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Notices: 23rd December 2012

Today: 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight with Maguiresbridge Silver Band and seasonal refreshments Next Sunday: Sunday 30th December 11.00am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 24th 11.15pm Christmas Eve Communion Tuesday 25th 10.00am Christmas Family Communion - children, please bring an opened present! Thanks Thank you to all who have helped to decorate the Church for our Christmas services. Aghavea Kite Photo The first batch of orders are now available for collection. It’s still possible to order your copy for the new year. As framed - £60; Print only - £30. Speak to Frances Cartwright to place an order. Gift Aid Forms are available in the porch or from Albert McClelland. UK Tax payers’ donations can be ‘gift-aided’ at no extra cost. Christmas Greetings Thank you for all the support and encouragement we’ve received. We wish you all a blessed and joyful Christmas and a peaceful new year - Gary & Lynsey.

Notices: 16th December 2012

Thank you to Linda and the Sunday School teachers for their hard work in organising today’s Family Nativity Service; and to the children and young people who have performed today! Today: 11.00am Family Nativity Service This week: Tuesday 18th Primary School Christmas Concert - 7.30pm Wednesday 19th Decorating Church for Christmas - speak to Jean Parsons if you would like to help. Thursday 20th Riverbrooke Carol Service - Aghavea at 8.00pm, all welcome Friday 21st Help required at the Rectory - please speak to David Atwell or Kenny Hall if you’re able to help Next Sunday: Sunday 23rd 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Carols by Candlelight with Maguiresbridge Silver Band and seasonal refreshments Please join us for our other Christmas services: Christmas Eve 11.15pm Holy Communion Christmas Day 10.00am Family Service with Holy Communion after a short pause New Year’s Eve 11.30pm Watchnight Service

Notices: 9th December 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 16th December 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Nativity Family Service: Church Hall This Week: Monday 10th 7.45pm Bowls Party Night Tuesday 11th 7.00pm MU carols at Northwick House Wednesday 12th 6.30pm GFS Christmas Party 8.00pm Fellowship Group Bible Study Friday 14th 7.30pm Sunday School Christmas Party Coming Up... Wednesday 19th Decorating Church for Christmas - please speak to Jean Parsons to offer your help Thursday 20th Riverbrooke Carol Service Sunday 23rd Parish Carol Service with Maguiresbridge Silver Band Brookeborough District LOL Carol Service This afternoon at 3pm in the Brooke Memorial Orange Hall Aghavea Kite Photo The photo of Aghavea taken from a kite is now available to order: As framed - £60; Print only - £30. Speak to Frances Cartwright to place your order. Gift Aid Forms are available in the porch or from Albert McClelland. UK Tax payers’ donations can b

Sermon: 2nd December 2012

We came to the end of our series in the opening chapters of Genesis yesterday, with the Tower of Babel and the confusion of language. Babel points us to Jesus, who reverses the curse, and sends us out to spread the good news to every language and nation under heaven.

Notices: 2nd December 2012

Today: 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 9th December 2012 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism This Week: Monday 3rd 8.00 pm Bowls Wednesday 5th 6.30 pm GFS Thursday 6th 8.30 pm Bowls match away v Derrygonnelly Coming Up... Tuesday 11th MU carol singing at Northwick House Wednesday 12th GFS Christmas Party Fellowship Group Bible Study Friday 14th Sunday School Christmas Party Brookeborough Primary School Invite you to a Pudding Night and Christmas Crafts this Friday (7th) at 7pm. All welcome. Brookeborough District LOL Carol Service Sunday 9th December at 3pm in the Brooke Memorial Orange Hall. All welcome Christmas Fair & Art Exhibition Thank you to all who contributed in any way to the Christmas Fair on Wednesday evening. A great night was had by all who attended, with £2768 being raised so far. The GFS also raised £231 for GFS Funds. Aghavea Kite Photo The ph

Notices: 25th November 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family & friends of Matthew who comes to be baptised. 3.30 pm Rekindle by Crosslinks - Enniskillen Cathedral Halls - see postcards for more details Next Sunday: Sunday 2nd December 2012 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week Monday 26th 8pm Bowls match at home v Sallaghy Wednesday 28th 8pm Christmas Fair & Art Exhibition Christmas Fair The Church Hall will be open on Wednesday during the following times to receive goods for the sale: 10am - 12pm; 2pm - 4pm; 6pm - 8pm. On the evening, we will be unveiling a new photograph of Aghavea, and inviting orders. All welcome for a great evening. Flower Rota If you would like to add your name to the 2013 Flower Rota, please speak to Jean Parsons. Cleaning Rota The new Cleaning Rota is now available in the porch. Gift Aid Forms If you are a UK Income Tax payer, your d

Notices: 11th November 2012

Today: 11.30am Morning Prayer 2 including Act of Remembrance 3.30pm Rekindle by Crosslinks: Enniskillen Cathedral Hall - see postcards in porch for more details Next Sunday: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service 3.30pm Rekindle - Enniskillen Cathedral Hall This week: Monday 12th 8pm Bowls match away v Sallaghy Tuesday 13th 8pm Mothers’ Union AGM Wednesday 14th 6.30pm GFS 8pm Fellowship Group Bible Study Coming Up: Tuesday 20th Select Vestry Thursday 22nd Bowls match away v Lack/Ederney Monday 26th Bowls match home v Sallaghy Wednesday 28th Christmas Fair & Sale of Work with Art Exhibition Select Vestry Any items for the agenda of the next meeting on Tuesday 20th should be with the Rector by this Wednesday, please.

Notices: 4th November 2012

Today 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Confirmation with Holy Communion. We welcome the family and friends of the twelve candidates being confirmed, as well as Bishop John, who will lead our service today. 3.00 pm Funeral Service: the late Fred Clarke. Cortege will leave his home at Littlemount at 2.30pm. 3.30 pm Rekindle by Crosslinks - Enniskillen Cathedral Hall. See postcards in the porch for more details. 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall, Brookeborough 7.30 pm Diocesan Ministry of Healing service - Lisbellaw Parish Church. Speaker: Rev Isobel Nixon Next Sunday 11th November 2012 10.45am Act of Remembrance - Brookeborough War Memorial 11.30am Morning Prayer including an Act of Remembrance 3.30pm Rekindle - Enniskillen Cathedral Hall This Week Monday 5th 8.00pm Bowls match at home v Lack/Ederney Wednesday 7th 6.30pm GFS Thursday 8th 11.30am A service of Remembrance and Reflection on the 25th anniversary of the Enniskillen Bomb

Notices: 28th October 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family and friends of Greg who comes to be baptised. Next Sunday: Sunday 4th November 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Confirmation 3.30 pm Rekindle by Crosslinks - Enniskillen Cathedral Halls - see postcards for more details 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week Monday 29th 8pm Bowls Annual Fun Tournament begins - each night Monday - Friday. Spectators are most welcome! Wednesday 31st 8pm Fellowship Group Bible Study - Rectory Coming Up Monday 5th Bowls match at home v Lack-Ederney Saturday 10th Coffee Morning in Fermanagh Christian Fellowship Church (Belmore Street, Enniskillen) to support the work of Jeff Gawn (SU Schools Worker). 10am-12.30pm Diocesan Magazine Items for inclusion in the December and January edition of the Clogher magazine, including start dates for the new year, should be with the Rector by Wednes

Notices: 21st October 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Family Service - We welcome Mr Jeff Gawn, SU Schools Worker in Fermanagh & Fivemiletown. Next Sunday: Sunday 28th October 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism This Week: Monday 22nd 8.00 pm Bowls match: Aghavea v St Macartin’s Wednesday 24th 6.30pm GFS Saturday 27th 10.00am Coffee Morning & Cake Sale, Brookeborough Methodist Church 3.30pm Crosslinks 90th Birthday Celebrations, St Saviour’s Church, Dollingstown Coming Up: Monday 29th Bowls Fun Tournament begins Wednesday 31st 8.00pm Fellowship Group Bible Study Sunday 4th Nov Confirmation - please pray for the candidates and plan to be present to support them as they declare their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Diocesan Clergy Conference From this Tuesday (23rd) until Thursday 25th, the Rector will (DV) be at the Diocesan Clergy Conference in Dunfanaghy, County Donegal. In case of pastoral emer

Notices: 14th October 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.30 pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 21st October 2012 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Class 11.00 am Family Service - Mr Jeff Gawn (SU) This Week: Monday 15th 8.00 pm Bowls Tuesday 16th 8.00 pm Select Vestry Wednesday 17th 6.30 pm GFS 8.00 pm Fellowship Group Bible Study Coming Up... Saturday 27th Crosslinks 90th birthday celebration, St Saviour’s Church, Dollingstown. Monday 29th Bowling Club Fun Tournament begins Sunday 4th Nov Confirmation - please pray for the candidates and plan to be present to support them as they declare their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Riverbrooke Cross-Community Youth Club Meeting on Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9pm in Brookeborough Primary School for Years 8 - 11. AGM will be held this Wednesday 17th at 7.30pm in the Station House. Details: Ann (8953 1854). Cleaning Rota The new cleaning rota is being

Special Report: Helen Roseveare at MU Visitors' Night

Last night, Aghavea Mothers' Union were delighted to welcome Dr Helen Roseveare to their annual Visitors' Night. Helen is a renowned medical missionary and author, who is still going strong for the Lord as she comes close to her 90th birthday. A packed church hall hung on her every word as she shared on the theme of the 'Wheel of Life' - being complete in him, having Jesus at the centre, ourselves as the spokes bringing the love of Christ to the rim, the part of the world where we are. The audio file from her talk can be listened or downloaded: Helen Roseveare at Aghavea .

Sermon: 7th October 2012

On Sunday 7th October, we were joined at both our Harvest Thanksgiving services by Mr Bryan Kee, a student for the ministry at Union College, Belfast. Here's his evening sermon on Luke 8: 1-21 , the parable of the sower and the need to listen.

Notices: 7th October 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School & Confirmation Group 11.00 am Family Harvest Thanksgiving - Mr Bryan Kee 7.30 pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Mr Bryan Kee Next Sunday: 14th October 2012 10.00 am Sunday School & Confirmation Group 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.30 pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week: Monday 8th 2.00 pm Funeral of Gertie Granleese 8.00 pm Bowls Tuesday 9th 10.00 am Decorating the Brooke Memorial Hall for Harvest - speak to Jean Parsons if you are able to help 8.00 pm MU Visitors’ Evening - speaker: Dr Helen Roseveare. All visitors most welcome. Wednesday 6.30 pm GFS Thank you to all who have helped by donating and decorating the Church buildings for our Harvest celebrations.

Notices: 30th September 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family and friends of Nathan, who comes to be baptised. 7.30 pm Brookeborough Methodist Harvest - all welcome Next Sunday: Sunday 7th October 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Family Harvest Thanksgiving - Bryan Kee 7.30 pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Bryan Kee This Week Monday 1st 8 pm Bowling Club Wednesday 3rd 6.30 pm GFS opening night 8 pm Fellowship Group in the Church Hall Thursday 4th 2 pm onwards - decorating for harvest Friday 5th 8 pm Harvest Thanksgiving & Harvest Supper - Rev Alan Irwin (Colaghty) Coming Up Tuesday 9th MU Visitors’ Evening with Dr Helen Roseveare Sunday 14th Brooke Hall Harvest Thanksgiving Jeff Gawn (SU) Please pray for Jeff and the GSUS Live Project in local secondary schools over the next month. Prayer cards are available in the porch. Diocesan Magazine Items for inclusion in the November editio

Sermon: 23rd September 2012

Yesterday we continued our series in Genesis, asking where it all went wrong. How we moved from paradise to present day reality. In Genesis 3:1-7, we discover the truth about the devil's lies in Paradise Lost - Temptation , and thought about how we can resist temptation when it comes knocking on our hearts.

Notices: 23rd September 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family and friends of Bethany, who comes to be baptised. Next Sunday: Sunday 30th September 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism 7.30 pm Brookeborough Methodist Harvest - all welcome This Week Monday 24th 8 pm Bowling Club opening night - all welcome Thursday 27th 4.30 pm Diocesan Synod - Enniskillen Cathedral Coming Up Wednesday 3rd 6.30 pm GFS begins 8 pm Fellowship Group Thursday 4th 2 pm onwards - decorating for harvest Friday 5th 8 pm Harvest Thanksgiving & Harvest Supper Lisbellaw Flower Festival: ‘According to Mark’ Lisbellaw and Coolbuck Churches open Friday 28th 3pm - 9pm; Saturday 29th 10am - 7pm; Sunday 30th 12.30pm - 5pm. Opening service: Friday 3.30pm in Lisbellaw. Coolbuck Harvest Sunday 3pm. Closing service: Sunday 5.30pm in Lisbellaw. Catering in Parish Centre. All welcome. Jeff Gawn (

Notices: 16th September 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Family Service 7.00 pm Missionary Praise Evening - Enniskillen Cathedral (Diocesan Board of Mission) Next Sunday: Sunday 23rd September 10.00 am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism This Week: Monday 17th 8.00 pm Bowling Club begins - all welcome Bowls cancelled as a mark of respect Tuesday 18th 8.00 pm Select Vestry Wednesday 19th 8.00 pm Fellowship Group - Church Hall Coming Up: Thursday 27th Diocesan Synod, Enniskillen Sunday 30th Brookeborough Methodist Harvest Wednesday 3rd Oct GFS begins Fellowship Group Have you ever wanted to go deeper into the Bible? Ever had questions you want to discuss? Why not come along to the new Fellowship Group meeting fortnightly on Wednesday nights at 8pm, beginning on 19th September. You won’t be required to read out loud or say anything, but you will be welcome to join in as you feel comfortable. More information from Gary.

Notices: 9th September 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 16th September 10.00am Sunday School and Confirmation Group 11.00am Family Service 7.00pm Missionary Praise Evening - Enniskillen Cathedral (Diocesan Board of Mission) This Week: Tuesday 11th 8pm Mothers’ Union - Dr Margaret Knox Thursday 13th 7.30pm ‘Making History Talk: the Ulster Covenant’ - free event in the Clinton Centre, Enniskillen- flyer in porch Coming Up... 17th September Bowling Club (8pm, Church Hall) 18th September Select Vestry 19th September Fellowship Group (8pm, Church Hall) 3rd October GFS (6.30pm, Church Hall) Diocesan Magazine Any news or items for the October edition of the Diocesan Magazine should be with Gary by this evening, please. Select Vestry Any items for the Select Vestry agenda for our next meeting should be with Gary by Thursday of this week, please. SU A new prayer letter from Jeff

Notices: 2nd September 2012

Today: 11 am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Sunday 9th September 10 am Sunday School and Confirmation Class begins 11 am Morning Prayer Dr Kris Baraniuk (Barnabas) 7 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Start Dates 11th September Mothers’ Union (8 pm, Church Hall) 17th September Bowling Club (8 pm, Church Hall) 19th September New: Fellowship Group (8 pm, Church Hall) 3rd October GFS (6.30 pm, Church Hall) Coming Up... Thursday 13th Sept ‘Making History Talk: understanding the Ulster Covenant’ - free event in the Clinton Centre, Enniskillen. 7.30pm - flyer in porch Fellowship Group Have you ever wanted to go deeper into the Bible? Ever had questions you want to discuss? Why not come along to the new Fellowship Group meeting fortnightly on Wednesday nights at 8pm, beginning on 19th September. You won’t be required to read out loud or say anything, but you will be welcome to join in as you feel comfortable. More information from Gary. Confirmation On Sunday

Sermon: 26th August 2012

On Sunday we finished our mini-series looking at Matthew 13, and we listened in to Jesus' Kingdom Parables . In ordinary stories about every day life, Jesus tells us that his Kingdom is growing, precious, and pure.

Notices: 26th August 2012

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family and friends of Amy and Madison, who come to be baptised. Next Sunday: Sunday 2nd September 11.00 am Holy Communion: Gen 1 - God made everything Coming Up... Friday 31st August Parish BBQ at 8pm Start Dates 9th September Sunday School (10am, Church Hall) 9th September Confirmation Group (10am, Church Hall) 11th September Mothers’ Union (8pm, Church Hall) 17th September Bowling Club (8pm, Church Hall) 3rd October GFS (6.30pm, Church Hall) Fellowship Group Have you ever wanted to go deeper into the Bible? Ever had questions you want to discuss? Want to be actively involved in praying for the mission of the church and your part in it? Why not come along to the new Fellowship Group meeting fortnightly on Wednesday nights at 8pm, beginning on 19th September. You won’t be required to read out loud or say anything, but you will be welcome to join in as you feel comfortable. More information from Gary. Confi

Sermon: 19th August 2012

Yesterday morning we continued to listen as Jesus teaches about the Kingdom from Matthew 13. The parable of the wheat and the weeds answers the question: Why is the world the way it is? by reminding us that harvest is coming.

Notices: 19th August 2012

Today: 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 26th August 11.00am Morning Prayer with Holy Baptism Coming Up... Friday 31st August Parish BBQ at 8pm Thursday 13th Sept ‘Making History Talk: understanding the Ulster Covenant’ - free event in the Clinton Centre, Enniskillen at 7.30pm Start Dates 9th September Sunday School (10am, Church Hall) 9th September Confirmation Group (10am, Church Hall) 11th September Mothers’ Union (8pm, Church Hall) 17th September Bowling Club (8pm, Church Hall) 3rd October GFS (6.30pm, Church Hall) Fellowship Group Have you ever wanted to go deeper into the Bible? Ever had questions you want to discuss? Want to be actively involved in praying for the mission of the church and your part in it? Why not come along to the new Fellowship Group meeting fortnightly on Wednesday nights at 8pm, beginning on 19th September. You won’t be required to read out loud or say anything, but you will be welcome to join in as you feel comfortable. Mor

Sermon: 12th August 2012

Yesterday we continued to study Matthew 13, as the disciples ask Jesus why he speaks to the crowd using parables. Are you really seeing and hearing when Jesus speaks? Listen in to the Purpose of the Parables (Matt 13:10-17).

Notices: 12th August 2012

Today: 11 am Holy Communion - with refreshments after the service Next Sunday: Sunday 19th August 11 am Morning Prayer Coming Up... Friday 31st Parish BBQ - tickets available Thursday 13th September ‘Making History Talk: understanding the Ulster Covenant’ - free event in the Clinton Centre, Enniskillen at 7.30pm Start Dates 9th September Sunday School (10 am, Church Hall) 11th September Mothers’ Union (8 pm, Church Hall) 17th September Bowling Club (8 pm, Church Hall) 19th September New: Fellowship Group (8 pm, TBC) 3rd October GFS (6.30 pm, Church Hall)

Sermon: 5th August 2012

Yesterday we began a summer mini-series in Matthew 13, listening in as Jesus teaches by the beach, telling parables about the Kingdom of God. The first was the parable of the soils (or the parable of the sower!) from Matthew 13:1-9.

Notices: 5th August 2012

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family and friends of Olivia Johnston, who comes to be baptised. Next Sunday: Sunday 12th August 11.00 am Holy Communion Coming Up... Friday 31st August Parish BBQ - tickets now available Clogher Diocesan Magazine Notes for the September edition of the Clogher Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by this Wednesday 8th August. If you are the leader of an organisation, please inform of starting dates and any other information.

Notices: 29th July 2012

Today: 11.00am Morning Prayer - We welcome Ken Rutledge, who will be leading our service today. Next Sunday: Sunday 5th August 11.00am Morning Prayer with Holy Baptism Coming Up... Friday 31st August Parish BBQ - tickets available soon. Leave From Thursday 12th July until Thursday 2nd August, Rev Betty Thompson will be providing emergency pastoral care. Her phone number is (028) 68628258. Clogher Diocesan Magazine Notes for the September edition of the Clogher Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by Wednesday 8th August. If you are the leader of an organisation, please inform of starting dates and any other information by this date, either by a note through the Rectory letterbox, or by email: aghavea@gmail.com

Notices: 22nd July 2012

Today: 11.00am Morning Prayer - We welcome Ken Rutledge, who will be leading our service today. Next Sunday: Sunday 29th July 11.00am Morning Prayer with Ken Rutledge Coming Up... Friday 31st August Parish BBQ - tickets available soon. Leave From Thursday 12th July until Thursday 2nd August, Rev Betty Thompson will be providing emergency pastoral care. Her phone number is (028) 68628258. Clogher Diocesan Magazine Notes for the September edition of the Clogher Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by Wednesday 8th August. If you are the leader of an organisation, please inform of starting dates and any other information by this date, either by a note through the Rectory letterbox, or by email: aghavea@gmail.com

Notices: 15th July 2012

Today: 11.00am Morning Prayer - We welcome Abraham Storey, who will be leading our service today. Next Sunday: Sunday 22nd July 11.00am Morning Prayer with Ken Rutledge Coming Up... Friday 31st August Parish BBQ - tickets available soon. Leave From Thursday 12th July until Thursday 2nd August, Rev Betty Thompson will be providing emergency pastoral care. Her phone number is (028) 68628258. Clogher Diocesan Magazine Notes for the September edition of the Clogher Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by Wednesday 8th August. If you are the leader of an organisation, please inform of starting dates and any other information by this date, either by a note through the Rectory letterbox, or by email: aghavea@gmail.com

Notices: 8th July 2012

Today: 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 15th July 11.00am Morning Prayer with Abraham Storey Coming Up... Friday 31st August Parish BBQ - tickets available soon. Holiday Cover From Thursday 12th July until Thursday 2nd August, Rev Betty Thompson will be providing emergency pastoral care. Her phone number is (028) 6862 8258. Clogher Diocesan Magazine Notes for the September edition of the Clogher Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by Wednesday 8th August. If you are the leader of an organisation, please provide the starting dates and any other information by this date, either by a note through the Rectory letterbox, or by email: aghavea [AT] gmail.com Facebook Aghavea Church is now on Facebook! You can find us at our page . You can ‘Like’ the page to receive regular updates.

Sermon: 1st July 2012

On Sunday morning we continued our studies in Paul's letter to the Ephesians, coming to Ephesians 6: 1-9 as Paul talks about family life and work life, reminding us that we are Slaves of Christ .

Notices: 24th June 2012

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family and friends of N, who comes to be baptised. Next Sunday: Sunday 1st July 11.00 am Holy Communion CMS Ireland On Tuesday evening, the Select Vestry decided that Aghavea Church will become a Partnership Link Church with Shyogwe Diocese in Rwanda, working with Niall Manogue, who was with us last Sunday. In the coming weeks and months there will be more information as we work together with the church in Africa. South West Acute Hospital With the move to the new hospital in Enniskillen complete, please let the Rector know if you or a family member have been admitted to hospital to enable him to visit in a timely manner.

Notices: 17th June 2012

Today: 11.00 am Family Service - we welcome Niall Manogue from CMS Ireland. Followed by Parish Lunch Next Sunday: Sunday 24th June 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism This Week: Tuesday 19th 8pm Select Vestry Thursday 21st 7pm Diocesan Service of Thanksgiving for the Diamond Jubilee - Clogher Cathedral Sunday School Thank you to all the Sunday School teachers for their hard work throughout the year, and to Myrtle for her musical accompaniment. Sunday School has now finished for the summer, but there will still be a Children's Talk each Sunday morning during the service. GFS Thank you to Sharon and Nuala for leading the GFS, and to the parents who helped each week.

Notices: 10th June 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 17th June 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Children’s Day Family Service - with Niall Manogue (CMS Ireland) 12.30pm Parish Lunch - please sign up on the list today Select Vestry Items for the agenda for the next meeting of Select Vestry on 19th June should be with the Rector by this Thursday. Brookeborough Community Development Association Adjourned AGM on Tuesday 12th June at 8pm in the Station House. Agenda: Election of officers. Brookeborough Primary School Car Treasure Hunt this Friday 15th June at 7pm from the school. £10 per car. All welcome. Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service Thursday 21st June at 7pm in St Macartan’s Cathedral, Clogher. Sunday School Thank you to Linda McClelland for organising the Sunday School Trip yesterday to Dublin Zoo and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. A great day was had by all.

Sermon: 3rd June 2012

Sunday morning past was our Annual Gift Day. We looked at the record of another Gift Day from 1 Chronicles 29, as David and the people of Israel gave gifts towards the building of the temple in Jerusalem, as they celebrated God's Good Gifts .

Notices: 3rd June 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Gift Day Service of the Word 7.00 pm Favourite Hymns evening Next Sunday: Sunday 10th June 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week Monday 4th MU catering for Mullavilly Seniors Outing Saturday 9th Sunday School Trip to Dublin Zoo - departing the Station House, Brookeborough at 8am sharp. Expected return at 7pm. Please bring packed lunch/money for snacks. Children’s Day & Parish Lunch Sunday 17th June. Speaker: Niall Manogue (CMS Ireland), followed by Parish Lunch. Please sign up on the list in the porch if you’re planning to come for your lunch! Diocesan Magazine Any news or articles for the July/August edition of the Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by Thursday, please.

Notices: 27th May 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 3rd June 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Gift Day Service of the Word 7.00pm Favourite Hymns Coming Up... 9th June Sunday School Trip: Dublin Zoo 17th June Children’s Day & Parish Lunch - please sign up on the list in the porch. 19th June Select Vestry It’s Your Move Please pray for Jeff Gawn and the SU team as they finish the It’s Your Move classes in Brookeborough PS on 29th May. Work Party Please speak to David Atwell or Kenny Hall if you are able to help any evening this week or next on the Rectory lands. GFS Congratulations to Kirsty Clarke who came 1st in the Craft competition; Rebecca Beacom who came 3rd in the Bible Study; and Zara Clarke who was Highly Commended in the Craft competition in their respective age groups across the whole island. Advance Notice: Bishop John is planning to join us on Sunday 4th November for Confirmation. In preparation, a Confirmation group will be me

Notices: 20th May 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Service Next Sunday: Sunday 27th May 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer Gift Day / Favourite Hymns Sunday 3rd June - Gift Day envelopes available today. Please nominate your favourite hymns for ‘Favourite Hymns’ by today. Sunday School Trip The Sunday School Trip this year is heading to Dublin Zoo on the 9th June. If you would like to join them, please sign up on the sheet in the porch. Children’s Day & Parish Lunch Sunday 17th June. Speaker: Niall Manogue (CMS Ireland), followed by Parish Lunch. Please sign up on the list in the porch if you’re planning to come for your lunch! Crosslinks Camps: 28th July - 4th August Junior: Cleenish Centre, Bellanaleck Senior: Mullartown House, Annalong Brookeborough Community Festival Wednesday 23rd - Saturday 26th: for more information see local press. Bowls night in Aghavea on Thursday.

Notices: 13th May 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 3.30pm ‘The Prayer of Faith’ - Church’s Ministry of Healing seminar/workshop with Brother David Jardine in the Church Hall 5.30pm Refreshments 7.00pm Healing Service in Church Next Sunday: Sunday 20th May 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service Coming Up... Tuesday 15th 8pm Select Vestry Friday 18th 8pm MU Area Service - Donacavey Parish Church, Fintona Thursday 24th Brookeborough Community Festival Bowls Gift Day Our annual Gift Day will be held on Sunday 3rd June. Gift Day envelopes will be available next Sunday. As part of Gift Day, we will be hosting a special Favourite Hymns evening - please use the sheets in the porch to nominate your favourite hymns by next Sunday. Sunday School Trip Saturady 9th June to Dublin Zoo. It’s Your Move Please pray for Jeff Gawn and the SU team as they help P7 pupils prepare to move schools: in Brookeborough PS on 15th, 24th & 29th May.

Notices: 6th May 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 13th May 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer: Eph 4:1-16 Growing in the Gifts of Grace 3.30 pm ‘The Prayer of Faith’ - Church’s Ministry of Healing seminar / workshop: Church Hall 5.30 pm Refreshments in the Church Hall 7.00 pm Healing Service in the Church Diocesan Magazine Notes for the June edition of the Clogher Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by this Tuesday. Select Vestry Items for the agenda for the next meeting of Select Vestry on 15th May should be with the Rector by this Thursday. Gift Day Plans are under way for our annual Gift Day on Sunday 3rd June, including a Favourite Hymns evening. Please nominate your favourite hymn by Sunday 20th May using the sheets provided. We’ll try to use as many as possible. It’s Your Move Please pray for Jeff Gawn and the SU team as they help P7 pupils prepare to move schools: in Maguiresbridge PS on

Notices: 29th April 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 6th May 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 7.00pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Hall Coming Up... Saturday 5th MU outing - Dobbies & Newcastle (to book, speak to Helen Rutledge 89521673) Sunday 13th Church’s Ministry of Healing: ‘The Prayer of Faith’ Workshop at 3.30pm, Refreshments, and Healing Service at 7.00pm. GFS Sharon & Nuala wish to thank everyone who helped in any way in hosting the GFS last Sunday. Special thanks to Myrtle for accompanying the hymns. Well done to all our girls for their singing, and in the competitions: 5 Firsts, 3 Seconds, 1 Third, 6 Highly Commended and 2 Commended. GFS has now finished for the summer and will resume in September. It’s Your Move Please pray for Jeff Gawn and the SU team as they help P7 pupils prepare to move schools: in Maguiresbridge PS on 2nd & 9th, and Brookeborough PS on 15th, 24th & 29th May. Select Vestry Mr Albert McClelland has

Notices: 22nd April 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer 4.00 pm GFS Diocesan Service - all welcome Next Sunday: Sunday 29th April 10 am Sunday School 11 am Morning Prayer This Week: Wednesday 26th 6.30pm GFS Friday 27th Institution of Ven Roderic West as Rector of Seapatrick, Banbridge. Coming Up: Adult Confirmation Any adults wishing to be confirmed at the Diocesan Confirmation service in Portora Chapel on 17th May, please speak to the Rector today. Confirmation for our young people will be available in the next academic year. Mothers’ Union Trip The Mother’s Union Trip is going to Newcastle via Dobbie’s in Lisburn, with evening tea in Moira on the 5th May. Please speak to Helen Rutledge (028 89521673) if you would like to join them. Sunday School Trip The Sunday School Trip this year is heading to Dublin Zoo on the 9th June. If you would like to join them, please sign up on the sheet in the porch. Select Vestry News At the last meeting of the Select Vestry, Mr Albert Mc

Notices: 15th April 2012

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Service Next Sunday: Sunday 22nd April 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer 4.00 pm GFS Diocesan Service - all welcome This Week: Tuesday 18th 8.00pm Select Vestry Wednesday 19th 6.30pm GFS Saturday 21st ‘First Things’ conference & evening celebration - Shankill Church, Lurgan. More information at efic.org Coming Up: Friday 27th Institution of Ven Roderic West as Rector of Seapatrick, Banbridge. If you are intending to be present, please let the Rector know. Adult Confirmation Any adults wishing to be confirmed at the Diocesan Confirmation service in Portora Chapel on 17th May, please speak to the Rector in the next two weeks. Confirmation for our young people will be available in the next academic year. Sunday School Trip The Sunday School Trip this year is heading to Dublin Zoo on the 9th June. If you would like to join them, please sign up on the sheet in the porch.

Notices: 8th April 2012

Today: 11.00am Holy Communion This Week: Tuesday 10th 8pm Mothers’ Union: Aloe evening with Lorraine; all visitors welcome Wednesday 11th 8pm Fivemiletown MU visitors’ evening. Speaker: Gaye Fairburn - My quilt tells a story Thursday 12th 8pm Easter Vestry - see notice below Next Sunday: Sunday 15th April 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service (& Vestry Commissioning) Easter Vestry: The Easter Vestry will be held on Thursday 12th April at 8pm in the Church Hall. Please make every effort to be present for this meeting as we elect the Select Vestry for the next year. If you are unable to attend, please send an apology. Coming up: Tuesday 17th Select Vestry Saturday 21st ‘First Things’ Conference at 2pm and Evening Celebration at 7pm - Shankill Church Lurgan. More info at www.efic.info Sunday 22nd 4pm GFS Diocesan Service at Aghavea Friday 27th Institution of Ven Roderic West as Rector of Seapatrick, Banbridge - if you hope to attend, please let the Rector know by 22nd April f

Notices: 1st April 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm Palm Sunday Praise - Brookeborough Methodist Church. All welcome Holy Week Services at 8pm: The Saviour Speaks Monday 2nd: “The hour has come” - Brooke Memorial Hall Tuesday 3rd: “I am the way” Wednesday 4th: “Abide in me” Thursday 5th: “Love one another” - Holy Communion Good Friday 6th: “It is finished” - service of readings & hymns Next Sunday: Easter Sunday 8th April 11.00am The Empty Tomb - Holy Communion Easter Vestry: The Easter Vestry will be held on Thursday 12th April at 8pm in the Church Hall. Please make every effort to be present for this meeting as we elect the Select Vestry for the next year. Copies of the 2011 Financial Report are available for collection today. Events: Wednesday 4th 10am - 12noon Wednesday Club Coffee Morning, Brookeborough Methodist Hall Saturday 7th 10am - 12.30pm Shoebox Appeal Coffee Morning, Drumhaw Fold, Lisnaskea Tuesday 10th 8pm MU: Aloe Evening with Lorraine - all visitors welcome

Notices: 25th March 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 1st April - Palm Sunday 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm United Praise Service - Brookeborough Methodist Church. All welcome This Week: Monday 26th 7.45pm Bowls closing night, including AGM Tuesday 27th 8.00pm Lent Midweek Service Wednesday 28th 6.30pm GFS Holy Week: The Saviour Speaks All services at 8pm: Monday 2nd “The hour has come” - Brooke Hall Tuesday 3rd “I am the way” Wednesday 4th “Abide in me” Thursday 5th “Love one another” - Holy Communion Friday 6th “It is finished” Easter Vestry The Easter Vestry will be held on Thursday 12th April at 8pm in the Church Hall. Please make every effort to be present for this meeting as we elect the Select Vestry for the next year. Readings If you would like to be involved in reading the Bible during our morning services, please speak to the Rector.

Notices: 18th March 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service Next Sunday: Sunday 25th March 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 19th 8.00pm Bowls Tuesday 20th 8.00pm Select Vestry Wednesday 21st 6.30pm GFS 8.00pm Lent midweek service Saturday 24th Kids’ Ministry Training Day - Dundonald Coming Up: 1st April Praise Service, Brookeborough Methodist 2nd - 6th April Holy Week services at 8pm each evening 8th April Easter Day Holy Communion 12th April Easter Vestry Brookeborough History Group The next meeting will be on Monday 19th March at 8pm in the Station House. Speaker: Dermot Maguire - The Madden Estates Maguiresbridge Primary School ‘She was alright when she left us’ - Musical drama based on the Titanic story in the Assembly Hall - Wed 28th and Thur 29th March at 7pm. Tickets £5 available from the School Office.

Notices: 11th March 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 18th March 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Mothering Sunday Family Service & GFS Enrollment This Week: Monday 12th 8.00pm Bowls Tuesday 13th 8.00pm Mothers Union - Action & Outreach with Lynn Winslow Wednesday 14th 6.30pm GFS 8.00pm Lent Midweek Service Coming Up: 20th March Select Vestry - items for the agenda with the Rector by Thursday, please 24th March Kids’ Ministry Training Day, Dundonald 1st April Praise Service, Brookeborough Methodist 12th April Easter Vestry Readings If you would like to be involved in reading the Bible during our morning services, please speak to the Rector. Institution Please pray for Rev Alan Irwin as he prepares for his Institution as Rector of Colaghty Parish this Friday evening.

Notices: 4th March 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Installation of Canon Maurice Armstrong in Clogher Cathedral. All welcome. Next Sunday: Sunday 11th March 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week: Monday 5th Bowls 8.00pm Tuesday 6th MU invited to Brookeborough WI - 7.30pm Wednesday 7th GFS at 6.30pm Lent Midweek Service at 8.00pm Coming Up: 13th March Mothers’ Union: Action & Outreach 18th March Mothering Sunday & GFS Enrollment 20th March Select Vestry 24th March Kids’ Ministry Training Day, Dundonald 12th April Easter Vestry Diocesan Magazine Notes for the April edition of the Clogher Diocesan Magazine should be with the Rector by this Thursday. Readings If you would like to be involved in reading the Bible during our morning services, please speak to the Rector.

Notices: 26th February 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 4th March 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 4.00pm Installation of Canon Maurice Armstrong in Clogher Cathedral. All welcome. This Week: Monday 27th Bowls 8.00pm Wednesday 29th GFS at 6.30pm Lent Midweek Service at 8.00pm Coming Up: 13th March Mothers’ Union: Action & Outreach 18th March Mothering Sunday & GFS Enrollment 20th March Select Vestry 24th March Kids’ Ministry Training Day, Dundonald 12th April Easter Vestry Concert Thank you to all who organised and helped with the Gospel Concert on Friday evening. A great evening was enjoyed by all who attended. Readings If you would like to be involved in reading the Bible during our morning services, please speak to the Rector.

Notices: 19th February 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service - We welcome Richard Balmer from Crosslinks, who will be speaking from Ephesians. 3.30pm CMSI Project Launch, Enniskillen Cathedral Halls Next Sunday: Sunday 26th February 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 20th Bowls at 8.00pm Tuesday 21st Select Vestry at 8.00pm Historical Society in the Station House at 8.00pm. ‘The O’Neills of Ulster’ Wednesday 22nd GFS at 6.30pm Ash Wednesday Service at 8.00pm Friday 24th Gospel Concert at 8.00pm. Tickets still available - £6 including supper Coming Up: Sun 4th March Installation of Rev Canon Maurice Armstrong - Clogher Cathedral 4.00pm

Notices: 12th February 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 19th February 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service - Speaker: Richard Balmer, Crosslinks This Week: Monday 13th Bowls 8.00pm Wednesday 15th GFS at 6.30pm Riverbrooke meeting re. possible Brookeborough Community Cultural Festival Day - all groups invited - Station house at 8.00pm Thursday 16th Riverbrooke Senior Citizens Party in Station house at 7.30pm Saturday 18th MU Prayer Breakfast - Killyhevlin Hotel Coming Up: 21st February Select Vestry - items for agenda by Thurs 22nd February Ash Wednesday - Lent services begin 24th February Annual Gospel Concert with Kenny Archer and supporting artists - tickets £6. 8.00pm 23-25 March J1 WOW Weekend - for Secondary School age - more information from the Rector

Notices: 5th February 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 7.00pm Evening Prayer (Brooke Hall) Next Sunday: Sunday 12th February 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 6th Bowls at 8.00pm Wednesday 8th GFS at 6.30pm Saturday 11th - Riverbrooke Discussion Group: ‘Flags & Emblems in post-ceasefire Ireland’. Bus leaves B’boro at 9.30am. Bookings: 028 89531854. - Erne Area WI ‘Hug in a Mug’ - Royal British Legion Hall, Enniskillen from 10.00am - 12.00pm for children in Northern Ireland living with cancer. Coming Up: 21st February Select Vestry 22nd February Ash Wednesday: Lent Services begin 24th February Annual Gospel Concert 23-25 March J1 WOW Weekend - for Secondary School age - more information from the Rector Thank you to all parishioners and parish organisations for your prayers, support and expressions of sympathy following our bereavement this week - Gary & Lynsey

Notices: 29th January 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer - We welcome our new Bishop John McDowell, on his first visit to Aghavea and look forward to his ministry among us. Next Sunday: Sunday 5th February 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Holy Communion 7.00pm Evening Prayer (Brooke Hall) This Week: Monday 30th Bowls away to Fivemiletown Methodist Tuesday 31st Select Vestry at 8.00pm Wednesday 1st GFS at 6.30pm Thursday 2nd CMS Ireland Project Launch - Enniskillen Update: this has been re-arranged for Sunday 19th February at 3.30pm MU invited to Lisnaskea MU Invitation to Brookeborough MWI Coming Up: 24th February Annual Gospel Concert 23-25 March J1 WOW Weekend - for Secondary School age - more information from the Rector Register of Vestrymen The Register of Vestrymen will be revised at a meeting of the Select Vestry on Tuesday 31st January. Membership is open to all aged 18 and over who attend and have subscribed at least £50 to church funds in the last calendar year. Forms are availab

Notices: 22nd January 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 29th January 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer - Preacher: Bishop John McDowell This Week: Monday 23rd Bowls at 8.00pm Wednesday 25th GFS at 6.30pm Coming Up: 2nd February CMS Ireland Project Launch - Enniskillen MU invited to Lisnaskea MU Invitation to Brookeborough MWI 24th February Annual Gospel Concert 23-25 March J1 WOW Weekend - for Secondary School age - more information from the Rector Flower Rota Thank you to all who have signed up to provide the flowers in church for this year, and to Jean Parsons for organising the rota. Your help is greatly appreciated. Register of Vestrymen The Register of Vestrymen will be revised at a meeting of the Select Vestry on Tuesday 31st January. Membership is open to all aged 18 and over who attend and have subscribed at least £50 to church funds in the last calendar year. Forms are available from the Rector and the Churchwardens.

Notices: 15th January 2012

Today: 11.00 am Family Service Next Sunday: Sunday 22nd January 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer This Week: Monday 16th Bowls at 8.00pm Brookeborough Historical Society in the Station House at 8.00pm. ‘Pre-famine times’ Tuesday 17th Select Vestry at 8.00pm Wednesday 18th GFS at 6.30pm Coming Up: Sunday 29th Preacher: Bishop John McDowell Thursday 2nd Feb CMS Ireland Sunday School Project launch in Enniskillen Cathedral Hall at 8.00pm Friday 24th Feb Annual Gospel Concert at 8.00pm. Tickets available soon, priced at £6. Diocesan Magazine: The Clogher Diocesan Magazine is a useful way to keep up to date with news in the diocese. The annual subscription of £9 is now due, payable to Frances Cartwright. If you would like to receive the magazine, please speak to Frances.

Notices: 8th January 2012

Today: 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer (Brooke Memorial Hall) Next Sunday: Sunday 15th January 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Family Service This Week: Monday 9th Bowls: Aghavea vs Sallaghy 8.00pm Tuesday 10th MU Opening Service at 8.00pm. Speaker: Rev Carmen Hayes (Rector of Kilcronaghan & Ballynascreen) Thursday 12th GFS attending Pantomime Coming Up: 17th January Select Vestry - items for agenda with the Rector by this Thursday, please 29th January We look forward to welcoming Bishop John to our morning service 24th February Annual Gospel Concert If you have any items for the Diocesan magazine, please give them to the Rector by tomorrow morning.

Notices: 1st January 2012

Today: 11.00am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Sunday 8th January 10.00am Sunday School 11.00am Morning Prayer 7.00pm Evening Prayer (Brooke Memorial Hall) Organisations: The various organisations are enjoying their Christmas break and will recommence on the following dates: Sunday School 8th January Bowls 9th January Mothers Union 10th January GFS 18th January Coming Up: 10th January MU Opening Service. Speaker: Rev Carmen Hayes (Rector of Kilcronaghan & Ballynascreen) 12th January GFS attending Pantomime 17th January Select Vestry 29th January Bishop John will be preaching at our morning service Wishing you a peaceful and blessed new year