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Pictured at a Community Service in Elmwood
Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning are L to R:
Mark Noble - Clerk of Session, Rev Andrew Thompson,
Mrs Donna Thompson, Mrs Laureen Lunn - Mayoress,
Councillor Trevor Lunn - Mayor, Peter McKechnie -
Organist and Paul Stobo - Lisburn District Commander
(NIFRS).
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At the BBQ are L to R: Mark Noble, Natalie Ward,
David Graham and Colin Ward who served over 300
burgers at the Fun Day at Elmwood Presbyterian
Church last Saturday afternoon.
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The second Annual Community Weekend was held at Elmwood
Presbyterian Church last Saturday and Sunday. A Fun Day held in
the grounds of the church on Saturday afternoon featured fun
attractions for all the family including bouncy castles, face
painting, hair braiding and games.
 On Sunday morning several community representatives and many
involved in local community life, including the Mayor -
Councillor Trevor Lunn, attended a special community service in
the church. The minister, the Rev Andrew Thompson led the
service and the Mayor read the Scripture lesson and brought the
greetings of Lisburn City Council.
Peter McKechnie and the worship team led the praise, which aptly
included 'Bind us together Lord'. Tom Ward showed an excellent
video presentation of the Fun Day; Zoe Bruce (a teacher at
Ballymacash P.S.), Kim Harshaw and Steve Auld led prayers for
the community; and David McKechnie and Matt Jess gave an
overview of forthcoming outreach work in the Republic of Ireland
and Romania.
In an inspirational address, Mr Thompson (an ardent Liverpool
supporter) shocked the congregation by removing his clerical
collar and shirt to reveal a Manchester United top. Referring to
the football anthem 'Glory Glory Man United' he described this
as a perfect summary of the 'Good News', saying that to bring
'Glory' to God was the main reason why mankind was created. We
do this only when 'Man is United to God through Christ and
people are united to one another in Christ'. Mr Thompson further
stated, 'We in Elmwood passionately believe that the most urgent
need of people in this city and our greatest hope for a truly
united community is for men, women and young people to be united
with God and one another in Jesus to the Glory of God'.
Tea and coffee was served after the service providing the
opportunity for people from the whole Ballymacash community and
beyond to meet, chat and make new friends.
28/05/2007
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