The Castlewellan Holiday Week will be held from the 1st to the 8th August 2009.
This is the 25th Anniversay Year and booking forms and further details are available
in the porch of the church, The speakers include Jeff Lucas and the youth speaker
will be Patrick Regan. Early booking is advisable in this special year of celebration.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ice Hockey Internationals
Congratulations and well done to Phillip Catherwood who is a member of Team Irelands
under 18 who are playing in the international competition in ice hockey in Turkey, and
have managed to win the Bronze Medal and we look forward to seeing it on your return and
once again many congratualtions from all at Mountpottinger.
under 18 who are playing in the international competition in ice hockey in Turkey, and
have managed to win the Bronze Medal and we look forward to seeing it on your return and
once again many congratualtions from all at Mountpottinger.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Church Council Meeting 2nd March 2009--Notes
1. 15 members present with 1 apology
2. Congregational Meeting and a light lunch will be held after the choir's choral service
on Sunday 5th April 2009 at 11.00am.
3. At our Church Ann iversary Service Rev Diane Clutterbuck will preach her last sermon
as cover for the Rev Emily Hyland's maternity leave. This service will be followed by
a thank-you lunch for Diane.
4. Rev Emily Hyland will resume her ministerial duties on Monday 6th July 2009
following her annual leave.
5. Rev George Loane will cover most of the Sunday morning services in between.
6. The council accepted with regret the resignation of the church cleaner Mrs Peggy
McMullen, after 10 years faithful service.
7. It was agreed to have further discussions on the need for a Youth Pastor.
8. Council will support the opening of the church on one day during the week.
9. Plans are continuing for the catering arrangements on the 1st and 13 th July 2009.
10. Our church visitors will be visiting those on our congregational register who rarely
attend with the new welcome pack.
11. Next meeting will be held on Monday 18th May 2009.
2. Congregational Meeting and a light lunch will be held after the choir's choral service
on Sunday 5th April 2009 at 11.00am.
3. At our Church Ann iversary Service Rev Diane Clutterbuck will preach her last sermon
as cover for the Rev Emily Hyland's maternity leave. This service will be followed by
a thank-you lunch for Diane.
4. Rev Emily Hyland will resume her ministerial duties on Monday 6th July 2009
following her annual leave.
5. Rev George Loane will cover most of the Sunday morning services in between.
6. The council accepted with regret the resignation of the church cleaner Mrs Peggy
McMullen, after 10 years faithful service.
7. It was agreed to have further discussions on the need for a Youth Pastor.
8. Council will support the opening of the church on one day during the week.
9. Plans are continuing for the catering arrangements on the 1st and 13 th July 2009.
10. Our church visitors will be visiting those on our congregational register who rarely
attend with the new welcome pack.
11. Next meeting will be held on Monday 18th May 2009.
Church Council Meeting 16th February 2009--Notes
1. 16 members were present with 1 apology
2. Freda Russell and Beverley Morrison have resigned from their posts as church visitors
Liz Carville has been appointed as a church visitor.
3. Helen Beggs has resigned from her position as Girls Brigade Captain with effect from
the end of the current session.
4. This years Sunday School Anniversary Services will be held on Sunday 17th May 2009
5. Our church 122nd Anniversary Service will be held on Sunday 31st May 2009
6. It was agreed that future council meetings will take place in February, May, September and
November. However a special council meeting will be held on Monday 2nd March 2009
2. Freda Russell and Beverley Morrison have resigned from their posts as church visitors
Liz Carville has been appointed as a church visitor.
3. Helen Beggs has resigned from her position as Girls Brigade Captain with effect from
the end of the current session.
4. This years Sunday School Anniversary Services will be held on Sunday 17th May 2009
5. Our church 122nd Anniversary Service will be held on Sunday 31st May 2009
6. It was agreed that future council meetings will take place in February, May, September and
November. However a special council meeting will be held on Monday 2nd March 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Table Sales
Table Sales are continuing this Saturday 7 March 2009 at 10.00am with Davy and Margaret in charge.
Flyers are available in the porch for distribution.
So far the tables sales have raised £1277.
Flyers are available in the porch for distribution.
So far the tables sales have raised £1277.
Prayer Tree
Our first prayer has been answered, we have a volunteer to act as co-ordinator!
Look out for details next week of how to join the Prayer Tree. Is God calling you to share in this kind of prayer ministry? All you need is a telephone, notebook, pencil and time to pray. Only the co-ordinator and the people on the prayer tree will know the names and phone numbers of the people on the prayer tree. All the prayer requests will come through the co-ordinator.
Look out for details next week of how to join the Prayer Tree. Is God calling you to share in this kind of prayer ministry? All you need is a telephone, notebook, pencil and time to pray. Only the co-ordinator and the people on the prayer tree will know the names and phone numbers of the people on the prayer tree. All the prayer requests will come through the co-ordinator.
Open Church
The Church Council is happy for the church to be open one day each week for quiet, prayer and reflection.
We now need a group of volunteers to make this happen. When we get a group together we will decide which day of the week will be best and how long we will be open for – three hours in the middle of the day was suggested.
If you feel called to share in this ministry to the neighbourhood please let Diane know. You can ring or text her on 07763852256 or ring 90681859. When we have enough volunteers we will meet together to plan how we proceed.
We now need a group of volunteers to make this happen. When we get a group together we will decide which day of the week will be best and how long we will be open for – three hours in the middle of the day was suggested.
If you feel called to share in this ministry to the neighbourhood please let Diane know. You can ring or text her on 07763852256 or ring 90681859. When we have enough volunteers we will meet together to plan how we proceed.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Church Cleaner
Mrs Peggy McMullen , who has been our church cleaner for the past 10 years has
decided to retire. We want to thank Peggy very much for all her service in our
church and halls and wish her God's continued Blessing in the days ahead.
If you are interested in applying for this position speak to John Kelly.
decided to retire. We want to thank Peggy very much for all her service in our
church and halls and wish her God's continued Blessing in the days ahead.
If you are interested in applying for this position speak to John Kelly.
BELFAST SYNOD
The Spring meeting of the Belfast Synod will take place in Joanmount Methodist
Church next Tuesday 10th March 2009
Church next Tuesday 10th March 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Mountpottinger Now on Facebook
Just sign up to Facebook and then search for Ian or Ruth Fiddis and they will add you to the Mountpottinger Group
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tuesday Circle
The monthly meeting of the Tuesday Circle will take place this Tuesday 3rd March at 8.oopm when the Guest Speaker will be the Rev Colin Duncan who will be speaking
about his time as a HM Coastguard and all ladies will be very welcome,
about his time as a HM Coastguard and all ladies will be very welcome,
Dates for your diary
Sunday 1 March 7pm Evening Service with Jennifer Hartley
Tuesday 3 March 8pm Tuesday Circle (in vestry), with Colin Duncan talking about HM Coastguard
Friday 6 March 11am Women's World Day of Prayer in May St Presbyterian Church
7.30pm Women's World Day of Prayer in MMC
Sunday 8 March 11am Women's Service with Sally Campton
Tuesday 3 March 8pm Tuesday Circle (in vestry), with Colin Duncan talking about HM Coastguard
Friday 6 March 11am Women's World Day of Prayer in May St Presbyterian Church
7.30pm Women's World Day of Prayer in MMC
Sunday 8 March 11am Women's Service with Sally Campton
Prayer Tree
At the congregation meeting on 16 February, a number of people expressed interest in being part of a “Prayer Tree”. This is a way of enabling a group of people to respond quickly to pray for particular people and situations. A prayer request is given to the co-ordinator, and at a set period of time every day the prayers are passed around the members of the “Prayer Tree”, until they come back to the co-ordinator and he/she knows everyone has received the request. The prayers remain on the tree for a week or until the particular need for prayer has passed. (Some can stay on for much longer if prayer is needed over a long period of time).
Each person on the tree needs a telephone, a note book, pencil and time to pray. Keep the note book near to the phone to write down prayer requests as they come in.
When you receive a request for prayer all you need to do is to note it and pass it on to the next person on the tree.
The tree normally receives request for prayer during a certain time of day, e.g between 6.00 & 9.00 in the evening.
Typical requests might be:
Please pray for Anna who is having surgery tomorrow.
Please pray for the Church Council as it meets tonight and wrestles with a difficult issue.
Information is kept to a minimum, we do not need to know lots of details in order to pray.
Each member of the “Prayer Tree” will receive a chart so they know the name and number of the person to ring. If the next person does not answer you ring the following person until you find someone at home. The last person rings the co-ordinator then he/she knows the prayer has been passed on. These calls are only to pass on prayer requests, they are not for chat!
To get this going we need someone to volunteer to act as a co-ordinator and then people who are happy to share in this ministry of prayer. When we get more than eight on the “Prayer Tree” we will plant another one.
As we explore the ways in which God is calling us to share in his mission we need to spend more and more time seeking God’s guidance and direction, these “Prayer Trees” will enable everyone quick and easy access to people who will give prayerful support not just in an emergencies but also for the ongoing work of the church.
Is God calling you to offer to co-ordinate the first “Prayer Tree”, please speak to Diane to find out more.
Each person on the tree needs a telephone, a note book, pencil and time to pray. Keep the note book near to the phone to write down prayer requests as they come in.
When you receive a request for prayer all you need to do is to note it and pass it on to the next person on the tree.
The tree normally receives request for prayer during a certain time of day, e.g between 6.00 & 9.00 in the evening.
Typical requests might be:
Please pray for Anna who is having surgery tomorrow.
Please pray for the Church Council as it meets tonight and wrestles with a difficult issue.
Information is kept to a minimum, we do not need to know lots of details in order to pray.
Each member of the “Prayer Tree” will receive a chart so they know the name and number of the person to ring. If the next person does not answer you ring the following person until you find someone at home. The last person rings the co-ordinator then he/she knows the prayer has been passed on. These calls are only to pass on prayer requests, they are not for chat!
To get this going we need someone to volunteer to act as a co-ordinator and then people who are happy to share in this ministry of prayer. When we get more than eight on the “Prayer Tree” we will plant another one.
As we explore the ways in which God is calling us to share in his mission we need to spend more and more time seeking God’s guidance and direction, these “Prayer Trees” will enable everyone quick and easy access to people who will give prayerful support not just in an emergencies but also for the ongoing work of the church.
Is God calling you to offer to co-ordinate the first “Prayer Tree”, please speak to Diane to find out more.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Fellowship Team
There will be a meeting of the Fellowship Team on Wednesday night 4th March at 745pm.
Church Council
Members of the Church Council will meet on Monday night next 2nd March at 7.45pm
to discuss the issues raised at the recent Congregational Meeting and to plan the way
forward.
to discuss the issues raised at the recent Congregational Meeting and to plan the way
forward.
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