We are a mission-orientated church that has the desire to follow Christ’s command to go into the world and make disciples of all people.
We believe that the Kingdom of God is built by Christians reaching out to others to proclaim the Good News of Jesus and we want to bring the love of Christ into the heart of our community reaching out and building relationships with those we meet.
Ultimately we want to help people encounter the living Christ and see their lives transformed by the power of God’s love.
Ladies and Men’s breakfasts
Both breakfasts are held twice yearly and are attended not only by our own congregation but also by those from the surrounding area.
The ladies meet in a local hotel whilst the men meet in the Church hall.
Following a cooked breakfast the guest speaker talks about how God has helped them cope through challenging times in their life and those attending are encouraged and touched by the messages.
Prayer Room
The prayer room is set up in the church vestry several times each year to provide a peaceful space where you can draw aside from your busy life and spend time with God.
There are different areas that can guide and help you pray no matter where you are on your spiritual journey.
If you’re looking for a place to pause, reflect, or simply spend some quiet time with God, watch out for the dates of the next prayer room on social media or contact Jill.
Whether you’re familiar with prayer or just curious, all are welcome to experience this special space.
Don’t miss out—stop by and see what it’s all about! 🙏
Fit For Life
This is a ladies event that takes place in the Church hall for 4 weeks each May. It is a very popular and fun event that is well attended by females from 9 years old to 70+.
Activities such as Line dances are taught followed by a healthy supper with different speakers delivering a short epilogue at the end of each night.
SALT (Seasoned Adults Living Triumphantly)
Every seasoned adult is welcome.
This group for both men and women over 60 years of age meets every Wednesday from 10.30 -11.45 am in the church hall.
It starts with a cup of tea or coffee and a chat followed by a variety of activities such as chair exercises, quizzes, Boccia and beetle drives.
Parties are organised for special occasions such as Easter and Christmas.
This is a great way to meet other retired people and have fun and is open to everyone in the community. To view photographs of some of the events click on the link below:
SALT EASTER PARTY Queen's Jubilee Tea Party
Church Meal
This takes place annually in a local hotel and is a night of fun and fellowship for all.
Following the meal there is light entertainment such as a quiz provided by Rev Beacom.
Church BBQ
The BBQ is another annual event that takes place in the Church hall. Food is provided and cooked by the congregation and is a great opportunity for both congregations to meet up and have fun together.
Next BBQ will be held on:
Left To Their Own Devices (LTTOD)
This video and discussion based session from Care for the Family took place in April 2022.
It helped parents, grandparents and carers gain an understanding of the digital world their children connect with and the impact it can have on their lives, both now and in the future.
Topics covered included screen time, gaming, on line bullying, sexting, grooming and pornography. Practical advice was given with the opportunity to talk in small groups with other parents who may be experiencing the same difficulties. This was a very informative and valuable course for parents, grandparents and carers whether their children were toddlers or in their teens or any age in between.
Wreath Making
A very successful wreath making course was held on Saturday, 28th November 2022. It provided the perfect chance to make a beautiful wreath to brighten up your door under the expert guidance of Berry & Bow Wreaths.
Mallard Community Hub
This is an exciting new vision where our church is stepping forward to live out the Good News of Jesus in our community in a practical way.
We are delighted to say that the Church has purchased a building on Main Street, Ballinamallard where we propose to open a cafe, provide office space for businesses or individuals and build a large multipurpose community facility.
Please watch this space for further updates.
CONNECT - Generations working together
This new venture will use art and music in a fun and innovative way to bring young people and the over 60's together, breaking down age barriers and increase their understanding of each other as they share experiences. The workshops will give both generations an opportunity to learn new skills and give them an improved sense of purpose whilst boosting self-confidence and mental well-being.
Please contact Jill (07849147319, jillkeys2@hotmail.com) if you interested in joining us on Monday 24 October 2022, 6 pm - 7.30 pm.
Food will be served at 6 pm followed by musical workshop "The First Beat", led by music teacher Lynsey McCrea.
Please watch this space for further updates.
Wellbeing Journey
This course that ran weekly from September - November 2021 explored how we could improve our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Each night started with a short video followed by informal small group discussion. Feedback from the course was very positive with 93% of people saying they would definitely recommend the course to others.
As well as improving wellbeing everyone had good fun and enjoyed meeting new people and getting to know others better.
Please contact Jill if you would be interested in attending the Wellbeing Journey.
Walking Group
This group of men and women meets weekly every Wednesday night, weather permitting, during June, July and August to walk approximately 3 miles around the Castle Irvine Estate (Necarne) Irvinestown.
As well as getting fitter, friendships are made and strengthened. If you would like to join us please meet in the car park at 8 pm.
Mission Committee
Rev John Beacom (Minister)
Jill Keys (Mission Coordinator)
Linda McCrea (Treasurer)
Audrey Campbell
Caroline Campbell
Jennifer Grey
Primrose Nixon
For further details on any of the mission events please contact Jill (07849147319, jillkeys2@hotmail.com) or speak to any member of the mission team.