Fellowship for all in Year 8+ starting at 6:45pm and ending at 8:30pm every SUNDAY night!!
GENESIS:AM
SUNDAYS at 11am
It is our secondary school alternative to Sunday School which leaves a safe and open place for young people to explore the bigger questions that life can throw at us.
We will be using 'NUA', a new resource created by Scripture Union in the form of a film series that encourages questions, acknowledges doubt, and offers an engaging perspective on the Christian faith.
Snacks will be provided! So come along for a great time of fun, food and fellowship!
See you on Sunday!
SUNDAYS at 11am
It is our secondary school alternative to Sunday School which leaves a safe and open place for young people to explore the bigger questions that life can throw at us.
We will be using 'NUA', a new resource created by Scripture Union in the form of a film series that encourages questions, acknowledges doubt, and offers an engaging perspective on the Christian faith.
Snacks will be provided! So come along for a great time of fun, food and fellowship!
See you on Sunday!
'Prayer Time' every Wednesday @ 10am in the church. Please join us for this informal gathering. Coffee and Tea also available!
Please join with us as we continue to pray for our community, our families, each other AND our country!
The Prayer of Faith
James 5 13-16
13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Please join with us as we continue to pray for our community, our families, each other AND our country!
The Prayer of Faith
James 5 13-16
13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
JUNOIR YOUTH CLUB
EVERY FRIDAY 6.30pm-8pm
If you are aged between 8-13 you are invited to come along to our exciting NEW Junior Youth Club in the church halls!
Loads of Fun and Games
If you wish to help/volunteer please call Jack Wilson on 07899994560
EVERY FRIDAY 6.30pm-8pm
If you are aged between 8-13 you are invited to come along to our exciting NEW Junior Youth Club in the church halls!
Loads of Fun and Games
If you wish to help/volunteer please call Jack Wilson on 07899994560
“It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain” Isaiah 4:6
Remain healthy(Spirtually) with The Bible in One Year!
It's a free resource with daily readings and scriptures!
It can be downloaded as an app on your Android or iPhone/iPad.
You can even 'listen' to it with David Suchet reading the scriptures!
Click on this link to find out more!
www.bibleinoneyear.org