Congregation gathers to mark minister's retirement
MEMBERS of Trinity Boardmills Presbyterian Church gathered to mark the retirement of their minister, Rev Thomas Irvine Harte BA BD last Wednesday evening.
They were joined by friends and colleagues including representatives from Crumlin Road congregation in North Belfast Presbytery where Tom served for many years before coming to Boardmills some nine years ago.
Tributes were paid to Rev Harte's selfless devotion to the congregation and in particular his tireless work as a pastor to the people of Boardmills.
Gifts were presented to Rev and Mrs. Audrey Harte by Church treasurer Mrs. June Kirkpatrick, senior elder, Mr. Frank Fox JP and his wife Anna.
After tributes were paid and other gifts presented by Crumlin Road Congregation and St Andrews Church of Ireland Killaney, supper was served in the adjoining church hall.
Rev Tom Harte, who is retiring after nine years as minister of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Boardmills, and his wife Audrey, were presented with gifts by, from left, June Kirkpatrick, Frank Fox, Anna Fox and Adrian Patterson, on behalf of the church. US2111-590cd
Rev Tom Harte, who is retiring after nine years as minister of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Boardmills, with members of the Kirk Session. US2111-589cd
Rev Tom Harte, who is retiring after nine years as minister of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Boardmills, with members of the church committee- US2111-588cd
Ulster Star
03/06/2011
