Monday 18 March 2013

Announcements - Week8 - Semester 2


Afternoon y’all. Here are the announcements for this incoming week – Week 8

Small groups –
Unless you’ve been told otherwise, small groups are on as usual this week. There more than likely will be no Wednesday night small group due to the CU formal.

Prayer meeting –
Tuesday morning @ 8am in the Chaplaincy (5F01). Yes it is early, but prayer is a great way to start the day and breakfast of sorts is provided. It would be great to see you there.

i-café –
If you aren’t going to the CU formal it would be great if you could go along to i-café @ 7.30pm in the staff common room. This is a great way to reach out to the international students in Jordanstown telling them about God and what he has done and can do for us.

UUJCU vs. QUBCU Annual Rugby match –
Its that time of the year again folks for the annual CU rugby match!! So come along down and bring others to Cherryvale playing fields for a super match between the biggest rivals in sporting history! Time confirmed for 3pm kick off! Invite others!

CU Thursday Night Meeting –
This week ‘Tell It In Colour’ are taking our meeting. As usual the meeting will be starting at 7.30pm and will be held up in the Students Union. Bring your friends and your classmates and please try to arrive on time/early.

CUAC -
If you’re heading to CUAC and need a lift or have an extra space in your car, let us know so that everyone has a way of getting down – There was meant to be a brief meeting about this on Thursday past, but it unfortunately didn’t happen (sorry about that).

UUJCU Mission Team –
Where? Dublin         When? 10th-17th August 2013
Please speak to Hannah Laughlin as soon as possible if you are interested in being part of this years Mission Team.

I think that's all the announcements for now. As always keep an eye on the Facebook page (facebook.com/uujtowncu) for any changes and/or further announcements.

Have a great week
Alister


"He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." Daniel 6:27 (NIV)

Monday 11 March 2013

Announcements - Week 7 - Semester 2


Good afternoon folks. Thank you to everyone who helped out with last week’s events. Souls were saved and fun was had. Lets keep praying that seeds will have been planted in people and that more people will come to Christ as a result of the events last week.

Here are the announcements for this week:
CU Formal -
Can anyone who is going to the formal and hasn’t paid the full amount of money for their ticket please bring the remaining amount to CU on Thursday as the full amount has to be paid to the Dunadry by Friday at the very latest! If you're not going to be at CU this week please arrange for someone else to give in your money for you or somehow get it to Lydia Morrell before then! Thanks J

Small Groups –
Unless you’ve been told different, small groups are on as usual Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Prayer Meeting –
Tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8am in the Chaplaincy (5F01). Prayer is a great way to start the day, and breakfast is provided. It would be great to see you there.

i-café –
Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm in the Staff Common Room. This is a great opportunity to share the love of God with the international students and tell them of what he can do for us all.

Thursday night meeting –
The main CU meeting is at 7.30pm in the Students Union.
The topic this week is “What is a true Christian?”
There is a time of prayer before the meeting which starts at approximately 7pm. It would be great to see you there.
A vote will be taken this week on the proposed CU committee for the year ahead, so please come along, especially if you are a member of UUJCU.

CU Annual Conference - 
If you would like to go to the conference next weekend (22nd-24th March) and you haven't registered, today is the last day to sign up. Here is a link to the IFES Ireland site where you can sign up and pay: http://www.ifesireland.org/cu-annual-conference/
It promises to be a great weekend of teachings and banter with students from other CU's around Ireland. It would be great to see you there.

That's all the announcements for now. Remember to keep an eye on the facebook page for any changes or other announcements.

I want to leave you with this passage from Matthew Chapter 5 in which I have highlighted a few verses:

Matthew 5:2-16 (NIV):
“2 he (Jesus) began to teach them. He said:

The Beatitudes
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light
13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Have a good week,
Alister

Sunday 3 March 2013

Announcements - Week 6 - Semester 2


Guys the night is upon us... Events week starts tomorrow (Monday)! Lets be Jesus' hands and feet and go into UUJ showing God's love! It all starts tomorrow with text a treat! Meeting at 10:30am on the Mezzanine, BE THERE! If our God is for us then who can stand against us?!

Below is a detailed list of what is going to be going on through the week. If at any stage during the week you aren’t up to much, then please do come along and help out at the events.

Monday:

Text-a-Treat: 11am-1pm
Text the CU Phone with your location and a question about God or Christianity and we will bring you a treat and an answer to your question
(subject to availability of treats)

Table Quiz: 7pm – SU Bar – All welcome!

Tuesday:
Mall stop: 11am-1pm
Could everyone who is available please come along and help give out leaflets. Meet at the Mezzanine at 10.30am

"The Person of Jesus." - Lunchtime talk with Trevor Gillanders @ 1pm on the Mezzanine.

Football and Zumba @ 7pm - venue to be confirmed – Meet at the Sports Complex @ 7pm - Keep an eye on our Facebook page for confirmation of venue
and exact events, as there is a possibility of changes having to be made.

Wednesday:

Dish washing: 2pm - 4pm – If you live in halls on campus, text the CU phone and we will come and wash your dishes.

Pudding party and acoustic night: 8pm - 10pm in the SU Bar

Thursday:

Nail Bar on the Mall/Mezzanine 11.30am - 1.30pm

Mall Stop with some Easter surprises: 11am - 1pm

CU Weekly Meeting: David Legge - “What is it all about?” @ 7.30pm followed by ‘Late Night Extra’ in the Students Union – This would be a great opportunity to bring along your classmates and friends who don’t already go to CU.
Don’t forget that on MondayTuesdayWednesday & Thursday mornings @ 8.30am in the Chaplaincy (5F01) we have prayer meetings to pray for events week.

i-café is on Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm in the staff common room. It is a great way to reach out to the international students and share the love of God. It would be great if you were able to come along and help out as well as going to the pudding party and acoustic night.

That's all the announcements for this incoming week.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

If you are planning on going to the CU Annual Conference then you need to get signed up A.S.A.P. as the closing date is this Wednesday. Here is a link to were you can sign up: http://www.ifesireland.org/cu-annual-conference/


CU Formal:
20th March - 7.30pm - Dunadry Hotel - Tickets are £30 – Please get your money in A.S.A.P!!!

That's all the announcements for now. Remember to keep an eye on our facebook page for more information (or a change in what has been advertised): facebook.com/uujtowncu

Best wishes
Alister


"He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." Daniel 6:27 (NIV)

Monday 25 February 2013

Announcements - Week 5 - Semester 2


Good afternoon everybody, and welcome to Week 5. Here are some announcements for this week and a few regarding next week.

Small Groups
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as usual (unless you’ve been told otherwise)

Prayer Meeting
Tuesday morning @ 8am
Chaplaincy (5F01)
Breakfast provided
Great way to start the day

i-café
Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm in the staff common room
A great way to reach out to the international students and share the love of God

Weekly CU Meeting
Thursday evening @ 7.30pm
Phil Howe - ‘Evangelism’


Events Week  - Week 6
So… here is what we have planned for next week:

Monday:
Text-a-Treat: 11am-1pm
Table Quiz: 7pm – SU Bar – All Welcome!

Tuesday:
“What can Jesus do for us?” - Lunchtime talk with Trevor Gillanders @ 1pm on the Mezzanine.

We had hoped to have Football and Zumba on Tuesday evening around 8pm but we are having a few last minute problems. Alternative arrangements are being made, so keep an eye on our noticeboard and Facebook page for confirmation of venues and what is going to be happening.

Wednesday:
Dish washing in the on-campus halls: 2pm-4pm
Pudding party and acoustic night: 8pm-10pm in the SU Bar – could some people from the CU who are coming along please bring a pudding of some sort. Thanks.

Thursday:
Nail Bar on the Mall &
Mall Stop with some Easter surprises: 11am-1pm
The nail bar is another item which unfortunately we are having some last minute problems with. If there are any girls in the CU who would be up for running a nail bar on the mall please get in touch with us A.S.A.P!!!

CU Weekly Meeting: David Legge - “What is it all about?” @ 7.30pm followed by ‘Late Night Extra’ in the Students Union – Everyone Welcome!


Other Announcements:

CU Annual Conference
22nd-24th March in Wesley College, Dublin. 
It is a weekend not to be missed!!!
Get your place booked ASAP!!! You can do it online - http://www.ifesireland.org/cu-annual-conference/

CU Formal
20th March in the Dunadry Hotel. Theme is 'James Bond'. More details to come over the next few days (hopefully).


That's all the announcements for now. Remember to keep an eye on the facebook page and noticeboard for any further details of what is happening over the next few weeks.

Best wishes
Alister
Publicity Sec.

"He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." Daniel 6:27 (NIV)


Monday 18 February 2013

Announcements - Week 4 - Semester 2


Good evening folks. I hope you are well and have had a nice weekend. Here are the announcements for Week 4:

Small Groups
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the usual time (unless your small group leader says different)

Prayer Meeting
TONIGHT @ 10pm in the Chaplaincy (5F01)
A Volunteer from Freedom Project Ireland is be coming to share about her work with the organisation. 
Please come along and support this important and worthwhile cause!

i-café
Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm in the staff common room
A great way to reach out to the international students and share the love of God

Weekly CU Meeting
Thursday evening @ 7.30pm in the Students Union
Did the resurrection happen?
Andrew Kerr

Committee Nominations
Don’t forget to be thinking about who you wish to nominate for next years CU Committee. Nominations need to be given to the current committee by the end of this week at the latest.
If you need a nomination form, let us know and we shall get one to you.

A look ahead to the next few weeks:

Week 5 –
Trevor Gillanders will be giving a lunchtime talk next Tuesday on the Mezzanine at 1pm, and he will be speaking on “The person of Jesus”. It would be good to see you there. Bring your lunch and your friends.

Week 6 –
Events Week:
Events week is coming up in week 6 and the following is a list of the activities which will be going on through the week. If you are able to help at any of these events let us know.
MONDAY:
Text-a-Treat: 11am-1pm
Table Quiz: 7pm – SU Bar

Tuesday:
“What can Jesus do for us?” - Lunchtime talk with Trevor Gillanders @ 1pm on the mezzanine.
Zumba and Football in the Sports Complex @ 8pm.

Wednesday:
Dish washing: 2pm-4pm
Pudding party and acoustic night: 8pm-10pm in the SU Bar

Thursday:
Nail Bar on the Mall
Mall Stop with some Easter surprises: 11am-1pm
CU Weekly Meeting “What is it all about?” - 7.30pm followed by Late Night Extra in the Students Union – Everyone Welcome!


As far as I’m aware that's all the announcements for now. Remember to keep an eye on the facebook page incase anything changes - facebook.com/uujtowncu

Best wishes
Alister


"He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." Daniel 6:27 (NIV)

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Monday 11 February 2013

Announcements - Week 3 - Semester 2


Good afternoon/evening everyone, and welcome to Week 3. I hope you have had a good weekend and are looking forward to what this week has to offer. Here are the announcements for this week (with a few for the weeks ahead).

Small Groups
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings @ 7pm

Prayer Meeting
Week 3: Tuesday Morning @ 8am in the Chaplaincy
Breakfast provided
Great way to start the day

Prayer Meeting
Week 4: Monday 18th @ 10pm in the Chaplaincy –
Representatives from ‘Freedom Project Ireland’ will be coming to tell us about the work which they do to help in the fight against human trafficking in Northern Ireland. Afterwards there will be a time of prayer for the organisation.

i-café
Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm in the staff common room
A great way to reach out to the international students and share the love of God

Weekly CU Meeting
Thursday evening @ 7.30pm
This weeks topic is, “Relationships: God’s Plan – looking at relationships and marriage based on Adam and Eve”.

As you may or may not be aware the time has come to nominate a new committee for the CU for the next academic year (2013/2014). Here is a list of the various committee roles/positions for those of you who don’t already know:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer 
Evangelism
Prayer
Missions
Worship Co-ordinator
Publicity
Internationals
Small Groups Co-ordinator

Please take some time to pray about who you are going to nominate. Don’t forget that you need to ask them before you can nominate them. We need nominations to be in by the end of next week (Week 4) at the very latest.

Coming up on weeks 5 and 6 we will be having lunchtime talks on the mezzanine with Trevor Gillanders. The topics/themes of the talks are:
Week Five – The person of Jesus
Week Six – What can Jesus do for us?
These talks will be held at lunchtime on the Tuesday of each week. It would be great to see you there. Bring your friends and classmates.

Also on week 6 we have our Missions Week. During this week there will be a few different events which are mentioned below:
·      Monday: text-a-treat, and a Table Quiz
·      Tuesday: lunchtime talk with Trevor Gillanders, zumba, and football
·      Wednesday: We will be going into the on campus halls and washing dishe3s, and in the evening there will be an acoustic night and pudding party.
·      Thursday: We hope to have a nail bar on the mall. As well as this we have Mall Stop with some Easter surprises, and we also have our main meeting which will be followed by Late Night Extra

I think that is all the announcements for now. Remember to keep an eye on the facebook page should anything change - facebook.com/uujtowncu

Best wishes, 
Alister
(Publicity Sec.)

P.S. If anything changes it’ll be posted on the CU Facebook page and if necessary you’ll get an email letting you know about any changes.

"He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." Daniel 6:27 (NIV)

Monday 4 February 2013

Announcements - Week 2 - Semester 2


Good morning everyone. Week 2 has arrived. Here are this weeks announcements.

On Tuesday morning we have a Prayer meeting @ 8am in the Chaplaincy (5F01)
It is a fantastic way to start the day. Breakfast is provided.
On week 4 we are having a special night on the Monday (18th) at 10pm. 2 volunteers are coming from 'Freedom Project Ireland' (an organisation which aims to raise awareness and help and rescue people caught up in human trafficking here) and afterwards there will be a time of prayer for the work of the organisation. It is a worthwhile cause that really needs support.

i-cafe is on Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm in Staff Common Room.
This is a great opportunity to reach out to the international students and share Gods love with them.
All help greatly appreciated.

On Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings - Small Groups
Your small group leader should hopefully have been in contact to let you know whats happening.

Thursday night meeting 
Thursday evening @ 7.30pm. This week our topic is 'Why does God let bad things happen?'.
It would be great to see you all there. Bring your friends and classmates.

Thats all for now (I think). Keep an eye on the Facebook page incase anything else comes up facebook.com/uujtowncu and also keep an eye on the notice board located near Moka.

I hope you all have a great week and I pray that Gods blessing will be upon you all.

Best wishes,
Alister.


"He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." Daniel 6:27 (NIV)

Sunday 27 January 2013

Announcements - Week 1 - Semester 2


Good evening one and indeed all. Its that time of year again when after we've finished off the turkey, rung in the new year and finished our exams, semester 2 begins. This is just a quick email to let you know whats happening this week

On Tuesday morning we have a Prayer meeting @ 8am in the Chaplaincy (5F01)
It is a fantastic way to start the day. Breakfast is provided.

i-cafe is on Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm in Staff Common Room.
This is a great opportunity to reach out to the international students and share Gods love with them.
All help greatly appreciated.

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings - Small Groups
Your small group leader should hopefully have been in contact to let you know whats happening.

Thursday night meeting 
Thursday evening @ 7.30pm. This week 'Answers in Genesis' is coming to speak at our meeting. It would be great to see you all there. Bring your friends and classmates.

Thats all for now. Keep an eye on the Facebook page incase anything else comes up: facebook.com/uujtowncu

I hope you all have a great 1st week back and I pray that Gods blessings will be upon you this week.

Best wishes,
Alister.


"He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." Daniel 6:27 (NIV)