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Rev. Ronnie McCracken of Eschol Ministries read from Isaiah 41 verses 17 – 20. “When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree and the myrtle, and

At our first missionary meeting of 2026 we were pleased to welcome John and Pauline Tuff of Tanzanian Christian Farm Development Trust. They are home as John requires medical attention for a heart rhythm disorder. Rev Victor Neill presents a cheque to John and Pauline Tuff Pauline with the aid of audio visual brought us up to date with progress of some of the disabled children at the orphanage. Jacqueline, a 5 year-old has walking difficulties but is learning to get about wi

The Parent and Toddlers Group meet on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 - 12.30 each week during school term. Dedicated helpers look after all the children, supervising games and activities. Parents and Carers have time to chat and enjoy refreshments, while the children have juice and toast. To round off the season there was a special visitor to the group. Santa dropped in to say Hello to the children and supplied gifts to each of them. Happy New Year. See you in 2026!

The Ballylone Concert Flute Ensemble were our guest musicians at the annual afternoon Carol Service in the church sanctuary. They were joined by the church Choir, Ladies and men’s group who all contributed to the programme. Members of the congregation read scripture portions of the Christmas story. Rev Victor Neill led the service and gave a short message entitled “Putting Christ back into Christmas” saying so many today have deliberately chosen to ignore “The Reason for the