Rev Clive Webster pictured at the Broomhedge manse with his wife Lesley, sons Stuart and Ross, daughter-in-law Laura and grandson Joshua. (Unfortunately sons Lee, Scott and Ian were unable to be present).	L to R: Rev Robert Wallace (Retired minister of Dromore and Priesthill), Ms Angela Sofley (Lay Pastoral Assistant), Rev Clive Webster, Mrs Lesley Webster, the Rev Brian Anderson (Circuit Superintendent) and the Rev Dr Edmund Mawhinney (Assisting Retired Minister � Magheragall and Broomhedge).

The Rev Clive Webster, minister of Broomhedge, Magheragall and Trinity Methodist preached his final sermon as minister of his Lisburn charge at a farewell service in Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday evening 29th June.

Circuit Superintendent, the Rev Brian Anderson (Seymour Street Methodist) led the prayers and the Scripture lessons were read by the Rev Robert Wallace (Retired minister of Dromore and Priesthill), Ms Angela Sofley (Lay Pastoral Assistant) and the Rev Dr Edmund Mawhinney (Assisting Retired Minister - Magheragall). Alan McIlhenney presided at the organ and together with the praise group led the worship, which included, �My heart is filled with thankfulness�.

In his final sermon as their minister, Mr Webster told his three congregations present to �take care� of souls; of holiness; and fellowship. He thanked the congregations for their support and friendliness and went on to thank Ms Angela Sofley, the Rev Dr Edmund Mawhinney and his family for all their assistance during his seven year ministry in Lisburn during which he saw two of his five sons married and also spoke of the delight that both he and his wife experienced when they became proud grandparents to Joshua. He concluded by wishing everyone God�s blessing.

Mr Richard Maze, Society Steward, made presentations on behalf of the circuit to Clive and Lesley and also to their sons Stuart and Ian.

The Rev Brian Mr Anderson thanked Clive for his faithfulness to the Gospel; his love for Christ; and also for the energy which he gave to the Circuit. Referring to the words which Clive used in his sermon, he concluded by saying to Clive and Lesley, �Take care�.

Mr Webster, who was installed here in July 2001, moved on Thursday of this week to be the Superintendent Minister of the Dungannon Circuit of Methodist Churches. He will be succeeded by the Rev Ed McDade, minister of Cullybackey Methodist Church.
 

30/06/2008