The New Moderator presenting Dr. John Douglas with a citation to recognise his thirty seven years as clerk of Presbytery. From left to right: Rev. James Beggs, Dr. John Douglas, Mr. Eric Graham, Rev. Ron Johnstone Moderator of Presbytery, Rev. Thomas Martin, Mr. David Brown (Treasurer of Presbytery).

A SERVICE of recognition was held recently in Lisburn Free Presbyterian Church to mark the retirement of Dr. John Douglas as Clerk of Presbytery, a position he has held for thirty seven years.

At the evening service the New Moderator, the Rev. Ron Johnstone, presented Dr. Douglas with a Citation to recognise his years of service to the Presbytery and all the Congregations.

Mr. David Brown (Treasurer of Presbytery) thanked Dr. Douglas on behalf of the Presbytery for the faithful discharge of his duties as Clerk and presented him with a gift in appreciation of his labours

Also present was Rev. James Beggs, who paid personal tribute to the tremendous influence and wise counsel of Dr. Douglas throughout the years of his Clerkship.

On behalf of the Congregation of Lisburn Mr. Eric Graham (Clerk of Session) thanked him for his faithful service both in the office of Clerk and as senior minister of the congregation and offered prayer for God's blessing on his continued ministry in Lisburn. The Moderator preached a stirring message on the Fellowship of the Church at Philippi. A very large crowd remained behind for supper which was provided by some of the ladies and their husbands of the congregation.

From left to right: Mr & Mrs David Brown. Rev. & Mrs John Douglas. Rev. & Mrs Ron Johnstone. Rev. & Mrs Thomas Martin. Rev. & Mrs James Beggs.

15/02/2008