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Death of Pastor Jack (John) Mahon
We were saddened to learn of the death of Pastor Jack (John) Mahon on 31 October 2019 after a short illness and only three days after celebrating his 98th birthday. Jack was born on 28 October 1921 in the cotton mill town of Blackburn, Lancashire. He was the youngest of a family of five. His char...
8 November 2019
Friends, Fellowship and Volleyball
The last weekend of October 2019 was indeed a weekend of excitement, reunion, fellowship and competition. A good portion of the weekend comprised of a reunion, as well as making new friends.
31 October 2019
Dutch Youth Visit Newcastle for a Deeper Experience
28 young and slightly older youth stepped off the ferry, hopped onto a bus and soon entered the Newcastle Seventh-day Adventist church for the first part of their 'A Deeper Experience' venture.
31 October 2019
10 Days of Change
During the week of 7-11 October, Dr Sung Kwon delivered the modules from the Community Services and Urban Ministry Certification programme along with local educators
23 October 2019
Death of Anita Marshall
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Anita Marshall, wife of retiree Dr David Marshall. Anita was born on 23 July 1943 and passed away on 9 October at The St Barnabas Hospice at Grantham Hospital. Anita and David began an enduring friendship in the late sixties that matured into marri...
23 October 2019
A Testimony of Healing
I was now a trained and qualified flight hostess, which caused great excitement for me. However, things took a big U-turn in my life. The past few years were very challenging times due to various medical health conditions. The first I experienced was: • Damage to the disc in my neck from a bus ac...
23 October 2019
The 2019 Beach Lecture – BEING HUMAN IN A DIGITAL AGE
Some people want to describe our technological age as a digital 'revolution' but Graystone did not. He argued that the term 'revolution' is a misnomer.
23 October 2019
The Irish Mission – Growing Stronger
Mission President, Pastor Dan Serb, is clear about the church he serves. His report to the Session describes a church that is "colourful, dynamic, and ever active," listing choirs, Pathfinders, Bible study groups, youth projects, family camps, fundraising events, and outreach
10 October 2019
Newbold's Week of Spiritual Emphasis ‒ Men and Women Just Like Us
The former head of Newbold's Department of Theology provided down-to-earth talks each evening.
10 October 2019
Death of Len Eastwood
We were saddened to learn of the death of Len Eastwood on 19 September 2019. Len was born on 1 December 1943 in Chelmsford, Essex. On 26 March 1968 Len married Patricia Jean Palmer and their union brought about three children: Stephen Eastwood, Kaylene Chadwick and Keren Milanovic. Len began work...
3 October 2019
Church Delivers Mental Health Training to Local Community Groups
Mental health challenges were analysed at the Stanborough Centre as individuals were trained in their response to mental distress.
26 September 2019
Handling Power in Leadership ‒ Pastoral Team Meeting
Ministry is a place where you see various power dynamics and power can be used well and badly.
25 September 2019
Chill in a Field Returns to Pride Rock
Worship at Chill in a Field is quite different from other events. Sitting around in a cosy circle of sofas, beanbags and cushions surrounded by soft lighting and house plants brings a real sense of community and friendship
25 September 2019
Into the Time Machine – at Lowestoft Adventist Church
Lowestoft opened its doors for a prophecy-focused outreach entitled, 'Into the Time Machine'.
25 September 2019
BUC Pathfinder Day
World Pathfinder Day designated by the General Conference and held on Sabbath 21 September, saw Pathfinders who came to hear and demonstrate that they had been created with a purpose.
25 September 2019