News and Events

 

Birthday Project 2009/10

The 2009/10 Birthday Project for The Vine Centre, Belfast and an Integrated Programme for Widows Empowerment in Nepal totalled £68,405. This will be divided equally between the two projects.

Birthday Project 2010/11

The Birthday Project for 2010/11 will focus entirely on three projects from the Synod of Livingstonia, Malawi.

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Go Deep Roadshows in 2010

Doors Open 9.15 am - Refreshments served until 10.00 am.

CLONTARF & SCOTS CHURCH DUBLIN 25TH SEPTEMBER 2010 10.00am -- 1.00 pm BOOK NOW!!

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age".

In less than fifty words Jesus clearly expressed His Great Commission, His very own blue-print for mission. Jesus had come into the world and now His followers were to go out into the world. This was not to be the remit of a 'theological elite'. No, the early chapters of Acts make it clear that unschooled ordinary men were to be in His witnessing band. Ordinary Christians, rather than angels or archangels, were to publicise His plan of salvation.

And so to the 'Go Deep' Roadshows. These events brought together a number of true stories, readings, drama items, poems and songs into a programme, designed to 'wake and shake' women to open their ears and hear Christ's call to witness, and open their mouths to speak of Him and for Him. The programme was prayerfully put together under ten heading:-

It was then presented by members of the PW Central Committee. Two drama teams, one from Ebrington and the other from Newmills were responsible for a total of six thought-provoking sketches. Different musicians willingly gave of their time and talents to lead the worship. Over 2350 women were concerned enough about witnessing to book a place at one of the Roadshows which took place in February and March 2010.

'Inspiring', 'powerful' and 'moving' were words which were often overheard as women left the Roadshows. In each venue there was a sense of the presence of God and a palpable awareness of the solemn nature of the issues being addressed. Few left without being challenged about their 'doorstep mission fields' but also encouraged by the reminder that no Christian goes out into her mission field alone. Hearts were warmed by the 'goodness' of the good news.

For a few pictures from the Roadshows see here.

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2010 Annual Meeting

At this year's annual PW rally, Helen Kennedy challenged a packed Assembly Hall of ladies to "pitch their tents" as they respond to God’s call for action.

On Thursday 6 May, Church House Assembly Hall was filled twice over as members of PW groups from across Ireland came together for the annual PW rally. The first of the meetings took place in the afternoon and was then repeated in the evening, allowing some 2000 women to attend what is the organisation’s biggest event of the year. The theme for the coming year was announced as 'Stir us to Action' and the service followed this theme throughout.

Read the report here

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Reopening of South Belfast Friendship House

South Belfast Friendship House has been renovated and extended to include a new multipurpose room and was reopened in March 2010 by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor, Councillor Naomi Long. The act of worship and Rededication was conducted The Rt Rev Dr Stafford Carson, Moderator of the General Assembly.

The House, managed by Jenny Robinson (Deaconess) and staffed by Eunice Moore, Ashley McFaul and a team of volunteers, is now funded and managed by PW, in partnership with the Board of Social Witness and continues to have a crucial role in working with families in this area of South Belfast.

For pictures see here.

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