Service: | |
| 2005 - | New Row, Coleraine |
Background:
Amanda married Andrew in 1985, and lived in South Africa for nine years. After returning to Northern Ireland in 1994, she graduated with a PhD in Environmental Science. She now has two children, Graham (14) and Claire (12). She aspired to remain in research, but God had a different plan. Following two years full-time study at Union College, she received her Diploma in Ministry in Diaconal Studies. Amanda completed her Probationary year in Portrush and in 2005 was called to serve full-time in New Row, Coleraine.
Present Ministry:
Women's ministry among members and 'fringe' families (an essentially relational ministry of encouragement and support)
Pastoral visitation and care of families, sick and widowed
Christian counselling
Co-ordination and ongoing development of practical care team
Two bi-weekly Ladies Bible Studies
Monthly 'Ladies Social Nights' events
One-2-One Ladies Bible Studies (nurturing faith and discipleship)
Shared responsibility for organisation of and participation in 55+ (for retired members and friends of New Row); and teaching GB and BB Bible Class
School assemblies and SU
Interests:
Spending time with my husband and children, reading, scuba diving, and latch-hooking.
Prayer Requests:
- For continued good health, wisdom and compassion to love all of God's people.
- For wisdom to balance well my responsibilities as Deaconess, wife and mum.
- For an ever-deepening of relationships, acceptance and trust among the women of New Row.
- For sensitivity and courage in engaging in friendship evangelism.
- That the loveliness and grace of Christ will be seen in all the Care Team do and that more will join us as we seek to build the body up in love.
- That Andrew, Graham, Claire and myself will continue to grow in grace and know God's enabling, as a family we seek to be faithful to our calling.
