The annual Keswick at Portstewart Bible Week will run from Saturday 7th until Friday 13th July 2018.
As usual, a packed programme with something for all ages is planned. Admission is free and no tickets are required.
Keswick at Portstewart was established in 1914, then known as ‘The North of Ireland Keswick Convention’. It is the oldest surviving daughter convention of the world famous ‘Keswick Convention’, founded in 1875, and held annually in the English Lake District. While running for over 100 years, Keswick at Portstewart has continued to develop and has grown in popularity and vibrancy.
The event takes place on its own grounds right in the heart of the beautiful coastal town of Portstewart, Northern Ireland. It draws in excess of 1000 people each day.
The programme for Keswick at Portstewart 2018 – 7th to 13th July
Morning Bible Teaching
This year’s Morning Bible Teaching will run from Monday 9th until Friday 13th July and begins at 11am. Leading these will be John Risbridger, who serves as Minister and Team Leader at Above Bar Church in Southampton. After coming to Christ at a young age he studied Mathematics and Economics in Nottingham. He spent 10 years on the staff of UCCF after 5 years in NHS management. He has been involved in Keswick Ministries for many years, serving as chair until the Summer of 2017. John is due to take up the Chair of the Evangelical Alliance Council from September this year. He loves Bible teaching ministry and has written “The Message of Worship” within the IVP Bible Speaks Today series. He is married to Alison and has two daughters.
Evening Celebrations
Nightly Evening Celebrations will begin at 7.30pm. The speakers at these will be:
Marcus Nodder, (Saturday and Sunday). Marcus has been the senior minister at St Peter’s Barge, London’s only floating church, since 2004. He is married to Lina and they have four children – Sebastian, Reuben, Harriet, and Nelson. Marcus studied Modern & Medieval Languages at Cambridge University, where he spent many happy hours rowing. He is also a graduate of Oak Hill Theolograical College. Apart from a brief spell in banking he has worked in Christian ministry. He grew up in Manchester, but when not in London can now usually be found in a log cabin on an island just off Stockholm. He enjoys chopping down trees and kayaking.
Dr. Bryan Chapell, (Monday to Friday) Bryan is Senior Pastor of the Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Peoria, Illinois. He is also President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. His preaching and teaching is available at www.UnlimitedGrace.com. He is the author of many books, including Unlimited Grace, Each for the Other, Holiness by Grace, Praying Backwards. Also, The Gospel According to Daniel, The Hardest Sermons You’ll Ever Have to Preach, and Christ-Centered Preaching. He and his wife, Kathy, have four adult children, a growing number of grandchildren. They enjoy the blessings of many friends, fishing and faith.
Worship throughout the week will be led by Ian Hannah.
Programme for young people
Once again, children and young people will have the opportunity to enjoy activities appropriate to their age groups. This will be organised every day by members of Portstewart CSSM.
Baby changing and rest facilities will also be available for parents with young children.
For young adults there is ‘Convention Extra’, which will happen on Sunday 8th July 2018 at the Keswick Hub from 9.30pm. Enjoy free tea, coffee and worship led by Steve McGall and a talk from Pete Wright.
For the full lowdown on Keswick at Portstewart 2018, log on to their website here. You can also find them on Facebook here.
