CENTRAL Belfast

On Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost Sunday together as we remembered the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. Dave Dickinson shared from Acts 2 & Galatians 4, as we considered  Power from the Outside &  Change from the Inside.

Acts 2:1-13 ; Galatians 4:4-7

On Sunday, Helen Warnock continued our series 'Life Together' in the book of James, as we moved into the second half of chapter one. This passage is all about moving from simpler hearers if God's  Word to doer – being a people who live out our faith. Helen posed three questions - 

- Are you a good listener? 
- What’s your memory like?
- Does your religion pass muster before God?

James 1:19-27

On Sunday, we began a new series in the book of James called Life Together. Jamie McMillan kicked us off as we looked at the theme of Trials & Temptations, but through the lens of faith. He helped us to reframe the way we think about faith in order to go through trials with a robust trust in God.

James 1:1-18

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson closed out our In-House Weekend as we gathered for worship, teaching and communion. Dave unpacked verses in Mark 8, and challenged us to be a people of hunger, consecration & likeness before we shared in the Lord's Table.

Mark 8:34-38

This weekend we gathered for our third In-House Weekend. This is a time set aside for our church family to eat, worship and pray together all with three things in focus; Jesus, Belfast & each other. 

At the Saturday morning session, Dave Dickinson opened up God's Word as we looked at the story of Mephibosheth and David's remarkable kindness towards him. We were reminded that this same kindness is what Jesus extends to us as we follow Him. His kindness that redeems, restores & gives belonging.

2 Samuel 9

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson closed out our series in 1 John. He highlighted living a life of assurance in Christ requires  Confidence Beyond Doubt and Truth Beyond Sincerity.  All of this found in God's never-stopping, always and forever love.

1 John 5:13-21

On Sunday we continued our series in 1 John, as we entered into the penultimate session. Jamie McMillan was with, exploring how we have a faith that can overcome the world. Jamie highlighted three key elements in this text; Eternal Life, The World & Being Reborn.

1 John 5:1-12

On Easter Sunday, we gathered again to round off our the Easter season, as we gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Saviour. John Dickinson was with us and reminded us of who Jesus is – the Generous, Intimate  & Present, before leading us in communion.

John 21:1-14

On Good Friday, we gathered to remember and mark the events of Jesus' crucifixion with worship, teaching and prayer. Dave Dickinson spoke about the Horror & the Hope of the Cross, and how our sin was truly dealt with on the cross.

Isaiah 53:3-6; 1 Peter 2:23-25

On Sunday, we began our Easter series as we celebrated Palm Sunday and remembered its significance as part of the Easter story. Dave Dickinson was with us and  highlighted that Palm Sunday was about The Crowd & The King.

John 12:12-19