The Big Bash

Wonderful things sometimes happen when many people come together with one collective purpose. That's what the fellowship of Ballydown did at the weekend to pay tribute to Billy and Margaret. Billy has been the minister of Ballydown for some 36 years ably aided in every way by Margaret. It became evident very early on that the Church hall would be inadequate to accommodate all those wanting to attend. To that end we hired a large marquee and plans were set in motion to cater for around 300. It was a remarkable weekend, full of joy and emotion. On Sunday Billy delivered his last sermon to a packed Church and a large overflow in the Church Hall. Best wishes go to Billy and Margaret in whatever God has in store for them.

Cherry Tree

The cherry tree is magnificent when in full bloom, but it only last for a very short time, enjoy the beauty while you can.

Lorraine

Lorraine had her operation on Monday at Craigavon Hospital. The operation went very well and she was able to get home on Wednesday. It will be a long, slow healing process to get better, but thank God that she has come through it well. She was under a fantastic Consultant Mr McCracken and his team. They have been brilliant and really inspired confidence with both of us. Thank you to everyone who prayed for Lorraine, the power of Prayer is a wonderful thing. Continue to Pray that she will get good news on Wednesday, when she goes back to see MrMcCracken, and for her continued recovery.

Lorraine let me take this photo just before she went into hospital, which is a rare thing and I was really pleased to get this. MTK...