Churches come together for afternoon of worship
The Mayor of Lisburn, Alderman William Leathem and the Mayoress, Kathleen Leathem and former Mayor Councillor Ronnie Crawford (left) with representatives from the city centre churches who took part in the afternoon of community worship. Included are Rev Brian Anderson (Seymour Street Methodist), Evelyn Whyte (Deaconess, First Lisburn Presbyterian), John Quigley (Lay Reader, Lisburn Cathedral), Rev Paul Dundas (Christ Church Parish) and Rev Brian Gibson (Railway Street Presbyterian).
OWING to a weather forecast predicting a wet afternoon - on Sunday, the venue for 'Praise in the Park' an afternoon of community worship, was changed from Wallace Park to Railway Street Presbyterian Church.
The service was led by the Rev Brian Anderson (Seymour Street Methodist) and a short address was given by the Rev Brian Gibson (Railway Street Presbyterian); the Rev Paul Dundas (Christ Church Parish), Evelyn Whyte (Deaconess, First Lisburn Presbyterian) and John Quigley (Lay Reader, Lisburn Cathedral) also took part.
Musicians from some of the city centre churches led the singing of familiar hymns and some of the more modern church praise.
Some members of Seymour Street Methodist Church who attended the afternoon of community worship.
Some members of Seymour Street Methodist Church who attended the afternoon of community worship.
Some members of Railway Street Presbyterian Church who served refreshments following the afternoon of community worship.
Jean Crawford with her son Timothy and her daughter-in-law Karen.
Musicians Beverly Whyte (Lisburn Christian Fellowship) and Jonny McGeown (First Lisburn) enjoying a cue of tea.
Rev Brian Gibson, Councillor Ronnie Crawford (former Mayor) and John Kelly.
Nigel and Maureen Brown who were married In Railway Street Presbyterian Church in September 1970.
Thomas Moore (Lisburn Cathedral) and Ian Menown (Railway Street Presbyterian).
Ulster Star
03/08/2012
