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Lisburn Baptist Church welcomes their new Pastor

 

Pastor John Taylor Pastor John Taylor and his wife Christine

Pastor John Taylor

Pastor John Taylor and his wife Christine

Last Friday evening (12th January) Lisburn Baptist Church was filled to capacity with over 400 members and friends for the induction of their new pastor, John Taylor.

John Taylor, whose wife Christine was also present, said that they looked forward to working with the church in the city of Lisburn. Pastor Taylor grew up in Co. Tyrone and moves to Lisburn after previous pastorates in Armagh, Kilrea and Lurgan. He also served for a time with Slavic Gospel Association.

Pastor Geoffrey Ward, Portrush, a long-time friend of the new pastor chaired the meeting. The act of induction was carried out by Pastor Jim Smyth of Moira, and Pastor Alan Dundas of Kilkeel Baptist had the Scripture Reading.

Greetings were brought on behalf of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland by former Lisburn man, Harry Dowds. He is currently pastor in Stonepark, Co Fermanagh. The pastor of Emmanuel Church, Robert Murdock, spoke on behalf of other local Baptist churches in the area.

Good wishes from Mourneview Baptist, Pastor Taylor's last church, were brought by Mr Albert Gilpin, and the preacher for the evening was Pastor Harold Chambers of Cookstown Baptist.

Participating at the Induction Service in Lisburn Baptist Church last Friday 12th January were L to R: Pastor Alan Dundas, Kilkeel; Pastor Harry Dowds, President of the Association of Baptist Churches; Mr Alastair Magill, Lisburn church elder; Pastor Robert Murdock, Emmanuel Baptist Lisburn; Mr Noel Spence, Lisburn church elder; Pastor Geoffrey Ward, Portrush; Pastor Jim Smyth, Moira; Mrs Christine and Pastor John Taylor; Mr Albert Gilpin, Lurgan; Pastor Harold Chambers, Cookstown; Stephen Aiken, Lisburn church elder.

He based his sermon on Colossians chapter 1, referring to the Apostle Paul and showing that the job of a pastor is both divine and demanding, with the responsibility to teach and to warn.

Local church elders contributed to the service, too. Alastair Magill told about the history of calling Pastor Taylor to Lisburn, a call which had a 100% endorsement at the special members' meeting last October.

Noel Spence welcomed the new pastor and extended the right hand of fellowship to him. Stephen Aiken closed the meeting in prayer.

Denver and Lynne Wilson rendered two duets during the service and at its conclusion, everyone was treated to an excellent supper by the ladies of Lisburn Baptist under the supervision of David Spence. Everyone was treated to an excellent supper by the ladies of Lisburn Baptist under the supervision of David Spence.

Pastor Taylor commenced a series of Sunday morning services last week on the theme 'What is this thing called the church'' Visitors are welcome to attend any of the services, which are held on Sundays at 11.30am and 6.30pm, with the mid-week Bible Study on Wednesdays at 8.00pm.




Lisburn Baptist Church was filled to capacity with over 400 members and friends for the induction of their new pastor, John Taylor last Friday evening, 12th January 2007.
 

15/01/2007

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