This Week’s Announcements
Pastoral Care
During the period of the vacancy if there are any pastoral needs you can contact the Clerk of Session, Ian Montgomery on his mobile- 07736 199171 or by email- clerk@carryduffpresbyterian.uk
All pastoral responsibilities will be attended to by the Convenor of the vacancy, the Rev Dr Sam Bostock. His contact details are as follows; Mobile 07716903141 & Office 02897519883
This Sunday (22nd March 2026)
11.30 am - Mr Lucas Da Costa
6.30 pm - Rev Dr Marty Cowan - preceded by Prayer meeting at 6.00 pm
ALSO
GIRLS’ BRIGADE DISTRICT PARADE - meet at Church at 2.10pm or 2.45pm at Lisburn St, Ballynahinch
BOYS;’ BRIGADE BELFAST BATTALION PRAISE SERVICE - 3.00 pm - Elmwood Presbyterian Church, Lisburn
Tuesday :
Girls’ Brigade - Explorers party - drop off at 6.25pm at ‘Into the Woods’ and pick up at 7.30pm
Juniors / Seniors / Brigaders meet at Dundonald Ice Bowl at 7.15pm and picked up at 9.00pm
Wednesday:
10.00 am - 11.30am - Parents & Toddlers
7.25 pm - 8.00 pm - Midweek prayer meeting, (Please note there will be NO Mission meeting.)
7.45 pm - Badminton
Thursday:
There will be no Connect on Thursday 26th March as we are going out for lunch. We will be meeting as normal Thursday 2nd April.
6.30 pm - Boys’ Brigade
7.30pm - Church Choir
Friday:
7.00 pm - 1st Carryduff Boys’ Brigade Annual Display - Presents THE MOVIES. All Parents, Family & Friends welcome. Boys to meet for 6.45pm
Next Sunday 29th March 2026:
11.30 am - Palm Sunday - Family Service
6.30 pm - Rev Norman McAuley
Following Week:
Friday 3rd April- Good Friday- 8.00 pm - Communion- Rev. Dr. Sam Bostock. We will be joined by our friends from Trinity Boardmills.
Sunday 5th April- Easter morning Dawn Service at Killarney Sports Pitch. Breakfast after at Trinity Boardmills.
Sunday 5th April- 11.30 am Easter Sunday- Rev. Rodney Thompson.
6.30pm. - Rev. Norman McAuley.
If you become aware of anyone in the congregation being admitted to hospital please contact the Clerk of Session, Ian Montgomery or the Rev. Sam Bostock .
Dates for Your Diary / Important Announcements
CPC Youth Club Dates: 18th April, 2nd May, 16th May, 30th May, 13th June, 27th June
Youth & Young Adults Formal:
The Youth (Year 8+) & Young Adults Formal will be on Friday 24th April from 6pm-11.45pm. A great evening of Fun and Fellowship for all, if you would like a ticket, please see Jemma.
Easter Bible Club:
Easter Bible Club will run from Wednesday 8th April - Friday 10th April. Anyone who is interested in leading/helping in anyway please speak to Jemma. There will be a leaders meeting on Sunday 1st March after the morning Service. It would be great that all those who are leading/helping are in attendance at the meeting.
Holiday Bible Club:
Holiday Bible Club will run from Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June. Anyone who is interested in leading/helping in anyway please speak to Jemma or Daniel. There will be a leaders meeting on Sunday 8th March after the morning Service. It would be great that all those who are leading/helping are in attendance at the meeting.
Girls Mentoring and Bible Study:
For any girls of secondary school age who are interested in a girls mentoring and bible study group please speak to Jemma.
Prayer Points:
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1Peter1:3
*Praise God for this season of Springtime when we witness new life in the natural world:
"For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies....for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies.
Christ, our God to thee we raise this our sacrifice of praise!"
*As the Easter season approaches, thank Him that new life in nature is nothing compared to His mercy toward us as we read in the bible verse above: that we are born again into a living hope through Jesus death and resurrection.
*Give thanks that His mercies are new every morning and that no matter what we are going through as individuals or as a church, we can trust His provision of all we need and His presence to guide.
*Pray this especially for those who are grieving the death of a loved one in recent days; may they be blessed and comforted through their pain. May we, as their church family, be led as to how best to be part of their support network.
*Pray for those taking Sunday's services, that Lucas de Costa and Rev Cowan may be guided in their preparation and that God would, through them, bring closer to Him all who listen.
*Ask God's blessing on the GB and BB giving thanks for the opportunities to connect with children/young people from the locality.
As parents/relatives attend their displays, may the items speak the love of God into their hearts.
*Re world peace, pray that the flame of hope will keep burning in our hearts.
-That governments and leaders would abandon aggression for dialogue.
-That UK and other countries would make wise decisions as they face political pressure address economic turmoil.
General Announcements:
Messy Church: 19th April 2026 - 11.30am - 12.45pm
Easter Bible Club and Holiday Bible Recruitment:
Easter Bible Club will run from Wednesday 8th April to Friday 10th April (P1-P7 in the evenings)
Holiday Bible Club will run from Monday 15th June to Friday 19th June (P1-P7 in the evenings)
It may seem early to be organising leaders and helpers however to ensure we are inline with the new regulations set out by Church House and so that everyone can be involved who wants to be, it is best to start now. One of the changes we need to be aware of is that all 16 & 17 year old helpers MUST go through the Access NI process and attend Taking Care Training.
If you are available and willing to be a leader or helper at one of the above please speak to Jemma or put your name on the sign up sheet.
If you have any questions about the above, please speak to Jemma or Heather Montgomery.
Heating Requests: if you have any hall or church heating requests please contact Sam Whiteside.
Connect: Connect runs every Thursday morning from 10.30am. We provide tea and coffee, scones, games of pool, armchair aerobics, crafts and many other activities. We also like to sit and chat over a coffee. Why not come along and join in? Everyone will be made very welcome. If you require any further information please speak to Heather Campbell or Danny Todd.
