February Engagements

26th - Ballee Baptist Church Missionary Weekend

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th was the Annual Missionary weekend at Ballee Baptist. Pastor Victor Maxwell who has recently retired from Banbridge Baptist church was representing Acre Gospel Mission at the Friday night meeting. Solid Ground sang three fitting pieces to blend with the Missionary theme. Pastor Maxwell gave a short word and then a report of his recent trip to Brazil.
21st - Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church

This was supposed to be a night off but due to a last minute call from Rev. David McLaughlin Solid Ground ended up singing at the special gospel service at a snow covered Carryduff Free Presbyterian church. The special speaker for the services was Dr Frank McClelland from Toronto, Canada. The church was well filled and all enjoyed a beautiful supper after the meeting. http://www.carrydufffpc.org/

14th - Ballymena Congregational Church

It was almost two years since Solid Ground sang at Ballymena Congregational church...the last time being during their gospel mission. On this occasion the Rev Raymond McLarnin who is the current minister of the church was the speaker. It was a joy to share in the gospel with Raymond and his wife Carol. (http://www.ballymenacongregational.com/)

7th - Lisburn Congregational Missionary Conference

This was the last evening of the Missionary Convention at Lisburn Congregational church when Mr Patrick McElligott was the guest speaker. Patrick and his wife served God with WEC International in Japan for over 35 years. (http://www.wec-int.org.uk/). The church was almost full as Solid Ground sang appropriate 'missionary theme' pieces. Some 36 missions or societies were represented with stalls in the church hall. During the service there was also a short report and video from Mark Stevenson, who was representing the work of Open Doors. (http://www.od.org/)