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40th Anniversary of the Ordination of Rev Canon William Bell

The Rev Canon William Bell is pictured after receiving a gift to mark the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination from Geoffrey Simpson, Rector's Churchwarden (right) and Jack Price, People's Churchwarden (left) following Morning Prayer at Eglantine Parish Church on Sunday 24th June.

The Rev Canon William Bell is pictured after receiving a gift to mark the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination from Geoffrey Simpson, Rector's Churchwarden (right) and Jack Price, People's Churchwarden (left) following Morning Prayer at Eglantine Parish Church on Sunday 24th June.

The Rev Canon William Bell, Rector of Eglantine Parish, received a surprise presentation of a watch to mark his 65th birthday and the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination after Morning Prayer on Sunday 24th June. Mr Geoffrey Simpson, who made the presentation, paid tribute to the Rector's commitment and dedication in the parish and wider community during the 18 years. Canon Bell was ordained for the curacy of St Mark's, Newtownards and has served in the parishes of Larne, Ballymena, and Ardoyne and was instituted in the Parish Church of All Saints' Eglantine in March 1989.

18/07/2007