Engagements January - April 2009

January 2009
Friday 23rd - Concert & CD Release Cullybackey High School (7.45pm)
Sunday 25th - Coagh Baptist Church (7.00pm)
Friday 30th - Concert & CD Release Hazelbank Presbyterian Coleraine (7.45pm)

February 2009
Sunday 1st - Larne Mission Hall (7.00pm)
Sunday 15th - Ballymena Elim Church (6.30pm)
Friday 27th - Ballee Baptist Church Missionary Weekend (8.00pm)

March 2009
Sunday 1st - Lisburn Baptist Church (6.30pm)
Saturday 14th - Castledawson Concert (8.00pm)
Friday 20th - Moneymore Mission (8.00pm)
Sunday 22nd - Banbridge Baptist Church (6.30pm)
Monday 23rd - Ballee Presbyterian Church (8.00pm)
Sunday 29th - Dungannon Independent Methodist (7.00pm)

April 2009
Sunday 5th - Carrickfergus Congregational Church (7.00pm)
Sunday 19th - Dunseverick Baptist Church
Sunday 26th - Dromore Baptist Church (6.30pm)
Thursday 30th - Concert - Metropolitan Tabernacle (8.00pm)

May to December 2009 will be added later.

Second Concert & CD Release

Solid Ground will be having a second gospel concert to release their forthcoming CD 'He Made The Way'. It will be held in Hazelbank Presbyterian Church, Coleraine on Friday 30th January 2009. Featuring Solid Ground, Mrs Iris Evans (Belfast), Mr Nigel Davidson (Magherafelt) and the praise band from Hazelbank church. The start time will be 7.45pm. See you there!

Solid Ground Annual Christmas Dinner

Solid Ground and wives went to Millside, Cloughmills the other night for what has become our Annual Christmas Dinner. We were also celebrating the fact that all the vocals have now been recorded on our forthcoming CD and it's now down to Malcom at Cormont Music to do the rest!

Sunday 7th December 2008

Magherafelt Independent Methodist

It was good to renew fellowship with the folks at Magherafelt. The pieces sang by Solid Ground tied in so well as Pastor Nobel Maxwell spoke on God's Amazing Love form John ch 15.

Saturday 6th December 2008

Larne Congregational Church

This was the annual Christmas praise evening organised by the Ladies Guild at the church. Solid Ground sang a number of songs and Jonny Pollock spoke on the true meaning of Christmas from Luke Ch 2. A beautiful supper was provided for all who attended, at the end of the evening.

Gospel Concert & CD Release Date

Having completed recording...the date has been confirmed for the Concert and CD release date...Friday 23rd January 2009. Cullybackey High School is the venue and the concert will commence at 7.45pm featuring Solid Ground, William Sayers, Kathryn Mitchell & The Monteith Family. Proceeds will be used to support Jonny & Julie Pollock as they serve Christ in Mexico City with OMS. Please pray that God will mightily use this project for HIS glory!

Tickets are available from any of the Solid Ground Members, and also at

'Project Mexico', Charity Shop, Coleraine &

'Gracenotes' Music Centre, 26 Church Street, Ballymena. http://www.gracenotesmusiccentre.co.uk/

Sunday 9th November 2008

Lisburn Independent Methodist Church

The folks at Lisburn had been having a week of Ministry Meetings under the preaching of Mr. Alex Passmore from England. He brought the meetings to a close by speaking from Revelation 19 on the 'War to end all wars' as Solid Ground brought suitable messages in song.

Staurday 8th November 2008

Monkstown Baptist Church
(Lo-Debar Trust Praise Night)

Solid Ground were delighted to take part in the Praise Night for Lo-Debar Trust. It was good to hear how God is working in various parts of Russia and listen to reports form the different missionaries involved in the work. A beautiful supper was provide by the ladies from the fellowship.

Engagements November - December 2008

November 2008
Saturday 8th - Monkstown Baptist LoDebar Praise Night (7.30pm)
Sunday 9th - Lisburn Independent Methodist (6.30pm)
Sunday 23rd - Lisburn Congregational Church (6.30pm)
Sunday 30th - Ballee Baptist Church (6.30pm)

December 2008
Saturday 6th - Larne Congregational Church (8pm)
Sunday 7th - Magherafelt Independent Methodist (7pm)
Thursday 11th - Shankill Baptist Church (TBC)
Tuesday 16th - Ballee Baptist Christmas Evening (TBC)

Sunday 26th October 2008

Ballee Baptist Church

Singing in your own fellowship is never easy but God was certainly present in the meeting at the Gospel Mission entered its 3rd and last week. Pastor Kenny Wilson from Limavady Baptist Church was speaking from Luke 24 v 1&2. Solid Ground reminded a packed church what Grace was for and encouraged all those who were present who were perhaps in a backsliden state that God would Restore their soul.

Sunday 12 October 2008

Lurgan Baptist Church

It was good to renew fellowship with our friends at Lurgan Baptist. Pastor Trevor Gillanders from Larne Mission Hall was the guest speaker at the Harvest Praise. It was also the start of the second week of their gospel mission. One young man trusted the Saviour today! 'The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference' was one piece sang by Solid Ground which summed up the message from God's word.

Saturday 11 October 2008

Carr Baptist Church

This was the annual Harvest Praise night at Carr Baptist. Pastor Clifford Morrission from Portadown Baptist was the guest speaker as Solid Ground sang. Jonny Pollock travelled with Solid Ground and gave a word of testimony including how God has Called him and his wife Julie to work with OMS in Mexico City.

Sunday 5th October 2008

Bethany Free Presbyterian Church

Portadown

A warm welcome was extended to Solid ground on their return to Bethany Free Presbyterian Church, Portadown. It was the harvest praise and the Rev. Salt was guest speaker, reading from Mark 11 v 12-20 and speaking on the Fig Tree. 'Without The Lord' was a very appropiate piece sang by Solid Ground. A beautiful supper was enjoyed by all - thank you ladies!

Sunday 28th September 2008

Castlereagh Baptist Church

The last time Solid Ground were at Castlereagh Baptist it was their annual Christmas evening but this time it was the gospel service singing, Victory in Jesus, Who knows Tomorrow, At the Right Time and When I survey the Wondrous Cross.

Sunday 21st September 2008

Kilkeel Baptist Church

After a long journey it was good to renew fellowship with the friends at Kilkeel. Pastor Alan Dundas was speaking from Exodus 12 about the lamb which had to be slain as a sacrifice. It was Wully's turn to give a personal word of testimony to the saving and keeping power of our Saviour.

Wednesday 17th September 2008

Another first for Solid Ground - singing at our own 'Men's Fellowship' Pastor Roy Kerr spoke and Mr Bertie Bell gave a personal word of testimony. Both are involved in the ministry of Family Care-In-Cancer. An amazing night of ministry both in word and in song.

Sunday 14th September 2008

Lisburn Baptist Church

This was a first time visit for Solid Ground at Lisburn Baptist Church but renewed fellowship with Pastor Taylor who spoke from Exodus - 'Who is on the Lord's side?' Those who attended were left in no doubt that they had a decision to make either for or against Christ. It was also great to hear of a young lady who have given her life to the Lord in the morning.

Sunday 31 August 2008

Castlegore Mission Hall

The first night of a new season and a first for Solid Ground Trio at Castlegore, Pastor John Harris, now retired spoke from Psalm 36 and pieces sang were 'His Grace is Sufficient', 'At the Right Time' & 'Pass me not'.

Tuesday 5th August 2008

Wedding of Ash & Laura
Solid Ground at the wedding of Laura & Ash at Ballee Baptist Church, Ballymena on Tuesday 5th August 2008 singing - How Deep the Fathers Love & Take It To the Lord In Prayer. Spot the proud dad!

New Season Begins...

Engagements August - December 2008

August 2008
Tuesday 5th - Ballee Baptist (Wedding) (12.30pm)
Sunday 31st - Castlegore Mission Hall (8.15pm)

September 2008
Sunday 14th - Lisburn Baptist Church (6.30pm)
Sunday 21st - Kilkeel Baptist Church (7pm)
Wednesday 17th - Ballee Baptist Men's Fellowship (8.00pm)
Sunday 28th - Castlereagh Baptist Church (7pm)

October 2008
Sunday 5th - Portadown Free Presbyterian Church (7pm)
Saturday 11th - Carr Baptist Church (7.30pm)
Sunday 12th - Lurgan Baptist Church Mission (7pm)
Sunday 26th - Ballee Baptist Church Mission (6.30pm)

November 2008
Saturday 8th - Monkstown Baptist LoDebar Praise Night (7.30pm)
Sunday 9th - Lisburn Independant Methodist (6.30pm)
Sunday 23rd - Lisburn Congregational Church (6.30pm)
Sunday 30th - Ballee Baptist Church (6.30pm)

December 2008
Saturday 6th - Larne Congregational Church TBC
Sunday 7th - Magherfelt Independent Methodist (7pm)
Thursday 11th - Shankill Baptist Church (TBC)

What a difference a year makes...

To God be the glory great things He has done. It is hard to believe that it is just over a year since Ashley joined us and Solid Ground became a Trio. God has been so good to us in the past twelve months and to Him we give all the glory. Again we thank God for allowing us to help spread the gospel in song. We look forward to a short break from singing but already the diary is pretty full with bookings as far ahead as September 2009. We pray that we will have wisdom as we plan ahead in God's will.

Sunday 29th June 2008

Larne Mission Hall

For Solid Ground singing in Larne Mission Hall is like singing at our home fellowship such is the warmth of the folks there. God's presence was very real as Pastor Trevor Gillanders spoke from 1 Kings 17. Solid Ground are now having a break as the boys go on holiday over the next few weeks and return to practice on the last week of July before singing at Laura & Ashley's wedding on Tuesday August 5th.

Engagements for July & August 2008

July 2008

No engagements due to holidays.

August 2008

Tuesday 5th - Ballee Baptist Church, Wedding (12.30pm)
Sunday 31st - Castlegore Mission Hall (8.15pm)

Sunday 15th June 2008

Dunseverick Baptist Church

It's just over a year since Solid Ground sang at Dunseverick in their first engagement as a Trio. What a difference a year makes! The main Church building has been recently refurbished and the fellowship have called Pastor Scott from Coagh who preaches on a part-time basis. A new piece for Solid Ground was 'Restore My Soul' which fitted in with Pastor Scott's message from Paslm 116.

Sunday 1st June 2008

Cullybackey Elim Church

The pieces sang and introduced by Solid Ground tied in so well as Pastor Kerr spoke on the question 'What will you do with Christ'? God makes no mistakes and all who attended had a decision to make as they left - to either accept or reject the Master!

Sunday 25th May 2008

Branagh Memorial Church, Belfast

It was good to renew fellowship with the folks at Branagh. Solid Ground are always sure of a warm and friendly welcome here and on this occasion were responsible for the entire gospel meeting. At the commencement there was a dedication of a baby by brother Roy Gordon and after Solid Ground sang a number of gospel pieces Mark Brown spoke from God's word and reminded all of the cost of calvary.

Sunday 11th May 2008

Ballykeel Baptist Church

Its been just over a year since Solid Ground sang at Ballykeel and the last time there was quite a fall of snow on the way home. Not so this time with the temperature in the 20's. Pastor Jackie Hughes was speaking on Romans 12 v 5 and as usual Solid Ground were treated to a good supper afterwards. We pray for God's blessing on their Gospel Tent Mission commencing next Sunday in Dromara with Pastor Legg and Ian Wilson.

Saturday 26th April 2008

Hazelbank Presbyterian Church, Coleraine

This was a concert organised by one of the 'small groups' in the church. The plan was to raise awareness and some funds for the project they supported in Zomba, Malawi. The church hall was packed to capacity and all enjoyed a varied programme from Jazz to Blues to Southern Gospel. All the money raised in the free will offering was going to purchase mosquito nets and dig wells in Zomba. Solid Ground closed the first half and then brought the evening to a close in word and song.

1500 Hits!

We have been taken aback at the amazing number of 'hits' on the Solid Ground Blog Page since its inception on 31 October 2007. In less than 6 months there have been just over 1500 hits from the following country's: Africa, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Central Europe, Malaysia, Mexico, United Kingdom and United States of America. The wonderful thing is that while Solid Ground may never sing in these country's, the good news of the gospel is being spread every time someone clicks onto our web page. While we praise God for allowing us to be just a tiny part in His master plan, we must never forget, at very best we are only 'Sinners saved by Grace'. To Him be all the glory!

Friday 18th April 2008

Glendermott Presbyterian Church

This was a gospel concert organised to raise funds for missionary work overseas. Solid Ground were among a number of artists who had been invited. Those taking part were Crystal Clear from Scotland, James Strange with Calvary Quartet, other local artists and Solid Ground. The Presbyterian church hall was packed to capacity and a total of £3700 was raised during the free will offering. Those who attended were treated to an amazing night of gospel praise.

Sunday 13th April 2008

Coleraine Independent Methodist Church

God's presence was very real as Solid Ground sang and spoke of their Saviour who came at the 'Right Time' and whose 'Grace is Sufficient'. Mrs Judith Law, wife of Stephen Law gave her testimony telling of how having tried numerous worldly pleasures for happiness found that the only answer was in Christ. Pastor Stewart spoke from Jeremiah 12 v 5.

Friday 11th April 2008

Magheramason Mision

It was a pleasure for Solid Ground to be part of the gospel outreach in Magheramason Presbyterian Church. Trevor Gillanders from Larne Mission Hall was the speaker at the one week Gospel Mission. God's spirit has been moving in the meetings and Praise God some have come to know Christ as their Saviour.

Sunday 6th April 2008

Dromore Baptist Church

It was almost a year since Solid Ground sang at Dromore and on this occasion Pastor Joe Flannagan from Londonderry was the speaker as Pastor Magill was speaking at Cookstown Baptist. Solid Ground sang four pieces - Tell It To Jesus, At The Right Time, Tears Are a Language and That's What Grace Is For.

Saturday 29th March 2008

Upper Room Armagh

This was the first time that Solid Ground sang at the 'Upper Room' outreach although some had been on the premises before as the building was formerly used by Armagh Baptist Church. Stephen gave a short word of testimony as Solid Ground sang quite a few pieces. The local speaker Mark, challenged all who attended as he spoke on 'Faith'.

Friday 28th March 2008

Bloomfield Methodist Church

Solid Ground had the privilege of singing at the Wedding of Jackie McCrystal and Rebecca Willock at Bloomfield Methodist Church, Belfast. "How Deep the Fathers Love For Us" was a special request by the Bride & Groom. The service was conducted by Rev. Colin Duncan, minister of the church. We wish Jackie & Rebecca God's richest blessing for their future.

Sunday 16th March 2008

Limavady Baptist Church

Solid Ground had a good time of fellowship with the folks in Limavady although in unfamiliar settings of Limavady High School as the renovation work on their church building continues. Pastor Wilson had flu so brother Hugh Moon was the speaker and spoke from Acts 16. The story of the Philippian jailer - 'What must I do to be saved'.

Boys Night Out...2

Bill Gaither's
Homecoming tour...

Friday 7th March 2008. Solid Ground with a few friends, enjoyed an amazing night at a packed Kings Hall, Belfast. Taking part were - Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Kevin Williams, Gaither Vocal Band, and Ernie Hasse & Signature Sound. Four hours of amazing live vocal talent praising God.

Sunday 2nd March 2008

Magherafelt Independent Methodist Church

It was good to know Gods help as Solid Ground sang a number of pieces telling of the fact that it was love which led the Saviour to bleed and die for all and there is sufficient grace for all who believe. Pastor Maxwell spoke on the call of God in our lives.

Sunday 24th February 2008

Ballee Baptist Church

This was the last meeting of the Annual Missionary Weekend at Ballee. Mr & Mrs Alan Armstrong told of their work in Donegal. There was also a live telephone link to Stewart & Gill Megaw and their family who are serving the Lord with the Faith Mission in Canada. Solid Ground brought three pieces reminding all that we need to 'Hold onto the Saviours Hand', 'At The Right Time' and that 'His Grace is Sufficient'.

Sunday 17th February 2008

Ballymoney Elim Church

This was the first time for Solid Ground to sing at Ballymoney Elim and God was truly uplifted and glorified as the boys sang and Pastor Wesley Kerr preached the glorious gospel. The pieces sang and the spoken word fitted well together. God makes no mistakes. There were also four ladies baptised during the service and it was good to have Stephen Law along to tell how God lovingly restored him after he had turned his back on God for many years.

Sunday 10th February 2008

Coagh Baptist Church

Mr. Graham Anderson was the guest speaker at Coagh, speaking from Psalm 142 v 4 - 'No man cared for my soul'. A new piece for Solid Ground tonight was 'At the Right Time' reminding all that now was the right time to trust Christ as their Saviour.

Sunday 27th January 2008

Lurgan Baptist Church

For Solid Ground it was good to be back with the folks at Lurgan and enjoy the fellowship and friendly welcome. Pastor Derek Baxter from Carrickfergus, and who is the President of the Association of Baptist Churches was the guest speaker. He spoke from Acts 8 and challenged all asking the question 'Are you right with God?'

Boys Night Out!

Solid Ground are planning a boys night out to the Kings Hall, Belfast to see Gaither Vocal Band plus Ernie Hass & Signature Sound. Also on the Artist Roster are Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal and Kevin Williams. Tickets are still available at Faith Mission Bookshops in Belfast & Portadown.

Sunday 20th January 2008

Dungannon Independant Methodist.

'His Grace is Sufficient For Me' was the first piece sang tonight by Solid Ground as Pastor Maxwell spoke from 2 Samuel 9 on 'God's Amazing Grace'. Our Heavenly Father makes no mistakes with the pieces sang tonight dove-tailing with His message.