Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
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Covenant Protestant Reformed Church

83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 1 May, 2016

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind ...” (Rom. 12:2)

Morning Service - 11:00 AM

Our Wise, True, Holy and Righteous God! (6)
God’s Holiness (I)  [download]  [youtube]

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6
Text: Isaiah 6:3

I. In Himself
II. In Its Manifestation
III. In Its Operation
Psalms: 15:1-5; 140:1-6; 99:2-9; 145:15-21

Evening Service - 6:00 PM

Our Wise, True, Holy and Righteous God! (7)
God’s Holiness (II)   [download]  [youtube]

Scripture Reading: John 17
Text: John 17:17, 19

I. In His Christ
II. In His Saints
III. In His Church
Psalms: 97:5-12; 140:7-13; 22:1-7; 48:1-6

For CDs of the sermons and DVDs of the worship services, contact Stephen Murray
If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Stewart or the elders

CPRC Website: www.cprc.co.uk • Live Webcast: www.cprf.co.uk/live.html
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC

Quotes to Consider

Herman Hoeksema: “From ... the Old and the New Testaments, the following becomes evident. First, holiness is primarily a divine attribute. God is holy: he is the Holy One in the absolute sense. Second, especially in his holiness God is God, the one who is of and by himself and who is distinct from all creatures. The reason for this is that holiness denotes that he is the sole good, the implication of all perfections, and that as such he seeks himself, is consecrated to himself, the absolutely self-centered one. Third, as the Holy One he is also the absolute sovereign. Being ultimate goodness in himself and consecrated unto himself, he seeks himself and his glory also in all creation and is its absolute Lord, having the sole prerogative to declare what is good and to impose his will upon every creature. Fourth, especially the revelation of God’s holiness as divine holiness is his glory. Fifth, for this very reason, man’s holiness can only consist in being God-centered and consecrated with all his heart, mind, soul, and strength to the living God” (Reformed Dogmatics, vol. 1, p. 144).

Announcements (subject to God’s will)

We welcome Marilyn Adams (First PRC, Grand Rapids) and Manuel & Sebastian Kuhs (LRF) to our worship services today.

Everyone is welcome to stay for tea after tonight’s service. Tea rota: Group B.

The Tuesday Bible study meets at 11 AM to look at the NT teaching on the OT food laws.

The Belgic Confession Class meets this Wednesday at 7:45 PM, continuing Article 28 on whether it is Romish to teach that there is no salvation outside the church. This is our last class for this season for family visitation starts next week.

The Council’s next meeting is this Thursday at 7 PM.

Ladies’ Bible Study meets this Friday at 10:30 AM at the church to consider lesson 15 of Studies in I Peter.

The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s Day (Gospel 846MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. R. Kleyn is entitled “Antichrist: The Beast from the Earth” (Rev. 13:11-15).

Family visitation begins Monday, 9 May. The schedule is on the back of the bulletin. Changing the schedule will affect others, but if your date and time do not work for you, please contact Rev. Stewart. If you are not a member and would like to be included in the family visitation, talk with Rev. Stewart or an elder.

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, 30 May, at 7:30 PM.

S. Wales Lecture: Thursday, 12 May, 7:15 PM, Rev. McGeown on “Christian Wisdom.”

Anyone willing to host visitors in their home the weekend after the BRF Conference (23-25 July), please contact Mary Stewart.

Offerings: General Fund: £888.85.