We returned home from England yesterday afternoon and yesterday evening I was on my way to preach at a Gospel Mission in Limavady. I went to Reo Valley Baptist Church (http://www.roevalley.org/) which was started by Pastor Ronnie Smith. Pastor Smith is a missionary from the USA. Pastor Smith and I first met about two years … Read more
This past weekend my family and I had the blessing of visiting with Pastor Moore and his family in Milton, England. Pastor David Moore and Hazel Moore have been a great blessing and help to me since I first met them about 6 years ago. David Moore was my pastor while I lived in Northern Ireland … Read more
On Friday May 11th I met with Mr William McCrea and Mr Gordon Topping. The outcome of the meeting was not exactly positive. Mr Topping explained the process involved when a governmental building becomes available. First, it is offered to other government bodies. Any who are interested would pay an agreed fee to the seller. … Read more
Yesterday we began our Bible and Life Series by looking at what the Bible has to say about two bioethical issues, abortion and euthanasia. I was disappointed that we had no visitors but encouraged by the response of the church. We did have three visitors, but they are believers and members of other churches. Two … Read more
This afternoon I recieved a phone call to arrange a meeting with Mr McCrea, the MP who I need to meet with concerning our building situation. God willing I will meet with him on Tuesday 17 April 2007. Please, please, please pray! When his office first called me they said the meeting probably would not … Read more
This afternoon I met with two of the men at the church and we spent two hours going from door-to-door. Believe it or not, the weather has been beautiful! Clear blue skies and a bright sun have been ours for several days running! When visiting some churches in Florida they did not understand what I … Read more
As many of you know the church I currently pastor was started 7 years ago by Pastor Tom Fittis. Since its beginnings it has met on a second floor above some shops. We have made repeated attempts to purchase land or buildings or to rent something on the ground floor but so far we have … Read more
{password}With many plans, ideas, requirements, deadlines, ambitions and goals comes the reluctance to take a step back and rest for a while. For a long while I could not seem to relax and just spend time with the family. I have found the key is in leaving the house. Some how even if I do … Read more
On Friday evening I led a group of 6 teens and 3 adults in an attempt to witness to teens in the area. We walked all over Woodford and Christine (two housing areas near us). Any teens we saw we approached spoke to about the Gospel and meetings at the church. Later in the evening we … Read more
God willing this evening we will begin a fresh drive for Teen Evangelism. Our children's meetings seem to go well and though we have room for growth and improvement we have a good base from which to work. Our teen's meetings have not gone so well. Along the path the teen's ministry has lost its … Read more