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Rossorry Parish celebrates 175 years ‘Grant, we pray ALMIGHTY GOD that as we believe your only-begotten Son our LORD JESUS CHRIST to have ascended into Heaven, so we may also in heart and mind asend, and with Him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the HOLY SPIRIT on God, for ever and ever. Amen’
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www.clogher.anglican.org provided wisely, because what emerges from that that is something of a caricature but there is a good deal record is the picture of a close, loving family, taking of truth in it to make it work. True that a life of Christian care to express their love in little acts of thoughtfulness devotion and duty - of rendering unto God the things and affection. It also meant that the future Queen’s that are his, that is, our whole selves - has room in it character could be formed during her childhood, when for the odd gin and Dubonnet and pale ale and smiles the wax was still soft, within a fairly ordinary family when a horse wins at Ascot or (and I fnd this hard setting by an optimistic, charming, life enhancing to say) when England win at cricket, just as it has for mother and by a shy, shrewd, devoted and courageous sitting with Secretaries day after relentless day, poring father. All of which qualities combined in her own over correspondence, or with almost superhuman tact unique personality and have given such depth and and wisdom steering her way through the weary maze texture to the Queen’s life of duty and affection ever of political life or attending to those many duties that since. fll the Court Circular of the Daily Telegraph. But if I could return to what I said at the beginning It seems to me at any rate, that Her Majesty the Queen of this sermon; that her life of duty to the State, and has understood what many people (including many love and affection for the country have been possible religious people) fail to grasp, that all life is God’s, and only because they have been worked out as part of the that it is the manner that we do the ordinary things of Queen’s discipleship of Jesus Christ. life, which is a true discipleship. It is not everything Because that discipleship was formed and has been that has to be said about the Christian Faith, and it lived in a very particular religious environment (that of presupposes a trust in Him, but it is a great deal. the Church of England) it is characterised by a certain In fnishing if I may use those quaint old words from reserve and desire for toleration and inclusiveness. It is 1662 The Litany of the Book of Common Prayer; today not a very showy expression of faith, but it obviously we give thanks to God that it has pleased Him to guard runs very deep, and it is no less an authentic form and bless His servant Elizabeth our most gracious of discipleship than those which are more ardently Queen and Governor these 90 years and to have ruled expressed. her heart in His faith, fear and love; and we pray that There is a character in Thomas Hardy’s novel Far from she may evermore have affance in Him, and ever seek the Madding Crowd who says “There is this to be said His honour and glory as long as she shall live. Vivat for the Church [of England], a man can belong to the Regina. Long live the Queen. Church and bide in his cheerful old inn, and never + John trouble or worry his mind about doctrine at all.” Now,
The Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd CHURCH OF John McDowell, has been elected as President of the Irish Council of IRELAND NEWS Churches (ICC) for 2016-2018. The election took place at the ICC’s 93rd Annual Meeting at Christ Church Bishop of Clogher Elected President Cathedral, Dublin on 7th April and Bishop McDowell of Irish Council of Churches will be assisted by the Revd Brian Anderson as Vice- President. Mr Anderson is currently the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland. Bishop McDowell said: ‘I am very honoured to take up this role at a time of great challenge and opportunity for the Churches in Ireland. In doing so, I wish to thank the Past President, the Revd Dr Donald Watts, and outgoing Executive Offcer, Mr Mervyn McCullagh, for their leadership and hard work in refreshing and enhancing the work of the ICC. I look forward to helping to develop and provide a voice for Ireland’s Churches to connect through a common belief in Christ over the next two years.’ The meeting reviewed the ICC’s work in recent years including the Irish Churches Peace Project and its engagement with government on welfare reform, climate justice, marriage legislation Caption - The Rt Revd John McDowell, President of the Irish Council of Churches, with Mr Mervyn McCullagh, and the integration of migrants and refugees. The outgoing Executive Offcer, Irish Council of Churches. Council reaffrmed 10 commitments which included
5 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 sorts of situations that can arise in Churchthe life and that of some with dealing in Church the of members guide to policies has supporting of and number Charter, a developed Life has Church Ireland in of Dignity Church a the adopted that context this in is It pursue reconciliation. to and treated be to wish would we as others treat to when diffculties arise, we need to emphasise the need and, imperfect are relationships However,human our Everyone expects to be treated with dignity and respect. Dignity inChurch Life emailing: [email protected] advanceby in indicate would attend if to wishing those helpful be would It free is event the to Admission who diedattheSomme. veterans Gallipoli the and Army 5th the commanded who Gough General Somme; the at MP nationalist a artist; an Woodbine as Willie as experiences a padre his to be the and troops; will DD Orpen Sheehan, discuss William Sir will he lives whose those Amongst battle. drawn-out long the and of stages Julylatter the through 1st the on the both it onto above few ventured or battlefeld either who individuals wide of a range consider will presentation Bunbury’s Turtle active discussion ontheirattendanthorrifccasualtyrates. an with Somme the on units offer Irish of progress to hopes Hughes thoughtful and useful conclusions Dr regarding the painful traces. archaeological surviving and evidence documentary through impact military their consider will and ‘Regulars’ veteran the alongside Divisions, (Irish) 16th and (Ulster) 36th the military exploits of the Volunteer ‘Service’ battalions of its legacy will be explored. Dr Hughes will focus on the and Somme the of Battle the of aspects all-island The by refreshments,andallare welcometoattend. followed speakers, the with answers and questions for battlefeld’. The talks will be followed Somme by the an onto ventured opportunity who personalities speak ‘Irish on will who Bunbury Turtle historian and writer and the long Battle of Battalions the Somme’ and the well-known ‘Irish on speak will who Dublin, College, Trinity at Fellow Dr Research Visiting be a will Hughes, Gavin speakers keynote The 7.30pm. at June 2016 1st Wednesday on Dublin, Cathedral, Church Christ of Room Music the in Somme the of of Battle the centenary the mark to discussion for opportunity an and presentations of evening an holding is Group Centenaries WorkingHistorical Ireland TheChurchof the Somme,Dublin,1June 2016 A Special Event to Mark the Centenary of the Battle of Refections andExperiences’ ‘The Somme–a Wider Setof and supporttomigrants. migrant-led with care pastoral providing in chaplaincies and Churches co-operation and inclusive towardscommunities, working God, of gifts as diversity ethnic and cultural of appreciation and recognition a 6 CHURCH OF IRELAND The newpoliciesthathave beendeveloped insupport • • following • the by underpinned Christian principles: is General 2015, the in by Synod approved was which Charter, The part ofthelifeChurch. likewise are who all with and God with relationship a into invitation Gospel’s the refecting relationship, to commitment a implies membership Church that is The starting point for the Dignity in Church Life Charter the Book of Common Prayer by Bishop Harold Miller Harold Bishop Prayerby Common of Book the A reprint of The Desire of our Soul – A User’s Guide to Book ofCommonPrayer Reprinted of ourSoul- A User’s Guidetothe Bishop Harold Miller’s The Desire relationships withintheChurch community. affrming and Churchissues the resolving in Ireland of throughout members to assistance practical of be will it, of support in developed guidelines and policies the It is hoped that the Dignity in Church Life Charter, and human resources advisor. policies will be able to raise any queries with a central Church members, dioceses and parishes accessing the these Church-wide relationshippolicies. Ireland of Churchawareand in are Charter Dignity Life the of of Church the of members all that ensure to made be will effort Every parish. every to circulated be will guidelines accompanying and policies the Copies of parish. the within prominently displayed will this be that hoped is it and parish every to sent be A copy of the Dignity in Church Life Charter will shortly www.ireland.anglican.org/hrpolicies at online available is policies the about Information the of members clergy experiencelong-termillness. where and clergy; the of members between by reported alleged are grievances where is members; Church harassment or situations: particular bullying three where in the how respond to will clarity Church bring to aim principles these of the Church community. within relationships affect to potential the have may
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This is the third Praise Service to be organised by P.S.A.L.M DIOCESAN NEWS and kindly hosted by St. Patrick’s. A choir practice will be held (D.V) in St Salvator’s Church, Glaslough on Monday 9th May at 8.00pm Appreciation and thanks and all singers are welcome. Choir practices will also be held in Ballybay (led by Mrs Wendy Sloan) and Ballyalbany (led by Mr Ian Lovett). Further details may be obtained from Mrs Ethne McCord - email: [email protected] or tel: 07884411896.
Pru Mahood retires as Magazine Secretary
Mrs Pru Mahood, Honorary Secretary of Clogher Diocesan Magazine Committee, has recently stepped down after 30 years. The Revd Canon Desmond Kingston, Committee member, presented Pru with a gift to recognize her dedication and loyalty over the years.
A call for singers! The chairman of P.S.A.L.M., Ethne McCord, has put out a call to churches throughout County Monaghan for singers to join a choir to sing at a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Monaghan on Thursday 19th May at 7.30pm. The service, which will feature musical contributions from seven National Schools and Monaghan Collegiate school, will celebrate the end of the present round of funding received under the Ulster-Scots Agency Music Programme for Schools.
7 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE May 2016 Marine Hotel,DunLaoghaire. 2016 – Thursday 12th - Saturday 14th May after Sunday Ascension Day (white) Easter: of Sunday May 8th Sunday at 3.00pm. ParishCleenish in McDowell John Bishop by Porch Church Cleenish – Dedication May 8th Sunday Friends’ Service May 8th Sunday Parish Hallat10.00am. Arranging Flower and Saturday 7th May – on ournewssection. available Theological form Booking Ireland Institute. of and Church Education of Board of Ireland Church by organised three of session First 3.00pm. to from 10.30am Omagh Parish, Columba’s Course Ministry Children’s – May 7th Saturday 07751 803660. or 89521167 028 on Monteith Jim contact details more For 10.00am. Run – May 7th Saturday Church at8.00pm. Service Area – May 6th Friday Day (white orgold) Thursday 5th May contact please your Rector. confrmed be to like wouldyou 7.30pm Day).If (Ascension at Chapel – School Royal May Service Confrmation 5th Thursday meeting 2.00pm. – Council May Diocesan 3rd Committee Tuesday Glebes meeting – May Diocesan 3rd Tuesday Education of meeting – Board May Diocesan 3rd Tuesday (Red) James,Saint (transferred)Apostles Monday 2nd May of Easter: Rogation Sunday (white) Sunday 1st May May 2016 DIOCESAN DATES FOR YOUR DIARY rm lby hrh al at hall Church Clabby from 8 General Synod at11.00am. at10.00am. f h etnin to extension the of n gao Parish Aghabog in – CHURCH OF IRELAND at3.30pm. – The Sixth Sunday – – – Mothers’ Union Mothers’ Coffee Morning Saint Philip and The Ascension itg Bike Vintage h Seventh The in the Royal in Rossorry in n Portora in Colebrooke oe Skills Core evc of Service Clogher Clogher Clogher n St in Adult at audy 4h a – May 14th Saturday Parish Church, Kesh at8.00pm. Area Service FridayMay13th – Parish Church at8.00pm. Service Area FridayMay13th – lrcl Association – Clerical May 19th Thursday Co throughout choir Monaghan. churches combined a from school, with and along Collegiate Schools Monaghan National from pupils seven Featuring at 7.30pm. Monaghan Church, Patrick’s Thanksgiving and Praise – May 19th Thursday Rickey. Kim with Hall Church Drummully Evening Gardening – May 18th Wednesday God’s Word’ Magheraculmoney Parish.into by Deeper Theme:‘Going Kesh. Centre, Hosted Fountain The in Deanery Event Tuesday– May 17th Bishop ofClogher. Dr Liam MacDaid, Roman Catholic Revd Most the Clogher, of Bishop Ireland of Church The McDowell, John Revd Rt the by led 3.00pm at Enniskillen Cathedral, Macartin’s – May Pentecost Ecumenical Service 15th Sunday Silver at Bawn Band andvisitingsingers. Monaghan featuring 3.00pm Co Ballinode, – Service May 15th Sunday Friends’ Service May 15th Sunday May Matthias (red) 14th Saturday Fintona. BBQ Saturday 14th May – towards theReadeHallProject. Proceeds Church. Boho in held be Hall, Reade Monea, the preceded short service will to 10.00am at Walk/Run – May 14th Saturday be heldat7.00pm. will Sale Buy and Bring usual The Church,7.30pm. at Ballinamallard Council t oaae Prs Hall, Parish Donavacey at in TydavnetParish Church, n ahrcos Parish Magheracross in from Boho Parish Church in Magheraculmoney n Fivemiletown in from 8.00-10.00pm at3.30pm. Mothers’ Union Mothers’ Union Mothers’ M – t .0m in 8.00pm at Annual Parish Deeper Rural Deeper – U Spring MU evc of Service Sponsored Friendship Holy ullaghfad Clogher n St in Annual Annual Saint in St 03a t 30p. is session First 3.00pm. to from 10.30am Omagh Parish, Columba’s Course Ministry Children’s – May 21st Saturday will begiven at12noon. talk historical gardens. An their for home-made cakes delicious as well as plants buy to opportunity the have will Visitors road. Newbliss the on Clones of outskirts the on her beautiful home at Bishopscourt the Society will host the morning at of President Vice Mrs Moore, Miriam Society. Orphan Protestant 2.00pm in aid of County Monaghan Lunch Soup and FridayMay20th – from 7.00pm. held be will Sale Buy’ and ‘Bring Church,7.30pm. at Ballinamallard Council – May 19th Thursday meeting Hall (clergyonly). School in Sunday the with in afterwards 10.30am Parish Galloon at Communion of theBlessed Virgin Mary (white) MayTuesday31st Sunday after Trinity (green) May 29th Sunday Church at3.00pm. Old the of site the at Hall, Parish Service Church Sunday 29th May at 12noon. Viewing Lack from10.30am. Hall, Parish Colaghty in Saturday 28th May – Gospel GroupandMrJimDixon. Dixon. Music provided by Ballybay JohnRevd speaker: Guest 3.00pm. Service Friday 27th May – (white) Sunday 22nd May teachers andthechildren. school Sunday the by hosted Hall ChurchNewtownbutler in 1.00pm Morning Coffee Saturday 21st May – on ournewssection. available Theological form Booking Ireland Institute. of and Church Education of Board of Ireland Church by organised three of in Clogh Parish Church at ChurchParish Clogh in n ahrcos Parish Magheracross in n l Rossorry Old in rm 00a – 10.00am from – rm 10.30am- from Clogh Friendship – – Coffee Morning Coffee Open Air Inter- Sunday School Trinity Sunday Parish Auction The Visitation – U Spring MU oe Skills Core h First The n St in
www.clogher.anglican.org June 2016 Institute. Booking form available on Thursday 16th June – Clogher our news section. Clerical BBQ in the See House at Thursday 2nd June – Indoor Sunday 5th June – Favourite Hymns 6.00pm. Members Prayer Cycle Afternoon Evening in Aghavea Church Hall at Sunday 19th June – The Fourth Tea in The See House. 7.30pm. Sunday after Trinity (green) Saturday 4th June – Garden Fete/ Sunday 5th June – The Second Friday 24th June – The Birth of Fun Day from at 12.30–4.00pm at Sunday after Trinity (green) Saint John the Baptist (white) Clabby Church Hall. All Proceeds Tuesday 7th June – Concert in Sunday 26th June – The Fifth to Church Funds. Rossorry Parish Church at 7.30pm Sunday after Trinity (green) Saturday 4th June – Car Boot Sale with Fermanagh Choral Society. Monday 27th June - Friday 1st July with Strawberry Tea and Cake Sale Thursday 9th June – Saint Columba. 2016 – Holiday Bible Club from at Drummully Church Hall. Gates Abbot of Iona. 597 (white) 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Colebrooke open for car-booters at 8.00pm. Saturday 11th June – Aughnamullen Parish Halls, ending with a Sunday Teas served from 9.30am. Coffee Morning at 10.30am. service on 3rd July in Colebrooke Saturday 4th June – Core Skills Proceeds in aid of church funds. Halls at 11.00am. Suitable for Children’s Ministry Course in St Saturday 11th June – Saint Barnabas Primary School age children. If you Columba’s Parish, Omagh from (red) wish to book a place contact Ann 10.30am to 3.00pm. First session Sunday 12th June – The Third Johnston on 028 8953 1596. of three organised by Church of Sunday after Trinity (green) Wednesday 29th June – Saint Peter Ireland Board of Education and (red) Church of Ireland Theological
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MOTHERS’ UNION NEWS
Mother’s Day Service Monaghan Branch held a special branch service on Mothers Day. However, Mrs Adie Leitch was unable to attend the service to receive her long service certifcate for 68 years therefore was presented to her afterwards at home. A few days later she celebrated her 90th Birthday. Congratulations!
Mrs Adie Leitch, Monaghan Branch
Congratulations
Left to Right: Clogher President, Irene Boyd: Winnie Jordan - 27 years: Myrtle Mills - 39 years: Sadie Jordan - 27 years: Dorothy Adams - 27 years: Ruby Heasty - 36 years: Jean Garland - 27 years. Mr and Mrs Jeavons
9 THE CLOGHER DIOCESAN MAGAZINE Area Services Aghabog Parish: Friday 6th May 8.00pm Fivemiletown Parish: Friday 13th May 8.00pm May 2016 May Magheraculmoney Parish: Friday 13th May 8.00pm Branches: Please let the Branch Leader know the number of members attending and also remind your Rector that he/she is very welcome to attend (and to robe).
Spring Council This year the Spring Council is to be held in Magheracross Parish Hall, Ballinamallard on Thursday 14th May beginning at 7.30pm. The usual Bring and Buy Sale will be held at 7.00pm. Canon David Skuce, Irene Boyd (MU President), Timothy Elliott and Sandra Kettyle Visitor’s Night Mr Geoff and Mrs Kathleen Jeavons celebrated 69 Maguiresbridge Branch held its Visitors Night on 11th years of married life on 16th March 2016. April. There was a very good number representing Kathleen is a member of Derryvullen North and Castle various branches. Sandra Kettyles, Branch Leader Archdale MU with 61 years service and still attends welcomed all present and opened with prayer. The meetings regularly. Rector, Canon David Skuce did the Bible reading. The speaker was Timothy Elliott, who kept us all enthralled with his lovely fower arrangements. A very enjoyable supper was served by the ladies of the Branch.
these shapes using paint and a colourful collage was YOUTH NEWS created on a large board outdoors for all to see. With the sun setting and warming us on what was a special spring evening we moved to the school playing ‘Deeper Into God’s World’ felds for team games such as the ‘Drain Pipe’, ‘Foot Monaghan and Clones Rural Deanery Event Blanks’ and the old faithful ‘Sack Race’, the line up for which looked and sounded like the Grand National! Saturday 16th April Our young people laughed and shouted for joy as they fell over and landed on the soft ground got up and jumped on and on. After the warm-up session we turned to the sports hall for more challenges such as ‘Drive The Nail’, ‘Make The Flag’ and ‘Build A Tower’, which involved making as tall a tower as possible using spaghetti sticks and marshmallows.
Monaghan Collegiate School was the venue for a very successful diocesan rural deanery event. With an earlier than usual start time to allow for outdoor activities the fun got off to a great start quickly. The rural deanery team of leaders had a very unique take on the theme and were keen that the evening refect the importance of a positive image for our young people so that as they go out in Christ’s name into His world they go knowing how He sees them made in His image. Our hand prints are unique to us all so the frst exercise was to record
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Having had so much enjoyment and fun the planned Young Adults And Youth Leaders Retreat programme changed to thoughts of our theme “I praise you, Ballybofey 8-10th April for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14, and we watched a video ‘The Father’s Love Letter’ which If you ever wondered ‘How to eat an elephant’ then the speaks of how we are not only fearfully and wonderfully retreat weekend in Ballbofey was for you. This was the title made but God has equally a particular and unique plan for of the frst interactive talk given by our speaker Andrew our lives. Each of the young people were then given a copy Brannigan from the Down and Dromore diocese on the of this letter to take home with them as a reminder in time Friday evening. Andrew took a detailed look at spiritual of doubt of what their heavenly father’s heart for them is. disciplines and practices over the weekend. He showed Having been nourished spiritually by this refection us the reality of “Giving up what we cannot keep to gain supper was served which was a veritable feast! Chicken what we can never loose”. We were challenged and yet goujons, burgers, chips, sausages, salads, and potato encouraged as we talked and prayed together, honestly wedges were in ready supply, which was very welcome sharing our experiences as we sought to devote ourselves after the excitement and activity earlier. There was a buzz to spending time in the spiritual disciplines. of conversation which slipped into a mere murmur as Jackson’s hotel in Ballybofey has been the venue of our appetites were being satisfed. annual retreat for the past three years and it was good to As a fnal and all-important element to the evening John be back in familiar surroundings. Open turf fres comfy Campbell from the ‘Love For Life’ organisation was invited settees, excellent service and food providing a backdrop to speak on the theme for the evening. John underlined the that meant we had peace to take time to read and pray importance of seeing ourselves as our heavenly father sees about what we were learning from Andrew. us and not as the world see us. The world says we must The Saturday afternoon was a chance to get out into the look a certain way, own the right things have the proper beauty of the Donegal countryside, travel to the nearby friends and be seen in the popular places. Often all of this beaches or just walk in the small busy streets of Ballybofey. pressure, results in us not believing the truth of God’s word We had a group from Derry and Raphoe Diocese joining and believing the lies of the world. Worse than that we us for the weekend and new friendships were forged, can come to hate ourselves and how we look and the very especially during the social opportunities and activities in nature God has given us. The fnal result can be tragic. In the evenings. many ways there could not have been a more pertinent or One of the highlights of the weekend was a late night important message for our young people to hear given the conversation on vocation hosted by the Revd Canon Brian popular current world-view. Harper along with Miss Alison Irvine who is currently The evening drew to a close gently with a refection and studying for ordination at CITI. They both shared with us prayer of thanks for the joy and encouragement that how they came to hear and see the call of God to full comes in the knowledge that we are loved and cared for time ministry and ordination. Canon Brian shared his by our father in heaven and an excitement to see how story as a teenager being called and Alison as a result of His plan would be brought to pass as we go out into His Youth Ministry leadership in her parish, although already world to share this truth with others. So ended what was employed full time in secular employment at the time. They an exceptionally successful evening that contained so left us all with much to think about and again refected into many varied and imaginative elements. All was due to our theme of staying close to God to hear His voice and the dedication, prayers and efforts of the youth ministry call in whatever walk He has for us. leaders from the Monaghan and Clones rural deaneries As a follow up to our weekend, an evening is planned who brought our diocesan ‘Deeper’ events to a new high. on Saturday 4th of June in the Fountain Centre, Kesh at 8.00pm. All young adults are welcome to come along and join those who attended the retreat weekend. We have learnt that discipleship is always best worked out in community and our weekend together underlined this important fact yet again. Like so many things in life nothing big can stand in our way if “You eat it with friends one mouthful at a time!”
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Left – Right: Gordon Deazley (Team Leader & First Aider), Sharon HOLY TRINITY Deazley, Charles Kenwell (Assistant Team Leader), Joe Farrell, Sharon Thompson, Cyril Browne, Laura Gilmour, Keith Patterson (First CHURCH DROMORE Aider), Ruth McKane, Jonathan Keys and Rebecca Deazley. UGANDA PROJECT Team 2010 Many events have taken place over the past few years including Cake Sales, a Gala Ball, Auctions, Used Clothes Collections, In July 2010 a team of eight men from Holy Trinity Church, Dromore fulfilled a Car Washes, Coffee Mornings and a Gospel Concert. pledge made two years earlier that they would fundraise and volunteer to build a school in a village of Burunga, near the shores of Lake Victoria in Southern Uganda, East Africa. This commitment was made in partnership with the Fields It was decided that a team of volunteers would go on short-term mission trip of Life organisation. After an enormous fundraising effort, which raised over from 19th July to 3rd August 2016. This visit will provide an opportunity to £48,000 in an eight-month period, the team packed their tools and two weeks construct teachers’ accommodation and a kitchen, together with vaccination later they returned to Dromore having accomplished what they set out to do! and personal hygiene programmes for both females and children within the school and local community. Bible-based teaching has been planned for each class in the school combined with games and craft activities for the children.
Over the past months the team of eleven volunteers have been busy preparing for July, getting the necessary vaccinations, completing Health & Safety / First Aid training, attending Fields of Life policy training and measuring up for hoodies! The team and other helpers have been making various items such as personal hygiene items for women, drawstring bags, loom band crosses and memory verse key rings for the schoolchildren, cardigans and blankets for the local community… to name just a few! None of us can Fields of Life Organisation Fields of Life is an organisation based in Craigavon, Northern Ireland with offices help everyone in Burundi, Democratic Rep. of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan. It is their desire to see local partners and churches throughout Central East Africa strengthened and empowered to be the drivers of change in their own communities But all of us can so that children especially, are nurtured and developed to realise their potential by bringing hope and future to their nations. They focus on education, clean water and health programmes. It is their vision to see as many people as possible in help someone East Africa impacted practically with the good news of the gospel and to act as an effective Christian response to communities gripped with poverty and suffering. A substantial sum of money has already been raised and more donations are currently being received which will provide scope to meet other needs identified. If you would like to make a donation please contact Gordon Deazley, To volunteer on a short-term mission trip with Fields of Life is an excellent way Team Leader on 028 8289 8005 or email [email protected] to experience the East African culture, meet new people and the experience is rewarding and unforgettable! For more information visit www.fieldsoflife.org Thank you From then to now… Holy Trinity Fields of Life Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported this project and helped After such a successful mission trip in 2010 Holy Trinity Fields of Life Committee decided to continue with fundraising in order to further enhance the Hope Life Primary in any way with fund-raising events, and those who gave their time, School which currently has over 400 children including a small number of boarders. talents and donations to make this mission trip possible.
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