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News
October 2008
Blytheswood Shoebox Appeal
In 2007 schools, churches, clubs and thousands of individuals once again donated over 140,000 filled shoeboxes to the Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal. These gifts brought much joy to the children and adults who received them. Over the last five years Blythswood have distributed over 500,000 boxes.
The first Shoe Box Appeal was in 1993 when they delivered shoeboxes in Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Albania, Hungary, Ukraine and Moldova. We took boxes to India for the second year running; in 2007 a total of 22,631 shoeboxes were distributed in India.
During December 2007, Danny Muschate visited homes, orphanages, projects and schools in Bulgaria, Serbia and Albania to see first hand the distribution of the shoeboxes.
Instruction leaflets will be available on the porch table soon and completed shoe boxes should be left in the Church Hall by Sunday 29th October.
The Amazing Journey will be in use in our local schools from 13th – 17th October (DV).
‘The Amazing Journey’ will be in use in the following schools:
Monday 13th – Ballyvester P.S. & St. Anne’s P.S.
Tuesday 14th – Victoria P.S. Ballyhalbert
Wednesday 15th – Carrowdore P.S.
Thursday 16th – Millisle P.S.
Friday 17th – Ballywalter P.S.
As much help as possible will be appreciated. If you wish to help , please add your name to the list on the porch table, if you haven’t done so already.
Pray for the children and teachers who will be contacted through this outreach event. Each day will begin with a time of prayer in the Church hall at 7:30am.
If you wish to make a donation to help offset the costs of the project, please use the envelopes in the pews and return via the offering bag.
Summer 2008
BAPTIST YOUTH
The Summer Activities brochure, detailing Camps and BYE Teams for 2008
is available on the porch table. Please note that there are two brochures, one for campers (8-18) and one for workers (17+). These can also be downloaded from www.baptistyouth.org
Other summer activities Here
IRISH BAPTIST COLLEGE
Information leaflets detailing the variety of courses taught at the Irish Baptist College and other venues are available on the porch table. They include ladies, evening, distance and post-graduate courses. Information is also available on the College website www.irishbaptistcollege.co.uk
April 2008
NEW ELDERS
On Wednesday 12th March, Stuart Burnham & Stephen Logan were elected as Elders. We pray God’s blessing upon them as they serve in this role with
Don Coulter.
March 2008
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The next meeting of the Irish Baptist Historical Society will be held on Thursday 6th March at 8pm in The Baptist Centre, Moira. Mr Brian Thompson will present a paper on the work of Edward Nangle in taking the gospel to the Irish speaking people of Achill Island in the 19th century.
NOTE TO CHURCH MEMBERS
As a fellowship we are considering the appointment of an additional elder/elders. Pastor Judd addressed the subject at our morning service on Sunday 6th January.
At our AGM, it was agreed that an election be held on Wednesday 12th March.
Church members are asked to prayerfully consider this matter.
After you have sought the persons permission, nominations should be made, in writing and be with the secretary by Sunday 24th February.
February 2008
NEW DEACONS
On Wednesday 23rd January, Dean Douglas and Billy Smith were re-elected to the Diaconate. Stuart Burnham was elected for the first time.
Our prayer is that they will know God’s blessing as they serve in this role.
ENCOUNTERING THE WORLD OF ISLAM
Following the very positive response to last year’s course Baptist Missions, in association with Frontiers Ireland, is planning to hold a four night course on Tuesday nights in February 2008 at The Baptist Centre, Moira. Cost: £15.00 For more information contact Joanne on 9261 9267.
January 2008
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 23rd January, 2008 at 7:30pm. Department leaders or secretaries are asked to submit their reports by Sunday 6th January. These should be given to Stephen or e-mailed to srlogan@fsmail.net On the same evening an election of Deacons will take place in line with our rotational system. Further details as announced.
Members are asked to prayerfully consider these matters.
December 2007
BAPTIST MAGAZINE
The December issue of ‘irish baptist life’ will be the last. A new Association magazine will be launched in 2008 in an attempt to broaden its appeal and increase circulation. A free promotional copy is available from Margaret Gray (Magazine Secretary)
BAPTIST WOMEN’S MISSION TEAM
Thailand Venture Trip in partnership with New Tribes Mission.
Team Dates 26th January to 13th February 2008. For further information contact Isabel Moore at The Baptist Centre 9261 9267
November 2007
THE LEPROSY MISSION
Members and friends who hold a collection box for the mission or who wish to make a donation to their work, should give them to Betty Logan by Sunday 25th November.
October 2007
RESOURCE ROOM
No doubt you will have at home, Tapes, CDs, videos, DVDs and books which you have used and no longer require. It is planned to open Room 1 upstairs as a resource room where these items will be displayed. Anyone can then borrow items of interest to them and return them after use. Donny Moore whose idea it was, has agreed to collect items and arrange the room for us. If you wish to donate items, please leave them in the church hall over the next few weeks.
LOVE RUSSIA
Proceeds from our Harvest are being donated to Love Russia, an organisation which helps to care for over 3,000 orphans. They are currently running a 'Pants and a Pound' Appeal , asking for new vests and pants + £1 with each item to buy other necessities. Further information from John & Jean Watson.
September 2007
WEE WEEKLY WALK
Have you some free time on a Tuesday morning? Join Jenny Herron for a walk and enjoy fellowship and fresh air. Meeting at the Church at 10:00am.
Time Out Tuesday
The Church will be open on Tuesday 6th & 20th from 10am – Noon for free tea and coffee and the opportunity to contact people in the village.
Harvest Thanksgiving Services
Sunday 30th will be Harvest Thanksgiving Services commencing at 11:00am
and 4:30pm. Tea will be served following the afternoon service.
August 2007
FAREWELL EVENING FOR PASTOR & MRS BAIRD
Our Pastor has accepted a call to the post of Ministries Tutor at the Irish Baptist College which will be effective from September.
A Farewell Evening for Pastor & Meta will be held on Friday 24th August
at 7:30pm. For catering purposes, if you plan to attend, please add your name
to the list on the porch table by Sunday 19th August.
Pray for Pastor & Meta as they contemplate and prepare for this move
to a new area of ministry. Pray also for ourselves as we plan for our
future – that as a fellowship we would seek God’s guidance, be led clearly and used effectively.
STUART & LORNA
The Newtownards Church have extended an invitation to join with them
in the Service of Induction to mark the commencement of the ministry
of Stuart Burnham as Assistant Pastor. This will take place on Tuesday
21st August at 7:45pm. For catering purposes, they wish to be advised
of numbers attending. If you plan to attend, please add your name to the
list on the porch table by Sunday 12th August.
May 2007
ASSEMBLY 2007…”moving the work forward”…
Guest Speaker: Rev David Earnshaw from Freshbrook Evangelical Church, Swindon
All events in Lisburn Baptist Church
Saturday 12th - Churches’ Council at 10:00am
- Youth Night at 7:30pm
Monday 14th - Women’s Night at 7:30pm
Tuesday 15th - Missions Night at 7:30pm
Wednesday 16th- College Night & Graduation at 7:30pm
The’Big Nite Out’ for kids is for all children of primary school age and is on Friday 4th May in LisburnBaptist at 7:30pm. The theme for the evening is creation and the speaker will be Peter Lawther.
The Youth Event this year is entitled ‘The Battle’ and will take place in Lisburn Baptist on Saturday 12th May at 7:30pm. The speaker will be Andrew Roycroft.
FANNY CROSBY NIGHT
You are invited to hear the story and sing the hymns of Fanny Crosby on Saturday 19th May at 8:00pm in The Beech Hall, Glastry Presbyterian Church. The evening will be led by Paul & Sharon Acheson and Phil Utley from The Faith Mission.
April 2007
SABBATICAL
Following the Easter Sunday services, Pastor and Meta commence a
3 month sabbatical returning Sunday afternoon 8th July. Pray that this will be a beneficial time of physical
and spiritual refreshment for them. If you need any Pastoral care during this period please contact Don Coulter.
MISSION EXPOSURE & EXPERIENCE TEAM (MEET)
Baptist Missions are offering a one year programme designed to MEET you and guide you in effective Christian service.
The first programme begins in September, based in South Peru. This will include orientation and a short series of presentations to churches in Ireland during September. Two months of language training or practice will lead up to a period of summer camp ministry (Dec to Feb). This will be followed up through contact with camp groups in their home churches and a specific project tailored to each individual’s gifts and experience.
Full details from Gordon Darragh (Missions Director) – see poster on hall noticeboard.
BAPTIST YOUTH
Full details and booking forms for summer activities (Camps and
Evangelism Teams) are now available. There is a limited supply on the porch table.
More information available Here
March 2007
SOMEONE IS NEEDED
To serve the Lord in the Association Office at ‘The Baptist Centre’ as System and Accounts Assistant working under the direction of the Association Director.
This is a key post with extensive duties. While it is expected that the candidate will show aptitude for the tasks involved, it is planned to provide training to enable the person appointed to fulfil the wide range of duties of the post.
Enquiries should be directed to the Association Director at ‘The Baptist Centre’ 19 Hillsborough Road, Moira BT67 0HG
Tel: 02892 619267 Email: william@thebaptistcentre.org
February 2007
CHANGE OF TIMES
From Sunday 4th February the time of our morning service will change from 11.30am to 11.00am.
Sunday School will also change from 10.30am to 11.00am and run concurrently with the morning service.
January 2007
At our AGM, Victor Millar and Gordon Moore were re elected to the diaconate. Gordon was also appointed as the new Sunday School Superintendent.
Pastor Alan Baird, Dr Stuart Burnham and Mr Martin Strain were appointed to serve for the next three years as our representatives to the Churches Council in May and November.
We pray God’s blessing on everyone as they serve in these areas of ministry.
September 2006
Congratulations to Ruth Baird and William Menary on their marriage which took place on Monday 18th September.
Congratulations to Donny & Tara Moore on the birth of their daughter, Hope, on Wednesday 30th August.
July / August 2006
Summer Work
C.S.S.M. will be working in the village from 17th – 21st July
Team Leader: Deborah McIlwrath
John & Jean Watson will be travelling to Russia as members of a ‘Love Russia’ Team from 22nd – 29th July. A list of items required by the team to help with their work is posted on the porch notice board, if you wish to help in this way.
Matthew Dowie will be working with the Castlederg BYE Team from
29th July – 5th August.
Karen Cowan will be leading Millisle Camp from 30th July – 5th August and
Richard Smith will be serving as an officer.
Stuart & Lorna Burnham will be leading Mullaghmeen BYE Team from
5th – 12th August
Please pray for everyone involved in evangelism work with various organisations throughout the summer months.
June 2006
New Church Tresurer
At a recent Church business meeting, Paul Dowie was appointed as Treasurer. We thank him for taking up this role and wish him God’s blessing as he serves the fellowship in this way.
May 2006
Website Launch
The Church web site has been launched this week. The site explains our mission and objectives to the village, gives details of all our departments, has links to our Association and other web sites and will be updated regularly with current information.
Our thanks go to Matthew Dowie who has designed and built the site and will be maintaining it.
If you have relevant information which you want posted on the site please speak to Matthew or Paul.
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