St. Columba's Church

Whats On?

• Monday
  • Beavers
    6.15pm - 7.15pm
    for boys aged 6 to 8 years old
  • Scouts
    7pm - 9pm
    for over 11 year olds
• Tuesday
  • PWA / Women's Guild
    8pm - 10pm
    meet 2nd Tuesday of every month
  • Bowling Club
    8pm - 10.30pm
    everyone is welcome!
• Wednesday
  • Afternoon Club
    2.30pm - 3.45pm
    for Senior Citizens & Others
    meet fortnightly
  • Squirrels
    6pm - 6.45pm
    for boys aged 4 to 6 years old
  • Cub Scouts
    7pm - 8pm
    for boys aged 8 to 11 years old
  • Midweek Prayer Group
    8pm - 9pm
    meet 3rd Wednesday of every month
• Thursday
  • Rainbows
    6.30pm - 7.30pm
    for girls aged 4 to 7 years old
  • Brownies
    6.30pm - 7.45pm
    for girls aged 4 to 10 years old

"Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples!
Shout to God with the voice of triumph!
For the Lord Most High is awesome,
He is a great King over all the earth.
Sing praises to God, sing praises!
Sing praises to our King, sing praises!"
Psalm 47: 1-2,6

Vacancy Update

Three candidates were selected to come forward to preach. Rev Gareth Stewart has since confirmed that he has accepted a calling in Donegal.
Our two remaining candidates: Rev Troy Morgan will preach on 13th April and Rev James Todd on 20th April. Members of the congregation are encouraged to attend both services to offer full support for both candidates.
A meeting of the congregation will be held on Tuesday 22nd April to discuss the candidates and elect a Minister if a proposal is put forward. Only those eligible can vote. To be eligible to vote you must be a communicant member and either pay, or have someone else pay on your behalf, into the Freewill Offering account. A list of eligible voters is on the notice board at the back of the church. Please check if your name is on the list.

Presbyterian Women's Association

Members of St Columba's PWA joined with other women in the Dromore Presbytery at the Dromore Link Bible Bazarr on Thursday 13th March.
This was a really interesting and enjoyable afternoon when members brought a gift that represented a bible verse. Items ranged from candles, salt, bread, honey, purses, jewels and a boat (a small ornamental version, of course!)
The event was very thought provoking and showed clearly how God's word is relevant in our every day living.

Gift Aid

Income through gift aid was down this year, so it would help greatly if everyone who pays income tax filled in a gift aid form. Even if you think you already have filled in a form, do it again! It is very simple, confidential and it means alot to the church.

Whats on this month?

'A Trip Down Memory Lane'
The next meeting of our PWA on Tuesday 8th April at 8pm will take a look back over the years of the Women's Guild/PWA at St Columba's.
Ladies of the congregation are warmly invited to attend especially anyone who had any involvement with the association over the years.

Car Boot Sale
Over 500 was raised at the March car boot sale. The next sale is to be held on Saturday 19th April at 10am.

Barn Dance!
Keep Friday night 25th April free and come along, kick up your heels and have some fun at the Barn Dance. Watching is just as good fun - so no excuse for not turning up!

Other Announcements

Help is needed with the morning tea service. If you could help with setting out the tea before morning worship please add your name to the rota on the notice board.

Finding Us

From M1 follow signs for the City Centre, until signs for Moira are seen.
Follow these, along Longstone Street, until St. Paul's Church of Ireland is seen on the right.
Take next turn on left, St. Columba's should now be visible on top of hill.