About St Andrew'S Presbyterian Church
We are an enthusiastic community of people, who are constantly learning what it means to love the Lord and to share HIs love with the world around us.
St Andrew'S Presbyterian Church Description
At St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church you’ll discover a group of ordinary people from different backgrounds, life experiences and ages, who have one thing in common – a love for God, and a desire to share this love with others. We don’t pretend to have life sorted – but many of us have been and are continuing to be changed by the love of Jesus, and are seeking to live as His disciples in the world.
We meet together every Sunday morning at 11am and 6. 30pm (first and third Sunday evenings each month), and throughout the week. There’s something for everyone, no matter what age or background. [During the summer months of July and August we only have morning worship gatherings each Sunday at 11am. ]
You're really welcome any time - we'd love to see you. If you'd like to find out more or would like to speak with someone about the church family or what it means to follow Jesus, please get in touch with the Minister, Mark Johnston (M: 07736 769 744; E: markajohnston2000@hotmail.com).
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SPECIAL EVENT FOR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS - TUESDAY 24th SEPTEMBER, 7:30pm AT BANGOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL...
Here's some info about a FREE special event being organised by Bangor Cares for parents and grandparents across Bangor as we seek to support one another in raising our children and grandchildren in the digital age. Spread the word and if you're free we'd love to welcome you! More info is included in the Events page below...
Please pray for the young people who are heading to Killeshandra in Co Cavan this afternoon to serve the Lord there in the coming week. They’ll be leading the ‘Under the Sea’ Holiday Bible Club and reaching out to many people across the local area with the love and hope of Jesus. Pray too for Ali Calvin and the church family in Killeshandra at this time. Come, Lord Jesus, pour out Your Spirit we pray.
SINGING A NEW SONG: 'YOU'RE THE WORD OF GOD THE FATHER'...
During our worship gathering tomorrow morning, we'll be singing together 'You're the Word of God the Father'. This may be a new song for some of us, so here's a video of the song for you to listen to as we prepare to gather to worship the Lord together tomorrow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVpkR4gYT lg
COME AND JOIN US THIS SUNDAY 28th JULY 2019 @ St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Bangor:
11am: MORNING WORSHIP - 'BUT FIRST...'
Come and join us for worship this Sunday at St Andrew's. Ian McKee will be leading our time of worship together and we'll be looking at Luke 9:57-62. We'll be looking at the responses of the 3 would-be-disciples - 2 of whom off their own bat declared that they wanted to follow Jesus. The other Jesus called called to follow Him. In the end - as far a...s we know - all were to be deflected from their goal by divided loyalties. They were 'willing' to follow Jesus - but on their own terms.
We'll also have the opportunity to pray for the KILLESHANDRA TEAM as they prepare to head to Co Cavan this week to serve the Lord together. And we'll be chatting with Jordan Dick as he prepares to travel to America with the Pais movement, to be trained in evangelism, discipleship and Bible study.
PRAISE & PLAY (for babies and toddlers), and SUMMER KIDZONE (for aged 3-P7) will be happening during Morning Worship. We also have baby-changing facilities in the Praise & Play Room throughout the worship gathering. BIBLE CLASS (YEAR 8+) will be taking a breather over the summer, but we'd encourage all our young people to come along and get involved in the service.
TEA, COFFEE and REFRESHMENTS will be available, as always, after morning worship - we're never in any rush away!
We look forward to seeing you at gathered worship this Sunday. Keep in touch.
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Thanks to everyone who brought in wellies to support Nicola Neill and the local dementia friendly garden that she and her team have been creating. Here's some photos that Nicola has very kindly sent through, that shows the garden in full colour, with the wellies providing much interest!
TOILET ROLL TUBES & COAT HANGERS...
If you have any spare Toilet Roll Tubes or Coat Hangers lying around, please feel free to bring them to Worship this Sunday morning, 28th July at 11am, and leave them underneath the Sign Up Table as you come into the Sanctuary. The toilet roll tubes will be used for crafts in Killeshandra this incoming week as the team prepares to serve there. The coat hangers will be used in our Pre-Loved School Uniform Stand in the basement of the church, as we display the many different items of uniform for Clandeboye Primary School. Thanks for all your help!
PROMPT CHALLENGE FOR THIS WEEK: WHO NEEDS PEACE THAT I CAN PRAY FOR THIS WEEK?
Here's a question for this week, for each of us to prayerfully ask God, and then look out for opportunities that arise where we can follow through with the challenge. What happens next is all part of the adventure, as we trust and follow Jesus.
'Lord Jesus, who needs peace this week that I can pray for? Flood them Lord with your perfect peace that is beyond all human understanding, that comes from... Your Spirit. And as they experience Your peace, may they turn to You, trust You and follow You with their lives.'
Jesus said: "All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:25-27)
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SUMMER FUN FOR EVERYONE IN CLANDEBOYE...
We had an absolute blast this week with everyone across the Clandeboye Community - thanks to everyone who came along to each of the different events in St Andrew's. And a big thanks to the Impact Team of young people and the church family for your love for Jesus and deep love for people. Let's keep praying for everyone across the Clandeboye Community, that each of us would be drawn to give our lives to Jesus - the hope of the world.
...Check out the video below, put together by the Impact Team, using videos they took with their phones throughout the week (you might need to enlarge the video on your screen to see it clearly)...
https://youtu.be/-TI1IpNwmDQ
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COME AND JOIN US THIS SUNDAY 21st JULY 2019 @ St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Bangor:
11am: MORNING WORSHIP - 'THE REASON FOR OUR HOPE'
Come and join us for worship this Sunday at St Andrew's. We'll be looking at 1 Peter 3:8-16, and thinking about the reason for our hope and how we can share this with others.
... We'll also have the joy of BAPTISING JORDAN CHAMBERS and we'll be chatting with some members of the IMPACT TEAM who have been serving the Lord with us during the past week across Clandeboye Village.
PRAISE & PLAY (for babies and toddlers), and SUMMER KIDZONE (for aged 3-P7) will be happening during Morning Worship. We also have baby-changing facilities in the Praise & Play Room throughout the worship gathering. BIBLE CLASS (YEAR 8+) will be taking a breather over the summer, but we'd encourage all our young people to come along and get involved in the service.
TEA, COFFEE and REFRESHMENTS will be available, as always, after morning worship - we're never in any rush away!
We look forward to seeing you at gathered worship this Sunday. Keep in touch, and if you need help with anything, please feel free to contact Mark Johnston on 07736 769 744.
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A big thanks to Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team, the PSNI and the Fire Brigade for coming along to the Community BBQ & Party last night at St Andrew's - it was fascinating to learn more about each of the Emergency Services and the invaluable support they provide to us as a community. Let's continue to pray for our Emergency Services and support them in the incredible work they do.
A big thanks to everyone who came along to the Community Party tonight at St Andrew’s...we loved seeing everyone! Thanks too to the Emergency Services, to Kane Castles and Vibe Academy for taking part in tonight’s event! Keep in touch and if we can help in any way in the days ahead, please feel free to contact us! God bless.
We’re looking forward to the Community BBQ tonight, Friday 19th July, 5:30pm-8pm at St Andrew’s...come and join us. If it stays wet everything will be moved inside so that the fun can keep going...
TODAY AT ST ANDREW'S...
There's lots on today at St Andrew's - here's a little summary:
10:30am-12:30pm: CHAMPIONS' SPORTS CAMP for all young people aged 3.5 to P7 - come along and enjoy our action-packed sports camp with high energy games / healthy refreshments / stories and lots of fun for all ages and abilities.
... 5:30pm-8pm: COMMUNITY BBQ FOR ALL AGES - come along and enjoy a time of getting to know others from across the community. We'll have a BBQ together, inflatables, VIBE Dance Academy, Nerf Gun Battles, plenty of games, face painting, ice-cream van, candy-floss, and hopefully a visit from the fire brigade and coastguard.
Come along and get involved - we'd love to welcome you at St Andrew's. Here's some photos from our Encounter evening last night with young people from across Clandeboye, and some of the work we were doing to support residents of Sunnyside Residential Home yesterday afternoon.
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It’s been a joy to spend time with young people from across the community at our Champions Sports Camp this morning and to take time this afternoon to help clean, paint and weed round Sunnyside Residential Home, and all in the name of Jesus who first loved us.
Please continue to pray for young people and their families living across our community, and for those living in Sunnyside...that each one would know the Lord’s peace, comfort hope and love as they trust and follow Him.
COMMUNITY PARTY AT ST ANDREW'S - FRIDAY 19th JULY, 5:30pm-8pm...
Come along to our FREE COMMUNITY PARTY FOR ALL AGES at St Andrew's this Friday 19th July, 5:30pm-8pm. Whether it rains or is sunny, we'll have bouncy castles, a BBQ, face-painting, Candy Floss, Ice Cream Van, Crazy games, VIBE Dance Academy hiphop dance sessions, more nerf gun action and an opportunity to spend time with one another. Hope you can make it. Spread the word!
https://www.facebook.com/events/325709481 647916/
TODAY AT ST ANDREW'S...
There's lots on today at St Andrew's - here's a little summary:
10:30am-12:30pm: CHAMPIONS' SPORTS CAMP for all young people aged 3.5 to P7 - come along and enjoy our action-packed sports camp with high energy games / healthy refreshments / stories and lots of fun for all ages and abilities.
... 10am-12noon: PRE-LOVED SCHOOL UNIFORMS in the basement of St Andrew's...we have lots of pre-loved school uniforms for Clandeboye Primary School and also shirts, trousers and skirts that may be suitable for other schools too.
7:30pm-9:30pm: ENCOUNTER - for young people going into Year 8 and above - lots more action-packed fun is guaranteed - computer games / food / stories / banter and back by popular demand - some more nerf gun fun!
Come along and get involved - we'd love to welcome you at St Andrew's. Here's some photos from our Encounter evening last night with young people from across Clandeboye. Thanks to the Nomad crew for the cage football!
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Don’t forget, our programme for young people going into Year 8 and throughout high school continues tonight from 7:30pm-9:30pm at St Andrew’s...we have Cage Football, Fondu and lots of other fun and games. Hope you can make it!
Lots of fun this morning at our Champions Sports Camp. We’re back again on Thursday and Friday mornings, 10:30am-12:30pm at St Andrew’s...all young people aged 3.5 to P7 are really welcome!