JULY/AUGUST 2023
Making a splash with students
FULLY INVESTED IN STUDENT LIFE The world of a university chaplain
THE INTROVERTED VIEW Introverts and faith
THE SCOURGE OF LONELINESS Assessing our lonely society
Hamilton Road Presbyterian 18th- 27th August worldwidemission.org
A little look at this year’s events... Daily Events
Highlighted Events
Morning Prayer Meetings Mon 21st - Fri 25th from 10am Join us to pray for the work of the Convention.
Worldwide 20s30s Fri 18th from 8pm Hamilton Road Baptist Food | Worship | Stories | Teaching With Pastor Steve Auld.
Bible Studies with Chris Wright Mon 21st - Fri 25th from 11:30am Chris will open God’s Word with us, exploring the book of Isaiah. Gospel Truck Mon 21st - Fri 25th from 10am - 4pm Bangor Seafront We have an exciting new partnership with Faith Mission this summer in the form of a 40ft articulated lorry! Worldwide Kids Mon 21st - Fri 25th from 11am Hamilton Road Baptist In association with CEF with God’s Word, quizzes, games and crafts. Creche Mon 21st - Fri 25th from 11:15am Evening Events Mon 21st - Thurs 24th at 7:30pm Mission reports, interviews and a time of praise together. Mon 21 - Africa Tues 22 - Europe Wed 23 - Middle East Thur 24 - UK
20s30s Equip Gathering Sat 19th from 9:30am - 1:30pm 1st Bangor Presbyterian Worship and teaching from Dick Brogden (Live Dead), seminars, stories, discussion, prayer & lunch. Free crèche. £7.50 adults. £3 child. 20s30s Equip Gathering Sat 19th from 9:30am - 9pm As above, plus seminar with Dick Brogden and Q&A, worship and 24/7 prayer session, Dinner and free admission to If Prison Walls Could Speak play. £25 adults. If Prison Walls Could Speak Sat 19th at 7pm Doors open at 6:30pm. Northern Ireland Premiere of the play by Artless Theatre Company in partnership with Release International. Mission Agencies Prayer Meeting Mon 21st at 6pm Ministers Lunch & Q&A Wed 23rd at 12:45pm Hamilton Road Baptist With Dai Hankey (Red Community) & Chris Wright.
Ladies Afternoon Tea Thurs 24th at 3pm Bangor Parish Church With special guests Naomi Dudgeon (Faith Mission), Kate Namate (ShineHisLight – Street Family Org Kenya). Evening Celebration Fri 25th at 7pm With Dai Hankey and members of New Irish Arts. Worldwide Youth Event Fri 25th at 7pm Hamilton Road Baptist Food | Worship | Stories | Teaching With Dai Hankey. Growing the church in difficult places Sat 26th 10am Lisnabreen Presbyterian. With Dai Hankey, Naomi Dudgeon and others. * All events take place at Hamilton Road Presbyterian unless otherwise stated.
Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church wishes to appoint a
D O N AT I O N E N V E LO P E S
Youth and Children’s Ministry Coordinator Are you passionate about inspiring and equipping young people and children to follow Jesus relevantly in their world today, whilst integrating them into the life of the local congregation?
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We are looking for a staff member to fill a strategic leadership, development, coordinating role in the evangelism, nurture and disciple making of the young people and children in our congregation and community. The role requires leadership and team development.
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Degree/post graduate qualification in children’s/youth work and biblical studies/theology, and preferably three years relevant, postqualification experience in relevant children’s and youth work.
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Salary will be salary scale B1 (£25,522) plus agreed expense costs. Three year temporary appointment with a view to permanent. Role will require access to a vehicle or use of public transport. To receive further details of job description and personnel specification please apply by email: office@whiteabbey.org tel: (028) 9086 4084 or write to Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church Office, 602 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim BT37 0SN. Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday, 31 July 2023.
Convoy Presbyterian Church Invites applications for the post of
Youth and Children’s Worker for the congregations of Alt, Carnone, Convoy, Donoughmore, Raphoe and Ballindrait. On a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) on a 3-year contract, which can be extended. The Kirk Session wish to appoint a person who will help the Church to realise the stated vision for its children and young people. Vision: recognising children and young people as a vital part of today’s church, we seek to nurture them towards a maturing faith in Jesus Christ.
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DONVELOPE.NET CARRYDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH seeks to appoint a
FULL TIME FAMILY WORKER The person appointed will be a committed Christian with an evangelical outlook. The work will involve efforts to reach families in the community and assisting with congregational duties and church organizational work involving children and families.
Salary: Presbyterian Church in Ireland Salary Scale Band A Point 1 (€29.530.00 per annum)
Applicants should possess and be capable of demonstrating effective communicative and interpersonal skills relevant to families, children and young people.
The nature of the post will require evening and weekend work. Accommodation nearby, with subsidised rates.
A minimum of two years’ experience in paid employment of family, children’s and/or youth work is essential.
Congregational profiles, job description and personnel specification are available from the office.
Contact Majella 00353 749147021 Office hours: Tuesday 9.30am–1.30pm Wednesday 9.30am–1.30pm Thursday 9.30am–1.30pm
Closing date for applications 30 September 2023 We are an equal opportunities employer.
For further information and an application form please contact:Rev A.S. Smyth, 1 Manse Gardens, Carryduff, BT8 8SB Tel: (028) 9081 2232. Email: a.smyth@hotmail.co.uk The closing date for receipt of a completed application form is Friday, 29 September 2023.