December Engagements

Sunday 8th December - Lisburn Independent Methodist Church
This was the last engagement of 2013 for Solid Ground and technically it was a 'Homecoming' for Phil as Lisburn Independent Methodist is his home church.  Pastor Raymond Moore was the speaker at the gospel service. Solid Ground sang a number of pieces including a new song entitled - 'That's Why' (thanks to Ernie Haase for the soundtrack). Next engagement for Solid Ground will be Sunday 26th January 2014 in Dunseverick Baptist Church at 7pm. 
Sunday 1st December - Ballykeel Baptist Church

Previous memories of singing at Ballykeel in December was lots of snow, but not so on this occasion.  Pastor Jackie Hughes brought the gospel from Mark ch 8 and Solid Ground sang four pieces.  It was good to see God's house packed on a Sunday evening and get a quick tour of the new suite of halls which were opened earlier this year. Next and final engagement for Solid Ground this year, will be next Sunday, 8th December in Lisburn Independent Methodist church at 6.30pm. Details of 2014 engagements will be posted soon. 

November Engagements

Sunday 24th November - Templemore Hall, Belfast

There is always a very warm welcome at Templemore Hall and Sunday night was no different. Bill, a member of the fellowship was the speaker for the day and brought the gospel from the story of Noah in Genesis. Solid Ground sang a number of pieces during two slots in the service, including a new piece- 'Yesterday's Battles'. Next engagement for Solid Ground is Sunday 1st December 2013 in Ballykeel Baptist Church at 6.30pm.

Sunday 3rd November  - Dungannon Independent Methodist Church 

Mr Trevor Matthews (Faith Mission) was the guest speaker at Dungannon on Sunday evening. The fellowship at Dungannon are currently celebrating 40 years of witness in the Dungannon area and are having a number of guest speakers during the month of November. Solid Ground sang 4 pieces and Trevor brought the gospel from the story of the Parodical Son in Luke ch 15.  Next engagement for Solid Ground is Sunday 10th November 2013 in Abbotts Cross Congregational Church, Newtownabbey at 6.30pm

October Engagements

Sunday 20th October - Limavady Baptist Church
Sunday was the annual Harvest Thanksgiving service at Limavady Baptist. The guest speaker for the day was Mr Stephen Law (founder member of Solid Ground) and so it was good to share in the ministry at the evening service. Solid Ground sang four pieces and it was also good to meet up with Pastor Alan Hoey and his wife Heather who will be taking up the pastorate from November. The induction for Alan will be on Friday 1st November. Next engagement for Solid Ground is on Sunday 3rd of November in Dungannon Independent Methodist Church at 7pm.
Sunday 13th October - Lurgan Baptist Church
It was good for Solid Ground to be back at Lurgan Baptist especially on the occasion of their Harvest praise. Pastor Nobel Maxwell was the guest speaker for the day and he preached the gospel from Matthew ch 21 - 'The Disappointment of The Harvest'. Solid ground sang 'No Other Word For Grace But Amazing', 'I Thirst' and 'Plan Of Salvation'. It was also good to have 'family support' at the service. Thanks to Ruth, Emma, Ross and Granny B for their hospitality and supper! Next engagement for Solid Ground -  Sunday 20th October in Limavady Baptist Church at 6.30pm.
Sunday 6th October - Newtownards Baptist Church

The evening gospel service at Newtownards was the first of a series of four under the title of 'Just Jesus' which is an outreach within the Baptist Association across Northern Ireland to reach the lost for Christ.  Solid Ground sang a number of pieces and the guest speaker for the evening was Pastor John Taylor from the Iron Hall in Templemore Avenue, Belfast. Thanks to the ladies for supper! The next engagement for Solid Ground is on Sunday 13th October in Lurgan Baptist Church at 7pm.

September Engagements

Sunday 22nd - Branagh Memorial Hall, Belfast

It was good to be back at Branagh with responsibility for the evening gospel service. Solid Ground sang a number of pieces and Mr Jonny Pollock who travelled with Solid Ground was the guest speaker and brought the gospel from Mark Ch 5. Next engagement for Solid Ground - Sunday 6th October at 7pm in Newtownards Baptist Church.

Sunday 1st  - Ballyclare Baptist Church

After two months off for summer break, it was good to get back to singing ways with a short trip to Ballyclare. Pastor John McFarland was the speaker at the gospel service and Solid Ground sang four pieces. 'At Calvary', 'Plan Of Salvation', ' I Know A Man Who Can' and 'Bow At Jesus Feet'. Next engagement for Solid Ground - Sunday 22nd September at 7pm in Branagh Memorial Hall, Belfast.

Engagements September - December 2013

September

Sunday 1st - Ballyclare Baptist Church 6.00pm

Sunday 22nd - Branagh Memorial Hall Belfast 7.00pm

October

Sunday 6th - Newtownards Baptist Church 7.00pm

Sunday 13th - Lurgan Baptist Church 7.00pm

Sunday 20th - Limavady Baptist Church 6.30pm

November

Sunday 3rd - Dungannon Independent Methodist 7.00pm

Sunday 10th - Abbotts Cross Congregational Church 6.30pm

Sunday 24th - Templemore Hall Belfast 6.30 pm

December

Sunday 1st - Ballykeel Baptist Church 6.30pm

Sunday 8th - Lisburn Independent Methodist Church 6.30pm

June Engagements

Friday 21st - 3rd Portglenone Presbyterian Church

What better way to finish the season than to have a BBQ and time of fellowship? This was the last engagement for Solid Ground before the summer break and the BBQ which was organised by those at 3rd Portglenone was well attended. Solid Ground had a 40 minute slog and sang some old favourites and some new pieces. The BBQ and deserts went down a treat with all who attended. Next engagement for Solid Ground - Sunday 1st September in Ballyclare Baptist Church at 6pm.

Sunday 9th - Kilkeel Baptist Tabernacle

A 145 mile round trip was the penultimate engagement before the summer break for Solid Ground at Kilkeel Baptist Tabernacle.  It has been a couple of years since the last visit and since then the church have called a new Pastor - George McConnell who spoke from Luke 23. Solid Ground sang 4 pieces - 'Plan Of Salvation', 'I Thirst', 'I Know A Man Who Can' and 'Had It Not Been (for the old rugged cross). Next and final engagement before the summer holidays for Solid Ground - 3rd Portglenone Presbyterian Church BBQ. 

Sunday 2nd - Newtownards Congregational Church

It was a 'guest service' at Newtownards on Sunday evening with family and friends who do not necessarily regularly attend the church helping to fill the building.  This was the first time Solid Ground had sang at the Congregational church in N'ards since Paul Acheson was installed at the new minister/pastor of the flock there.  It was good to renew fellowship with Pastor Val English, who was the guest speaker for the evening and gave a personal word of testimony.  Solid Ground sang a number of pieces and all who attended the guest service enjoyed a beautiful supper after. Next engagement for Solid Ground - Sunday 9th June in Kilkeel Baptist Church at 7pm.