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Leadership Team Rev Dr Alan McCann 028 9336 2126 (Deacon Intern) Rev Dr Chris St John 07463 745 105 Lay Reader - Jack Blair 07766 527 552 Music Ministry – Louise Hanley 028 9332 8976 Rector’s Warden – Adam Fittis 07530 621 526
People’s Warden – Bill Lunney 028 9336 1453 GB Captain – Sarah Bell 07955 050 203 BB Captain – Colin Watson 07742 524 422 Contact for Light –Christine McDermott 07746 041 007 Seed Youth Fellowship – Ryan Moffett 07840 453 723 Badminton Club – Graeme Hunter 028 9336 5665
MARCH 2017
www.holytrinitycarrick.org.uk
A B i b l e i n t h e i r h a n d s A S a v i o u r i n t h e i r h e a r t s A P u r p o s e i n t h e i r l i v e s
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Table of Contents
Letter to Parishioners ...................................................................................................................... 3
Alan’s Bible Study ............................................................................................................................ 5
Can you help the Vision Team? ...................................................................................................... 5
Recycled Teenagers ......................................................................................................................... 7
Select Vestry ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Prayer Team ...................................................................................................................................... 8
The Crafters of Holy Trinity ............................................................................................................. 9
Face to Face Ladies Group ............................................................................................................. 9
FellowshipCafé@ht ........................................................................................................................ 10
Interactive Prayer Time .................................................................................................................. 11
Who’s Who from the Pew! ............................................................................................................. 12
Messy Church ................................................................................................................................. 14
Storehouse / Social Services ........................................................................................................ 15
C.M.S Used Postage Stamps ......................................................................................................... 16
Holiday Bible Club .......................................................................................................................... 16
Counters Rota ................................................................................................................................. 17
Creche Rota – March 2017 ............................................................................................................. 18
Announcements ............................................................................................................................. 18
Holy Trinity Chair Rota – Mar 2017 ............................................................................................... 19
TEA and COFFEE after the Services ............................................................................................ 19
Uganda Mission Trip 2017 ............................................................................................................. 20
Holy Trinity Bowls Fellowship ....................................................................................................... 21
Trinity Tots - Toddlers Group ........................................................................................................ 21
Uplift ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Avril Waller Health & Fitness ........................................................................................................ 23
Services – March 2017 ................................................................................................................... 24
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Letter to Parishioners Reading: Matthew 4 verse 1-11
Dear Friends,
The time of year we refer to as Lent is upon us. This period which begins on Ash Wednesday when we remember the beginning of Jesus fasting and temptation in the wilderness, and continues till Easter Day when we
celebrate His Resurrection from the grave after His crucifixion.
Lent is generally observed by Christians as a time of prayerful reflection and preparation for Good Friday and Easter Day. The choice to observe Lent is a personal one and there are no set rules or regulations laid down in Scripture for its observance.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and this year we will be joining with St Nicholas (our mother church) for a service. During the period of Lent we will be meeting with St Nicholas each Thursday evening for a series of special services of reflection on the bible, prayer, repentance, service and fellowship. Please do put this in your diary and make every effort to meet together with other Christians as part of your Lenten discipline this year.
Often, when people say they are observing Lent they mean that they have decided to give up something for the period. However, what they fail to understand or observe is that in place of what they are ‘forgoing’ they are to spend that time praying and focusing on Christ and the Easter story.
The discipline of giving something up, fasting, prayer and focusing on Christ is a good thing to do. However, it is not in and of itself meritorious and that is often a trap that people fall in to. Without
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thinking biblically people can believe that they are doing something to earn God’s favour by observing Lent. That is not the case in Lent and it is never the case. We can never ‘earn’ God’s favour. Hence the second part of the Lenten discipline - prayer and focusing on Christ Jesus - specifically the Crucifixion and Resurrection. The Easter Passion reminds us that it is all of God’s grace and not our ‘good works’ that brought about our salvation. Remember that as you observe Lent this year.
Please do observe Lent. Please do spend time in prayer and focusing on Christ Jesus. I suggest you select a biography of a Christian leader, missionary or figure from the past and use it as part of your daily devotions. May I suggest reading Helen Roosevere’s, who recently died, “Give Me This Mountain” or Alister McGrath’s latest biography of C S Lewis, or Charles Swindoll’s “Great Days with the Great Lives.’ If you want an easy read Brennan Manning’s “Abba’s Child” or “Pilgrim’s Progress” or The Narnia tales - especially if you want to get children and young people involved. If you want something a little more challenging may I suggest you take a look at Ravi Zacharias’ “Cries of the Heart” (on suffering) or any of Eugene Petersen’s books. There are some suggestions for you.
As I have said above the choice to observe Lent is a personal one. There is no requirement to observe it and you should not feel guilted in to observing it either. If you have never observed Lent why not give it a try. Do not set unrealistic goals for yourself. Whether you observe it in a major or minor way taking time to pray and reflect on what Christ Jesus has done for us on the Cross and through His Resurrection will be a blessing to you and to Holy Trinity.
God bless, Rev Dr Alan McCann
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Alan’s Bible Study PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES:
Parish Bible Study- Lunchtime 1pm – 2pm
& Evenings 8pm to 9pm Kerr Room
Parish Prayer Time – 7:30pm to 8pm
Kerr Room Bible Study is for everyone – so do not exclude yourself. Come along and enjoy the fellowship together. Come along and be blessed by God as we sit under His Word together and as He fulfils His promise to be present where two or three meet together in His Name.
God bless Rev Dr Alan McCann
Can you help the Vision Team? The aim of the Vision Team is for people to have;
A Bible in their hands, A Saviour in their Hearts A Purpose in their lives. We are looking for new ideas to help further this aim. Would you be willing to help either on the team or by approaching members with
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ideas or suggestions to help us reach out to those in our church and into our community?
These are some of the things we have done over the past 3 years:
Visiting Team- visit people who may appreciate an extra visit.
Recycled Teenagers.
Church Family Tree on the mezzanine level.
The Men’s Breakfast.
After Schools Club in Woodburn Primary School. Greeting Team to welcome visitors to special services.
9 Lessons and Carols promotional leaflet drop.
Easter Egg and promotional leaflet drop.
Storehouse weekly collection.
Light Parade at Christmas with JVC.
The team are:
Rev. Dr. Alan McCann Drew Buchanan
Carol Mulligan Fiona Moody
Sharon Piddock Bert Macartney
Ryan Moffett Amy Moffett Karen Buchanan
Drew Buchanan MBE
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Recycled Teenagers
Date Event Sat 25th Mar ‘17 10-pin bowling Sat 20th May ‘17 Apple Tour, Co. Armagh Fri 30th Jun ‘17 Mini Golf
Select Vestry If anyone wants an item raised at the Select Vestry please contact:
Louise Hanley: [email protected] Drew Buchanan: [email protected] or any member of SV. This includes booking the church hall for any events.
Louise Hanley
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Prayer Team Alison Allen, Joan Harvey, Tess Hoey, Helen Hoey, Libby
Todd & Nicky Quigg
As you will notice the prayer team would like to welcome two new members to the prayer group, Tess and Helen Hoey. Tess and Helen have been meeting with the team as able for intercessory prayer since Christmas and in due course you will hopefully see them at the front of the church for after service prayers. It is lovely to have new members and I would like to take this
opportunity again to extend the invitation to anyone who may be interested in being be part of the team to come and join us.
The prayer team no longer meet on Thursday nights for intercessory prayer but are now meeting instead each Sunday morning before the 10.30 am service in the prayer room. The slips will continue to be lifted in prayer 4 times as previously (usually over 4 weeks but may be over a longer period). Therefore, please do continue to make use of our prayer request box situated in the front hall of the church. As always, be assured that information on the slips remains confidential.
The team will also be available for prayer at the front of the church after the Sunday morning service. Should you require prayer in a more confidential space please ask us to move into the prayer room with you and we will be happy to do so. We would encourage you to complete a prayer slip after you have attended for prayer so that we can continue to pray for your situation when we meet together. If you would be interested in being part of the prayer team that you consider this and know that we would dearly love to have your support. Please do approach one of us.
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Nicky Quigg
On behalf of the prayer team
The Crafters of Holy Trinity Crafters @ Holy Trinity continues to meet on a Friday night between 7pm and 9pm, though at times we forget the time and continue a bit later. This is a chance to continue those wee projects we have sitting in the corner, though some of us tend to think 'ooh I like what you are
making do you think I can do that?' and the next thing you know you have started a new project. Tea and coffee is also a must just to keep us going of course. It is a good wind down to the week. All welcome.
God Bless
Helen Wootton
Face to Face Ladies Group Thursdays from 8pm – “Everyone Welcome”
Programme for 2017
Date Event Thursday 16th Mar ‘17 Spring Crafts with Marjory and Helen
April ‘17 No Meeting Thursday 18th May ‘17 A Meal Out! (venue to be confirmed)
Janet, Liz & Janis
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FellowshipCafé@ht Thursday 11am – 1pm
Open to all
This picture shows a typical selection of the food available at our café. Wash it down with a choice of 40 different teas, plus coffee, cappuccino, chococino, hot chocolate and soft drinks.
If you have never been along to our cafe please join us any Thursday between 11am and 1pm.
Payment is by voluntary donation or simply accept it as a gift from us. Any profits we make are donated to local worthy causes.
As we approach the end of our third year we look forward to seeing how God will use us and bless us in the future. To Him be all the glory.
God is good † all the time
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Interactive Prayer Time We plan to hold our 2nd Inter-active Prayer Event on 9th and 10th April 2017.
We would love to see many more people join us this time. For those who didn’t make it to the first one it is a time of quiet individual prayer, where you will move from one area to another.
There will be areas for each topic and prayers printed for you to use if you wish. There is also a quiet peaceful area where you may just sit and listen to some music and pray.
The times are Sunday 2pm – 9pm
Monday 7am – 9am when we will have tea/coffee, toast, croissants and fruit.
Monday 4pm – 8pm.
Interactive Prayer Sessions Sunday 9th April 2 – 9pm
Monday 10th April 6th 7 - 9am and 4 - 8pm This is a come and go as you please event and you can come in and out as often as you wish during these times.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Karen Buchanan
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Who’s Who from the Pew!
What is your name? Ashton Jack McDermott.
How old are you? 25, still look 18 though;)
Where were you born? Belfast. Family members? Mum (Christine), Dad (Kel), sister (Olivia) and the dog (Mac).
Where do you live? Centre of the Universe, Carrickfergus.
What is/was your job? Joiner by trade. Currently work on the maintenance team at a housing association.
What school did you go to? Carrickfergus College.
What is your favourite meal? Anything my mum makes.
What are your favourite hobbies/activities? Playing football, watching football and keeping fit. Really like watching darts and boxing too.
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What is your favourite film? The Fighter (Mark Whalberg). Like loads of movies though so was tough to choose. What was your favourite cartoon as a child? Scooby Doo.
How long have you been a Member of Holy Trinity? As long as I can remember. Since I was a baby I think. Who has been the biggest influence in your life? Jesus, my dad and a lot of top footballers.
When you were growing up, what did you want to be? Manchester United’s No 8.
Have you any hidden talents? Don’t think so. Maybe I do but they’re just hidden!
What is your favourite hymn? Amazing Grace.
What is your favourite Bible verse? Mark 8, verse 36….What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
Ashton, thank-you.
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Messy Church Messy Church really does need you.
Messy Church is on the first Sunday of each month.
On an average Sunday we have crafts/games/painting which are already organised, story or talk which is taken by those willing to do so and then we meet together for some simple food afterwards.
We really do need your help also Messy Church helps build confidence in those who join us.
We are not asking for people to do the teaching part, but help with that would be appreciated, but we do need volunteers to help clear up after the crafts, make tea, put out sandwiches, buns, fruit etc on plates, tables need set up for us to eat.
Help with making the crafts or supervising painting would be very much appreciated. The dates for Messy Church are as follows;
5th March 2nd April
7th May 4th June
2nd July 6th August
3rd September 1st October
5th November 3rd December.
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Please check your diaries and see if you can help with any of these. If you would like to help please let me know in Church or by text or phone on 07728 440651.
Karen Buchanan Co-ordinator
Storehouse / Social Services There are families in our community who are really struggling and we want to make a difference.
Please help by placing a weekly donation of Non-Perishable Food or Household Products in the Red Boxes in the Church foyer.
At the end of each month we will split the items donated between these two very worthy community projects.
If you have items of unwanted furniture, Storehouse will gladly take them off your hands. To arrange a collection please speak to Donna Harrison.
Thank you for your support and prayers.
God Bless,
Donna Harrison & Elaine Gray
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C.M.S Used Postage Stamps I understand that now the Christmas season is well over and the postman will be paying less visits to your house, but please continue to save whatever stamps come your way. " I've only got a few" people say apologetically, but if everybody gave me a few every so often it would mount up to hundreds!! Remember the money collected from the sale of the stamps helps to support Christian projects in Africa.
Yvonne Best
Holiday Bible Club
This is an advance notice of the dates for our Holiday Bible Club. As usual we will be holding it on the last week of July, 24th - 28th. Please write this in your children's/grandchildren's diaries. Please also write it in your own diary, for we cannot run it without your help. Is God challenging you to step forward and join us in this outreach to the children of our area? If you've never
done this before and want to find out more come and speak to me any time.
God bless
Yvonne Best
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Counters Rota Team1 Team2 Team3 Team4 Team5Simon
McDonald Olga Grange Mark Edgar David Sprott Karen Buchanan
Ann Richmond Peter Moffett Elaine Gray Carol Marshall Joy Graham
Gerry Piddock Alison Moffett Marjory Edgar David Saunderson Sue Majury
Ann McDonald Arlene Macartney Sharon McNeil Helen Wootton
Graeme Hunter
Margaret Addley
Team Dates
1 26thMar 30thApr 4thJun2 26thFeb 2ndApr 7thMay 11thJun3 5thMar 9thApr 14thMay 18thJun4 12thMar 16thApr 21stMay 25thJun5 19thMar 23rdApr 28thMay 2ndJul
Drew Buchanan MBE - Hon Treasurer
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Creche Rota – March 2017 5th March Alison Moffett
Lorraine Ross
Joan Logan
12th March Valarie Sprott Helen Fittis Sharon McNeill
19th March Arlene
Macartney
Anne Langley
Morag Stewart
26th March
No Creche
Hi Everyone!
If you can, please swap with someone else on the rota if you are unable to cover your day. A BIG thank you to everyone who helps and if you would like to be on the rota or wish to change your week please speak to me or ring / text me on 07791527507.
Arlene Macartney
Announcements If you have any information you wish to pass to the congregation via the data projector, please e-mail it to Marjory Edgar at: [email protected]
by the Friday afternoon of each week.
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Holy Trinity Chair Rota – Mar 2017 Week 1 5th Mar
Week 2 12th Mar
Week 3 19th Mar
Week 4 26th Mar
James Beattie Colin Watson Graeme Hunter Phil Moody
Kel McDermott Simon McDonald Arlene Macartney
Eddie Orr
Colin McIlwaine
Michael McDonald
Bert Macartney David Sprott
Garry Richmond
Bob McDonald Maurice Langley
Alan Sprott
Wenda Gray Alan Heggarty Alan Graham
Please note: if you are unable to meet your commitment, please change with a member of another team. Please be there for 9.30 am and set out the chairs and set out the Sanctuary.
After the service, put the chairs away and tidy the hall.
Thank you
Simon McDonald
TEA and COFFEE after the Services Volunteers are always needed to help with the tea and coffee
after the service. If you can help, please add your name against a date on the list, or speak to Anne or Joanne. The list is beside the
donation basket on the table. All donations are to help cover costs.
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Holy Trinity
Uganda Mission Trip 2017
Can I just say a big thank you to everyone who came along and participated in Sewing Day that was held on Saturday 11th February. On the day, we had people cutting and sewing and the amount of interest continues ever since, we have people cutting out and sewing at home. The interest this has generated has been overwhelming and I feel very privileged to be part of the whole process. I know I have asked if you have been to hotels and received a small complimentary sewing kit that you maybe don't use. Please would you kindly donate them to enable us to provide sewing kits to the pupils and women of the village. I was reminded that we also have little complimentary bars of soap that we would take home. Again, if these are not used can I ask for them to be donated to the project as well so we can place a bar of soap in the little bags with the sanitary items. Thank you again for support and donations of buttons/sewing items and the wee bars of soap.
Helen Wootton
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Holy Trinity Bowls Fellowship Holy Trinity Bowls Fellowship meets on Thursday evenings at
7.30pm.
Hello all, just a reminder that the bowls fellowship meet every Thursday night at 7 .30 pm in Holy Trinity. All welcome doesn’t matter if you have bowled for Ireland or have never picked up a bowl before the craic is just the same
So come along and have a go, there's even tea and buns.
God Bless
Vic Wootton
Trinity Tots - Toddlers Group Thursday mornings, 10.30-12.00
Come and join us for play, chat and refreshments.
God Bless
Lisa, Carolynne and Liz
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Uplift
website:www.weareuplift.com, Email: [email protected] ,
mobile: 07840453723
Ryan Moffett Creative and Production Director
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Avril Waller Health & Fitness
PLUS Pilates Classes for men and women.
Losing weight is not easy and takes time to lose it. So, if you have a special occasion for later this year, you need to bear that in mind. The Tuesday morning class at Holy Trinity, at 10am is a very
friendly class, where you will be welcomed by everyone. Try to put aside just 75 minutes of your time. There is a weigh-in, followed by a “talk” and then 45 minutes of exercise. Bring a mat and a drink of water.
PILATES
This Thursday morning class is at 10am and is open to both men and women.
We have good fun, work hard and if you’re absolutely exhausted afterwards, you can always go upstairs for a cuppa at Fellowship Cafe!
(I am delighted to see more and more men coming to my MEN ONLY class in Downshire School, on Wednesday nights from 7.40pm as everyBODY needs a good stretch and to build up strength in their muscles.)
If you want more information, my details are below. Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9335 5129 Mobile: 0777 3899905
Website:www.avrilwallerhealthfitness.com
Avril
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Services – March 2017
Date Reading Number
Reader Title & Prayer Leader
Book Chapter & Verses
5 March
2017 1st Reading Drew Buchanan HC Micah Chapter 1 verses 1 - 16
2nd Reading Rev Alan McCann
Maurice Langley Micah Chapter 2 verses 1 - 13
12 March
2017 1st Reading Carol Marshall MP Micah Chapter 3 verses 1 - 12
2nd Reading Fiona Moody Prayers Rev Alan McCann
Micah Chapter 5 verses 1 - 15
19 March
2017 1st Reading John Fittis MP Micah Chapter 6 verses 1 - 16
2nd Reading Avril Waller Janis Gibson Micah Chapter 7 verses 1 - 20
26 March
2017 ————— ————— Mothering Sunday
Family Service ————— —————
————— ————— Prayers BB
————— —————
Colin McIlwaine
