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.
Sunday 3rd May 2026
11.30 am- Mr Lucas Da Costa - Assistant Minister in 1st Saintfield
6pm - Prayer Meeting
6.30 pm- Rev. Andrew Conway- Minister of 2nd Comber
Wednesday:
7.45 pm - Badminton
Thursday:
10.00am - Connect
Sunday 3rd May 2026
11.30 am- Mr Lucas Da Costa
6.30 pm - Rev. Andrew Conway
Wednesday 6th May 2026
7.25 pm - Midweek prayer meeting in Maddock Room (preceding Pre-communion service)
8.00 pm - Pre Communion- Rt. Rev. Dr. John Dixon
Need help to bring in the Communion Table after the Pre-Communion service
Sunday 10th May 2026
11.30 am - Communion Service- Rev. Roy Mackay
Elders to meet in the minister's room at 11.15 am
6.00 pm- Prayer Meeting
6.30 pm- Service of Thanksgiving for Communion- Rev. Roy Mackay
Immediately after the church a short Communion service will held for anyone unable to attend the morning service
Saturday 16th May - Elder's Training in Edengrove Presbyterian Church- 9.30 am - 12.30 pm.
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: 2nd May, 16th May, 30th May, 13th June, 27th June
Christian Aid Week (10-16 May 2026): Help needed!
Christian Aid (CA) Week is only 1 week away! As in recent years, CA envelopes will be delivered to many areas of Carryduff and these will NOT be collected! Those receiving an envelope and wishing to make a donation can return their envelope with donation to the Carryduff Pharmacy, Hillsborough Road. We have “deliverers” for many districts of Carryduff but there are still some that are not covered. If you have not helped before and have an hour to spare to deliver (Not Collect!!) envelopes, please add your name and telephone number to the sheets in the vestibule or Hall foyer or contact Danny Todd in the coming week and a suitable district can be arranged. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Danny.
Men’s Fellowship Annual Breakfast
Men’s Fellowship Annual Breakfast will be held in AJ’s Crossbar on Tuesday 12 May at 10.00 am. Please meet in our Church carpark at 9.30 am to arrange lifts.
All those interested and haven’t already committed give their names to Wilson, Leslie or Danny”.
Kind Regards
Wilson.
The Congregational AGM - Sunday 24th May, Immediately after morning worship
Date for your Diary -
Tropical Skincare Evening: Ladies Event on Friday 15th May - 7.30 pm
An evening for all Women & Girls (Year 8+). Each lady will get a hand treatment and optional mini facial. There will be skincare demonstrations & Tropic Products available. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening.
It would be great to see as many women from our congregation at this relaxing event!
£5 per person and please confirm your attendance with Jemma
Children’s Day Service & Family Picnic: Sunday 7th June
On Sunday 7th June it will be our Children's Day Service. Following on from this, we will have a Family Picnic (Weather Permitting) on the green area within the Primary School. It would be great to have as many people stay and come along for further fellowship after our Morning Service.
Holiday Bible Club
LEADERS MEETING
There will be a leaders meeting on Sunday 10th May after the morning service. It would be great if ALL leaders & helpers of our June HBC can be at that meeting so we can check in & progress things with out HBC.
REGISTRATION
Our Deep Sea Divers Holiday Bible Club is running from 15th -19th June. All children in Preschool - Primary 7 will be made very welcome. Registration closes on Thursday 11th June.
FLYER DISTRIBUTION
Our Holiday Bible Club Flyers are ready for distribution. We want to reach as many homes within the Carryduff area as possible. Bundled flyers will be available to take from the Church Vestibule and be delivered between Sunday 31st May & Wednesday 10th June. It would be great to have as many people as possible help with the distribution of these flyers.
Safeguarding update
Following the update of all PCI Safeguarding Policies and Procedures , it is now compulsory for all leaders to renew their Access NI every 3 years.
In order to have all leaders compliant for September, anyone who has not completed an Access NI Enhanced check within the last 3 years must now do so , or they can no longer lead.
It is the responsibility of the Leader in charge of each organisation to ensure all leaders are compliant.
Training dates should be available from PCI soon and we will inform everyone when we become aware of them.
We will be setting dates in June ( to be confirmed) for interviews and checking of forms etc.
Thanks. Heather M
Prayer Points:
All Prayer Points taken from PCI Let's Pray
1. Moderator | Pray for the meeting of the Church leaders taking place this incoming week. Pray for a spirit of unity and for wisdom as, together, they seek to represent the Church’s view on significant issues in the public square.
2. Answering God’s invitation to worship | ‘Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.’ Psalm 95:6. Ask God to help us approach him in humility, wonder and awe as we worship today.
3. SAT 7, the Middle East & North Africa | As war, conflict and widespread disruption continue in the Middle East region, with a significant and sustained threat to civilian life, pray for SAT-7’s endeavours to connect people across the affected countries through live broadcasts and social media initiatives. Pray for the adaptation of services and content, as and when necessary, not least the launch of a new satellite to reach viewers in places like Iran, currently cut off from existing platforms.
4. Hospitality industry | Give thanks for opportunities to enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal with friends and family in the many establishments across the island of Ireland. Pray for the safety of those working in the food and hospitality industries, and for business owners as they balance rising costs and challenges in recruiting staff.
5. Training in Ministry | Pray for the third-year ministry students as they approach the end of their formal studies, look forward to graduation and anticipate beginning assistantships in congregations full-time. Pray for their families as they adjust to new circumstances. Pray, too, that the students will continue to be life-long learners, even as they will minister to others.
Please refer to prayer points on the PCI website
General Announcements:
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.
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