The Presbyterian Women's Association

Deaconess Information - Pat Shirley


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Service:

1971 - 1979 Strean and Scrabo Presbyterian Churches, Newtownards
1979 - 1986 Belfast City Hospital, Chaplaincy
1986 - 1996 Glendermott and Strathfoyle Presbyterian Churches, Londonderry
1996 - Greystone Road Presbyterian Church, Antrim
2003 - 2006 Antrim Hospital (6 hours per week)

Background:

Pat worked as a clerk/typist in Dalriada Hospital before going to St Colm's College in 1969 to do a two year course. Pat's home congregation is Ballycastle.


Present Ministry:

Assisting Vacancy Covener Dr D Patton in Greystone Road.
Pastoral care within the congregation.


Interests:

Photography, gardening and reading.


Prayer Requests:

  • For safe travel in deputation - making the message relevant, informative and challenging for all age groups.
  • For sensitivity and wisdom in pastoral work.
  • Discernment as to where people are spiritually and, when necessary, introducing them to Jesus.
  • Taking time for daily Bible study and prayer.
  • Working to God's agenda in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Tel: (028) 9032 2284. Email: pwa@presbyterianireland.org.


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