Aghavea Parish Church

Today: 11.00am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 5th January 2013 11.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm SNATCH begins - Aghavea Church Hall This Week: Tuesday 31st 11.30pm Watchnight Service Start Dates We hope you enjoy the Christmas break. Organisations begin again in January: Sunday 5th SNATCH - 7.30pm, Aghavea Church Hall Monday 6th Bowls - 8pm, Church Hall Sunday 12th Sunday School - 10am Church Hall Tuesday 14th Mothers’ Union - 8pm Parish Church Wednesday 15th GFS - 6.30pm Church Hall Bible Study - 8pm Church Hall The Pantry (A Helping Hand) Non-perishable food donations can be left in the box at the back of the church building to help this new Foodbank. If you or someone you know needs help, contact The Pantry at the rear of Val Irvine’s shop on Main Street, Lisnaskea. EXCLUSIVE Crosslinks Conference with Don Carson speaking on the uniqueness of Christ and his mission. St Anne’s Cathedral Belfast. Friday 31st January & Saturday 1st February - bo

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism 7.30 pm Carols by Candlelight Next Sunday: Sunday 29th December 2013 11.00 am Morning Prayer This Week: Tuesday 24th 11.15pm Christmas Eve Communion Wednesday 25th 10am Christmas Family Celebration Saturday 28th 6.30pm - 10pm SNATCH movie night - Colebrooke Coming Up: Tuesday 31st 11.30pm Watchnight Service Christmas Services Continue: Christmas Eve 11.15pm Christmas Eve Communion Christmas Day 10am Christmas Family Celebration We wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Start Dates We hope you enjoy the Christmas break. Organisations begin again in January: Sunday 5th SNATCH - 7.30pm, Aghavea Church Hall Monday 6th Bowls - 8pm, Church Hall Sunday 12th Sunday School - 10am Church Hall Tuesday 14th Mothers’ Union - 8pm Parish Church (Communion) Wednesday 15th GFS - 6.30pm Church Hall Wednesday 15th Bible Study - 8pm Church Hall The Pantry (A Helping Hand) Non-perishable food donations can

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Nativity Service 2.30 pm Funeral of Pearl Boles 7.30 pm Christingle Service - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 22nd December 2013 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism 7.30 pm Carols by Candlelight with Maguiresbridge Band This Week: Monday 16th 8pm Bowls party night Wednesday 18th 8pm Bible Study Christmas special Thursday 19th 7.30pm Riverbrooke Community Carol Service - Brookeborough Methodist Church Coming Up: Saturday 28th 6.30pm SNATCH movie night - Colebrooke Thank You: Thank you to the young people of the Sunday School for their ‘Stable Story’, and to Linda, Heather, Myrtle, Pamela, Gemma, and Sarah for all their hard work. Sunday School begins again on Sunday 12th January 2013. CHRISTMAS SERVICES CONTINUE: Tonight at 7.30pm Christingle service in the Brooke Hall Next Sunday at 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight with Maguiresbridge Silver Band Christmas Eve at 11.15pm Christmas Eve Communion Christmas D

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion 6.15 pm SNATCH Leaders’ Meeting - Colebrooke Halls 7.30 pm SNATCH Christmas Party - Colebrooke Halls Next Sunday: Sunday 15th December 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Sunday School Family Nativity - Church Hall 7.30 pm Christingle Service - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week: Monday 9th 8pm Bowls Tuesday 10th 7pm MU Carol singing at Northwick House Wednesday 11th 6.30pm GFS Christmas Party 8pm Bowls match away v Fawney Friday 13th 7.30pm Sunday School Party Coming Up: Monday 16th Bowls party night Wednesday 18th Bible Study: Christmas special Thursday 19th Riverbrooke Carol Service - Brookeborough Methodist Church The Pantry (A Helping Hand) Thank you for your continued support for the new foodbank in Lisnaskea. Your donations have helped over 20 families already, with more families coming forward. Non-perishable donations can be left in the box at the back of the church building. If you or someone

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer 7.00 pm Diocesan Advent Carol Service - Clogher Next Sunday: Sunday 8th December 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion - Daniel 11&12 7.30 pm SNATCH Christmas Party - Colebrooke Halls This Week: Monday 2nd 7.45pm Bowls match away v Clabby Wednesday 4th 6.30pm GFS 8pm Bible Study - 2 Peter 3:11-18 Coming Up: Tuesday 10th Mothers’ Union Carol singing - Northwick House Wednesday 11th Bowls match away v Fawney Friday 13th Sunday School Christmas Party Christmas at Aghavea Sunday 15th Sunday School Nativity (morning); Christingle service (evening, Brooke Hall) Sunday 22nd Carols by Candlelight Tuesday 24th Christmas Eve Communion Wednesday 25th Christmas Family Service Give Blood: Save Lives The NI Blood Transfusion Service will be in Lisbellaw Parish Centre on Monday 9th December: 2.45pm - 4pm & 5.15pm - 8pm. ‘Homework’ Please try to read through Daniel chapters 11 and 12 before n

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 1st December 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Daniel 10 7.00 pm Diocesan Advent Carol Service - Clogher This Week: Monday 25th 8pm Bowls Wednesday 27th 6.30pm GFS Coming Up: Monday 2nd Bowls match away v Clabby Wednesday 4th Bible study Christmas at Aghavea Sunday 8th SNATCH Christmas Party Tuesday 10th Mothers’ Union Carol singing - Northwick House Friday 13th Sunday School Christmas Party Sunday 15th Sunday School Nativity (morning); Christingle service (evening, Brooke Hall) Sunday 22nd Carols by Candlelight Tuesday 24th Christmas Eve Communion Wednesday 25th Christmas Family Service Thank you! Thank you to all who contributed and helped in any way for the Christmas Fair and Sale of Work on Wednesday evening. EXCLUSIVE Crosslinks Conference with Don Carson speaking on the uniqueness of Christ and his mission. St Anne’s Cathedral Belfast. Friday 31st Janua

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Church Family Service 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 24th November 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Daniel 9 Confessing our sins This Week: Monday 18th 8pm Bowls Tuesday 19th 8pm Select Vestry Wednesday 20th 8pm Christmas Fair & Sale of Work Thursday 21st 8pm Hall Risk Assessment Workshop - see notice below to register attendance 8pm Suicide: The Church’s Response - Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen. Organised by Clogher Board of Social Theology in Action Coming Up: Sunday 1st Diocesan Advent Carol Service - Clogher Monday 2nd Bowls match away v Clabby Wednesday 4th Bible Study Fermanagh Rural Community Network Hall Risk Assessment workshop for all involved in the management of church and community halls. Thursday 21st November at 8pm in Aghavea Church Hall. Free attendance - please register by 18th with Frances at FRCN on 028 6632 7006 or email: fermanaghrcn@aol.com Christm

Today: 10.45 am Act of Remembrance - Brookeborough War Memorial 11.00 am Morning Prayer 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Halls Next Sunday: Sunday 17th November 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Church Family Service - Mr Jeff Gawn (SU) 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Halls This Week: Monday 11th 8pm Bowls Tuesday 12th 8pm Mothers’ Union AGM Wednesday 13th 6.30pm GFS 8pm Bowls match away v St Macartin’s Enniskillen 8pm CMS Info Evening - Enniskillen Cathedral Hall Saturday 16th 11am Diocesan Singing Workshop - please register attendance if you’re planning to come - see below Coming Up: Monday 18th Bowls match home v Clabby Tuesday 19th Select Vestry - agenda items by Thursday, please Wednesday 20th Christmas Fair & Sale of Work Thursday 21st Hall Risk Assessment workshop (see below) Singing Workshop Saturday 16th November from 11am - 4pm in Aghavea Church Halls. Open to anyone, you don’t have to be in the choir to come along. Light lunch provided. Works

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 10th November 2013 10.45 am Act of Remembrance - Brookeborough War Memorial 11.30 am Morning Prayer including Act of Remembrance 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Halls This Week: Monday 4th 8pm Bowls match home v St John’s Fivemiletown Wednesday 6th 6.30pm GFS 8pm Bible study - 2 Peter 3:1-10 8pm MU invited to FMT MWI - Colourfully Yours Coming Up: Tuesday 12th Mothers’ Union AGM Wednesday 13th Bowls match away v St Macartin’s Enniskillen Saturday 16th Diocesan Singing Event - Aghavea Church Hall Sunday 17th SNATCH - Colebrooke Halls (and not 24th as previously advertised) Monday 18th Bowls match home v Clabby Tuesday 19th Select Vestry Wednesday 20th Christmas Fair (including the Sale of Work) Census Sunday 1 Please complete the blue census card - this will be collected during the service to compile statistics for the whole Church of Ireland

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Halls Next Sunday: Sunday 3rd November 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion - Daniel 8 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Hall This Week: Monday 28th 7.45pm Bowls Fun Pairs Tournament begins, each night in the church hall. Spectators welcome. Coming Up: Monday 4th Bowls match at home v St John’s Fivemiletown Wednesday 6th Bible Study - 2 Peter 3:1-10 Sunday 10th Act of Remembrance at Brookeborough War Memorial and during Morning Prayer Wednesday 20th Christmas Fair & Sale of Work Singing Workshop Saturday 16th November from 11am - 4pm in Aghavea Church Halls. Open to anyone, you don’t have to be in the choir to come along. Light lunch provided. Workshop organised by Clogher Diocese and free to all participants - to register, contact Nathan Barrett at rosorrymusic@outlook.com or 028 6632 0239 by 14th November. Invitations: Tonight at 7pm in Brookeboroug

Yesterday we continued our series in Daniel, coming to chapter 5, where the writing is on the wall for King Belshazzar; all because he would not humble himself like his father Nebuchadnezzar.

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion - Daniel 5 2.30 pm Funeral of Jim Dalton - please pray for Laura and the whole family in their time of grief 7.30 pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Brooke Memorial Hall 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Halls Next Sunday: Sunday 20th October 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Church Family Service - Daniel 6 The Lions’ Den This Week: Monday 14th 8pm Bowls Tuesday 15th 8pm Select Vestry - agenda for collection today Wednesday 16th 6.30pm GFS 8pm Brookeborough District Harvest - Brooke Memorial Orange Hall; Rev Colin Dickson (Cavanaleck Presbyterian Church) Thursday 17th 8pm Cornafanog Harvest - Rev Gary McMurray Saturday 19th Leginn Cornmill, Derrylin - Coffee Morning & Cake Sale in aid of Suicide Awareness 10am - 1 pm. Coming Up: Thursday 24th ‘Messy Church’ seminar - Julie Currie Thursday 24th Bowls match away v St John’s Fivemiletown Monday 28th Bowls Fun Tournament begins The Pantry (A Helping Hand) Th

At the Sunday evening Harvest Celebration we welcomed back Canon Brian Courtney, a previous rector. Brian preached on the dangers of covetousness from the parable of Jesus on the rich fool from Luke 12:13-21.

On Sunday morning we had our Family Harvest Thanksgiving, with Ellis Barnsley preaching on forgiveness from Matthew 18. Apologies for the sound quality of this sermon.

At our Friday night Harvest Thanksgiving, David Huss preached from Deuteronomy 8 on Remember the Lord .

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Harvest Thanksgiving - Mr Ellis Barnsley 7.30 pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Canon Brian Courtney Next Sunday: Sunday 13th October 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion - Daniel 5 7.30 pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week: Monday 7th 10am Moving displays and decorating Brooke Hall for harvest 8pm Bowls match at home v St Macartin’s Tuesday 8th 8pm MU Visitor’s Night: What a Faithful God - Liz Miller. All ladies very welcome Wednesday 9th 6.30pm GFS 8pm Bible Study - 2 Peter 1:12-21 Coming Up: Tuesday 15th Select Vestry - items for agenda, please Wednesday 16th Brookeborough Orange District Harvest Thursday 17th Cornafanog Harvest The Pantry (A Helping Hand) A new foodbank open on Wednesdays (10am - 12pm) at the rear of Val Irvine’s shop in Lisnaskea. Help is provided on a confidential basis. We have been invited to support the foodbank through food or financial contributions. A bo

On Sunday morning we were focusing on the experience of the exiles in Babylon from Psalm 137. What does the Psalm point us to by the rivers of Babylon ?

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Service of the Word 7.00 pm Colebrooke Harvest - SNATCH participating 7.30 pm Brookeborough Methodist Harvest Next Sunday: Sunday 6th October 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Harvest Thanksgiving - Mr Ellis Barnsley (Cleenish Centre, Bellenaleck) 7.30 pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Canon Brian Courtney (Carrickfergus, formerly rector of Aghavea) This Week: Monday 30th 8pm Bowls Wednesday 18th 6.30pm GFS Thursday 3rd 2pm Decorating church for harvest Friday 4th 8pm Harvest Thanksgiving - Ven David Huss (Archdeacon of Raphoe & Rector of Donegal) Coming Up: Tuesday 8th MU Visitor’s Night - Liz Miller, Down & Dromore Wednesday 9th Bible Study - 2 Peter 1:12-21 Thursday 17th Cornfanog Harvest AGHAVEA HARVEST THANKSGIVING 2013 Friday 4th 8pm Ven David Huss, Rector of Donegal Sunday 6th 11am Mr Ellis Barnsley, The Cleenish Centre 7.30pm Canon Brian Courtney, Carrickfergus Sunday 13th 7.30pm Brooke Memorial

Yesterday we continued in our series in the book of Daniel, as we considered the madness of King Nebuchadnezzar - not just his eating grass and living in the fields, but his ignoring God's warnings and his pride. Nebuchadnezzar is a case study of how 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.' 2 Peter 5:5.

At the Family Service on Sunday morning, we were in Daniel 3, as King Nebuchadnezzar's orchestra called for everyone to worship his golden statue. What will happen when Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego say no? The fiery furnace awaits. Warning - this is a noisy one, so turn your volume down!

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Church Family Service 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 22nd September 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Daniel 4 The Madness of King Nebuchadnezzar This Week: Monday 16th 8pm Bowls Tuesday 17th 8pm Select Vestry Wednesday 18th 6.30pm GFS begins - for girls age 3 and up Thursday 19th 7.30pm SU Training Night for children’s and youth work - Enniskillen Presbyterian Church Coming Up: Wednesday 25th Bible study begins Thursday 26th Clogher Diocesan Synod Saturday 28th Ladies’ Breakfast, Holy Trinity Dromore at 10am. To book: Eveline (028) 82898911. AGHAVEA HARVEST THANKSGIVING 2013 Friday 4th 8pm Ven David Huss, Rector of Donegal Sunday 6th 11am Mr Ellis Barnsley, The Cleenish Centre 7.30pm Canon Brian Courtney, Carrickfergus Sunday 13th 7.30pm Brooke Memorial Hall Harvest Diocesan Magazine Free sample copies are available in the porch. FINAL CALL for articles for the October maga

On Sunday morning we continued our series in Daniel, listening in to the mystery of the King's dream as Nebuchadnezzar discovers the weakness of the Babylonian and Chaldean gods, and learns that there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. On Sunday evening in the Brooke Memorial Hall we listened to the chorus of voices declaring God's glory in Psalm 19. The heavens and the scriptures point us to God's glory - will we be in tune with the universe and desire God's glory in our hearts and lives?

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 15th September 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Service: Daniel 3: The Fiery Furnace REMINDER: PLEASE BRING ALONG MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NEXT SUNDAY MORNING! 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Hall This Week: Monday 9th 8pm Bowling Club opening night Tuesday 10th 8pm Mothers’ Union - Waste & Recycling Friday 13th Institution of Rev John McClenaghan as Rector of Colebrooke 8pm Coming Up: Tuesday 17th Select Vestry - items for agenda, please Wednesday 18th GFS begins Thursday 19th SU Training Night for children’s and youth work - Enniskillen Presbyterian Church Organisations Recommence Bowls Monday 9th September at 8pm MU Tuesday 10th September at 8pm GFS Wednesday 18th September at 6.30pm Bible Study Wed 25th September at 8pm Diocesan Magazine Free Sample copies of the new Diocesan Magazine are available in the porch. To place a regul

On Sunday morning we launched into our new series in the Book of Daniel, where Daniel and his friends used the hardest word to say: No! In our alien and hostile culture, we need to dare to be a Daniel .

Today: 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.30 pm SNATCH - for all young people of secondary school age. (Colebrooke Hall) Next Sunday: Sunday 8th September 2013 10.00 am Sunday School begins 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Daniel 2: A King’s Dream 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Coming Up: Monday 9th Bowling Club opening night 8pm Tuesday 10th Mothers’ Union - Waste 8pm Friday 13th Institution of Rev John McClenaghan as Rector of Colebrooke 8pm Thursday 19th SU Training Night for children’s and youth work - Enniskillen Presbyterian Church Organisations Recommence SNATCH Sunday 1st September 7.30pm Colebrooke Sunday School Sunday 8th September at 10am Bowls Monday 9th September at 8pm Mothers’ Union Tuesday 10th September at 8pm GFS Wednesday 18th September at 6.30pm Bible Study Wednesday 25th September at 8pm BBQ A big thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make the annual BBQ such a great evening last Friday. Mothers’ Union News Members in

On Sunday morning we finished our mini series from Matthew 25, where Jesus teaches about his return being like a shepherd separating the sheep from the goats . What's your attitude towards Jesus?

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family & friends of Harvey who comes to be baptised. Next Sunday: Sunday 1st September 2013 11.00 am Holy Communion - Daniel 1 7.30 pm SNATCH - Colebrooke Church Hall This Week Friday 30th Parish BBQ - Tickets available £10 Coming Up 19th September SU Training Night for children’s and youth work - Enniskillen Presbyterian Church Organisations Recommence SNATCH Sunday 1st September 7.30pm Colebrooke Sunday School Sunday 8th September at 10am Bowls Monday 9th September at 8pm Mothers’ Union Tuesday 10th September at 8pm GFS Wednesday 18th September at 6.30pm Bible Study To Be Confirmed Fields of Life Choir Thursday 5th September at 7.30pm in Holy Trinity, Dromore. More information from Rev James Boyd.

Here's the second of Jesus' parables about his return from Matthew 25 - the Parable of the Talents . How should we be living as we look to that day?

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer Next Sunday: Sunday 25th August 2013 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism Coming Up: Friday 30th Parish BBQ - tickets available at £10 Thur 19th Sept SU Training Night for children’s and youthwork - Enniskillen Presbyterian Church Organisations Recommence SNATCH Sunday 1st September 7.30pm Colebrooke Sunday School Sunday 8th September at 10am Bowls Monday 9th September at 8pm Mothers’ Union Tuesday 10th September at 8pm GFS Wednesday 18th September at 6.30pm Bible Study To Be Confirmed Fields of Life Choir Thursday 5th September at 7.30pm in Holy Trinity, Dromore. More information from Rev James Boyd.

On Sunday morning we looked at the Parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids from Matthew 25. What is Jesus teaching us in this wedding story?

Today: 11.00 am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Sunday 18th August 2013 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Matt 25:14-30 Coming Up: Friday 30th August Parish BBQ - tickets available now Thur 19th Sept SU Training Night for children’s and youth work - Enniskillen Presbyterian Church Diocesan Magazine The Diocesan Magazine is getting a facelift! From September it will be an A4 full colour publication, £10 per year. For new orders, please speak to Frances Cartwright. Today is also the deadline for news and notes for the September issue - please speak to the Rector with any additions. Organisations Recommence SNATCH Sunday 1st September 7.30pm Colebrooke Sunday School Sunday 8th September at 10am Bowls Monday 9th September at 8pm Mothers’ Union Tuesday 10th September at 8pm GFS Wednesday 18th September at 6.30pm Bible Study To Be Confirmed

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer - we welcome Mr Cameron Jones who will lead our service and preach. Cameron is an ordinand at the Church of Ireland Theological College and has just finished first year. Next Sunday: Sunday 11th August 2013 11.00 am Holy Communion Coming Up: Friday 30th August Parish BBQ - tickets available at £10 In the event of a pastoral emergency this week, please contact Rev Betty Thompson, Colebrooke (028) 68628258. Diocesan Magazine The next Diocesan Magazine deadline will be Sunday 11th August. Please forward any notes, including start dates for organisations, to Gary in good time.

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer - we welcome Mr Abraham Storey who will lead our service and preach. Next Sunday: Sunday 4th August 2013 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Cameron Jones Coming Up: Friday 30th August Parish BBQ - tickets available at £10 Summer Cover In the event of a pastoral emergency this week, please contact Rev Betty Thompson, Colebrooke (028) 68628258. Diocesan Magazine The next Diocesan Magazine deadline will be Sunday 11th August. Please forward any notes, including start dates for organisations, to Gary in good time.

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer - we welcome Mr Ken Rutledge who will lead our service and preach. Next Sunday: Sunday 28th July 2013 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Abraham Storey Coming Up: Friday 30th August Parish BBQ - tickets available soon Summer Cover In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev Kyle Hanlon, Fivemiletown (028) 8952 1030 today or tomorrow. From Tuesday 23rd please contact, Rev Betty Thompson, Colebrooke (028) 68628258. Diocesan Magazine The next Diocesan Magazine deadline will be Sunday 11th August. Please forward any notes, including start dates for organisations, to Gary in good time.

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer - we welcome Mr Robbie Robinson who will lead our service and preach. Robbie is an ordinand at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute and has just finished first year. Next Sunday: Sunday 21st July 2013 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Ken Rutledge This Week: Thursday 18th July GFS Outing to Jonny Rocko’s (Irvinestown) Coming Up: Friday 30th August Parish BBQ - tickets available soon Summer Cover In the event of a pastoral emergency this week, please contact Rev Kyle Hanlon (028 89521030). Diocesan Magazine The next Diocesan Magazine deadline will be Sunday 11th August. Please forward any notes, including start dates for organisations, to Gary in good time.

On Sunday we saw why Peter says we shouldn't be surprised by suffering - as well as the true grace that God gives to help us stand.

Today: 11.00 am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Sunday 14th July 2013 11.00 am Morning Prayer - Robbie Robinson Coming Up: Thursday 18th July GFS Outing to Jonny Rocko’s (Irvinestown) Friday 30th August Parish BBQ - tickets available soon Building Works Thank you to all who have worked so hard to enable us to return to the church building this morning, especially the team of cleaning volunteers. Summer Cover In the event of a pastoral emergency this week, please contact Rev Kyle Hanlon (028 8952 1030). Diocesan Magazine The next Diocesan Magazine deadline will be Sunday 11th August. Please forward any notes, including start dates for organisations, to Gary in good time.

On Sunday morning we were continuing our series in 1 Peter, as Peter reminds us that time is short . How can we best use our time in the service of God?

Today: 11.00 am Service of the Word 6.30 pm SNATCH Planning Meeting - Church Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 7th July 11.00 am Holy Communion - parish church Church Works Update It is hoped that we will return to the church building next Sunday, God willing, with the plastering in the porch completed and just the electrical work to be finished early this week. Some help will be required to clean the church building to enable our return. If you are able to help on Thursday or Friday of this week, please speak to Frances Cartwright today. Diocesan Magazine The next Diocesan Magazine deadline will be Sunday 11th August. Please forward any notes, including start dates for organisations, to Gary in good time. Summer Readers There are still spaces on the rota for reading the Bible on Sunday mornings during the summer. If you would like to be included, please speak to Gary today.

On Sunday morning we were delighted to welcome Alastair Donaldson as our visiting preacher. Alastair is a first year ordinand at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, and preached from 1 Peter 3:13-22 . Listen in here.

Today: 11.00 am Morning Prayer - We welcome Alastair Donaldson, a First Year Ordinand at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, who will be embarking on ‘ Run4Christ ’ around the island of Ireland this summer. Next Sunday: Sunday 30th June 2013 11.00 am Service of the Word 4.00 pm SNATCH Planning Meeting - Aghavea Church Halls Summer Readers Over the next fortnight the rota for reading the Bible on Sunday mornings will be completed. If you would like to be included, please speak to Gary. Diocesan Magazine Notes The next Diocesan Magazine deadline will be Sunday 11th August. Please forward any notes, including start dates for organisations, to Gary in good time.

Today: 11.00 am Family Service - we welcome our speaker, Stewart Glendinning. Followed by Parish Lunch. 7.30 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 23rd June 11.00 am Morning Prayer. Speaker: Alastair Donaldson, CITI This Week: Tuesday 18th 8pm Select Vestry G8 Prayer Centres Enniskillen Cathedral Pre-G8 Service today at 3pm. Enniskillen Methodist Church now until 8pm on Tuesday 18th - a 24/7 prayer facility in; drop in to pray at any time. Also, Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th from 9.30am - 9.30pm at the Fountain Centre, Kesh.

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.30 pm SNATCH - final night Next Sunday: Sunday 16th June 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Children’s Day Family Service & Parish Lunch 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Coming Up: Tuesday 18th Select Vestry - items for agenda, please Parish Lunch Please sign up on the list for next Sunday’s lunch. We look forward to welcoming Mr Stewart Glendinning as our speaker. Donations received at the lunch will go to the work of CMS Ireland and the porch repairs. Scripture Union The final session of ‘It’s Your Move’ with the P7s in Brookeborough Primary School is tomorrow afternoon. Please pray for Jeff and the team, and the P7s as they prepare to move schools in September. G8 Prayer Summit 8pm on Friday 14th through to 8pm on Tuesday 18th - a 24/7 prayer facility in Enniskillen Methodist Church; feel free to drop in to pray at any time. G8 Prayer Centre Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th from 9.30am

On Sunday morning at our special Gift Day service, we celebrated God the Giver as we listened in to Jesus speaking with Nicodemus, teaching him about God's love.

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Service of the Word 7.30 pm Favourite Hymns evening Next Sunday: Sunday 9th June 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion 7.30 pm SNATCH This Week Saturday 8th Sunday School Trip to Portrush - bus leaves Station House at 8am. Children’s Day & Parish Lunch Sunday 16th June. Speaker: Stewart Glendinning, 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. Jeff Gawn Please pray for Jeff Gawn (SU) as he delivers the second It’s Your Move lesson tomorrow afternoon in Brookeborough PS.

On Sunday morning, we continued in our series studying Peter's first letter. Having discovered that Christians are God's chosen people, Peter goes on to help us live as aliens and exiles in this world.

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer 7.30 pm SNATCH Next Sunday: Sunday 2nd June 2013: GIFT DAY 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Service of the Word 7.30 pm Favourite Hymns Evening This Week: Thursday 30th 7.30pm Bowls Tournament as part of Brookeborough Community Festival - Colebrooke Church Hall Coming Up: Saturday 8th Sunday School Trip to Portrush Sunday 16th Children’s Day & Parish Lunch Address Updates Please return the contact details form to Albert as soon as possible. Updated details are required to ensure Gift Aid claims are accurate. Spare forms are available from the porch. Favourite Hymns Gift Day is next Sunday, 2nd June, and we look forward to an evening of Favourite Hymns. Please use the sheets to nominate your favourite hymns by today. We will try to use hymns from everyone’s lists.

On Sunday morning at our Family Service, we were thinking about building the church - not of stone or brick, but of living stones - people, built on Christ the cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4-10). In the Brooke Hall on Sunday evening, we learnt about the promise of the Holy Spirit from the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37.

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Service 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 26th May 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer 7.30 pm SNATCH This Week: Tuesday 21st 8pm Select Vestry - agendas available for collection Coming Up: Sunday 2nd Gift Day and Favourite Hymns Favourite Hymns Please use the sheets on the table to nominate your favourite hymns for use on Sunday 2nd June. Building Works Work continues to progress on the interior of the porch. Brookeborough Community Development Association AGM on Tuesday 21st at 8pm in the Station House. Brookeborough Community Festival 29th May - 1st June. Details in local papers. Parish Readers / Diocesan Reader Parish and Diocesan Readers are those who assist in the leading of services and preaching. Training courses will take place in the diocese this autumn and next spring. Please speak to the Rector if you would be interested in joining the course. It’s Y

On Sunday morning our reading was 1 Peter 1:22-2:3, where Peter writes to the scattered Christians about the imperishable word which, like a seed has been planted deeply in their hearts, and which they should long like babies wanting their milk. What is the fruit of the seed? Genuine mutual love.

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer 7.30 pm SNATCH Next Sunday: Sunday 19th May 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Service 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week: Tuesday 14th 8pm MU - Sylvia Bourke ‘Care for the Family’ Saturday 18th Mothers’ Union outing to Ballydougan Pottery & Lisburn. Bus leaves Station House at 9am sharp. Coming Up: Tuesday 21st Select Vestry - items for agenda with Rector, please. Address Updates Please return the contact details form to Albert as soon as possible. Updated details are required to ensure Gift Aid claims are accurate. Spare forms are available from the porch. Building Update Work is continuing in the church porch, with progress being made each day. Until the work is completed, we will continue to meet in the hall. Favourite Hymns Gift Day is on Sunday 2nd June, and we look forward to an evening of Favourite Hymns. Please use the sheets to nominate your favourite hymns. W

On Sunday we continued our series in 1 Peter as we discovered that God's true grace for elect exiles makes us ransomed, holy children . (1 Peter 1:13-21)

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Sunday 12th May 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer 7.30 pm SNATCH This Week: Wednesday 8th 8pm Fivemiletown MU Open Night - Suicide Prevention - everyone most welcome Friday 10th 8pm MU Area Service - Garvary Church Coming Up: Tuesday 14th MU - ‘Care for the Family’ - Sylvia Bourke Saturday 18th MU Outing: Ballydougan Pottery & Lisburn Vestry News Work in the porch has now begun. Services will be held in the Church Hall while work continues. Bishop John writes: ‘Best wishes for your building work and temporary removal from the church building.’ Sunday School Trip Saturday 8th June to Portrush. Please sign up on the list in the porch. Diocesan Magazine Notes for the June edition with the Rector by Wednesday, please. Scripture Union The ‘It’s Your Move’ programme for P7s begins this Wednesday in Maguiresbridge PS and on 20th May in Brookeborough PS. Please pray for Jeff