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Local congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland are playing host to a team of youth workers and ministers from Kenya as they arrive in the province for a 20 day visit this Thursday, 10th August 2000.
The delegation are from the Presbyterian Church in East Africa, a long time partner denomination of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Their visit represents the second half of an exchange which saw a twelve strong team of 18-25 year olds from Northern Ireland travelling to Kenya during July.
The mixed team of thirteen Kenyans are staying with families in the mid Ulster and Greater Belfast areas. During their stay they can expect trips to the Ulster American Folk Park, Belfast City Hall and sight seeing in Armagh. In Belfast the delegation plan to find out more about the innovative rehabilitation work of Carlisle House and Thompson House, run by the Presbyterian Church Board of Social Witness. Carlisle House helps people who suffer from alcohol and drug addicition, while Thompson House specialises in working with mainly young male adults who are ex-offenders.
An important aspect of the Kenyan visit will be their participation in local congregational services. The Kenyan Presbyterians will be able to share about their work and help broaden awareness of projects financially supported by Irish church members.
The visitors will also be experiencing a heady mix of social fun and Bible teaching at the innovative Route 66 weekend, now it's second year on the 24th - 28th August. The weekend organised for late teens and early twenties takes place at Loughrey College, Cookstown. It will feature Rev John Woodside and Rev Gary Millar, two Presbyterian ministers based in the Republic of Ireland.
Issued by Martin McNeely, Presbyterian Information Services. Info@PresbyterianIreland.org
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