Parish of Kilkeel
Sunday 29th November 2015
Welcome to our Services today.
A special welcome is extended to any visitors.
Verse for the week
“‘The days are coming’, declares the
Lord, ‘when I will fulfil the gracious promise
I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.
“‘In those days and at that time
I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line;
he will do what is just and right to the land.
In those days Judah will be saved
and Jerusalem will live in safety.
This is the name by which it will be called:
The Lord Our Righteousness.’”
Jeremiah 33: 14-16
Evening Service. Please join us in Christ Church this evening at
6.30pm for our annual Fishermen’s Service. The Cantabile Choir
will lead our worship. Please make every effort to attend our
annual celebration of the fishing industry.
Christ Church Youth Fellowship - There will be no YF tonight
however you would be most welcome at Souled Out in JIMS at
8.15pm. Our own David McIlroy will be speaking. YF will return
next week at 7.30pm in the Lounge.
Drop & Stop is now open for you each Sunday morning so please
drop off your children at Sunday School and join us in the kitchen for
some freshly brewed coffee or tea and a biscuit and get a chat in an
informal setting; we’d love to serve you!
Knit’n’natter will meet on Monday 2nd December in the choir room,
Christ Church; learn new skills and enjoy a natter and cup of tea.
Please join us, just come along.
Mid-week, Thursday 26th November, please join us in the lounge at
8.00pm. Christianity Explored will be held in the choir room, also at
8.00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us at either venue.
Church Choir- practise will be held on Wednesday 4th December at
7.30pm in the choir room.
Ladies Day Away, Saturday 5th December. *2 places left* contact
Lynda by Tuesday to secure your place. Christ Church Parent &
Toddler Group invite you to join them for a day of Christmas
shopping in Belfast. If you would like to join us for this day out please
contact Lynda on 07784272387. Only a few seats left! Everyone
welcome.
Messy Church! Join us on Saturday 12th December, 10.30am – 12
noon in Christ Church Hall for lots of Christmas messy fun, make
some decorations and have some lunch. Ideally suited for families
with pre and primary school aged children. Everyone welcome.
New Wine, Sligo ’16. 10th – 16th July 2016, speakers include
Danielle Strickland and Pete Greg. Book now at
www.newwineireland.org or take a leaflet from the porch or speak
to the Rector.
Mothers’ Union will meet on Wednesday 2nd December at 8.00pm in
the lounge for an evening of Christmas Craft. Everyone is welcome to
come along and join us for some fun and fellowship. Supper will be
served.
Christmas Hampers. The Trolley and basket will be in the porches
of Carginagh and Christ Church from today, Sunday 22nd November
for you to drop in some non-perishable food, toiletries and household
cleaners. Please give generously to this hamper appeal. Each year the
hampers are most gratefully received. This act is a great way to
include our community and show folk that we, as a church family,
‘Care & Share’.
Tullylish Christmas Tree Festival, 3rd – 6th December 2015
All Saint’s Church, Tullylish, is holding a Christmas Tree Festival
The beautiful displays based on verses of scripture and carols will
prepare your heart for a true celebration of Christmas so please come
along. Opening service with Revd Francy McCrea on Thursday 3rd
December at 7.30 pm.
Opening times Friday 4th, 10.00 am – 9.00 pm
Saturday 5th, 10.00 am – 8.00 pm
Sunday 6th, 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Closing service with Bishop Harold Miller on Sunday 6th December at
7.00 pm. Everyone welcome.
Willowfield Church Christmas Market
On 4 December the Willowfield Christmas Market goes outdoors for
the first time!
Stalls include: All things Chrismassy, cakes, sweets (including pick
‘n’ mix), toiletries, plants, home made food and drinks, new gifts at
1/2 price, handmade crafts and cards, independent craft retailers.
Also: LIVE Christmas music, Santa’s Grotto, hotdogs, burgers, hot
drinks, crêpes, mulled wine, and more!
Friday 4th December
Open from 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Sunday 6th December
9.45am Holy Communion, Carginagh
10.15am Sunday School, Bible Class & Drop & Stop
11.30am Holy Communion, Christ Church
6.30pm Informal Praise, Christ Church
7.30pm Youth Fellowship
Flowers
Crèche
Children’s Church
Mrs N Cassidy
Lorna, Carol & Lydia
Charmaine & Gareth
KILKEEL PARISH PRAYER DIARY
For those in our parish recently bereaved
For those who are ill, at home and in hospital
For the Christianity Explored course and mid-week meetings
For our Rector and family and for Robert Smyth and family
For our church choir, praise groups and all those who lead worship in
Carginagh and Christ Church
For the Friday Lunch Club, those who provide the meals and those
who attend
DOWN & DROMORE PRAYER DIARY
Clonallon & Warrenpoint with Kilbroney
Rector: Colin McCormack
For clarity of thought and diligence in prayer regarding the future
of our congregations.
For growth in leadership; especially in the recruitment of people in
their 20’s and 30’s.
With our fourth major building project in as many years, we pray
that it may not detract from the need to build up the parish and its
people.
Thank you for praying; see more at www.down&dromore.org
CONTACTS
RECTOR
Rev. Ken McGrath
SECRETARY
Karen Harding
SEXTON
Sidnee Irvine
FAMILY WORKER Lynda Quinn
cckilkeel24@gmail.com
028 41762300
07771782724
07808159797
07784272387
www.christchurchkilkeel.org