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A warm welcome to Lowe Church, Belfast.

In a recent article for The Belfast Telegraph (23/3/18), Victoria Leonard outlines the decline of ‘community spirit’ in our society leading to social isolation and loneliness which many people experience, even here in Northern Ireland (a place renowned for its hearty welcome and generous breakfasts!) Citing a survey conducted by the Rotary Club, she summarises the realities of life today:

The highest percentage of people feeling isolated were in the 16 to 29 age group (71.5%), followed by 62.7% of those aged 30 to 44 - ending the myth that loneliness only affects the elderly.

Further analysis shows that, while nearly half of people (48.6%) see their families on a weekly basis, a small number (2.9%) never see their relatives.

While a third (34.3%) of people see their friends on a monthly basis, almost 6% admit to never seeing them.

Shockingly, the survey found 25.7% don’t know the names of their neighbours.

The majority appear to be disillusioned with life, with just a quarter saying life has “turned out the way they wanted it to” and they “couldn’t ask for more.”

Does any of this resonate with you?

At Lowe, we share life together. And this is not our idea. God made us for community, to live life in relationships with other people. It is how we are fulfilled, what it means to be human. And yet the statistics above suggest many of us are not realising our full potential as human beings.

God also made us in a unique way so that we can enjoy a relationship with God as a friend. It may sound bizarre. In fact, the actor/director Woody Allen, in one of his old wacky films, holds up a picture of the late evangelist Billy Graham and says, “Billy Graham: claimed to know God”. And he is right: it is an audacious claim.

But what if it is true? What if we can know God in a personal way?

Jesus says, “I have called you friends…” (John: 15.15)

Knowing God through Jesus is a journey we love to explore at Lowe, with one important T and C: everyone has space, time and room to be themselves. You don’t have to be a ‘certain type’ of person, or ‘churchy’, to fit into Lowe.

Some Sunday morning, why not come along

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as we explore the purpose of life? We will be listening to the original story of Joseph and his technicolour coat (in HD!). Or, join one of our book-club groups (called Contact Groups) as they read together ‘What on earth am I here for?” by Rick Warren, which has sold 32 million copies worldwide. The Alpha Course is a must- do course, exploring the question, ‘Who is Jesus?’ in an open and friendly atmosphere (at White Field Coffee Shop).

You are welcome to join us in all or any of our activities, events and programmes. Please take a good look inside.

We live in such a great part of the city. Please accept this guide as your invitation to what’s on at Lowe.

Have a great autumn!

James

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CommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityWeekend

OPEN DAY : Saturday 14th September • 1-5PM

ADMISSION: FREECome and join us for an action-packed day of fun and activities at Lowe.

All Superhero fans welcome regardless of ageSunday

SUNday 15th September 11AM

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JB rose to fame as a member of one of the UK’s biggest boybands – JLS. They dominated the charts for fi ve years, boasting 5 number one singles. Six years ago he set up a farm in the Kent countryside, where he lives with his wife and children. He is now an ambassador for several charities as well as working on television. Please join us to hear his story about his life, his current work and his faith.

JB GillFormer JLS Singer

will be sharing his storyin Lowe ChurchSunday 17th November AT 11am

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Sunday 8th September at Lowe Church – 7pm Guest Speaker from Alpha NI

White Field Coffee Shop, FinaghyStarting Thursday 19th September7.30pm Everyone Welcome

THE ALPHACOURSE

ALPHA LAUNCH NIGHT

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Join us as we explore Jesus, His claims, the historical evidence, science and lots of other questions about faith

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Concert with St. Malachy’s College Jazz Band

Sunday 15th December, 7pm

Christmas ShowcaseThe College’s historic and enviable reputation for musical excellence

is renowned throughout Ireland and beyond. In this Christmas Showcase,the College Jazz Band will perform a programme of well-known jazz and

funk arrangements, garnished with some special up-beat festive favourites. A toe-tapping Christmas treat for all the family!

R O C K o f E D G E S

T H E M U S I C O F U 2

A LIVE MUSIC AND STORYTELLING EVENT WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY SINGER/SONGWRITER DAVID KELLY

LOWE CHURCH SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 7PM

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Come along and see a fresh take on the story of The Good Samaritan with local performers from Kilmakee Presbyterian Church.A night of storytelling through song awaits!

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Sunday 17 November 7.00pm

Lowe Church

Programme

Fridays 18/25 October & 8/15 November 2019 at 7pm

Join us as a couple for a meal and some “you time” at our marriage enrichment course. Enjoy an opportunity to have dinner for two and to talk with each other in a new way as each class provides you with engaging material that during the evening you can work through together as a couple. Spaces will be limited to the region of 10 couples so please email [email protected] to secure your place.

MarriageEnrichment

TROPICNIGHT

Monday 4th November at 7.30pm An evening of pampering, shopping and natural beauty productsLight refreshments will be provided

Strictly Come Dancing EveningMarch 2020

Raising funds for the Kenya Team and Lowe’s Development Plan

James is in… but who else will be a contestant?Keep an eye on our Facebook for more information

Members of Lowe can apply to joinan exciting missions team to Kenya

All applicants must be 16 or over

For more information on this proposed tripemail Melanie on [email protected]

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Christmas at LoweChristmas

FairSATURDAY 30 NOVEMBERMARTIN HALL : 10AM - 1PM

You are invited to enjoy a cup of fairly-traded tea or coffee, while browsing

our stalls which include: a ‘nearly new’ gift stall, a wide range of fairly-traded

gifts and Christmas cards from a range of suppliers. range of suppliers.

Senior Citizens’Christmas Party

WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBERDUCKWORTH HALL

2.00 PM

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Christmas Carol Serviceby Candlelight

Join us on Sunday 22nd December

@ 7pm

Everyone welcomeStay for Christmas

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ChristmasService TimesSunday 22nd December11am Christmas Family Servicefeaturing ‘The Promiseland Christmas Special’ 7pm Carol Service

Sunday 25th December10am Christmas Day Service

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MESSIAHMESSIAHH A N D E L’ S

‘SING IN A DAY’

The “In a day” event involves morning and afternoon rehearsalS, with the performance beginning at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to the

evening performance. Singers are invited to attend from 10am. Light refreshments will be available

throughout the day. This offers an enjoyable day of music-making for singers of all abilities.

Suggested donation of £10, All profits going to Cancer Research. Please contact the church office

to register interest and /or for more details.

Saturday 18th January 2020 Come and be part of the concert choir!

Come and attend the Concert!

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Inter-church Revival PrayerJoin us as we unite together as churches to pray for

our community, city and country

Wednesday 2 October : 8pm : Finaghy Methodist ChurchWednesday 4 December : 8pm : Lowe Church

For further information contact Lowe’s offi ce

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Thursday 12th September, Lowe Church, 7.30pm

Desserts, Coffee and Prayer

We invite you to come along as we join to pray for our children and young people at the beginning of a new term.

Parents, guardians, youth volunteers and anyone interested in the youth & children’s work in church are all welcome

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Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is an award winning charity committed to helping people who have problems which could cause poverty. Lowe, in partnership with CAP, runs services for debt, unemployment and addiction. All services are free.

weighed down by

debt?Free debt counselling in your community from Belfast Finaghy Debt Centrecapdebthelp.org

Hoping for Help?

CALL FREE ON 0800 328 0006Calls are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK

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Name : Alec Shaw

What was life like before Church?I grew up with anger issues and a deep frustration because my father wasn’t around. I surrounded myself with the wrong people and their influence in my life was leading me down a path of self-destruction. The only way to block out who I had become was to turn to alcohol and gambling.

How did you hear about Alpha, the church and CAP?At a family wedding I ended up sitting at the table with my now minister. As we chatted he invited me to an Alpha Course run in his church. From that conversation things changed and as a result questions started to come to my mind, I wanted to change the direction of my life.

What happened through Alpha and CAP?At the Alpha Away Day I encountered the

love of God and the power of His Holy Spirit in a way that would change my life forever. All the baggage I had carried with me over the years was replaced with

His wonderful peace, love and assurance that I had been forgiven for all the wrongs in my life.

Through the CAP resource Fresh Start, an 8-week dependency course, I was able to face my demons head on. I learned how to manage my alcohol addiction and I’m now over two and a half years free of drink. The hunger to gamble just disappeared as I focused on God and along with support of family and other Christians God has equipped me to make me to be the person He created me to be.

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DO YOU NEED HELP?Talk to us about our

Hamper and Helps Ministries For more information please contact the church offi ce

Unemployed?

CALL FREE ON 0800 328 0006 Calls are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK

OR 07704 218 560

Free Light Lunch provided

191-193 UPPER LISBURN ROAD, FINAGHY MONDAY 10am – 12noon

meets at LOWE CHURCHNEXT COURSE STARTS 7 OCTOBER 2019

Hoping for Help?

BELFASTFINAGHYJOB CLUB

Hoping for Help?Want help for life-controlling habits such as smoking, drinking, gambling, internet addictions? These free confi dential eight-week courses run throughout the year with the next course starting Monday 7 October

For more information:Lowe website: www.lowe.church or email Nan at [email protected] or phone church offi ce

CAP MONEY COURSE:Budget, Save, Spend WellContact Nan on

07752774129 or email [email protected]

Speak to Dave

Courses free and all welcome. New courses run throughout the year, please contact for further information.

Hoping for Help?

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Toddlers: Tuesdays | 10am-12 noonMore info. at [email protected]

Sundays:Crèche | 11am-12 noon | 0-4yrs

Promiseland | 11am-12 noon | Pre-School-P7

Re:LoadSundays | 11am-12 noon

Youth AlphaSundays | 7pm

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SAFEGUARDINGCHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND

VULNERABLE ADULTS

At Lowe, safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults is a top priority.

All our staff and volunteers are Access NI checked and receive regular Child Protection training.

It is our policy that each child and young person must return a completed consent form for each organisation before attending. These are available from organisation leaders.

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Community

109th Scout GroupFridays: Squirrels and Beavers 6.00-7.00pm

Tuesdays: Cubs | 6.15-7.30pm Scouts | 7.30-9.00pm

Wednesdays: Explorer Scouts | 7.30-9.30pm (Youth Centre) (The White Field Explorer Unit)

Creative workshops for children and young people

For more info. please visitwww.109thscoutgroup.org.uk

For Explorers please visitwww.thewhitefieldexplorers.org.uk

For more info. please visit www.pophousearts.com

COMMUNITY YOUTH ORGANISATIONS

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Knittingat Lowe

(WITH COFFEE)Every Thursday at 10.30 am

All ages and every knitting ability welcome (or if you would like to learn to knit).

No signing up and no charge – just come and bring your knitting (and a friend).

For further information speak to Maud Wilson 9082 6966

BadmintonTuesday Evenings

@ 7.45pmVenue: Duckworth Hall

All skill levels and new participants welcome

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Lowe FriendshipWalking Group

If you enjoy a walk of an hour or so in good company, then join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month,

leaving the Church car park at 1.30 pm; transport provided.

For information contact Joe Furphy on 9061 2311

or 07775 692484

Table Tennis

Venue: Martin HallAll skill levels and new participants welcome

Tuesday MorningSeniors @ 10.15am

WednesdayClub Night @ 7.30pm

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Weekly PlannerSunday9.45am Traditional Service 11.00am Contemporary Service 11.00am Promiseland & Crèche 11.00am Re:Load7.00pm Discipleship and Café Praise 7.00 – 8.30pm Youth Alpha

Monday10.00 – 12.00pm CAP Jobs Club 2.00pm Veterans’ Bowls6.30 – 9.00pm Coffee and Chat in the Hub Boys’ Brigade 7.00 – 8.00pm Anchor Boys (P1-P4) 7.00 – 8.30pm Junior Section (P5-P7) 7.45 – 9.30pm Company Section (Yr 8-14)7.30 – 9.00pm Monday Contact Group8.00pm Monthly Prayer Meeting (4th Monday of each month)

Tuesday8.00 – 9.00am Prayer Meeting9.15 – 10.00am Prayer Meeting10.00 – 12.00pm Toddlers 10.15 – 12.30pm Seniors’ Table Tennis 12 noon – 1.30pm Open Door Lunch (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)2.00 – 3.30pm Tuesday Circle (Senior Citizens) (1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month)2.00 – 3.00pm Prime Time Bible Study (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)6.15 – 7.30pm Cubs 7.30 – 9.30pm Scouts 7.30pm PW (Presbyterian Women) (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)7.45pm onwards Badminton

Weekly PlannerWednesday1.30pm Lowe Friendship Walking Group (Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month) 7.30pm till late Table Tennis 7.30 – 9.30pm Explorer Scouts 7.45/8.00pm Contact Groups (Meet in various homes - check starting time)

Thursday10.00 – 1.00pm Coffee and Chat in the Hub10.30am Knitting at Lowe in the Hub (with coff ee)

Thursday (CONTINUED) 6.30 – 7.30pm Girls’ Brigade Tinies (Nursery), Explorers (P1-3), Juniors (P4-7) 7.30 – 9.00pm Seniors and Brigaders Yr 8-14

Friday6.00 – 7.00pm Beavers & Squirrels 7.30pm Bowls (Mixed Fellowship Bowls)

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Sundays @ Lowe

TRADITIONAL9.45am

CONTEMPORARYALL-AGE

11.00amDISCIPLESHIP

& DEEPERHUB CAFE PRAISE

7.00pm

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Join us as we step into the sibling rivalry, workplace tensions and political high drama of the true story of Joseph with the fancy coat. Yes, he did exist. While Broadway and the West End wrote some fi ne tunes, playwrights did not invent the character or script. Joseph is a true story. Did you know it is the longest story in the book of Genesis, spilling over into more chapters than any of the other character accounts mentioned in the fi rst book of the Bible (Abraham, Isaac or Jacob)? So why does Joseph command so much attention?

One reason – Joseph is really a two-dimensional story. It details how one teenager fi nds his true purpose in a famine-prone society, and at the same time, how this boy’s purpose fi ts into the bigger reality of God’s overall plan of love, provision and rescue. And when we read his life story, it does more than give us an interesting biography. For us, Joseph’s story is like a window through which we clearly see our own lives and how and where we fi t into God’s plan for the world today.

The world is not a random, spinning orb in a ‘created by chance’ universe. Rather than a cosmic fl uke, earth and human existence have purpose and design. And so do you. What if God has a purpose for your life, if you dare to look?

I dare you: take a look! It could very well change your life. Join us on Sunday 22nd September at either 9.45 or 11am.

Jesus says: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

But seek fi rst his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33)

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Joseph’s Technicolour Dream Coat- Purpose in High Defi nition

SEPTEMBER 2019Sunday 8 September 201910.30am Joseph’s Technicolour Dream Coat – A Life and Purpose in High Defi nition 1. What’s Your Purpose? Joseph’s Technicolour Dream Coat in High Defi nition (Genesis 37: 1-11) 7.00pm Alpha Launch Night with special guest from Alpha NI

Sunday 15 September 20199.45am Morning Service11.00am Superheroes Sundae and Back to School Special7.00pm The Music of U2 Live with Dave Kelly (CAP)

Sunday 22 September 20199.45am The Passover and the Question: Why did Jesus die? With Special Guest Dr Richard Harvey, Senior Researcher at Jews for Jesus11.00am The Passover and the Question: Why did Jesus die? With Special Guest Dr Richard Harvey, Senior Researcher at Jews for Jesus7.00pm The Coach

Sunday 29 September 20199.45am 2. God has Dreams for your life. Is a torn coat the end of all dreams? Genesis 37: 12-3611.00am 2. God has Dreams for your life. Is a torn coat the end of all dreams? Genesis 37: 12-367.00pm The Coach

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The CoachW H O D O E S L I F E B E T T E R

Everyone in the West is familiar with coaches: sports coaches, keep fi t coaches and life coaches. Some coaches are so unique in their expertise they acquire the title ‘guru’. Now mobile phone shops have IT gurus. We are all familiar with coaches and gurus.

What if there is a coach who can guide life in a way that’s different? I don’t mean new exercises or gimmicks or outlandish methods. What if this coach can simply make your life better because he understands you and your needs, your good points and bad ones, better than anyone else? Someone who has a handle on you and what is true about all people

better than anyone else?

John, one of Jesus’ disciples, writes his Gospel with such electric enthusiasm that he skips over Jesus’ birth and early years and rushes to tell the difference ‘The Coach’ makes, inserting sketches of the people he saw and and how their lives were utterly transformed.

There are many coaches today. What if Jesus is the coach you need to make your life better?

Join us on Sundays at 7pm for ‘The Coach’.

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OCTOBER 2019Sunday 6 October 20199.45am Vision Sunday. “An Exciting Plan!”11.00am Vision Sunday. “An Exciting Plan!”7.00pm The Coach

Sunday 13 October 20199.45am 3. How God provides for your dreams: A snatch and snag for Joseph Genesis 39: 1-1211.00am 3. How God provides for your dreams: A snatch and snag for Joseph Genesis 39: 1-127.00pm Special Mystery Guest - On the Sofa with a Coach!

Sunday 20 October 20199.45am Morning Service11.00am GB Enrolment7.00pm The Coach

Sunday 27 October 20199.45am 4. Handling Lost Dreams: The forgotten Joseph and dream coats on hangers Genesis 4011.00am 4. Handling Lost Dreams: The forgotten Joseph and dream coats on hangers Genesis 407.00pm The Coach

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NOVEMBER 2019Sunday 3 November 20199.45am 5. When God Steps In: Joseph’s new clothes, but one and the same dream! Genesis 41: 1-1611.00am 5. When God Steps In: Joseph’s new clothes, but one and the same dream! Genesis 41: 1-167.00pm Praise and Prayer Night – the journey so far

Sunday 10 November 20199.45am Remembrance Service11.00am BB Enrolment Service7.00pm The Coach

Sunday 17 November 201911.00am One Morning Service Special Guest – JB Gill, former member of band JLS7.00pm Keenote Musical Presentation of the Good Samaritan

Sunday 24 November 20199.45am 6. Pursuing Dreams is a Costly Business: How dreams can’t come true unless we deal with the past. Genesis 41: 41-579.45am 6. Pursuing Dreams is a Costly Business: How dreams can’t come true unless we deal with the past. Genesis 41: 41-577.00pm The Coach

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DECEMBER 2019

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Sunday 1 December 20199.45am 7. Joseph’s Future in the Making: How God rebuilds relationships. Genesis 42: 1-911.00am 7. Joseph’s Future in the Making: How God rebuilds relationships. Genesis 42: 1-97.00pm The Coach

Sunday 8 December 20199.45am 8. When Dreams Come True: How God future proofs. Genesis 45: 1-11, 50: 18-2111.00am 8. When Dreams Come True: How God future proofs. Genesis 45: 1-11, 50: 18-21 7.00pm Alternative Christmas: Celebrating Christmas Around the World

Sunday 15 December 20199.45am The Christmas Story is a story of Hope11.00am The Christmas Story is a story of Hope 7.00pm A Celebration of Christmas in Music Concert. With Special Guests: St Malachy’s College Jazz Band

Sunday 22 December 201911.00am One Morning Service: Christmas Family Service Featuring ‘The Promiseland Christmas Special’ 7.00pm The Christmas Carol Service

Wednesday 25 December 201910.00am Christmas Day Service

Sunday 29 December 201910.30am One Morning Service: A Time to Reflect7.00pm No Evening Service

JANUARY 2020

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Sunday 5 January 20209.45am Meet the Comforter on a hard day. Psalm 2011.00am Meet the Comforter on a hard day. Psalm 207.00pm Understanding the Bible – the hard bits: A History of the World to the 1st Century!

Sunday 12 January 20209.45am Meet the Comforter on a “I’m broke” day. Isaiah 5511.00am Meet the Comforter on a “I’m broke” day. Isaiah 557.00pm Understanding the Bible – the hard bits: What are Covenants?

Sunday 19 January 20209.45am Meet the Comforter on a low day. Isaiah 42: 1-911.00am Meet the Comforter on a low day. Isaiah 42: 1-97.00pm tearfund – Derek Hall

Sunday 26 January 20209.45am Morning Worship11.00am Scouts7.00pm Understanding the Bible – the hard bits: Why are there so many books of Laws?

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FEBRUARY 2020Sunday 2 February 20209.45am Jesus our Comforter11.00am Jesus our Comforter7.00pm Understanding the Bible – the hard bits: Why all the animal sacrifi ces?

My Prayer for Personal Renewal

I pray, Lord, I will take off My sins (wrong thoughts, words and deeds)and put on your righteousness (Your Holy Spirit character: love, joy, peace…)

I pray, Lord, I will take off Self-centredness (striving after my own fame and fortune)and put on your Calling (serving You Lord for your fame and glory)

I pray, Lord, I will take off Self-reliance (which is all about what I can do)and put on Trust (which is all about what you can do)

I pray, Lord, I will take off Old desires and ambitions (making me competitive and binding me to a spirit of rivalry)and put on Your Will (Your specifi c purpose and goals for my life)

I pray, Lord, I will take off My own defences (their usage always makes me so defensive and therefore proud and touchy!)and put on the full armour of God (A perfect Spiritual Suit for all occasions)

O Lord, as I pray in sincerity of heart, meet my desire to exchange the old for the new with your Spirit’s power, love and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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The word ‘renewal’ literally means ‘exchange’ in the Bible. The Apostle Paul picks up this word and explains it in terms of taking off

or putting on clothes – exchanging old things for new things in Jesus!

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AT LOWEPRAYER

Do something radical and pray... Embark on a wonderful adventure, get to know God better, rather than on a casual basis.

Come and pray for each other, for our community, for our countryand for the work at Lowe.

Weekly: Tuesday morning Prayer Meeting: 8-9 am; 9.15-10amSunday evening 6.30pm

Monthly Prayer Meetings – 4th Monday of each month: 8.00pm23 September, 28 October, 25 November, 23 December, 27 January

Weekly Wednesday Night Prayer Meetings commence in late Junefor the summer months

When and how can we pray or ask for prayer?1. Through our very confidential Prayer

Chain. If you have prayer requests for yourself or others contact Noelle Millar at 9061 9385 or leave a message at the Church Office. A series of people will then pray specifically about your request.

2. By using our monthly Lowe Morning Prayer guide on a daily basis and supplement it with the weekly prayer points.

3. There is also a Prayer Box in the church entrance hall for requests. All will be prayed for specifically and confidentially.

4. Individual prayer is available each Sunday after our morning and evening services.

5. At our Contact Groups which meet weekly.

6. By attending one or more of our weekly and monthly prayer meetings.

7. By joining a Prayer Triplet.

8. By joining a Special Prayer Team focusing on ministries and mission.

9. 1 in 4 Prayer initiative. We set aside a week each month to encourage everyone to pray, both individually and together, through special prayer times.

10. Our designated Prayer Room is open every morning and most evenings when the church premises are in use.

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At Lowe Church, our desire is to see everyone find their spiritual gift and use that gift for serving others.

If you would like to serve perhaps one of the following areas may be of interest:

Please speak to Isobel (Volunteer Co-Ordinator) for more details. Her details are available via the church office 90626561 or [email protected]

• Youth • Christians Against Poverty

• Café • Music Ministry

• Hospitality • Alpha

• Helps Team • Hampers

• Senior Citizens • Summer SU leaders @ Finaghy

• Organisations • Administration

• And more besides…

Get going with God! Serve!

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Have you ever read the Bible?Reading the Bible is a wonderful investment of time that will give you a return one hundred fold. “But where do I begin?” many people ask. There are fantastic opportunities to study the Bible in homes at Lowe (see page 53) as well as excellent online resources for your personal use. On the next page are a few examples.

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If you would

like a free Bible

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PROGRAMMEOctober 8 Opening MeetingOctober 22 Mercy ShipsNovember 12 Overseas ProjectNovember 26 Amish CommunityDecember 10 Christmas EveningJanuary 28 Women’s AidFebruary 11 An Evening with Nuala & JoeFebruary 25 Friendship HouseMarch 10 Brontë FamilyMarch 24 Daffodil Tea

Living for Jesus

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Presbyterian Women have been supporting mission in the Presbyterian Church for over 140 years and most congregations have a PW group. These groups encourage women to become disciples of Christ. The PW Group at Lowe meets at 7.30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday from October to March and all women are most welcome.

It is our passion that every Christian of whatever experience or maturity should find an opportunity to go further in their relationship with God.

Lowe is committed to ‘everyone growing together towards maturity in Christ’. This growth is facilitated through service to God, teaching, learning, and prayer ministry within the context of a church family.

Bible inOne Year

Reading the whole Bible in one year brings a particular benefit and blessing to the reader, as the teaching, stories and events are given their proper context. There are many different tools that we are excited about and believe will help you in your exploration of God’s Word including, but not limited to: Nicky Gumbel’s “NIV Bible in One Year” and “The One Year Bible”. Both have free email and online options as well: just visit www.htb.org.uk/bioy or www.oneyearbibleonline.com. There are also free mobile apps available for smartphones, such as YouVersion: just visit www.youversion.com. Won’t you join us in this adventure?

At Lowe we are passionate about reading the Bible and we encourage our members

to regularly read the Bible for themselves.

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Prime Time is an interactive Bible study group for all who are retired. We meet from 2pm to 3pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Venue: Seminar Room.

In addition to the visitation scheme operated by Elders and the Ministry Team, the following opportunities for friendship and fellowship are available.

We have many senior citizens within the fellowship and this group is very important to us as a church.

Senior Citizens Prime Time

Bible StudyTuesday Circle

Programme

More details are available from the Church Offi ce (Tel: 9062 6561)

Tuesday Circle is for any retired person who would love some company, activity or a trip out. It meets twice a month on Tuesday afternoons and lifts can be arranged to and from meetings. You are warmly invited to come along at 2.00pm!

17 September Outing to Donaghadee

1 October Talk on Indian dresses

15 October Lunch at Parliament Buildings

5 November A storyteller and singer

19 November Outing to Coleman’s Garden Centre

3 December Christmas lunch outing

21 January A bit of craic!

4 February Cookery Demonstration

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Lowe is a richly diverse church comprising every generational outlook and background.

Lowe cares for the whole Church family through a variety of TEAM ministries and approaches.

Lowe values YOU! From the tiniest in our crèche to our most senior members in their homes.

Lowe prays for you - Prayer chain and ministry available on request, alongside pastoral prayer.

In Need of Pastoral Ministry? – Please ask!

Some of the ways we can help:

CONTACT GROUPAs part of the Lowe family, every member is encouraged to care and support one another - Christ’s love in action! Interested? Why not join a Contact Group, be part of a small group pastorally caring, sharing and praying for each other throughout life’s ups and downs! PASTORATEThe Pastorate comprising Ministry Staff, Elders and others gifted in Pastoral Care work as a team to pastorally serve and care for the whole Church family. Hospital admissions – please keep us informed so we can pastorally support you. BEREAVEMENTAlongside the ministry of The Pastorate, the Bereavement Team offer additional valuable post- bereavement care, whilst the Helps Team can assist with practical help and support for our members.

Contact:

Pastoral Care Associate Tel: 07305 839694 or email [email protected] Church Offi ce Tel: 9062 6561 or email [email protected]

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A church for allthe community

Hopefully you have felt welcome if you have recently joined with us in worship. Perhaps you would now want to consider one of two options for Membership.

Option 1 - Become a MemberSimply fill in the form overleaf and get involved in the Church’s life. We will recommend courses that help you grow in the Christian Faith.

Option 2 - Become a Communicant Member Full membership includes everything recommended in Option 1 with the additional feature of joining a communicant class and coming to the Lord’s Table.

If you need any further help please do not hesitate to contact us through the church office or email [email protected]

Welcome to membership

Lowe is a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. www.presbyterianireland.org

To view our Vision Statement, Our Values, Our Purpose and a statement of faith, please go online at www.loweonline.org

Watch out for Lowe’s Facebook and new website pagewww.lowe.church

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Where are they? There are now 3 in Erinvale, 3 elsewhere in Finaghy, 3 in the Malone area, 2 in Lambeg, and 1 in Lisburn. All groups except one meet on a Wednesday evening, the other on a Monday.

How do I join? Just speak to Joan Tittmar, Small Groups Co-ordinator (Tel: 07919 088 568), or email: [email protected]

Just give it a go! Your life will undoubtedly be enriched by the experience!

CONTACT GROUPS

Jesus was in a small group...

how about you?

• Provide spiritual growth

• Share and learn from one another

• Encourage and care for one another

• Develop a close, caring church family

To find out more about a group that suits you…please contact the Church Office (90626561) or

Joan Tittmar (07919088568)

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Please either: detach and give to a member of the Welcome Team on Sundayor email these details to the church office [email protected]

I/We would liketo become a member(s)

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Our Wider World FamilyMission begins in the heart of God. His purpose is that His church takes the Gospel to the Wider World.In addition to our commitment to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) Mission Overseas, a number of families connected with Lowe are involved in ministry in the wider world.

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Name/s:

Address:

Home Telephone:

Mobile Phone:

Email:

Andor Ferko and Zsuzsi Soos

Andor Ferko and Zsuzsi Soos are pastors in Romania with responsibilities for several congregations; they are also heavily involved in developing music as a tool for evangelism, particularly among young people.

Bayarmaa and Zorigoo Erdenbileg

Bayarmaa and Zorigoo Erdenbileg are supporting the work of the young church in the environment of an increasingly anti-Christian Mongolia by training new leaders.

We also encourage all our members:• to assist in projects• to make themselves aware of

opportunities to serve the Saviour at home and abroad

• to pray for those who are called to serve in this way, and

• to join teams going to a variety of locations on short or long term mission work.

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James BurnettMinister

Alice StopczynskiYouth Associate

Melanie GrimsleyAdministrationAssociate

Bobby KeagChurch Officer 07528 749 633

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 1pm Office Telephone: 9062 6561Email: [email protected]

The four easy steps...

Come to church.

Come to a Newcomers’ Lunch.

Join a Contact Group or sign up for an Introduction to Christianity course.

Find a special interest or activity group

Our official name is‘Finaghy Lowe Memorial Presbyterian Church’

Matthew GaultEvangelism Associate

Julie Greenlee PastoralCare Associate

Ministry Team & Staff Getting involved @ Lowe

Zach VennardYouth Intern

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Godwinand Gail EkanemRev Godwin Ekenem and Gail are based in Nigeria, where in addition to pastoral work they are involved in evangelism and writing.

Sylvia and Rev David WillsonSylvia and Rev David Willson, living in Cologne, continue their work of teaching and preaching, while also mentoring and supporting immigrants.

Werner and Cecilia Madlener are currently working with the London City Mission.

Werner and Cecilia Madlener

Useful Local InformationFor those living in the Finaghy AreaMedical/DoctorsDunluce Health Centre: 9020 4330Finaghy Health Centre: 9020 4444Rowan Tree Practice, Dunmurry: 9061 8153The Hill Medical Group, Dunmurry: 9061 8211Out of Hours Doctor – South and East Belfast: 9079 6220

HospitalsBelfast City Hospital: 9032 9241Lagan Valley Hospital: 9266 5141 Mater Hospital: 9074 1211Musgrave Hospital: 9090 2000Royal Victoria Hospital: 9024 0503Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children: 9063 2151Ulster Hospital: 9048 4511

Blood Transfusion Service: 9032 4431

EducationBelfast Education and Library Board: 9056 4000Finaghy Library: 9050 9214

Schools:Finaghy Primary School: 9061 2623Hunterhouse College: 9061 2293Malone College: 9038 1988Rathmore Grammar School: 9061 0115St. Anne’s Primary School: 9030 8661St. John the Baptist Primary School: Boys: 9061 4412 Girls: 9061 4546Cranmore Integrated Primary School: 9066 4410

Day Care:Benmore Playgroup: 9030 8677Finaghy Primary Day Care Centre: 07936 528 461Rascals’ Nursery 9062 8760

Youth Centres:Finaghy Sports Zone: 9061 2623Finaghy Youth Club: 9030 1474 Stevenson Youth Centre, Dunmurry: 9030 1057

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General Help and Advice - Housing:The Housing Executive: General Enquiries: 03448 920 900Repairs: 03448 920 901Housing Benefit: 03448 920 902

Jobs & Benefits:Local Jobs and Benefits Office: 0800 022 4250Social Security Agency: 9082 9101Pension Service Enquiries: 08456 018 821 or 08456 018 841

Money and Debt Advice:Christians Against Poverty (CAP): 0800 328 0006

Personal Problems:Age N.I. 0808 808 7575Alcoholics Anonymous: 9043 4848CAP Fresh Start Addiction Groups 0800 328 0006Child Line: 0800 01111Citizens Advice Bureau: Belfast: 9030 1916 / 9062 3594Lisburn: 9266 2251Cruse Bereavement Care: 9043 4600Gamblers Anonymous: 9024 9185Narcotics Anonymous: 07909 575 836Parents Helpline: 0808 801 722

Women’s Aid: 9066 6049 The Samaritans: 08457 909 090Relate: 9032 3454

Police and Crime Prevention:PSNI: 0845 600800Crime Prevention: 9070 0535

Member of Parliament for ‘South Belfast’ at Westminster:Emma Little Pengelly: 02072 101359 / 9045 5936

Transport:Translink Train and Bus Enquiries: 9066 6630Aircoach Belfast: 9033 0655

Undertakers:David Crymble & Sons: 9066 7784James Brown & Sons: 9066 6385Elwood & Brown (Co-op Funeralcare): 9061 7835Elwood and Capper: 9060 5060Melville & Co: 9077 9252Bobby Morrison, Lisburn: 9260 7367

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