There’s lots happening with Scripture Union in Ballymena at the moment!
Joel Hutchinson has recently joined Ballymena’s existing E3 Schools Worker, Rachel Sheppard working two days a week while Rachel co-ordinates Alpha in schools.
Over the next few weeks, Joel will be out and about in schools taking assemblies, RE lessons and SU groups. You might even see him in your Church, taking part in Sunday Services or Prayer Meetings.
Talking about his new role, Joel enthused: “I am thankful for how God has used Scripture Union to develop the passion to share the Good News of Jesus over the past ten years; as a school pupil, a Camps and Missions volunteer and as a Youth Worker in schools’ ministry.”
“I am looking forward to being part of what God is doing in the schools around Ballymena and to draw alongside pupils and teachers encouraging them as we prayerfully seek God to equip us and use us in His work”, Joel added.
He also said: “As a part-time Family & Youth Pastor, I also have a desire to encourage Churches as they seek to bless their local schools and to support children and young people as missionaries in their schools.”
Upcoming events for Scripture Union in Ballymena.
- Supporters of Scripture Union in Ballymena will also be meeting to pray for schools, teachers and pupils around the area on Monday, 1st February from 10am-12.15pm in the halls of First Broughshane Presbyterian Church.
Organizers would love to see you there. Teachers and SU leaders are also encouraged to send any prayer or praise points they may have for the term ahead.
- The Annual Dinner and Table Quiz to raise funds for the continuing E3 project in the town will take place on Monday, 29th February in Creative Gardens, Galgorm at 6.45pm.
Tickets are £22 per person and are available from Rachel or Joel at the Scripture Union office in Ballymena or a member of the District Support team.
Menu choices must be pre-ordered by Monday, 15th February. The menu choices are Chicken Curry, Vegetable curry, Beef Stroganoff / Apple crumble or Lemon Meringue. Why don’t you bring along a team from your school or Church? You could even come along with some of your friends and family.
It is always a great night of food and fun while raising money in support of schools ministry in the Ballymena area.
For further information on any of these events, contact Scripture Union in Ballymena in any of the following ways – visit their office at Dunclug College, (Doury Road, Ballymena BT43 6SU)
E-mail: rachel@suni.co.uk or joel@suni.co.uk
Telephone: 0743 6791045
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