Monday 4 October 2010

October Engagements

24th Cookstown Baptist Church (Gospel Mission)
Pastor Jackie Hughes from Ballykeel Baptist church was the guest speaker at Cookstown for their gospel mission. This was the last night of the mission, Pastor Hughes spoke from Genesis Ch.6 v 9 - "My spirit shall not always strive with man"and Pastor Harold Chambers lead the meeting as Solid Ground sang 'Reason Enough', 'Had It Not Been', & 'Consider The Cross'. After the meeting supper was provided for all and afterwards Solid Ground sang a number of pieces during a time of fellowship.
21st - Belfast City Mission (Rathcoole)
'Box Opening' night is always special for any mission and BCM are no different. Giving thanks to God for His many blessings over the year that has passed and gathering in all funding from the mission boxes. The Mission hall in Rathcoole was fairly full as Solid Ground sang 9 pieces in total and Jonny Pollock gave his testimony and brought the evening to a close. Supper was provided for all who had attended. Pray for the work of BCM and for those who mission in difficult areas.
10th - Newtownards Congregational Church
It was three years since Solid Ground sang at Newtownards Congregational church, on that occasion it was also the Harvest thanks giving service. This year the guest speaker was the Reverend Tommy Shaw who reminded all who attended that 'the harvest was over and not all were saved'. Solid Ground sang a total of four pieces and enjoyed supper provided by the ladies.
3rd - Lurgan Baptist Church
Pastor Eddie Rea was the guest speaker on Sunday at Lurgan as Pastor Lyle was speaking at Saintfield Baptist. He spoke from Hebrews 2 on the 'Great Escape'. Solid Ground sang 'What A Lovely Name', 'It Wouldn't Be Enough' and 'Had It Not Been'. Thanks to William on the sound desk who is extremely helpful and ever faithful.