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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safer places by following statutory guidelines on good working practices. First Antrim’s Safeguarding Designated Person is
Linda-Jayne Hoey. If you see or hear something that concerns you, please speak to Linda-Jayne. During this 300th anniversary year within First Antrim it is the intention, among other things, to host a photographic exhibition running from Thursday 8th-Sunday 11th October. While it may appear that October is some time off, in order to determine the size and scope of the exhibition it would be helpful if members of the congregation who have photographs of early life within the church would leave them in the church office over the next few weeks.
When the exhibition is assembled any photographs which need explanation can be accompanied with a maximum of 60 words. All organisations will also be given an opportunity to set up a stall. Any questions relating to this exhibition can be answered by Ian, our Pastoral Assistant. The ceilidh is booked! Please put in your diary 25-27 SEPTEMBER 2026. Our keynote speaker will be Robin Sydserff (Director of the Proclamation Trust)
Koinonia Theological Seminary (KTS) in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines is a graduate seminary which provides training for pastors, cross-cultural missionaries, church leaders and leaders of Christian organizations in the southern Philippines. We of course are familiar with KTS through Wilson McMahon who currently serves as President, formerly Academic Dean. Growth in students has meant plans are in place to purchase a piece of property that will allow KTS to construct new buildings, and provide a campus that will adequately serve the future needs of the school.
We in 1st Antrim wish to support KTS in this venture and through a 'love gift' aim to contribute £10,000. Spread over February, March and April (the last Sunday of each month a "KTS gift day") we hope to meet this target. 30 March - 3 April // 6:30-7:45pm // for all Primary School children
If you wish to support the work of BCM please place your contribution in an envelope marked BCM and leave in the offering plate any Sunday in March. (Cheques payable to First Antrim Presbyterian Church)
Just as importantly your prayer support is also appreciated. Please pray for the ongoing plans BCM have to celebrate their 200th anniversary next year. Hoping to hold events in Stormont, City Hall and Assembly Buildings throughout 2027. Planning to advertise for another new missionary. Please pray the right person to apply. Remember two missionaries who moved districts in February. Derek McCreight moved from Glencairn to Kimberley Street. Thomas Stewart moved from Sandy Row to Glencairn. Pray for the work in both halls as they settle in and get to know a new area and people. Also for the folk in Sandy Row who are without a Missionary at present. In the interim George Lunn, retired missionary, will help out in Sandy Row. Pray for the continued work of Stanley Kyle and Willie Cowan amongst foreign nationals. Thank God that people are hearing the Gospel through all the groups and activities held in the halls. People are coming to faith so continue to pray for the salvation of souls in Belfast. The halls were inspected by the Council Environmental Health Officer on 2nd February and awarded a level 5 hygiene rating. This award is thanks to all of you who keep the kitchens clean and tidy and to the team who clean every week (Ken, Andy, Alan, Herbie and Alastair).
 Join with SUNI at their annual Quiz and Dessert night!
Come with a team or simply come and join a team on the night. The quiz will be suitable for all ages with activities for kids. There will also be an opportunity to hear updates about ongoing local schools' ministry and an opportunity to make a donation to the work of Scripture Union in Antrim and Lisburn. |
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