Day 40 :
God at work in Raising Up Leaders –
This Palm Sunday, Bishop David brings our Transformations series to a close with a focus on those being raised up as leaders in our diocese.
Day 39 :
God at work in Moneyreagh Church Plant –
Rory leads Moneyreagh Community Church where they have seen God transform lives across the generations.
Day 38 :
God at work in Children & Young People, with Grayce Turton –
Grayce, who is one of our FORGE Ministry Apprentices, shares how the story of David and Goliath has helped to transform her thoughts around identity, worth and value.
Day 37 :
God at work in Calling Us, with Kyle Flanigan –
Kyle is in his second year of ordination training reflects on his call and three ways in which God has led him on this journey.
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Day 36 :
God at work in Partnerships, with Clive Atkinson & Colin –
Clive and Colin talk about the fruitful partnership between Willowfield Parish and St Clement’s, Templemore Avenue.
Day 35 :
God at work when we Step Out in Faith, with Scott McDonald –
A story from Newry, of faith, vision and commitment in the face of personal tragedy.
Day 34 :
God at work in The Glen Church Plant –
Roland McBratney has found real encouragement and support at the Men’s Shed and Glen Community Church in Newtownards.
Day 33 :
God at work in Community Engagement, with Sarah & Arthur Bass –
Sarah and Arthur tell us how St Mark’s Dundela are using the church grounds to engage the congregation and the community.
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Day 32 :
God at work in Calling Us, with Reuben Johnston –
Reuben is following the part–time route to ordination in the Church of Ireland. He shares the story of his calling and how God has spoken to him as he has wrestled with some of the challenges.
Day 31 :
God at work when we Step Out in Faith, with Ross Wilson –
At just the right time, God provided people and expertise to help St John’s Orangefield complete an extensive refurbishment and upgrade to their facilities.
Day 30 :
God at work in Braniel Church Plant –
James Crockett leads Braniel Community Church in East Belfast where God is at work among the children and young people.
Day 29 :
God at work in Children & Young People, with Nathaniel Cunningham –
A student at QUB, Nathaniel is a camper turned leader at our summer Kilbroney Adventure Camps and it’s been a transformative experience.
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Day 28 :
God at work in Calling Us, with George Okikiolu –
God has brought George on quite a journey from his Nigerian birthplace and career in engineering to being rector of Dromara & Garvaghy.
Day 27 :
God at work in Rejuvenation, with Melanie Houston –
Diocesan Lay Reader, Melanie, shares how God is at work transforming the small parish of Ardkeen on the Ards Peninsula.
Day 26 :
God at work in Community Engagement, with Rodney Blair –
Becoming Chaplain of Lurgan Rugby Club has allowed Rodney the privilege of coming alongside the players and their families.
Day 25 :
God at work in The Gathering Church Plant –
Tracy Doran and her nephew have found a warm welcome and a home in The Gathering, Belfast.
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Day 24 :
God at work when we Step Out in Faith, with Geoff Wilson & Christine Shanks –
Dromore Cathedral’s decision to step out in faith and appoint a Youth and Children’s Worker has been transformative for the parish.
Day 23 :
God at work in Calling Us, with Esther Simpson –
The call to ordained ministry was more of a surprise to Esther than to those that know her! She is currently in first year on the part–time course at CITI.
Day 22 :
God at work in Rejuvenation, with Cyril Morrison –
Cyril shares a powerful story of God at work to bring about his personal rejuvenation as a Christian.
Day 21 :
God at work in Killough Kids & Youth –
Billy Fyffe leads Killough Kids & Youth, an outreach begun as part of our church planting initiative. God works through us as we make ourselves available to listen and pray.
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Day 20 :
God at work when we Step Out in Faith, with Ali Calvin –
Ali Calvin is the rector of Kilkeel where a large building project was completed in 2022. When God speaks and we act, he is faithful in providing the resources.
Day 19 :
God at work in Partnerships, with Willie Nixon –
The partnership between Drumbeg Parish and St Donard’s Community Church, Dundrum, is a source of blessing to both churches.
Day 18 :
God at work in Children & Young People, with Josh Thornbury –
Our Diocesan Youth Officer, Josh, sees God at work in children and young people in our parishes and through the many opportunities offered by DDYC.
Day 17 :
God at work in Dundrum Church Plant –
Colin Morris leads St Donard’s Community Church, Dundrum, where they have been able to give practical help and a warm welcome to families who have arrived from Ukraine.
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Day 16 :
God at work in Community Engagement, with Jan Stevenson –
Jan is the Community Pastor in Ballyholme Parish. She shares how the church has experienced God’s favour as they’ve engaged with the local community in a variety of creative ways.
Day 15 :
God at work in Calling Us, with Claire Pearson –
When Claire’s minister suggested she consider ordination it was a bolt from the blue, but sensing that God was speaking, she began to pray about it. Claire is Curate Assistant in St Brendan’s, Sydenham.
Day 14 :
God at work in Rejuvenation, with Raymond McClure –
Raymond, who is a student at Belfast Bible College, shares how God is at work transforming the small parish of Ballyhalbert on the Ards Peninsula.
Day 13 :
God at work when we Step Out in Faith, with Myrtle Morrison –
Taking the step to prioritise children and young families has been a blessing to the whole church family in St John’s Newcastle.
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Day 12 :
God at work in Killicomaine Church Plant –
Jim Fleming leads Killicomaine Community Church in Portadown, where they are working to disciple the local people who have come to faith in the last few years.
Day 11 :
God at work in Children & Young People, with John Simpson –
Following the death of his Dad in 2017, John, who is in Upper–Sixth, shares very honestly about how God has been at work through his grief.
Day 10 :
God at work in Community Engagement, with Jim Cheshire –
“When we come together we can achieve so much more.” With great need all around them, St Mary’s, Ballybeen, have sought to make a difference in practical ways in partnership with other local churches and organisations.
Day 9 :
God at work when we Step Out in Faith, with Joanne Megarrell –
Employing a part–time evangelist was a step of faith for St John’s Moira but Kyle has done amazing work among the men of the parish.
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Day 8 :
God at work in West Winds Church Plant –
Billy, who is a resident of West Winds Estate in Newtownards and Chairman of the Development Association, talks about the positive difference that West Winds Community Church has made in the estate.
Day 7 :
God at work in Calling Us, with Pat Kerr –
Pat shares his journey from West Belfast to becoming Minister in Charge in Castlewellan and Kilcoo.
Day 6 :
God at work in Partnerships, with Simon Genoe & Raymond Kettyle –
“Partnership is never a weakness, it is only ever a strength.” Simon and Raymond talk about the ministry partnership between their neighbouring parishes.
Day 5 :
God at work in Rejuvenation, with Denise Wilson –
Denise, the Community Pastor in Christ Church, Primacy, describes how the church has experienced a spiritual reawakening over the last two years.
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Day 4 :
God at work in Tullycarnet Church Plant –
Praying for Matthew and the folks of Tullycarnet Church, situated in our parish of Stormont 
“The people of God are called to bring something of the transformation of God’s Kingdom to the community that they’re in,” says Matthew Gault, leader of Tullycarnet Church. That’s what the church is working and praying towards for Tullycarnet and Ardcarn.
Day 3 :
God at work in Community Engagement with Jono Pierce & Andy Hay –
The congregation of St Finnian’s Parish Church have found themselves blessed through sponsoring and housing a Ukrainian family who had to flee the devastated city of Mariupol.
Day 2 :
God at work in Calling Us, with Stu Armstrong –
The second film in the Diocesan series for Lent 2023.
Stu was ordained in August 2022 and describes his 10–year journey from that first sense of call.
Day 1 :
God at work in Children & Young People, with Laurence & Millie Bellew –
The first film in the Diocesan series for Lent 2023.
Laurence Bellew grew up in foster care and now he and his wife Millie are foster carers. They also open up their Newry home for youth church. St. Patrick’s & St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Newry.
