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Scripture Reading: Philippians 1

Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 22

I. The Argument

II. The Longing

Psalms: 90:1-7; 118:19-29; 16:6-11; 73:24-28

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Quotes to Consider:

Augustine on heavenly citizenship: "The citizen of the city of God [is] predestined by grace, elected by grace, by grace a stranger below, and by grace a citizen above" (City of God, XV.1, p. 284).

Gerrit Vos: "Now then, when God has sought you out, and entered your heart by His Word, Spirit and grace, you are blest. Then the earth and all its treasures cannot charm you any more."

Announcements (subject to God’s will)

Back table: Rev. McGeown’s bi-monthly letter is available today.

After a week of self-examination, confessing members in good standing are called to partake of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Your participation in the Lord’s Supper is in part a witness that you repent of your sins, believe that Jesus Christ is your righteousness and desire to live a new and godly life. As this heavenly food can be taken to one’s judgment (I Cor. 11:28-30) and as the common reception of this food is a confession of doctrinal unity (Acts 2:42), the elders supervise the partaking of the sacrament. Visitors from other denominations must request permission from the Council.

Sunday Catechism: 10 AM - O.T. Juniors

Monday Catechism: 6 PM - O.T. Beginners (Alex & Nathan) 6:45 PM - O.T. Juniors (Jacob & Joseph) 7:30 PM - Heidelberg (Timothy, Zoe, Amy & Lea)

There will be no catechism next week or the week after, but it will resume on 8 and 9 January, 2012.

Our Tuesday morning Bible study meets at 11 AM. We will study Revelation 17:1ff. We will not be meeting next week, 27 December.

Belgic Confession Class meets Wednesday at 7:45 PM. Continuing Article 12, we will consider the fall of the devil and the demons. We will not be meeting next week, 28 December.

The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846MW at 8:30 AM) will be "Great Joy Brought to You" (Luke 2:10-11).

Next Lord’s Day, Rev. McGeown will preach for us while Rev. Stewart preaches in the Limerick Reformed Fellowship.

Ballymena Lecture: Friday, 30 December, 7:30 PM on "Scripture Alone!"

Reserve Friday, 27 January, for our congregational dinner at the Adair Arms.

Offerings: General Fund: £486.80. Donations: £150 (CR News), £50 (website), £50 (website).

PRC News: Rev. Eriks (Hudsonville, MI) is considering the call to Edgerton PRC. Hope PRC called Rev. Haak (Georgetown, MI).