Friday 4th April - Killylea, Armagh
Solid Ground had the opportunity to minister over two slots, after Mr Johnny Pollock, who had travelled with Solid Ground, outlined how God has led him and his family to be involved in church planting work in the Republic of Ireland. The Pollock family will be based in Westport to start their work. Please remember them in prayer as they step out for The Lord.
"Never Been" was a song that had been allocated the "RFO" (Ready For Out) status in practice, so it was good to sing this new upbeat song that has been popularised by Greater Vision. Other songs from the night included, "I Thirst", "Masterpiece of Mercy", "Just a Little Talk", and "That's Why".
Thursday 10th April - Faith Mission, Portadown
Another midweek booking, this time in Faith Mission Centre, Portadown. In order to raise the profile of the long running Faith Mission (FM) event at Bangor every Easter, this pre-convention was held. Several students who are currently studying at the FM gave testimonies and the current principal of the college, Dr Robert Murdock held a short Q&A with the students to give us an idea of life at the bible college.
Solid Ground had two opportunities to sing and it was another first for Solid Ground as the use of a new iPad app called Stagetraxx was fully incorporated into the sound system. This provides the vocalists with the control over the track and also combines the lyrics. There was a warm sense of God's presence and the pieces tied in to the message from the FM Principal, "I Thirst", "By your Grace", "That's Why" "Masterpiece of Mercy" and "Plan of Salvation" all contributing to the missionary element of the Faith Mission work.
Thursday 17th April - Belfast City Mission, Rathcoole
Another first for Solid Ground in that three became two, at the front, due to illness. It was a rather different experience for the tenor and baritone, but God graciously undertook and helped when the lead parts needed covered. It was a well filled meeting, with the speaker being Mr Johnny Pollock who shared from the word of God about the Passover and how we all need to be under the blood. Solid Ground ministered with several pieces including the very appropriate, "One Holy Lamb" which dovetailed rather appropriately with the message that God had led Johnny to prepare.
Next engagement for Solid Ground is on Sunday 11th May 2014 in Kilrea Baptist Church at 6.30pm
