Deaconess Information - Margaret Robertson

Background:

Margaret grew up in Newcastle from the age of seven. She worked in Downe Hospital, Downpatrick for 25 years, the last four part-time combined with studying for a BTh in Theology and one year in Union College for deaconess training. Her placement during that year was in Woodvale Presbyterian Church and she went on to serve her probationary year in Ballylinney Presbyterian Church. She is now serving in Gardenmore Presbyterian Church in Larne.

Present Ministry:

• Helper in the weekly Mums and Tots.
• Helper in the monthly coffee morning.
• Assisting and attending different Bible study groups.
• Helper in the Junior CE and GB.
• Organising and co-ordinating Friends Together - a monthly meeting for the elderly.
• Pastoral Visitation and getting to know the congregation.
• Prayer co-ordinator
• Organise worship planning group

Interests:

Walking my dog, Chino, catching up with friends, reading, watching TV.

Prayer Requests:

• That my ministry in all aspects would be Christ-centred and carried out by the power of His Holy Spirit.
• That Christ would be seen in my entire visitation.
• That we would follow God's leading and enabling as we develop the work among the older people in the congregation.
• That the congregation would be encouraged as they seek to develop their worship.
• That I would guard my times with the Lord, and grow in them.
• For the development of the prayer ministry within Gardenmore, that we may grow in faith, love and fellowship and become more Christ centred.