Background:
Michelle has spent most of her life in Dromore, Co Down, although she lived in Belfast for six years and Fermanagh for two. Before her call to train as a deaconess, Michelle managed a volunteer bureau which recruits volunteers for other charities. Having completed her two years of study at Union Theological College and a probationary placement in Legacurry, Michelle is now working in Ballygowan.
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Present Ministry:
- Developing a ministry for young adults (16-24 year olds).
- Supporting youth organisations.
- Developing women's pastoral ministry.
- Supporting and promoting 'inreach' ministry (focusing on pastoral care, welcome to visitors and new members, communication between organisations).
- Assisting in worship service when required.
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Interests:
Reading, going to the cinema and being with friends.
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Prayer Requests:
- For wisdom as Michelle seeks to meet the pastoral needs of women in the congregation and develop a ministry to engage with the young adults who are on the fringes of congregational life.
- For her own relationship with God that it will continue to strengthen and that it will enable her to depend completely on Him for all that she needs.
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