Friday, November 16, 2007

A special guest at the International Offices

Elim as a Denomination is ninety three years old and George Canty has been an minister for around eighty of them! It was great to have him visit our offices and hear his reminiscences of the early years of our Movement. He is anything but a man locked in 'yesterday'. He was known in the past as pastor and an evangelist who held many successful Divine Healing Crusades. He comtinues to be a prolific writer with his books still translated into many languages.

Bandon - Republic of Ireland

Bandon is evidence to the fact that not only large churches are effective. I was invited to speak, by Brian and Doris Synnott, at an Evangelistic event that was held in a hotel in the town center Around sixty people were present and it was wonderful to see three adults make a first time commitment to Christ at the close of the meeting. On the following Sunday morning I spoke at the regular church service and was able to meet the regular congregation


Sunday, November 04, 2007

Irish Leaders Day

This was held as part of a leadership training program. It was hosted in the Hillsborough Elim church and Pastors, Elders and Deacons from Ulster and from the Republic were present. I always enjoy being in Ireland as there is always a great atmosphere, sense of rapport and attendance. This day-long Saturday event was no exception