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Ordination of five Deacons at Lisburn Cathedral

L to R: John McClure, Kenneth Gamble, The Very Rev John Bond - Dean of Connor, The Most Reverend Alan Harper - Archdeacon of Armagh, Rev Canon Sam Wright - Rector of Lisburn Cathedral, Campbell Dixon, Mark Reid and Barry Forde.

L to R: John McClure, Kenneth Gamble, The Very Rev John Bond - Dean of Connor, The Most Reverend Alan Harper - Archdeacon of Armagh, Rev Canon Sam Wright - Rector of Lisburn Cathedral, Campbell Dixon, Mark Reid and Barry Forde

The Ordination of five Deacons took place at the Cathedral of Christ Church, Lisburn on Sunday 24th June they were: Barry Forde for the Curacy of Coleraine, Campbell Dixon in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Jordanstown, John McClure in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin (Broughshane),  Kenneth Gamble in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Ballymacash and Mark Reid in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Glenavy.

The Most Reverend Alan Harper - Archdeacon of Armagh conducted the Ordination and the The Ven Stephen  R McBride - Archdeacon of Connor, The Ven Stephen Forde - Archdeacon of Dalriada and The Ven Barry Dodds - Archdeacon of Belfast presented the candidates. The Very Rev. John Bond, Dean of Connor conducted the service. The readings were by Rev Canon George Irwin, Rev Nigel Baylor and Deacon Barry Forde; and the preacher was the Rev Canon Sam Wright, Rector of Lisburn Cathedral. Andrew Skelly on organ and the church choir led the worship. The hymns included 'Bright the Vision' and 'To God be the Glory' and the anthem was 'The Servant King'.

Campbell Dixon pictured with his family after being Ordained in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Jordanstown at a service of Ordination in Lisburn Cathedral last Sunday evening (24th June).  L to R: James Dixon, Campbell Dixon, Mrs Jacqui Dixon, Amy Dixon, Rev Brian Dixon and Robert Dixon

In an inspirational charge to the five new Deacons, Canon Sam Wright said, 'Barry, Campbell, John, Kenneth and Mark - YOU'RE HIRED' and emphasised that 'You're hired - to be true' in proclaiming the Cross and resurrection of Christ in every circumstance, in season and out of season that you may bring his light into the darkness, and let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Secondly he said 'You're Hired - to be a Team Player' and said that at times being part of a team brings agony, but the end result is so much better than going it alone. A strong team can achieve much, so be team players. In conclusion Canon Wright said, 'Barry, Campbell, John, Kenneth and Mark ' YOU'RE FIRED! - by the Holy Spirit and today you're hired as an apprentice.' He said that you must listen carefully and learn from the experience of your rector and those involved in ministry in your parish. Be teachable and grow in wisdom and stature and be obedient to God and prepare God's people to accept the Kingdom and to serve.

Following the service, ladies of the congregation served a delightful supper in the Cathedral Hall.

L to R: (front) Kenneth Gamble and Mark Reid. (back row) Barry Forde, John McClure and Campbell Dixon.

The Rev Canon George Irwin, Rector of St Mark's, Ballymacash, congratulates Kenneth Gamble following his Ordination in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Ballynacash.

L to R: (front) Kenneth Gamble and Mark Reid. (back row) Barry Forde, John McClure and Campbell Dixon.

The Rev Canon George Irwin, Rector of St Mark's, Ballymacash, congratulates Kenneth Gamble following his Ordination in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Ballynacash.

L to R: (front) Kenneth Gamble and his wife Hazel and (back row) Karen and Iain Gamble and Jennifer Middleton.

The Rev John Rutter - Minister of the Parish of Glenavy, congratulates Mark Reid on his Ordination in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Glenavy.

L to R: (front) Kenneth Gamble and his wife Hazel and (back row) Karen and Iain Gamble and Jennifer Middleton.

The Rev John Rutter - Minister of the Parish of Glenavy, congratulates Mark Reid on his Ordination in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Glenavy.

Rev Jim Martin (retired Rector of Mallusk) congratulates John McClure (right) who was Ordained in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtownards at a service of Ordination. Looking on is the The Most Reverend Alan Harper - Archdeacon of Armagh.

Rev Jim Martin (retired Rector of Mallusk) congratulates John McClure (right) who was Ordained in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtownards at a service of Ordination. Looking on is the The Most Reverend Alan Harper - Archdeacon of Armagh.

The Most Reverend Alan Harper - Archdeacon of Armagh, John McClure and The Very Rev John Bond - Dean of Connor (right).

Rev Jim Martin (retired Rector of Mallusk) congratulates John McClure (right) who was Ordained in the Auxiliary Ministry for the Curacy of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin (Broughshane)  at a service of Ordination. Looking on is the The Most Reverend Alan Harper - Archdeacon of Armagh.

25/06/2007