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Northern
Ireland
Missions

Notes from the field while we partner with the local church in Northern Ireland to encourage disciples and share Jesus.

Jul 25th 2010, 10am

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, Chruch, Fused 2010, Fused

Church

Today our 14 American team members split up into smaller groups to be a part of six different churches in the area. We worshipped and fellowshipped with Newcastle Presbyterian, Newcastle Baptist, Newcastle Church of Ireland, Newcastle Methodist, Newcastle Elim Church and Castlewellan Presbyterian.

Everyone had a slightly different experience, but some things were common. Seeing people who have responded to Jesus in repentance and faith who have a genuine love for him being the key. Out of this, the kindness in the N. Irish’s speech and their effort to make us know we’re noticed is refreshing. In the Baptist Church there was a 60 year old man standing behind us who was singing loudly with such honest devotion. When there was a break in the service, he immediately took interest in us, and we shared a nice conversation. It was a smile-inducing experience.

One of the most special things we experienced was being welcomed and knowing that we belonged, knowing that we’re all part of God’s family. God is building a family that isn’t limited by border, boundaries or barriers. We are grateful that we get to be a part of God’s family and experience this kind of acceptance both now and in eternity.

Jul 22nd 2010, 1am

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, Prayer, Fused, Fused 2010

Prayer

One thing we say over and over as we travel to Northern Ireland is that God’s prevailing power is released in prayer. Tonight at our commissioning service we spent some time praying, worshiping and encouraging one another as our team was sent out by friends, family and the Holy Spirit.

At the end of this time we gave out a prayer calendar. Commissioning isn’t the end of the mission for non-traveling team members. We need prayer support from our friends and family every day just as much as we need to be on the ground in Northern Ireland.

If you’d like to support us this way, the prayer calendar is available in both pdf and png formats.

Jul 17th 2010, 10am

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, Fused 2010, Fused

Fused 2010

In five days our team of 12 Americans will travel to Newcastle, Northern Ireland to partner with a much larger team of Northern Irish to be a part of Fused. Fused is a program for the youth of the city that is a result of multi-church collaboration.

This collaboration is a beautiful glimpse at the redemption and restoration that Jesus brings. Especially in a country that has had such a long history of separation and conflict. Multiple denominations all working together for one purpose - to share the love of Jesus with the next generation. Brilliant.