Magheracross Parish Church

As I write these words in the midst of Holy Week with all the preparations that are needed at this time of year it is hard to imagine that when you read them Easter will be past and we will be looking towards Ascension Day. .........for more.

Thank you for all who prayed for the process of obtaining my Work Permit and ID Card when I returned to Ethiopia at the end of September. .....for more.

The time had finally arrived, for us Ballinamallard folk to invade Bangor for Autumn Soul 2011. On the 28th October 2011, twenty one Young people and leaders set out for a challenging, exciting, fun filled weekend in Bangor. .....for more.

Question ?

When is the May Ball?
Friday 25 May!

Prayer Points

the appointment of a Rector.

our Church family, especially those who are ill, and in hospital or care homes

Rev Charlie, Nikki, Parish Readers, Vestry, Sunday School teachers and leaders of all the organisations

Karen in Ethiopia

for comfort and perseverance for Christians in Colombia who lost their homes when their villages were attacked. Pray also for the work of Open Doors amongst these people.

Verse of the Day

Church News

The Church News for May 2012 has now been published and can be viewed or downloaded here.

Cycle Ride - Jengana

A cycle ride being organised for Jengana on Saturday 23 June at 10.30 am. 22 or 42 mile routes through Fermanagh Lakeland. If you enjoy cycling, please consider taking part. All details are on the registration forms which are on the table at the back of the church. Proceeds in aid of ongoing work in Kenya, particularly schools in Nairobi slums.

Mandate 2012

At the Belfast Waterfront to be held on Saturday 10 November 2012. Tickets are priced at £35. Anyone wanting to go should let David Beare know by Sunday 3rd June.

Parish Vacancy

The vacancy for a Rector at our Parish has now been advertised on the Church of Ireland website and the Parish Profile can be viewed here.

Coffee Morning - Saturday 9th June 2012

10.30 am - 12.30 pm at Archdale Hall, Ballinamallard. In aid of Emma Hamilton and Ruth Fitzpatrick individual mission trips to Kenya this summer.

Mothers' Union Outing

The Mothers' Union are organising an outing on Saturday 23 June to the Titantic Quarters in Belfast and returning for tea to the Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown. This trip is open to everyone and as tickets for the Titantic must be booked in advance could you please contact Iris Hurst. A £15 non-refundable deposit is required.

Youth Announcements ....for details.

TOM TEAM MAY BALL - Friday 25 May, Archdale Hall, three course meal, live band, stories from Tom Team, please come along support the team on mission. Tickets £20, you can speak to Patricia Lindsay, Arlene Culbert or Nikki.

Community Prayer Room Sign up- if you would like to help cover the prayer room rota please could you sign up at the back of the church. We have been given the premises of the old chemist in the village, we hope to open the space for 12 hours a day, for 10 days. There will be free tea, coffee and tray bakes available and open to all in the community.

Ballinamallard in Bloom Competition

In conjunction with this years Festival there is to be a Village in Bloom competition sponsored by Power Equipment Services. House owners are encouraged to create a good impression for the judging which will take place over the week of the Festival.

Photographic Competition

There is also a photographic competition sponsored by Douglas Armstrong Photography. Photos of either a 'Ballinamallard Landscape' or a 'Cute Kid' are invited - photos printed to min size 5" x 7" should be submitted to a member of the Festival Committee by Friday 25 May