Welcome to Glengormley Methodist Church
Part of the Methodist Church in Ireland
Help Needed with 10am and 11.30am Crèche We urgently need two or three additional helpers to assist on a monthly rota basis at the 10am crèche. We need to have 2 people on duty each week and would ask those who feel that they could help to speak to the Minister or Heather Smyth as soon as possible. Help is also urgently required for the crèche for the 11.30am service. Please speak to Ruth Bell as soon as possible (028 93322850 . Thank you.
Norma & Hill Cowan Wish to thank everyone for their prayerful support for them and their family circle in their recent bereavement, and to those who sent cards, telephoned, visited their home and attended the funeral service. Your thoughts and prayers have been greatly appreciated and a source of comfort to us and the family.
Fishing Trip Saturday 17th May 2008. We will be meeting at the church at 9.00am. Anyone interested in attending please contact Andy Morrow 90849392.
Friendship Club Outing This coming Saturday 17th May. Meeting at the church 9.15am to leave at 9.30am sharp, as we plan to go to Bethlehem, visit the Moravians, mystery stop, lunch and finally the barn in the Glens. Singing, eating sweets and unruly behaviour will not be tolerated on the bus!
Wesley Choir – Sunday 18th May @ 7pm Supper in main hall after the evening service.
Variety Concert for Senior Citizens On Wednesday 21st May @ 7.00pm. Free Tickets + Supper. Speak to - Anna Torrens, Hill Cowan or Drusilla Cunningham.
Young At Heart – Retirement Exhibition Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd May 10am – 4pm in The King’s Hall, Belfast - Free Shuttle Bus. There will be more than 80 exhibitors – Financial Advice, Health and Fitness, Holidays, John Cushnie’s Gardening World….. and much more! (For further information please see the leaflet in the Link Area.
Second Half – A seminar for 35 and older On Thursday 22 May @ 7.00pm in Elim Christian Centre, 120 Alexandra Park Ave, Belfast. The Speaker will be Dr Michael Lindquist. Make sense out of the 1st half of your life and maximize your 2nd half. (For further information see the leaflet in the Link Area)
A Special Praise Weekend Saturday 24th May & Sunday 25th May 2008 - Several members of 'Worship Academy' are joining us for a special weekend at the end of May. A worship seminare is planned for the Saturday afternoon 24th May followed by a Praise evening. Our visitors will also take part in Sunday Worship on 25th May, when we are also having a fund-raising lunch with the Youth Choir. Look out for the flyers.
GMYC Texas Tour 2008 Love Chinese food and want to help support the Youth Choir to go to Texas? Then this is for you: The Bambou Chinese Restaurant, Ballyclare on Wednesday 18th June 2008. Top class 5 x course banquet meal, £25 per person. £10 of the £25 will be returned to the Youth Choir (yes that’s £10 back!!!). If we get 110 people we have the place to ourselves. There are tables of 8 - 10. Book your place or even book a table ASAP. You can book by contacting any member of the youth choir or email the church office. £10 non-refundable deposit to be paid at time or within 1 x week of booking your place.
Praise in the Park - Combined Glengormley Churches - Sunday 22nd June 2008 in Glengormley Park The Picnic & Praise will be suitable for all age groups. This is a great opportunity for church members to invite along friends & family, some who may not otherwise attend a church service. This event will also appeal to church organisations i.e. Sunday school, bible class, mum & toddlers group etc. Schedule for the event: - Picnic & Gathering Songs 1.00pm, Praise Service 2.30pm Finish (approx) 4.00pm.
Norma & Hill Cowan Wish to thank everyone for their prayerful support for them and their family circle in their recent bereavement, and to those who sent cards, telephoned, visited their home and attended the funeral service. Your thoughts and prayers have been greatly appreciated and a source of comfort to us and the family.
Fishing Trip Saturday 17th May 2008. We will be meeting at the church at 9.00am. Anyone interested in attending please contact Andy Morrow 90849392.
Friendship Club Outing This coming Saturday 17th May. Meeting at the church 9.15am to leave at 9.30am sharp, as we plan to go to Bethlehem, visit the Moravians, mystery stop, lunch and finally the barn in the Glens. Singing, eating sweets and unruly behaviour will not be tolerated on the bus!
Wesley Choir – Sunday 18th May @ 7pm Supper in main hall after the evening service.
Variety Concert for Senior Citizens On Wednesday 21st May @ 7.00pm. Free Tickets + Supper. Speak to - Anna Torrens, Hill Cowan or Drusilla Cunningham.
Young At Heart – Retirement Exhibition Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd May 10am – 4pm in The King’s Hall, Belfast - Free Shuttle Bus. There will be more than 80 exhibitors – Financial Advice, Health and Fitness, Holidays, John Cushnie’s Gardening World….. and much more! (For further information please see the leaflet in the Link Area.
Second Half – A seminar for 35 and older On Thursday 22 May @ 7.00pm in Elim Christian Centre, 120 Alexandra Park Ave, Belfast. The Speaker will be Dr Michael Lindquist. Make sense out of the 1st half of your life and maximize your 2nd half. (For further information see the leaflet in the Link Area)
A Special Praise Weekend Saturday 24th May & Sunday 25th May 2008 - Several members of 'Worship Academy' are joining us for a special weekend at the end of May. A worship seminare is planned for the Saturday afternoon 24th May followed by a Praise evening. Our visitors will also take part in Sunday Worship on 25th May, when we are also having a fund-raising lunch with the Youth Choir. Look out for the flyers.
GMYC Texas Tour 2008 Love Chinese food and want to help support the Youth Choir to go to Texas? Then this is for you: The Bambou Chinese Restaurant, Ballyclare on Wednesday 18th June 2008. Top class 5 x course banquet meal, £25 per person. £10 of the £25 will be returned to the Youth Choir (yes that’s £10 back!!!). If we get 110 people we have the place to ourselves. There are tables of 8 - 10. Book your place or even book a table ASAP. You can book by contacting any member of the youth choir or email the church office. £10 non-refundable deposit to be paid at time or within 1 x week of booking your place.
Praise in the Park - Combined Glengormley Churches - Sunday 22nd June 2008 in Glengormley Park The Picnic & Praise will be suitable for all age groups. This is a great opportunity for church members to invite along friends & family, some who may not otherwise attend a church service. This event will also appeal to church organisations i.e. Sunday school, bible class, mum & toddlers group etc. Schedule for the event: - Picnic & Gathering Songs 1.00pm, Praise Service 2.30pm Finish (approx) 4.00pm.
On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of May several members of 'Worship Academy' are joining us for a special weekend of teaching and worship. A worship seminar is planned for the Saturday afternoon (2pm to 5pm) followed by a concert at 7:30pm. The concert will also include Glengormley Methodist Worship Band and Glengormley Methodist Youth Choir.
Our visitors will also take part in Sunday worship on 25th May, when we are also having a fund-raising lunch with the Youth Choir.
The seminar and concert are free and a warm invitation is extended to all.
A bit more about Andy Bromley
Based in the Midlands this outstanding worship leader and singer songwriter has led worship since he was 15 years old. Andy has been involved in leading worship at various events around the UK including, Spring Harvest, A.o.G. National Conference, and Grapevine, which are among some of the most significant conferences held in the UK each year.
In 2004 Andy signed a recording deal with Kinsway Music UK, which now takes his songs to the worshipping church across the world. His first album release with Kingsway called ‘Love Mercy’ has been well received in the church and songs such as, ‘Your Name’, ‘Love Mercy’ and Glorious King’ are sung across many nations.
His heart is to see lives transformed through corporate worship.
Our visitors will also take part in Sunday worship on 25th May, when we are also having a fund-raising lunch with the Youth Choir.
The seminar and concert are free and a warm invitation is extended to all.
A bit more about Andy Bromley
Based in the Midlands this outstanding worship leader and singer songwriter has led worship since he was 15 years old. Andy has been involved in leading worship at various events around the UK including, Spring Harvest, A.o.G. National Conference, and Grapevine, which are among some of the most significant conferences held in the UK each year.
In 2004 Andy signed a recording deal with Kinsway Music UK, which now takes his songs to the worshipping church across the world. His first album release with Kingsway called ‘Love Mercy’ has been well received in the church and songs such as, ‘Your Name’, ‘Love Mercy’ and Glorious King’ are sung across many nations.
His heart is to see lives transformed through corporate worship.
GMYC Texas Tour 2008
Love Chinese food and want to help support the Youth Choir to go to Texas? Then this is for you:
The Bambou Chinese Restaurant Ballyclare
Wednesday 18th June 2008
Top class 5 x course banquet meal.
£25 per person.
£10 of the £25 will be returned to the Youth Choir (yes that’s £10 back!!!)
If we get 110 people we have the place to ourselves. There are tables of 8 – 10. Book your place or even book a table ASAP.
Contact any member of the choir or email the church office to book your place. £10 non-refundable deposit to be paid at time or within 1 x week of booking your place.
Love Chinese food and want to help support the Youth Choir to go to Texas? Then this is for you:
The Bambou Chinese Restaurant Ballyclare
Wednesday 18th June 2008
Top class 5 x course banquet meal.
£25 per person.
£10 of the £25 will be returned to the Youth Choir (yes that’s £10 back!!!)
If we get 110 people we have the place to ourselves. There are tables of 8 – 10. Book your place or even book a table ASAP.
Contact any member of the choir or email the church office to book your place. £10 non-refundable deposit to be paid at time or within 1 x week of booking your place.
Introduction
This report is an attempt to give a little insight to the matters currently under consideration and the main points addressed at the last Council meeting. It is always our prayer that we will be led by the Holy Spirit in all of our decision-making as we seek His way forward for us as a church family.
Finance and Property
This team is currently obtaining quotes for work to be completed in the Manse kitchen and to improve the lighting in both the Chapel and Main Hall areas. We are also planning to create a more secure sound area at the back of the church sanctuary. It is hoped that all this necessary work will be carried out during the summer months.
Sound and Projection
The need for greater assistance with this area of ministry, including the recording of services and training for new operators was highlighted, and attempts will continue to be made to address these matters. The projector in the sanctuary needs to be repaired and this will also be addressed.
Vision Team
At our March meeting the Vision Team presented their report to Council and identified a large number of items which received unanimous council approval. (There was not a congregational summary distributed on this March meeting as a very detailed CoV congregational report will be distributed to our entire membership before the summer.)
Youth Team
It was agreed that donations from the youth funds be made to assist both the Youth Choir on their summer tour to USA and the Youth team in facilitating opportunities to bring greater cohesion amongst our youth organisations. It was also agreed to help meet the costs of putting on “At the Cross” at Easter. Proposals were brought to address the provision for the children during the summer Sunday services. “Walk the Walk” outreach campaign has been postponed for the short term but it is hoped that the Youth Team will be able to link with an outreach team based at Glengormley Presbyterian who are doing a similar work.
Training and Action Team
This team reported on the success of the Network Gifts course and associated follow-up. There are a number of ongoing matters that the team are addressing but are not yet ready to bring to council for approval.
Fellowship Team
The members of this team were thanked for their provision of supper during Holy Week. They shared their plans for a Senior Citizens’ Variety Show in May and identified additional fellowship opportunities later in the year. The need to ensure that our food preparation meets current Health and Safety requirements was discussed and will be addressed.
Celebration and Evangelism Team
One of the recommendations from Clearing our Vision was to split this team into two distinct teams – a Worship team and an Evangelism team - which will shortly be established. The C&E team’s final report addressed the following areas: Praise in the Park – all churches in Glengormley are planning to hold a joint praise service in Glengormley Park on Sunday 22nd June between 2.30 and 4pm. It is hoped that many will come early with a picnic lunch before the service starts. Worship Academy – this is a Saturday seminar and evening of worship due to be held in our church on 24th May.
Some additional items of business
• The church has agreed to host a community carol service next December.
• Consideration was given to reviewing contracts and recording procedures for church employees.
• The Stewards are considering a Health of the Ministers Report from conference to ascertain how it impacts on GMC to ensure that we are looking after the pastoral needs of our minister.
• Additional help with the 10am crèche is required and the congregation will be asked to help with this need.
• Council discussed how we are addressing the outreach opportunities on a Sunday evening with younger teenagers who have been attending services and some suggestions were made that will be considered further by Council members.
This report is an attempt to give a little insight to the matters currently under consideration and the main points addressed at the last Council meeting. It is always our prayer that we will be led by the Holy Spirit in all of our decision-making as we seek His way forward for us as a church family.
Finance and Property
This team is currently obtaining quotes for work to be completed in the Manse kitchen and to improve the lighting in both the Chapel and Main Hall areas. We are also planning to create a more secure sound area at the back of the church sanctuary. It is hoped that all this necessary work will be carried out during the summer months.
Sound and Projection
The need for greater assistance with this area of ministry, including the recording of services and training for new operators was highlighted, and attempts will continue to be made to address these matters. The projector in the sanctuary needs to be repaired and this will also be addressed.
Vision Team
At our March meeting the Vision Team presented their report to Council and identified a large number of items which received unanimous council approval. (There was not a congregational summary distributed on this March meeting as a very detailed CoV congregational report will be distributed to our entire membership before the summer.)
Youth Team
It was agreed that donations from the youth funds be made to assist both the Youth Choir on their summer tour to USA and the Youth team in facilitating opportunities to bring greater cohesion amongst our youth organisations. It was also agreed to help meet the costs of putting on “At the Cross” at Easter. Proposals were brought to address the provision for the children during the summer Sunday services. “Walk the Walk” outreach campaign has been postponed for the short term but it is hoped that the Youth Team will be able to link with an outreach team based at Glengormley Presbyterian who are doing a similar work.
Training and Action Team
This team reported on the success of the Network Gifts course and associated follow-up. There are a number of ongoing matters that the team are addressing but are not yet ready to bring to council for approval.
Fellowship Team
The members of this team were thanked for their provision of supper during Holy Week. They shared their plans for a Senior Citizens’ Variety Show in May and identified additional fellowship opportunities later in the year. The need to ensure that our food preparation meets current Health and Safety requirements was discussed and will be addressed.
Celebration and Evangelism Team
One of the recommendations from Clearing our Vision was to split this team into two distinct teams – a Worship team and an Evangelism team - which will shortly be established. The C&E team’s final report addressed the following areas: Praise in the Park – all churches in Glengormley are planning to hold a joint praise service in Glengormley Park on Sunday 22nd June between 2.30 and 4pm. It is hoped that many will come early with a picnic lunch before the service starts. Worship Academy – this is a Saturday seminar and evening of worship due to be held in our church on 24th May.
Some additional items of business
• The church has agreed to host a community carol service next December.
• Consideration was given to reviewing contracts and recording procedures for church employees.
• The Stewards are considering a Health of the Ministers Report from conference to ascertain how it impacts on GMC to ensure that we are looking after the pastoral needs of our minister.
• Additional help with the 10am crèche is required and the congregation will be asked to help with this need.
• Council discussed how we are addressing the outreach opportunities on a Sunday evening with younger teenagers who have been attending services and some suggestions were made that will be considered further by Council members.
Christian Aid Week 11 -17 May. WE NEED YOU!
Christian Aid works with the world’s poorest people in more than 50 countries, regardless of race or faith. They tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and injustice.
Every year Christian Aid dedicates a week to fundraising, campaigning and worship activities. 300,000 people unite in the UK’s biggest house to house collection. Glengormley Methodist plays its part by sending a team of people to visit houses in the area around our church. Last year we raised £1,694.65 for Christian Aid through the collection.
Could you help? We give you a partner, a bag of envelopes and a few streets to cover any evening that suits you during Christian Aid week. You just need a good pair of walking shoes, probably a raincoat and your best smile! It’s a great way to get to know the neighbourhood and meet some of the people that live there! And most importantly, you’ll be helping people in poor communities around the world change their lives.
If you’d like to know more contact Liz Lyttle 028 9084 2894 or contact the church office.
Christian Aid works with the world’s poorest people in more than 50 countries, regardless of race or faith. They tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and injustice.
Every year Christian Aid dedicates a week to fundraising, campaigning and worship activities. 300,000 people unite in the UK’s biggest house to house collection. Glengormley Methodist plays its part by sending a team of people to visit houses in the area around our church. Last year we raised £1,694.65 for Christian Aid through the collection.
Could you help? We give you a partner, a bag of envelopes and a few streets to cover any evening that suits you during Christian Aid week. You just need a good pair of walking shoes, probably a raincoat and your best smile! It’s a great way to get to know the neighbourhood and meet some of the people that live there! And most importantly, you’ll be helping people in poor communities around the world change their lives.
If you’d like to know more contact Liz Lyttle 028 9084 2894 or contact the church office.
Glengormley Methodist: Current Council Members
Following is a list of current members of Glengormley Methodist church council and how long they have left to serve on the council.
Minister:
Rev Mervyn Kilpatrick,
Rev Bill Scott (1 year left)
Mr John Montgomery (1 year left)
Society Stewards:
Mr Stephen Orr (1 year left)
Mrs Linda McGowan (1 year left)
Property Steward:
Mr Raymond Caldwell (2 years left)
Church Treasurer:
Mr John Armstrong ( 3 years left)
Building Fund Secretary:
Mr Desmond Johnston (1 year left)
Secretary to the Church Council:
Mrs Lorraine Blackadder (1 year left)
Remaining members
Mrs Yvonne Armstrong (3 years left)
Miss Cathy Bell (2 years left)
Mr Martin Blackadder (3 years left)
Miss Rea Blain (3 years left)
Mrs Karen Bruce ( 2 years left)
Mr Alan Conly (3 years left)
Mr Hill Cowan ( 1 year left)
Miss Drusilla Cunningham (1 year left)
Mrs Carole Harris (2 years left)
Mr Aaron McFaul (2 years left)
Mr Billy Nesbitt (1 year left)
Mr Adam Strong (2 years left)
Mr Orville Webb (3 years left)
Following is a list of current members of Glengormley Methodist church council and how long they have left to serve on the council.
Minister:
Rev Mervyn Kilpatrick,
Rev Bill Scott (1 year left)
Mr John Montgomery (1 year left)
Society Stewards:Mr Stephen Orr (1 year left)
Mrs Linda McGowan (1 year left)
Property Steward:
Mr Raymond Caldwell (2 years left)
Church Treasurer:
Mr John Armstrong ( 3 years left)
Building Fund Secretary:
Mr Desmond Johnston (1 year left)
Secretary to the Church Council:
Mrs Lorraine Blackadder (1 year left)
Remaining members
Mrs Yvonne Armstrong (3 years left)
Miss Cathy Bell (2 years left)
Mr Martin Blackadder (3 years left)
Miss Rea Blain (3 years left)
Mrs Karen Bruce ( 2 years left)
Mr Alan Conly (3 years left)
Mr Hill Cowan ( 1 year left)
Miss Drusilla Cunningham (1 year left)
Mrs Carole Harris (2 years left)
Mr Aaron McFaul (2 years left)
Mr Billy Nesbitt (1 year left)
Mr Adam Strong (2 years left)
Mr Orville Webb (3 years left)
David & Sarah Hall, Rebecca (2) and Reuben (1) in Bangladesh.
Give Thanks…
• Praise God that over 10,000 Christians were able to gather outside the parliament building in Dhaka for an Easter sunrise service.
• We are thankful that Rebecca and Reuben seem to be much happier when we are both working.
• The workshop on combating trafficking was very successful and enjoyable.
Please pray for...
• David, who has a busy month ahead, visiting 3 different project sites as well as meeting a donor who is coming here.
• Wisdom and guidance in planning future anti-trafficking work, as part of the Bangladesh Stopthetraffik coalition.
David & Rhoda Nixon, Samuel (11), Christopher (9), in Zambia.
Give thanks…
• Continue to pray for David, Rhoda and the boys as they continue here in Ireland.
• Pray for David as he continues with his studies in Dublin.
• Pray for the work which continues in Zambia.
• Pray especially for Mr. Subi Thomas and Mr. Mwango as they continue the work in David and Rhoda’s absence.
Barry & Gillian Sloan, Michael (14) & Megan (12), in Germany.
Please pray for:
• A new Alpha marriage course starting in our Chemnitz Church on 10th April.
• Gill's English classes on the circuit.
• For a young boy and his family in Augustusburg church. Simon (10) has been fighting cancer for 5 years.
Alan & Margaret McIlhenny in Ireland & South Africa.
Give thanks:
• For safety as Alan and Richard traveled extensively in South Africa in March to orientate and train Richard in his new role as Director. We were greatly encouraged by the commitment of the staff and volunteers we met.
• We have recruited a new manager for Cape Town. Dorian had been leading the Open School project in Pietermaritzburg but is moving home to Cape Town because of his wife’s health problems.
• Two teachers have offered to take over Dorian’s former role in the Christian school in Pietermaritzburg.
Please pray:
• For Dorian starting in Cape Town, that he will find a suitable place to live and quickly develop trust and good relationships with the team of volunteers there. Pray also that the move home to Cape Town will bring an improvement in health for Dorian’s wife, Claudine.
• For Vivian and Richard as they train new groups of volunteers in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Swaziland.
• For Alan and Margaret as they travel to the Philippines (16th April to 2nd May) to introduce the Open School work there. Alan will be speaking at two conferences for Christian school.
Helen Moorehead, in Marimanti school for the deaf, Kenya.
Please Pray for…
• Continue to pray for Helen in Kenya, pray for her safety and that she will continue to have the health, enthusiasm and motivation needed to carry out the various tasks.
• Pray for the staff and students in the school that God would bless the work that they do to enable the children to learn more effectively.
Ruth Watt in Tonga
Praise God for:
• An American work team who came in March from Alaska. They worked at Tupou High School improving the staff room, including replacing many of the corrugated iron sheets on the roof.
• Cooler weather!!
• Friendships, life would be much more difficult and very lonely without friends to share and laugh with.
Pray for:
• Tonga's elections. They will be held in April without the promised changes in the numbers elected by the people. Tensions are rising and there are fears that more demonstrations may lead to violence again.
• The Industrial Arts teachers. We are having workshops weekly to improve knowledge and standards, however a lot of the teachers do not turn up even though they are often ask for help!!
• My work as I try to finish the computer units before I leave at the beginning of May.
Give Thanks…
• Praise God that over 10,000 Christians were able to gather outside the parliament building in Dhaka for an Easter sunrise service.
• We are thankful that Rebecca and Reuben seem to be much happier when we are both working.
• The workshop on combating trafficking was very successful and enjoyable.
Please pray for...
• David, who has a busy month ahead, visiting 3 different project sites as well as meeting a donor who is coming here.
• Wisdom and guidance in planning future anti-trafficking work, as part of the Bangladesh Stopthetraffik coalition.
David & Rhoda Nixon, Samuel (11), Christopher (9), in Zambia.
Give thanks…
• Continue to pray for David, Rhoda and the boys as they continue here in Ireland.
• Pray for David as he continues with his studies in Dublin.
• Pray for the work which continues in Zambia.
• Pray especially for Mr. Subi Thomas and Mr. Mwango as they continue the work in David and Rhoda’s absence.
Barry & Gillian Sloan, Michael (14) & Megan (12), in Germany.
Please pray for:
• A new Alpha marriage course starting in our Chemnitz Church on 10th April.
• Gill's English classes on the circuit.
• For a young boy and his family in Augustusburg church. Simon (10) has been fighting cancer for 5 years.
Alan & Margaret McIlhenny in Ireland & South Africa.
Give thanks:
• For safety as Alan and Richard traveled extensively in South Africa in March to orientate and train Richard in his new role as Director. We were greatly encouraged by the commitment of the staff and volunteers we met.
• We have recruited a new manager for Cape Town. Dorian had been leading the Open School project in Pietermaritzburg but is moving home to Cape Town because of his wife’s health problems.
• Two teachers have offered to take over Dorian’s former role in the Christian school in Pietermaritzburg.
Please pray:
• For Dorian starting in Cape Town, that he will find a suitable place to live and quickly develop trust and good relationships with the team of volunteers there. Pray also that the move home to Cape Town will bring an improvement in health for Dorian’s wife, Claudine.
• For Vivian and Richard as they train new groups of volunteers in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Swaziland.
• For Alan and Margaret as they travel to the Philippines (16th April to 2nd May) to introduce the Open School work there. Alan will be speaking at two conferences for Christian school.
Helen Moorehead, in Marimanti school for the deaf, Kenya.
Please Pray for…
• Continue to pray for Helen in Kenya, pray for her safety and that she will continue to have the health, enthusiasm and motivation needed to carry out the various tasks.
• Pray for the staff and students in the school that God would bless the work that they do to enable the children to learn more effectively.
Ruth Watt in Tonga
Praise God for:
• An American work team who came in March from Alaska. They worked at Tupou High School improving the staff room, including replacing many of the corrugated iron sheets on the roof.
• Cooler weather!!
• Friendships, life would be much more difficult and very lonely without friends to share and laugh with.
Pray for:
• Tonga's elections. They will be held in April without the promised changes in the numbers elected by the people. Tensions are rising and there are fears that more demonstrations may lead to violence again.
• The Industrial Arts teachers. We are having workshops weekly to improve knowledge and standards, however a lot of the teachers do not turn up even though they are often ask for help!!
• My work as I try to finish the computer units before I leave at the beginning of May.
(From Tim Dunwoody - World Mission and Development Officer)
I am sending this to all those who I feel may be interested and feel prompted to act.
I just signed an urgent petition calling on the Chinese government to respect human rights in Tibet and dialogue with the Dalai Lama. This is really important, and I thought you might want to take action.
After nearly 50 years of Chinese rule, the Tibetans are sending out a global cry for change. Violence is spreading across Tibet and neighbouring regions, and the Chinese regime is right now making a crucial choice between tougher crackdown or dialogue.
President Hu Jintao needs to hear that "Made in China " exports and the upcoming Olympics in Beijing will have the support of the world's people only if he chooses dialogue. But it will take an avalanche of global people power to get his attention. Click below to sign the petition - in just 3 days, the campaign is almost half way to the goal of 1 million signatures!
Tibet end the violence - click here
Thank you so much for your help - forward this email to friends!
Tim
Tim Dunwoody
World Mission and Development Officer
Methodist Missionary Society/World Development and Relief Fund
I am sending this to all those who I feel may be interested and feel prompted to act.
I just signed an urgent petition calling on the Chinese government to respect human rights in Tibet and dialogue with the Dalai Lama. This is really important, and I thought you might want to take action.
After nearly 50 years of Chinese rule, the Tibetans are sending out a global cry for change. Violence is spreading across Tibet and neighbouring regions, and the Chinese regime is right now making a crucial choice between tougher crackdown or dialogue.
President Hu Jintao needs to hear that "Made in China " exports and the upcoming Olympics in Beijing will have the support of the world's people only if he chooses dialogue. But it will take an avalanche of global people power to get his attention. Click below to sign the petition - in just 3 days, the campaign is almost half way to the goal of 1 million signatures!
Tibet end the violence - click here
Thank you so much for your help - forward this email to friends!
Tim
Tim Dunwoody
World Mission and Development Officer
Methodist Missionary Society/World Development and Relief Fund
Praise Team Rota: March – May 2008
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March
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Alan, Jack, Marty N, |
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2nd |
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Alan, Martin, John, |
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9th |
AM |
Alan, Jack, Martin, Loraine, Michelle,
Willie, Jonathan, Katy, Luke. |
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16th |
AM |
Alan, Martin, Marty N, |
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16th |
PM |
Alan, Marty N, |
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23rd |
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Alan, Marty N, John, Claudette, Michelle,
Chris T (drums), Paul, Katy, Luke. |
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30th |
AM |
Jack, Martin, John, Loraine, Michelle, Dean,
Jonathan, Katy, Luke. |
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April
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6th |
AM
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Jack, Marty N, John, Michelle, Jane,
Jonathan, Willie, Katy, Luke. |
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6th |
PM |
Alan, Martin, Marty N, |
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13th |
AM |
Jack, Martin, Alan, Loraine, |
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20th |
AM |
Jack, John, Martin, Loraine, Michelle,
Jonathan, Willie, Katy, Luke. |
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20th |
PM |
Alan, Martin, John, Claudette, Loraine,
Paul, Chris T. |
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27th |
AM |
Jack, Alan, Marty N, Claudette, Michelle,
Dean, Jonathan, Katy, Luke. |
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May
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4th |
AM |
Alan, Jack, |
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4th |
PM |
Alan, Martin, |
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11th |
AM |
Alan, Marty N, Martin, Loraine, Michelle,
Jane, Jonathan, Katy, Luke, Willie |
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18th |
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Alan, Jack, |
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18th |
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Alan, Martin, Marty N, |
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25th |
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Alan, Marty, John, Claudette, Jane,
Jonathan, Dean, Katy,Luke |
Glengormley Methodist Youth choir present At the Cross, the Easter story in drama and music.
This takes place on Friday 14th and 15th of March at 8pm. Admission is free.
A warm welcome is extended to all. We would encourage the entire church family to come along to celebrate the Easter story. And invite your friends! Even if you are not a member of the church we would love to see you.
Main Council information from a meeting held on 9th January.
Introduction
It has been the desire of the church to keep our entire congregation informed and involved about the work of the church. The Council meet 5 times each year to discuss and agree the way ahead for our church in Glengormley.
This report is an attempt to give a little insight to the matters currently under consideration and the main points addressed at the last Council meeting. It is always our prayer that we will be led by the Holy Spirit in all of our decision-making as we seek His way forward for us as a church family.
Finance
Mr John Kennedy retired as Treasurer after two years service. He reported that the main bank account for the running costs of the church was in very good health having a closing balance of £50 725 and the church surplus from 2007 was £11 876. The leaders decided that they would wait to decide on what should be done regarding this surplus until they receive the Clearing our Vision (CoV) Action Plan.
Council received budget requests from each action team and decided that they would also wait for the CoV report before agreeing to allocate significant amounts of money to teams. They did approve an interim budget of £1000 per team to facilitate current activities and will revisit this matter at their March meeting.
Sound
It was agreed that there needs to be a rota established to cover all services and that the Finance Team should liaise with the Praise Group to determine any equipment needs.
Vision Team
This team presented a report to the Council summarising this initiative to date. Council approved the Mission Statement and Core Values that were determined as a result of the feedback from the groups and a small number of written responses.
Youth Team
This team presented a variety of outreach initiatives that they are continuing to consider in greater depth and will report on these at the next meeting. It was also agreed that donations from the general youth fund be made to assist both Catherine Gilmore on a mission trip to India and also some young members who are going on mission to the USA with the Youth Choir this summer.
Training and Action Team
This group reported on arrangements for the Leaders’ Day Away to be held in January. They also informed the meeting of the Network Gifts Discovery course that has been planned for 3 evenings in February.
Media Team
This is a new team created to co-ordinate communication throughout the church and into the community. It was agreed that they could purchase an MP3 recorder to enable recordings of services to be put on to the web site. This team will also have responsibility for the CD/tape ministry and church magazine. Council agreed that a free CD could be produced and distributed with the autumn magazine. This would include a selection of music from different groups and individuals throughout the church and possibly also have a little message from our Minister.
Finance and Property Team
This team reported on a number of items that they had been involved with over recent months e.g. repainting the outside of the church, replacement of fascia boards and guttering with PVC alternatives, minor alterations to facilitate improved wheelchair access throughout the church etc.
They also reported that a Manse inspection had taken place and there were a number of items requiring attention. Some of these will require quotations which will be reported on at the next Council meeting.
This team are currently having plans created to replace the roof on the Main Hall with a pitched roof as there have been a number of problems with this area. Further decisions will need to be taken at subsequent meetings; however, at this stage Council approved having plans drawn and initial planning approval being sought as this can be a long process.
Introduction
It has been the desire of the church to keep our entire congregation informed and involved about the work of the church. The Council meet 5 times each year to discuss and agree the way ahead for our church in Glengormley.
This report is an attempt to give a little insight to the matters currently under consideration and the main points addressed at the last Council meeting. It is always our prayer that we will be led by the Holy Spirit in all of our decision-making as we seek His way forward for us as a church family.
Finance
Mr John Kennedy retired as Treasurer after two years service. He reported that the main bank account for the running costs of the church was in very good health having a closing balance of £50 725 and the church surplus from 2007 was £11 876. The leaders decided that they would wait to decide on what should be done regarding this surplus until they receive the Clearing our Vision (CoV) Action Plan.
Council received budget requests from each action team and decided that they would also wait for the CoV report before agreeing to allocate significant amounts of money to teams. They did approve an interim budget of £1000 per team to facilitate current activities and will revisit this matter at their March meeting.
Sound
It was agreed that there needs to be a rota established to cover all services and that the Finance Team should liaise with the Praise Group to determine any equipment needs.
Vision Team
This team presented a report to the Council summarising this initiative to date. Council approved the Mission Statement and Core Values that were determined as a result of the feedback from the groups and a small number of written responses.
Youth Team
This team presented a variety of outreach initiatives that they are continuing to consider in greater depth and will report on these at the next meeting. It was also agreed that donations from the general youth fund be made to assist both Catherine Gilmore on a mission trip to India and also some young members who are going on mission to the USA with the Youth Choir this summer.
Training and Action Team
This group reported on arrangements for the Leaders’ Day Away to be held in January. They also informed the meeting of the Network Gifts Discovery course that has been planned for 3 evenings in February.
Media Team
This is a new team created to co-ordinate communication throughout the church and into the community. It was agreed that they could purchase an MP3 recorder to enable recordings of services to be put on to the web site. This team will also have responsibility for the CD/tape ministry and church magazine. Council agreed that a free CD could be produced and distributed with the autumn magazine. This would include a selection of music from different groups and individuals throughout the church and possibly also have a little message from our Minister.
Finance and Property Team
This team reported on a number of items that they had been involved with over recent months e.g. repainting the outside of the church, replacement of fascia boards and guttering with PVC alternatives, minor alterations to facilitate improved wheelchair access throughout the church etc.
They also reported that a Manse inspection had taken place and there were a number of items requiring attention. Some of these will require quotations which will be reported on at the next Council meeting.
This team are currently having plans created to replace the roof on the Main Hall with a pitched roof as there have been a number of problems with this area. Further decisions will need to be taken at subsequent meetings; however, at this stage Council approved having plans drawn and initial planning approval being sought as this can be a long process.
Yabba: Abortion and Cloning Law Changes - Threat to Christian Values
January 26th, 2008. By Martyn Nesbitt
Passion for Life Tour – Now is the time to draw the line
At the minute, in the UK, there is a debate going on about the effects of abortion on women, society and embryos. There are currently proposals being passed through the House of Lords and the Commons which would change the current laws on abortion and other aspects of the regulations regarding human/animal hybrid embryos and cloning.
Several Christian organisations, All Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group, Christian Medical Fellowship, CARE and Right to Life, have collaborated to organise a series of public meetings to ensure that Christians are fully informed about the proposed changes to the law in the UK and to enable people to have their say on these matters before the new HFEA Bill passes through parliament.
There will be a meeting held in Belfast on Thursday 31 January (details below). Please come along to the event.
Passion for Life Tour – Now is the time to draw the line
- Speakers: Lord Alton, Nola Leach of CARE and senior local figures.
- Date: Thursday 31 January – 7.30pm
- Venue: The Spires Centre, Wellington Street, Belfast
- Admission: Free
For more information on this event please see:
CMF Website
All Parliamentary Pro-Life Group
Well our churches' free lunch outreach has been remodelled to fit the icy cold January weather. Gone are the sandwiches and yoghurt, replaced by a lovely pot of steaming stew!
This Saturday the 26th of January we will be taking to the streets to give the people of Glengormley something to warm them...
So make your way down to the church for 9.30am to help out. We intend to hit the streets at 11.30. We will be giving out 300 pots of stew so your help will be greatly appreciated. And as always the craic will be ninety!
Hope to see you there!
Following Clearing our Vision we have been made aware that our church fellowship members desire to discover more about who God has made us to be as individuals and how our unique contribution can impact others.
As a team we are excited to inform you of the Network Course. This has been adapted from the original course created by Bill Hybels form Willow Creek Community Church in USA. Evangelical Ministries will be facilitating this award winning course over 3 nights in our church sanctuary. This will take place on:
Wednesday 20 February
Thursday 28 February
Friday 7 March
Each meeting will commence at 7.15pm with refreshments and should conclude by 9.30pm.
Most of us know we should serve God. Most of want to serve. But a lot of us are not sure just where and how we can best serve. The Network Course will help us to discover our individual gifts and God-given passion for serving in the body of Christ taking account of our own personalities. Even if you feel confident of your specific giftings this course should act as a confirmation and perhaps even surprise you with other gifts you have not yet discovered.
We hope that you will come along. There will only be a small financial outlay of £6.50 for each participant for the course manual. Let us know if you need financial assistance. You can signup in the church vestibule or email contact@glengormleymethodist.com to let us know you are coming.
The Church needs you. Not because it needs people to fill positions within the organisation but because you are an important and integral part of the body of Christ. You have a significant contribution to make. You have a ministry in the church and a mission in the world.
Training & Action Team
As a team we are excited to inform you of the Network Course. This has been adapted from the original course created by Bill Hybels form Willow Creek Community Church in USA. Evangelical Ministries will be facilitating this award winning course over 3 nights in our church sanctuary. This will take place on:
Wednesday 20 February
Thursday 28 February
Friday 7 March
Each meeting will commence at 7.15pm with refreshments and should conclude by 9.30pm.
Most of us know we should serve God. Most of want to serve. But a lot of us are not sure just where and how we can best serve. The Network Course will help us to discover our individual gifts and God-given passion for serving in the body of Christ taking account of our own personalities. Even if you feel confident of your specific giftings this course should act as a confirmation and perhaps even surprise you with other gifts you have not yet discovered.
We hope that you will come along. There will only be a small financial outlay of £6.50 for each participant for the course manual. Let us know if you need financial assistance. You can signup in the church vestibule or email contact@glengormleymethodist.com to let us know you are coming.
The Church needs you. Not because it needs people to fill positions within the organisation but because you are an important and integral part of the body of Christ. You have a significant contribution to make. You have a ministry in the church and a mission in the world.
Training & Action Team
Maybe you’re between school and college, or you’re waiting on resit time to come
around... You might be on a gap year, or considering a break from your current job...
Maybe you’re not sure where God wants to use you - you’ve always wanted to pursue the creative arts field but were too afraid to commit years of your life to test the water...
Or perhaps you know exactly where you need to be, but just don’t want to take forever to get there!
From 12 February - 8 May 2008 you can experience 12 weeks (NOTE: The course runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, daytimes only) of intensive learning and input at the CFC School Of Worship - it could be just what you’re looking for! Robin Mark will lead a committed first class team of high calibre, experienced and professional presenters delivering a practical and challenging course of study.
Download the application form for more details.
Maybe you’re not sure where God wants to use you - you’ve always wanted to pursue the creative arts field but were too afraid to commit years of your life to test the water...
Or perhaps you know exactly where you need to be, but just don’t want to take forever to get there!
From 12 February - 8 May 2008 you can experience 12 weeks (NOTE: The course runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, daytimes only) of intensive learning and input at the CFC School Of Worship - it could be just what you’re looking for! Robin Mark will lead a committed first class team of high calibre, experienced and professional presenters delivering a practical and challenging course of study.
Download the application form for more details.
Glengormley Methodist Church wishes to encourage members to seek God’s direction in their lives and to be suitably equipped to apply gifts and skills to bring ‘glory to Him’.
The Church Council has approved and supports the work of its Training and Action team in awarding Training Bursaries (£150 max.per person) to those who have identified courses, programmes of study or comprehensive information systems which can help in meeting needs. These Bursaries are to be seen as additional rather than alternatives to regular or ongoing training courses.
All applications will be judged on Criteria of:
i. Match with Church Vision Statement & Core Values;
ii. Strength of Personal Commitment for Application;
iii. Meeting needs of sectors across Church Community.
Awards will be made solely at the discretion of the Training & Action team.
If you would like to apply you can download the GMC Training Bursary Form 2008. Once completed give it to any member of the Training and Action team, any of the church leaders or email it to contact@glengormleymethodist.com.
If you have any questions you can email us, chat to the team or for general questions post them below.
The Church Council has approved and supports the work of its Training and Action team in awarding Training Bursaries (£150 max.per person) to those who have identified courses, programmes of study or comprehensive information systems which can help in meeting needs. These Bursaries are to be seen as additional rather than alternatives to regular or ongoing training courses.
All applications will be judged on Criteria of:
i. Match with Church Vision Statement & Core Values;
ii. Strength of Personal Commitment for Application;
iii. Meeting needs of sectors across Church Community.
Awards will be made solely at the discretion of the Training & Action team.
If you would like to apply you can download the GMC Training Bursary Form 2008. Once completed give it to any member of the Training and Action team, any of the church leaders or email it to contact@glengormleymethodist.com.
If you have any questions you can email us, chat to the team or for general questions post them below.
During February the Methodist Church seeks to draw our attention towards Overseas Mission with the aim of encouraging churches to focus on the themes of mission and the world church.
Many churches will organise special services or events with guest speakers to share about God's work across the world. But for many the highlight will be attending one of the three annual mission conferences run by MMSI.
For us in the Methodist Church in Northern Ireland the annual conference is Global Vision. Global Vision is a day where Methodists, and others from different denominations, meet together for a day of fellowship, sharing, learning about God's work in the world and praying for those directly involved in the mission work of the Methodist Church. This is a day for all the family and so there is a crèche and full programmes for children and young people.
This year Global Vision has a theme of Boldness in Adversity. The conference has a keynote speaker during the main meeting and a number of seminars with the opportunity to hear about mission work around the world.
This year's keynote speaker is Samson Makhado, he grew up in poverty in South Africa. He began training as a witch doctor but became a Christian and his son was murdered during the apartheid era. Samson has been active in education for almost 40 years and works closely with Alan McIlhenny (Mission Partner) in the Children at Risk programme.
Seminars being given at GV08 include a look at the churches and mission in China, Zimbabwe, Ibiza, the Balkins and Eastern Europe. Also themes of how to pray for the world, development work in Afghanistan and Palestine, bringing up our children with a world view and a discussion on the shape of the Methodist church and mission in Ireland for the future. The Nixon Family (Mission Partners) will lead a seminar on their work.
This is a great opportunity for us to join with others in learning about God's work in the entire world, to better inform us of how we can support those involved in mission work and even how we can become involved in mission ourselves.
So make sure you plan to attend: February 16th 2008; Lismore Comprehensive School, Craigavon and don't forget to register and book for your seminars.
For more information you can download the Global Vision Leaflet and Booking Form.
Many churches will organise special services or events with guest speakers to share about God's work across the world. But for many the highlight will be attending one of the three annual mission conferences run by MMSI.
For us in the Methodist Church in Northern Ireland the annual conference is Global Vision. Global Vision is a day where Methodists, and others from different denominations, meet together for a day of fellowship, sharing, learning about God's work in the world and praying for those directly involved in the mission work of the Methodist Church. This is a day for all the family and so there is a crèche and full programmes for children and young people.
This year Global Vision has a theme of Boldness in Adversity. The conference has a keynote speaker during the main meeting and a number of seminars with the opportunity to hear about mission work around the world.
This year's keynote speaker is Samson Makhado, he grew up in poverty in South Africa. He began training as a witch doctor but became a Christian and his son was murdered during the apartheid era. Samson has been active in education for almost 40 years and works closely with Alan McIlhenny (Mission Partner) in the Children at Risk programme.
Seminars being given at GV08 include a look at the churches and mission in China, Zimbabwe, Ibiza, the Balkins and Eastern Europe. Also themes of how to pray for the world, development work in Afghanistan and Palestine, bringing up our children with a world view and a discussion on the shape of the Methodist church and mission in Ireland for the future. The Nixon Family (Mission Partners) will lead a seminar on their work.
This is a great opportunity for us to join with others in learning about God's work in the entire world, to better inform us of how we can support those involved in mission work and even how we can become involved in mission ourselves.
So make sure you plan to attend: February 16th 2008; Lismore Comprehensive School, Craigavon and don't forget to register and book for your seminars.
For more information you can download the Global Vision Leaflet and Booking Form.
If you haven’t already noticed we recently added a ‘Video’ link to the website. We plan to add videos on a semi-regular basis. If you have any videos or photos of church life you would like to share you can get in touch with us at contact@glengormleymethodist.com.
29 November 2K7 @ 7:30 pm at Glengormley Methodist Church…
An evening of worship and praise featuring 2 of the best homegrown Youth ministry bands...
FREE entry…
FREE muffins and coffee…
CU there…
Another balloon has made it to mainland Europe. Alyx's balloon tag has been returned from Holland. The church received the following letter:
Almere, November 3rd 2007
Dear Alyx,
Two days ago we did find your balloon near our home. The balloon just missed the lake that we live quite close to.
Your balloon traveled quite some distance from the United Kingdom, crossing the North Sea and hit ground again 20 kilometers from Amsterdam.
We saw on the web site of your church when the balloon was send away into the clouds.
Hope that it brings joy to you that especially also your balloon was found.
all the best to your and everyone around you.
Almere, November 3rd 2007
Dear Alyx,
Two days ago we did find your balloon near our home. The balloon just missed the lake that we live quite close to.
Your balloon traveled quite some distance from the United Kingdom, crossing the North Sea and hit ground again 20 kilometers from Amsterdam.
We saw on the web site of your church when the balloon was send away into the clouds.
Hope that it brings joy to you that especially also your balloon was found.
all the best to your and everyone around you.