NEWS BRIEFS

Congratulations

Congratulations to William Henry Sholdis (Sholdie), who was presented with his MBE for services to scouting and the community by HRH The Princess Royal, at yesterday morning’s ceremony in Buckingham Palace. Sholdie serves in West Belfast Scout District and St Matthew’s Parish Church on the Shankill Road.

An Evening with Graham Kendrick

St Canice’s Church, Eglinton, invites you to ‘An Evening with Graham Kendrick’ in Londonderry’s Waterside Theatre at 8pm on Thursday 19th March, 2020.

Graham – an internationally renowned hymnwriter – is one of the UK’s most prolific songwriters and singers. He’s perhaps best known for his authorship of the lyrics and music of songs such as ‘The Servant King’, ‘Meekness and Majesty’ and ‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’, which are among the most widely-heard songs in contemporary Christian worship.

Fellow songwriter Stuart Townend has said: “I have no doubt that in 100 years’ time the name of Kendrick will be alongside Watts and Wesley in the list of the UK’s greatest hymnwriters”.

Book online for ‘An Evening with Graham Kendrick’ at
[ https://watersidetheatre.cloudvenue.co.uk/aneveningwithgrahamkendrick ]
or call 02871 314000 Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Tickets cost £15 with proceeds going to St Canice’s Hall Building Fund.

New rectory underway for Drumbo Parish

Work has begun on–site for Drumbo’s new rectory. The unseasonably warm and dry weather meant that the site could be cleared and foundations poured last week. As the rector at Holy Trinity Ballylesson, Revd Mervyn Jamison, was quick to point out, it was the perfect moment to reflect on the words of 1 Cor 3:10–11. “By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

C of I Day of Prayer for Young People and Youth Ministry

Sunday, 23 February 2020 marks the sixth Day of Prayer for Young People and Youth Ministry across the Church of Ireland.

Over the years, a number of dioceses across the island have organised events and services to pray for the needs of our young people. To help, in 2019 the Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) launched a booklet focused on praying for young people and youth ministry. It contains a selection of prayer ideas that can be used during a service or event.

Copies are available for parishes, clergy and youth leaders etc. from your Diocesan Office or Youth Officer or from CIYD directly and all copies are free of charge.

CIYD NI contact details : 61–67 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2QH
(028) 9082 8890 [ admin@ciyd.org ]

Service of Inclusion

Changing Attitudes Ireland reports – Great evening at the Celebration of lgbt inclusion at St Galls Parish in Carnalea, Bangor. The event was organised by Mary Gilfillan to mark the decision by the Parish to sign up as an inclusive and welcoming Parish with Changing Attitude. If your parish would like to join our growing list of Parishes that wish to sign up to show LGBT people that they are welcome and valued in your church then send CAI a message via Facebook – [[] https://www.facebook.com/changingattitudeireland/ ] or [ caihonsec@gmail.com ]

CAP UK state – “We can’t look back on 2019 without celebrating our 20,000th debt free phone call! As our Founder JohnKirkby once said, ‘Jesus met people’s needs with love, compassion and practical help. Our desire is to simply do the same and watch the miracles unfold.’ #GodCan #EveryPersonMatters

International Women’s Day

A message from Stormont – “We’re seeking young women from schools, colleges and youth organisations from across Northern Ireland to participate in a Speaker’s event to mark International Women’s Day on 6th March 2020 in Parliament Buildings.” For more info or to apply, please visit
[ education.niassembly.gov.uk/IWD.Event ]

God in creation

Carlingford Lough