Very few families are not impacted in some way by cancer.
When it came to the ‘door’ for Ian Harbinson and Julie Peake-at different times, it impacted their lives massively. Ian went through surgery and treatment for a pancreatic tumour and Julie faced likewise for breast cancer. Both had been in ministry, Ian as a PCI minister and Julie as a deaconess with PCI.
“give us this day, our daily bread”
Matthew ch 6
Together they felt God’s direction to support others on a cancer journey, and jointly formed Semeron Cancer Support. Semeron is the Greek word used by Jesus in the original New Testament for ‘this day’ in Matthew ch 6 -“give us this day, our daily bread”.
Many cancer sufferers come to new appreciation of the worth of ‘this day’ which God has given. As Christians we want to live fully for God in ‘this day’ and share His grace and the hope He alone can give.
Open to all – Saturday 17th September.
On Saturday 17th September, Semeron is holding an event for cancer sufferers and their loved ones at Lodge Hotel Coleraine with guest speaker Hazel Reid, who is a chaplain at Causeway Hospital and has been impacted by cancer in her immediate family.
It is open to all, and begins at 10AM running until 12noon.
To help with arrangements and catering please confirm you plan to come either through registering on Semeron website www.semeron.org or phoning Ian on 07458038402.
Girls’ Brigade is a fun and exciting youth organisation that provides a full range of enjoyable activities that caters for all girls aged 3-18 years. It is a great place to meet new friends and we encourage girls to be more confident and to be free to be themselves.
Our GB company operates a varied programme through the GB Session that suits all girls. This helps them to work towards badges in four key areas – spiritual, physical, educational and service.
Weekly activities include Bible teaching, games, craft, drama, singing and helping others. Awards can be achieved for regular attendance at company nights.
At Portstewart Presbyterian we meet every Wednesday evening in the church hall.
Explorers (3 – 7 yrs)
6 – 7:00 pm
Juniors (8 – 10 yrs)
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Seniors (11 – 13 yrs)
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Brigaders (14+ Yrs)
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Girls’ Brigade Sections
“Seek, Serve and Follow Christ”
Girls’ Brigade Motto
In Girls’ Brigade you will also:
• Learn to seek, serve and follow Christ. • Grow your faith and find answers. • Build self-esteem. • Discover new gifts and skills. • Get creative. • Be part of a team • Be safe, valued and have fun
We are looking forward to having all the girls back in September and welcoming new ones. We are so excited to see what the new session brings and pray that God will bless everyone involved in Girls Brigade, from the very youngest to the very oldest.
The Girls’ Brigade crest
There are four important features within the crest that have special significance for us as Christians:
In the centre a cross; the symbol of Christ and His Church.
Below the cross a lamp, that our light may shine out upon the world.
Above the cross is a crown; that we may own Christ as our King.
Behind all a torch; the flame of Christ’s living Spirit and our devotion to Him.”
When the Men’s Shed lost their home on the Strand Road in Portstewart a search had to begin to find a new shed. Portstewart Presbyterian Church had an old annex building which was in a poor state of repair, who knew such a crumbling building could spark an important new partnership. The Men’s Shed in Portstewart has a new home!
A place where men can come to learn and practice new skills
The Men’s Shed is a place where men can come to learn and practice new skills be it in the fully equipped wood workshop, playing pool, darts or making models from scratch using state of the art laser cutting equipment.
At the heart of the Men’s Shed ethos is a desire for men to find a place where they can find a company, friendship and very often purpose.
At the heart of of the Portstewart community
Catherine Taylor, speaking at the opening of Portstewart Men’s Shed, talked of the delight that the shed was now situated in the heart of the Portstewart community. That desire to be at the very heart of the Portstewart community is evident as the shed builds relationships not only with the church but the neighbouring primary school as well.
Speaking on behalf of the church Stuart Morrow minister in Portstewart Presbyterian talked about how much he was looking forward to the partnership with the Men’s Shed developing and growing. He expressed his thanks for the work the men had carried out to repair the building.
The Men’s Shed is about more than simply making and fixing things, there is a deep concern for the environment as well. This is shown in how the Shed seeks to source renewable and recyclable resources. It is also evident in their future plans to create a community garden in the grounds of the new building.
Portstewart Presbyterian Church would like to place on record their delight and excitement in all the potential the Be Safe Be Well men’s shed partnership will yield with the church.
This September there is something new in Portstewart Presbyterian Church. Treasure Hunters is about the search for the treasures of scripture for children of primary school age. Treasure Hunters will be every Sunday at 10:30 in Portstewart Presbyterian Church.
Search for the treasures of scripture
Treasure Hunters is open to all children of primary school age
In Treasure Hunters our children will read and learn the stories of scripture through games, memory verses, song and crafts. Treasure Hunters is open to all children of primary school age, children who already attend church activities such as GB and Blaze. Crucially Treasure Hunters is also for children who don’t yet come to anything in the church but have enjoyed the programs we’ve been running in the school.
Treasure Hunters – Further information
The Treasure Hunter program will begin at 10:30 sharp and at 11:10 all the treasure hunters will join the rest of us in church for a family time of worship and bible reading, before being collected by parents at 11:30.
Treasure Hunters will be run and organised by Wendy Porter and her team of helpers.
Wendy
You are welcome
Why not come and join us in our treasure hunt each Sunday morning at 10:30 in Portstewart Presbyterian Church.
