Aghavea Parish Church

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.

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...

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.

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...

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).

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

On Sunday morning we finished our study in the letter to the Ephesians, as we looked at The Armour of God from Ephesians 6: 10-24.

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.

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 .

Today: 11.00 am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Sunday 8th July 11.00 am Morning Prayer

On Sunday morning, we were thinking about adoption, and the privilege of becoming Children of God from Romans 8:9-17.

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.

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.

Yesterday we were studying the next section of Paul's letter to the Ephesians (5:21-33) on Love and Marriage .

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.