For the first time in the Welcome, we had a back to school with God service focussing on our children and young people as they prepared to return to school for the new academic year. During the service Pastor Steve interviewed a few of the young people and Amanda a parent board of governor shared …
9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. (Hebrews 4:9-10) Although the weather this summer has been miserable, we give thanks to God for the summer months and for the opportunity to seek rest in God. With …
From Monday 31st July- Friday 4th August we held our annual summer scheme in the Amy Carmichael centre. The theme this year was Animal Adventures looking at animal lessons from the Bible. On Monday we considered how God made everything including the animals, Tuesday Noah’s ark, Wednesday Daniel in the den of lions, Thursday Jonah …
Thrive had a great day away at the North Coast on Saturday 29th July. The day began with a picnic lunch before the torrential rain and walk in Portballintrae. Thrive then travelled to Curry’s Amusements in Portrush with the young people’s favourite ride being Aqua Valley. Due to the weather the decision was made to …
And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the river, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15) It is …
Sunday 25th June was a special evening at the Welcome as 4 of those who came to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ within the last 6 months were baptised. Gareth shared his testimony while Mark, Thomas and Suzanne were interviewed by Pastor Jonathan. Pastor Steve shared a message titled ‘3 Questions on Baptism’ before …
The end of another school year is within touching distance for pupils and teachers as they look forward to their summer break. Pastor Steve has had a busy year since joining the Welcome and has appreciated every opportunity given in both primary and post primary schools. Throughout the year he has taken assemblies and RE …
Sunday 18th June was Father’s Day and to celebrate all the fathers and men who attend the Welcome we held a special service. Jackie McCoubrey and his group played some songs which everyone enjoyed. Jackie then shared his testimony and how the Lord has blessed him throughout his life. To finish the service Pastor Steve …
Back in January we had Stuart Cahoon along to share his testimony and on Sunday 4th June it was his wife Paula’s turn to come along to speak about what God has done in her life and is doing. Paula shared some of the struggles and challenges she has faced over the last 15 years, …
The annual Kidz Reach Sunday took place this year on 4th June 2023 bringing to the end another season of Kidz Reach. During the service the children shared a memory verse, sang songs and Youth Reach led us in a recap of everything they had learned this year. Noah (14) played guitar for the first …
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