Aghavea Parish Church

Yesterday we continued our series in Luke's Gospel, watching as Jesus visits the synagogue in Nazareth. There he unveils the Saviour's Manifesto (Luke 4:14-21).

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family & friends of Ameila who comes to be baptised. Next Sunday: Sunday 3rd February 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Service of the Word - with Jonny Phenix (Diocesan Youth Worker) 7.00 pm Diocesan Youth Service, Enniskillen Cathedral This Week Monday 28th 8pm Bowls match at home v Derrygonnelly Wednesday 30th 6.30pm GFS 8pm Fellowship Group Bible Study Thursday 31st 8pm Bowls match away v Colebrooke Friday 1st 7.30pm SAMS Friday Night Live, Craigavon Civic Centre. All welcome Coming Up Monday 4th Youth leader volunteer’s meeting (in hall office) Bowls match at home v Fivemiletown Methodist Wednesday 13th Ash Wednesday - Lent services begin Wells Project ‘Wells’ are new youth groups opening across the diocese. The Diocesan Youth Worker, Jonny Phenix will be with us on Sunday 3rd February to share the vision and Monday 4th to explore possibilities. Coffee M...

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Family Service Next Sunday: Sunday 27th January 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism This Week: Monday 21st 8.00 pm Bowls Wednesday 22nd 6.30 pm GFS Coming Up: Monday 28th Bowls match home v Derrygonnelly Wednesday 30th Fellowship Group Bible Study Thursday 31st Bowls match away v Colebrooke Sunday 3rd Feb Diocesan Youth Service - Enniskillen, 7pm Wells Project ‘Wells’ are new youth groups opening across the diocese. The Diocesan Youth Worker, Jonny Phenix will be with us on Sunday 3rd February to share the vision and Monday 4th to explore possibilities. Brookeborough Community Festival 2013 A planning meeting for the 2013 Festival will be held on Tuesday 29th at 8pm in the Station House. All welcome.

We've had a bit of a backlog on the sermon uploads from the Christmas period. Here you'll find the audio from 23rd December as we looked at God working in the fullness of time , sending his Son (Galatians 4:4-5); from the 30th December as we considered the dark side of Christmas (Matthew 2), and from 13th January as we looked for the One who was to come (Luke 3:15-38)

Today: 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism. We welcome the family & friends of Louise who comes to be baptised. 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall Next Sunday: Sunday 20th January 2013 10.00 am Sunday School 11.00 am Church Family Service This Week Monday 14th 8pm Bowls match at home v Colebrooke Tuesday 15th 8pm Select Vestry Wednesday 16th 6.30pm GFS 8pm Fellowship Group Bible Study Register of Vestrymen The Register of Vestrymen will be revised at a meeting of the Select Vestry this Tuesday, 15th 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 Churchwardens. Gift Aid Forms If you are a UK Income Tax payer, your donations to the Church can be ‘Gift Aided’, at no extra cost. Please speak to Albert McClelland to sign the necessary form. Wells Project ‘Wells’ are new youth groups opening acro...

Yesterday we began a new series in Luke's Gospel, looking at the ministry of John the Baptist as he comes to prepare the way by proclaiming repentance in Luke 3:1-14.

Today: 11.00 am Holy Communion Next Sunday: Sunday 13th January 2013 10.00 am Sunday School begins 11.00 am Morning Prayer with Baptism 7.00 pm Evening Prayer - Brooke Memorial Hall This Week: Monday 7th 8.00 pm Bowls Tuesday 8th 8.00 pm Mothers’ Union Opening Meeting: Service of Holy Communion, speaker: Rev Ruth West (Inver) Friday 11th 12.00 pm Wedding: Esther & Alexander Coming Up... Monday 14th Bowls match at home v Colebrooke Tuesday 15th Select Vestry - items for agenda, please Register of Vestrymen The Register of Vestrymen will be revised at a meeting of the Select Vestry on Tuesday 15th 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 Churchwardens. Diocesan Magazine The annual cost of the magazine has risen to £10, and should be paid to Frances Cartwright as soon as possible. New subscribers should also speak to Fra...

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.

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

On Sunday morning we were looking at the announcement of the Royal Baby from Isaiah 9 as we countdown to Christmas.

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...

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.

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...

On Sunday morning we continued in our series in Genesis, watching as Noah and his family step out into a whole new world in A Fresh Start . We praised Jesus for the fresh start we have in him.

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...

Here's last Sunday morning's sermon, as we considered the comfort of Psalm 46: God is our refuge and strength - an appropriate Psalm on Remembrance Sunday.

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.

Bishop John McDowell, the Bishop of Clogher, joined us today for the service of Confirmation. Bishop John preached from Jesus' words in John 15:9-17 . Apologies for the quality of the audio recording.

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 ...

On Sunday we continued our series in Genesis, moving through chapters five and six, from Adam to Noah. Despite death's victories, even here we see glimpses of grace in Enoch and Noah.