The purpose of the musical evening at Hillsborough Free Presbyterian church (kindly granted) was to raise funds for the Norman Fox Missionary cause. Those taking part were Mrs Alison Brown, Hillsborough Free Presbyterian Ladies Choir, Milltown Accordion Band & Solid Ground. An offering for cause support raised almost £5,000 which will help support the work out in Romania. Rev Fred Greenfield was the MC for the evening and he also sang a couple of solo pieces while playing the accordion. Norman gave a report of the work in Romania and played a DVD which he had recorded during a recent visit. Solid Ground sang 'Just A Little Talk', Without The Lord', Damascas Road', He'd Still Been God', 'Reason Enough' & 'Had It Not Been'. Next engagement - Sunday 4th December 2011 at 7pm in Cookstown Baptist church
Sunday 20th - Ballee Baptist Church, Ballymena
It has been 6 months since Solid Ground sang at Ballee, the last time being at the annual Missionary Weekend in February. On this occasion Pastor Jones was the speaker and Solid Ground sang "Love Was In The Room", "The Longer I Serve Him", "Thank God For Grace" & "When He Was On The Cross". Next engagement, Evening of Gospel Praise - Saturday 26th November 2011 at 7.30pm in Hillsborough Free Presbyterian Church (kindly granted). A number of artists will be taking part and money raised on the night will support 'Taking the Gospel to eastern Europe'.
Sunday 6th - Dungannon Independent Methodist
Solid Ground always look forward to the trip to Dungannon. Pastor Robert Maxwell spoke from John ch 1 v 35-37. Solid Ground sang 5 pieces and as always enjoyed supper provided by Mrs Maxwell - Thank you. Next engagement - Sunday 20th November 2011 at 6.30pm in Ballee Baptist Church, Ballymena.
Wednesday 2nd - Banbridge Baptist Church
This was a Gospel Mission organised by the fellowship at Banbridge Baptist and taken by Mr Bertie Johnston. The meeting was well attended and Solid Ground sang 4 pieces about the precious cross. Mr Johnston spoke form Jeremiah Ch 38. Next engagement - Sunday 6th November 2011 at 7pm in Dungannon Independent Methodist church.
