APPEALS
Appeals are ongoing for Mission Possible shops in Strabane and Portglenone, Bibles and books for India and the Food Bank collection being co-ordinated by Thriving Life Church, Newtownards.
THE EQUIP COURSE
This is a training initiative, run jointly between Ballycrochan, Bethany, Donaghadee, Hamilton Road, Holywood, and Millisle Baptist churches. Currently over 90 people have registered for the course. The next session will take place on Thursday 23rd February in Bethany Baptist Church, Bangor at 7:30pm. Sessions: Understanding the Bible 1.1 'Origins- Genesis' (Pastor AndrewRoycroft) Understanding Leadership 3.2 'Meeting the Mark' (Pastor Steven Curry) Information is also available at theequipcourse.blogspot.com
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM will be held on Wednesday 25th January 2012 at 7:30pm. All reports should be submitted to the church secretary by Sunday 8th January. These can be emailed to stephen.r.logan@btinternet.com
35th ANNIVERSARY / PROPERTY PURCHASE
Millisle Baptist Church was constituted on 3rd December 1976 with 15 members. We have known much of the Lord’s blessing in the years that have followed. This has been evident in very practical ways as well as spiritual. In the early 1980’s, the former Millisle National School building was purchased and after extensive renovation and extension was opened as Millisle Baptist Church on 15th June 1985.
A few years later, a further extension programme was completed with the cost completely paid in full by August 1992.
Since then we have purchased a manse in Ashley Park which was later upgraded to a detached house in Kinnegar Rocks.
On Friday 25th November, the Church took ownership of the former Kingfisher site adjacent to our Church building. We believe this to be the Lord’s leading and provision for our future work together. It is significant that this should come as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary.
On Sunday 4th December, special offerings at both services will be donated, in their entirety, to our Property Fund. We look to the Lord to lay it on the hearts of His people to provide for this project. We praise Him for all that is past and trust Him for all that is to come.
MISSION POSSIBLE (STRABANE)
The fellowship in Strabane have expressed their thanks for all the items donated to the shop helping to raise funds for the work of Open Doors. Pastor Grant continues to make regular collections from the Church. Larger items can be collected by arrangement. The shop can sell clothes, shoes, handbags, bric-a-brac, bed linen, curtains and other household goods. They also sell a wide range of quality second-hand furniture.
BUSINESS MEETING
Church members are asked to note that there will be a meeting to discuss some items of business following the Bible Study and Prayer Meeting on Wednesday 5th October.
THE AMAZING JOURNEY
We will again be visiting some local schools with The Amazing Journey presentation from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd September. A special opening event is being arranged for Saturday 17th from 10am until 2pm.
Mr Ken Carson, will be presenting the exhibition each day.
Please pray for this outreach and plan to be involved. Please add your name to the list on the porch table indicating which days you are available to help.
Envelopes are also available on the porch table if you wish to make a donation to help cover the costs of the week.
BUSINESS MEETING
Church members are asked to note that there will be a meeting to discuss some items of business following the Bible Study and Prayer Meeting on Wednesday 7th September.
MILLISLE BAPTIST YOUTH CAMP
Sunday 31st July – Saturday 6th August
MILLISLE CSSM
Monday 8th – Saturday 13th August.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
July 3rd Kelly Cooke & Rachel Magowan
10th Jenny Herron & John Watson
17th Sharon Redmond & Rosey Trainor
24th Kelly Cooke & Jenny Herron
31st No Summer Sunday School
August 7th Rosey Trainor & John Watson
14th Jenny Herron & Sharon Redmond
21st Kelly Cooke & Rachel Magowan
28th Presentation Day
Great Big Tea Party
The aim of Open Doors is to transform the lives of 10,000 children who are suffering persecution. AND YOU CAN HELP!
Join us following our Children’s service on Sunday morning, 12th June. The Great Big Tea Party will help raise awareness and support for the children of the persecuted church. We want to reveal what life is like for these children: their joys and anxieties, their courage and fears, so that people can pray for such children worldwide and show them that they're not forgotten.
New Baby
Congratulations to Pastor and Mrs Roycroft on the birth of their new baby girl Hannah in February
BAPTIST YOUTH
Information leaflets and booking forms for Baptist Youth Camps and Evangelism Teams are available on the porch table or from www.baptistyouth.org
Coffee Morning
A Caring for Life ‘Pause for a Cause’ coffee morning will be held in the Church hall on Saturday 26th February from 10am – 12pm. All proceeds will go to Caring for Life. Please come and lend your support
THE LEPROSY MISSION
Betty Logan wishes to say a special ‘Thank You’ to everyone who contributed to the work of The Leprosy Mission over the past year. The total amount forwarded to the Mission was £646.66
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
A year ago we contributed towards the cost of a new building for Grace Baptist Church in Turnu Magurele, Romania. This was done through Pastor David McFarland’s 2 Hearts Ministries. David has been in touch again to inform us that he has just discovered that, in a country where the winter temperatures fall far below ours, the church was built without a heating system to save funds. The Pastor said “they did not like to ask when we had done so much for them.”
The church has raised some funds but their ability to contribute is very limited. They will need around £2,500 - £3,000 to install a mains gas heating system.
Our Office Bearers’ have agreed that our offering on Sunday 19th December, will be given to this very worthy cause.
Our offerings on Sunday 19th & 26th December were given to 2 Hearts Ministries to help provide a heating system in Grace Baptist Church, Turnu Magurele, Romania. Thank you for the amount received of £678.60
PRAISE & TESTIMONY
We will not be holding a Watch Night service this year. However, our evening service on Sunday 2nd January, 2011 will be a Praise & Testimony Service as we recall God’s faithfulness to us throughout another year and entrust the New Year to Him.
A Baptismal Service will take place on Sunday 21st November at 7pm.
Anyone who is considering baptism and/or Church membership, please speak to the Pastor or one of the elders no later than 7th November.
CAR PARK
We appreciate that car parking space is limited. However, please try not to park on the slope down from the main door to the main gates and also ensure that the side door is not blocked by a vehicle – this door opens outwards as a fire exit.
SUMMER OUTREACH
Pray for all the outreach work that takes place throughout the summer, remembering in particular:
Millisle Baptist Youth Camp will again be based in our premises from 1st – 7th August.
Details of all camps and evangelism teams can be found at www.baptistyouth.org
CSSM will be working in the village from 9th – 13th August and using our halls for most of their activities.
March - May 2010
SPECIAL OUTREACH SERVICES
A series of three special Sunday evening services has been arranged as follows:
‘What is the meaning of life?’ – March 14th with Pastor David Luke
‘What on earth went wrong?’ – April 11th with Pastor Andrew Roycroft
‘What comes next?’ – May 2nd with Pastor Ken Humphries
Use these events to invite family and friends to join you at Church.
November 2009
Sunday 15th November is a global day of
intercession for persecuted Christians worldwide.
October 2009
Our Harvest Thanksgiving Services will take place God Willing on Sunday 4th October @ 11am & 7pm. Mr Willie Logan will be conducting both services. The guest soloist at the evening service will be Miss Emma Pickering.
FRIENDS IN ACTION INTERNATIONAL is an organization with partners in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the USA. We are a team with diverse gifts and abilities serving missionaries around the world -- and thrusting forward missions in a tangible way is what we are all about. We serve the God of the impossible and love the challenges that require stepping out in faith; trusting God to do the impossible. It is then that we see His hands at work. We welcome you to join our effort of taking the gospel to those yet without the opportunity to hold, read, or hear the word of God in their own language.
A source for a supply of clean water is an effective tool to prepare people to listen to the gospel of Christ - the Water of Life!
More details can be found at www.fiaintl.org
July/August 2009
SUMMER OUTREACH
Door to Door work continues on alternate Wednesday evenings.
On Sunday 26th July an outdoor service will take place at 4pm. This will be followed by a Fellowship Tea at which we invite you to make a donation towards the Partnership Mission costs.
Baptist Youth Camp will again be based in our premises from 2nd – 8th August.
CSSM will be working in the village from 10th – 14th August and using our halls for most of their activities.
GENERAL CLEAN UP
As much help as possible would be appreciated for a general clean up of the premises (inside and outside) on Friday 24th July from 7pm.
May 2009
LOGOS HOPE
The OM Ship Logos Hope will be docked in Belfast from 30th April – 10th May.
We plan to visit the ship on Thursday evening, 7th May.
If you wish to join us, please add your name to the list on porch table as soon as possible please.
April 2009
BAPTIST YOUTH
Details of Children’s and Youth Camps also Evangelism Teams are now available on the porch table. These can also be downloaded from: - www.baptistsinireland.org/youth
March 2009
Mr Peter Parkinson, Director of Caring for Life, will be speaking at both of our services on Sunday 1st March.
A Fellowship Lunch will be served following the morning service.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH
Following the morning service on Sunday 1st March, a fellowship lunch will be served. After lunch there will be an opportunity to learn more about the work of Caring for Life from Peter Parkinson (CFL Director) and his wife Judith.
All proceeds from lunch will be given to Caring for Life.
If you plan to stay for lunch, please add your name to the list on the porch table by Wednesday 25th February.
Caring For Life, more commonly known as CFL, is founded on very clear Christian beliefs. People often question what that actually means and how it affects the way we work. Caring For Life is a registered Christian charity (registration no. 519138) with the aim of sharing the love of Jesus with homeless or vulnerable people by providing accommodation, ongoing support and friendship, enabling people to develop dignity and self-respect. Our motto is simple, "Sharing the Love of Jesus." We believe that all men and women are made in the image of God, and that leads us to treat people with dignity and respect. Most of those we support have been afforded little respect in the past. Our principles of care spring from the example of Jesus Christ and the way He reached out to those who needed help
January 2009
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th January, 2008 at 8:00pm. Department leaders or secretaries are asked to submit their reports by Sunday 4th January. These should be given to Stephen or e-mailed to stephen.r.logan@btinternet.com 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.
October 2008
CONGRATULATIONS - New babies
As a Church family, we wish to express our congratulations to Simon and
Rosy Trainor on the birth of their son Daniel on Wednesday 22nd October.
We pray for God’s blessing upon them.
Also to Graeme & Linda Crangle on the birth of their son Charlie on 30th October – another grandchild for Don & Anne Coulter. We pray for God’s blessing upon them.
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.
Thank you to everyone for their participation throughout the week of The Amazing Journey, both practically and prayerfully. Continue to pray for all
that the children and staff heard and for the ongoing work as New Testaments
are delivered to those who requested them
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.
