Larder and Foodbank Sunday

Yes, it is that time again, four weeks on from January’s collection for the people of Ballynahinch and Newtownards Road who are supported by the Ballynahinch Foodbank and The Larder respectively. We thank all who give even a little to add to the supplies being used to help people going

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Drifting

D A Carson included this paragraph in his daily readings today, focussed on Nehemiah 13. It captures an important message to all of us when we do not take our discipleship seriously: People do not drift toward holiness. Apart from grace-driven effort, people do not gravitate toward godliness, prayer, obedience to

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Worshipping God Together

The opportunity to worship with others whose particular Christian understanding is different from ours is very similar to what we believe life will be like in heaven. This week gives followers of Jesus in churches on the Saintfield Road between Carryduff and Knockbreda such an occasion. In St. Ignatius’, Carryduff

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Celebrate at Ten

There is something very attractive about a church service with a focus on our younger team! They are members of today’s church, and, God willing, will be the church of tomorrow as well. In Carryduff each month we look forward to the presence of several dozen youngsters, with lots of

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Weather Permitting?

I really don’t like to cancel or postpone a service, and it is very rare that I do. So today’s midweek communion is ON as planned and advertised. However, I am happy to conduct the service with only one or two others present, and I invite you to share in

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