Methodist Newsletter - June 2010 Edition out now

The June 2010 edition of the Methodist Newsletter is now available.

JUNE 2010 - CONTENTS

FEATURES

In the Steps of St Paul......11

Ken Robinson writes of his sabbatical  journey to Greece, Rome and Malta

Profile of the President Designate....14

Incoming President, the Rev Paul Kingston profiled by the Rev Des Bain

Conference Diary....15

Belfast District Overview...16

Belfast District Superintendant, the Rev Billy Davison welcomes Conference to Belfast

Profile of Belfast District Superintendent...17

Sydenham - The Conference Church ....18

Shirley Alexander  gives a pen portrait of Sydenham Methodist Church

Picture Book Aids Children's Hospice....32

A picture book written and illustrated by Methodist women, Rosemary Fletcher and Carol Gimore is set to raise funds for the MWI President's Project4

Sunday Services Summertime Guide.. .35

REPORTS

General Committee.......10

Fivemiletown Twins Visit Gorey....10

Belfast District Supplement: -

Belfast South, Braniel.....19

East Belfast Mission, Finaghy.....20

Dundonald, Cavehill......21

Joanmount, Knock........  22

Mountpottinger, Ballynafeigh Circuit....23

Bloomfield, Cregagh, Glenburn....24

Edgehill.........25

Speaking Truth to Power - The College Principal writes of the Rev Donald Ker's Presidential Lecture.  

 Queen's Chaplaincy....25

Woodvale, Shankill Road...26

Donegal Road, BCM....27

Methodist College...28

ICC Keynote Speaker.....29

Fiona Murdoch reports on an address by Bishop David Atkinson

REGULARS

President's Letter.......6

Comment - Heather Boland....7

A Day in the Life of.....8

Letters to the Editor......9

Interview - Anne Hailes ...12

Anne Hailes talks to Irish Methodism's  first Lay Leader of Conference, Gillian Kingston

Ecology Matters - Alan and Helen Shiel....29

Department of Youth and Children's work...30

Obituaries......34/38

Sunday Readings - Gillian Kingston....37

Media - Jim Rea....39

Ed-lines - Ed McDade.....39

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