Engagements - April 2009

Sunday 5th - Carrickfergus Congregational Church
The resident Minister was speaking elsewhere on Sunday and Mr Paul Hamill a Missionary representing Belfast City Mission in Rathcoole Estate was the speaker. Solid Ground sang a number of pieces in the theme of 'The Cross' as Paul reminded all of the reasons we needed to be saved.

Sunday 19th - Dunseverick Baptist Church
It is always good to return to Dunseverick Baptist, its like a home from home and this was no exception. Pastor Scott who is helping out on a part-time basis gave a very sound and clear message from 2 Peter 3 v 9. Again because of the closeness to Easter all the pieces sang by Solid Ground centred on the 'Old Rugged Cross'.

Sunday 26th - Dromore Baptist Church

This was the second time in a few weeks that Solid Ground have had the privilege of sharing in the gospel with Pastor Jim Magill of Dromore, the last being in Banbridge Baptist.

Thursday 30th - Whitewell Metropolitian Tabernacle

Taking part in the gospel concert to raise funds to support the children of Ethiopia was Kenny Archer, Nell & Lorraine, Christine, Freda & Friends, Kenny Mitchell on the accordion and Solid Ground. Singing to a completely packed Whitewell Tabernacle hall (800+ congregation) was a first for Solid Ground. It was an amazing night of fellowship and a light supper was also provided for all who attended. The James and the team who organised the concert recorded a live DVD which will be on sale to raise funds for the children's project in Ethiopia. There was a 'live link' to Ethiopia when the local Pastor spoke briefly on the work there and thanked everyone for their continued support.

Forthcoming Engagements May - July 2009

May 2009
Saturday & Sunday 9/10 th Scottish Highlands with John McCartney (Faith Mission)
Sunday 31st - Woodford Gospel Assembly, Armagh (7.00pm)

June 2009
Sunday 7th - Ballykeel Baptist Church (6.30pm)
Sunday 14th - Armagh Baptist Church (7.00pm)
Sunday 28th - Cullybackey Elim Church (6.00pm)

July 2009
Wednesday 1st - Culcavy Praise Night (8.00pm)

August to December '09 engagements will be posted later.

Engagements - March 2009

Sunday 1st - Lisburn Baptist Church

It was good to renew fellowship with the fellowship at Lisburn. Pastor Taylor had been unwell but this was his first time back in the pulpit as Solid Ground sang.
Saturday 14th - Gospel Concert, Castledawson

This was new ground for Solid Ground and the annual concert was to raise funds for the local sunday school and EPS - Evangelical Protestant Society. Also taking part with Solid Ground was Rev William McCrea who had been in hospital during the week, Calvary Singers, Mr Edward Quinn & Mrs Margaret Johnston from the Enniskillen area.

Friday 20th - Gospel Mission, Moneymore

This two week mission was held in the local Orange Hall and it was great to hear of one person coming to know the Lord during the first week. Solid Ground sang 'It Was Love', 'Why Me' & 'Pass me not'.

Sunday 22nd - Banbridge Baptist Church

This was the first time Solid Ground had sang in Banbridge Baptist. Pastor Victor Maxwell has now retired and the guest speaker for the day was Pastor Jim Magill from Dromore Baptist. Jonny Pollock travelled with Solid Ground and had the opportunity to tell of his impending return to Mexico City to serve God, with OMS International.

Monday 23rd - Ballee Presbyterian PWA

This was a meeting of all the local ladies from the PWA. The church hall at Ballee was almost full as Solid Ground sang quite a number of pieces and Julie Pollock told of her call to Mexico and how God was leading her with her husband Jonny and 17 week old baby Ben back to serve the Master in Mexico City.

Sunday 29th - Dungannon Independent Methodist

Having prayed for Pastor Maxwell after his accident - it was good to see him able to preach from his specially adapted wheelchair in the pulpit. Solid Ground had a blessed time and the pieces sang fitted in well with pastor Maxwell's message. Thanks also to the ladies for supper!

Engagements - February 2009

Sunday 1st February - Larne Mission Hall

It was good to see Pastor Trevor Gillanders back preaching again after his recent illness. Solid Ground sang Without The Lord, I Love To Tell The Story, Yes He Can & That's What Grace Is For. We praise the Lord for a lady who came to know Christ as her Saviour after the meeting.

Sunday 15th - Ballymena Elim Church

This was the first time for Solid Ground Trio to sing in the beautiful refurbished church building at Castle Street. It was good to renew fellowship with Pastor Law

Friday 27th February - Ballee Baptist Missionary W'end

Christian Institute was the Missionary Society represented on Friday night of the Missionary weekend at Ballee. Solid Ground sang 3 new pieces applicable to the missionary theme - 'One More Soul', 'Whispers In The Night' & 'Common Garments'.

Second Concert, Hazelbank, Coleraine...

The second concert and CD release 'He Made The Way' was held in Hazelbank Presbyterian church, Coleraine. Taking part along with Solid ground was Mrs Iris Evans and Mr Nigel Davidson singing and Mr Peter McIlreavy on the saxophone. It was a blessed night of praise and challenge as Pastor Lawrence Kennedy chaired the evening. Supper was provided by some of the ladies at Hazelbank and to the Rev. Alan Johnston and his Kirk Session we want to say a big thank you for allowing us to use their premises for the evening. A special word of thanks to Robert & Margaret for all their support and organising. All the proceeds from the evening was to raise support for Jonny, Julie & Ben Pollock as they seek to return soon to Mexico City with OMS International.

Concert & CD Release, Cullybackey

Some images from the concert...

An amazing night of praise from start to finish! Those of you close to Solid Ground will know that there was a last minute scare in that the CD's did not arrive in Northern Ireland until Friday morning but after much prayer all went according to plan. Peter McIlreavy, who owns Gracenotes Music Centre in Ballymena, came and gave us an exhibition of his store and also played some music as people arrived for the concert. Solid Ground opened the evening followed by William Sayers, The Monteith Family and Kathryn Mitchell. Mrs Robin McKinnon from OMS International brought greetings from the 'field of Mexico' and a challenge to all about our stewardship. Jonny & Julie Pollock gave a short presentation on their work in Mexico City and talked about their call to return to continue the work God has called them to. Ben also made an appearence and took the evening in his stride with many wanting to see the beautiful baby. There was around 250 in attendance at the concert with Pastor Alan Hoey bring the evening to a close with a few thoughts from Psalm 23.