President's Blog

Yesterday...Stationing Committee this morning Such a responsibility as we pray and propose stationing for our ministers and their families. Then a high profile meeting of myself and other church leaders with Mervyn Storey, the new DSD Minister at Stormont. We were expressing concern for the poor and calling for clear information about the proposals for Welfare Reform to reduce growing anxiety about their content. The poor must not become political pawns.

Just in from a brilliant day (13 Oct) in West Cork visiting Revs Daphne Twinem, Derek Poole, Denis Maguire and spouses. We went to Drimoleague, Balineen, Dunmanway, Bandon and Clonakilty churches. Thanks to Bill and Val Mullally for taking us around. Nice fish for our evening meal with good conversation in The Speckled Door near the Old Head, Kinsale.

I had a very encouraging time last weekend in Dublin with the Dundrum and Dun Laoghaire congregations. Dundrum had their Harvest Thanksgiving followed by lunch. Dun Laoghaire were dedicating their newly renovated church. They have done a marvellous job on that. The best of all, though, is that both churches are focused on sharing Jesus with people who are at present outside the church.

Had a long but very good day today (24 Sep) in Edgehill College, Belfast. With the Purpose and Leadership Group in the morning, then consulting with District Stationers in the afternoon and District Superintendents late afternoon and evening.

I really thank the Lord for the great people we have in leadership in the MCI.