Keswick at Portstewart

Keswick at Portstewart 2010

The dates for Keswick at Portstewart 2010

Saturday 10 July to Friday 16 July.

 

Morning Bible Readings 11:00am Dr Derek Thomas

Originally from Wales, Dr. Derek Thomas is the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi. After pastoring for 17 years in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dr Thomas returned to the USA in 1996 where, in addition to his work at the seminary, he serves as the Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.

Evening Meetings 7:30 Sunday 8:30

Saturday, Sunday, Monday to Wednesday

 Pastor Craig Dyer

Earlier this year Craig completed 13 years as Pastor of Harper Memorial Church in the south side of Glasgow. He had been called there from Bellshill Baptist Church, his first pastorate which he took up after graduating from Irish Baptist College in Belfast in 1989.

During his time at Harper, Craig served as a trustee with India Rural Evangelical Fellowship (IREF), was Chair of Care for Scotland's Scottish Advisory Committee, and a chaplain at the University of Glasgow. Also during these years his involvement in Christianity Explored deepened, leading to his present role as Training Director.

His task in essence is to provide evangelism training for gospel-hearted churches around the world by developing a network of qualified trainers. He summarises his life's work as "Equipping hundreds to train thousands to rescue millions".

Craig and his wife have three daughters. As a family they enjoy time together travelling, cycling and defeating Craig in word game competitions.

When not at work he has been known to go for a run and have the occasional rattle on the drums. Craig collects boxed DVD sets of "The West Wing" which he hasn't got round to watching yet, but he enjoys the thought of them being there if he ever needs them

Thursday and Friday evening Rev Paul Williams

Paul Williams worked in the newspaper industry before studying at Oak Hill Theological College in London. After several years at Christ Church Ware and St Peter's Harld Wood he served at All Souls Langham Place in London. Paul is now Vicar of Christ Church Fulwood in Sheffield. He is co-author of the book, "If you could ask God one question". Paul is married to Caroline and they have three children; twin girls, Susannah and Bethan who are 8 and Joshua who is 6. Paul is a keen tennis player and supports Leeds United Football Club.

He has previously spoken at Keswick at Portstewart and we look forward to welcomng him back again

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Opening Night Keswick at Portstewart

 Despite a very wet and windy night the opening meeting of Keswick at Portstewart got off to a very good start.

The Chairman of Keswick at Portstewart Rev Joe Fell welcomed the crowd to the meeting and prayed that during the week everyone would be challenged in a new way from the word of God.

 

 Before Dr Bob Flayart brought his first message Gary Mc Dowell lead the congregation in worship.

Bob Flayart has been the minster at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church in Birmingham Alabama for over 20 years. Originally a Church plant Oak Mountain has grown from a congregation of 150 to around 2,400.

Dr Flayart speaking to a young person after the meeting

The theme of Dr Flayart’s address was Grace, taken from Titus chapter 2.

Converting grace, Basic grace, Smothered grace, Remedial grace, Resistible grace Radical grace, Balanced grace, Propelling grace, Worshiping grace, Realistic grace, and Preserving grace.

This will be his subject over the nights of the Convention meetings.

After the meeting many stayed for the Fringe event in the new convention cafe sitting and enjoying good fellowship, good coffee and good music.

  

Keswick at Portstewart continues each day until Friday 17^th July

Morning Bible readings 11:00am and evening meetings at 7:30pm

  

All set for Keswick at Portstewart.

In two days the Keswick at Portstewart Convention will begin,  it run from 11 to the 17 July.

Preparations are well under way to make this annual feast of Bible teaching possible.

The site before the tent was erected

In bright sunshine today  (Thursday) a team from Belfast City Mission helped seat the tent, electricians were on site putting up lights, the platform was built and the backdrop put in place.

 

An additional tent has been erected on site to accommodate the  new feature of an on site coffee shop ( Bon Appetite) and book shop. ( Faith Mission). Arnold from Bon Appetite was busy taking delivery of freezers and coffee machines.

The weather was lovely today in Portstewart and hopefully the sun will shine during the Convention. 

However our prayer is for the 'Lord's face to shine' on us  to  bless the ministry of His precious word.

So why not 'go a little deeper' and come along to Keswick at Portstewart, 'Bringing the Bible Alive'.

 

Keswick at Portstewart; New acoustic cafe fringe event

 

 

 

 Keswick at Portstewart; deep ministry in a shallow world.

Since its beginnings in 1914, Portstewart Convention has endeavoured to be a tool of Kingdom worthy ministry to the contemporary world.   This year, in addition to the traditional morning bible readings and evening meetings there will be special seminars on mission with opportunities to learn about overseas service,  plus the on site Bon Appetit coffee shop, which on Saturday, 11 July, circa 9pm, will host an innovative fringe acoustic event of praise and worship.

Fringe organiser Dr James Wilson explained, ‘We are conscious that the Convention is perceived as something for the older generation,  however we have a charge and  obligation to be as culturally relevant as possible and still be scripturally uncompromising. For that reason we have been very intentional in introducing a fringe event specifically aimed at the young Christian adults who may not automatically view the Convention as their thing.   We would ask you, not just to come to the fringe, but join us for the main events. At a time when post modernism

throws up its own questionable theology, it is essential that young Christians are fed  sound Bible based teaching and grounded in firm apologetics.’

The acoustic fringe promises to be a relaxed end to the evening as we have fellowship together in a time of informal campfire singalong praise and harmony. If you play a guitar, fiddle, flute, drums or any instrument of praise, and yearn for good honest fellowship, then do join us at the Portstewart Convention Acoustic Fringe and we will make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

'09 Worship Leader Profile: Gary McDowell

Gary McDowell will again be leading our worship at the convention. Gary is part of the staff team at Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church near Bangor where he has a broad ranging ministry involving young people, families and music. He has led worship at various Christian events throughout the UK and also writes and performs his own songs and has to date recorded four albums. He is married to Dawn and they have three absolutely wonderful children!

'09 Speaker Profile: Alastair Morrice

Alastair was minister of the Church of Scotland in Galashiels, Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, and then Rutherglen Stonelaw from 1968-2000. In 2001, he and his wife Mary went to establish an international church in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. He retired in August 2008 and has settled in Kirriemuir, Angus. He has visited Ireland many times over the years and is very happy to be back at Portstewart again.

Alistair will be taking the Bible study every morning from Monday to Friday at 11.00am

'09 Speaker Profile: Bob Flayhart

Dr. Bob Flayhart served with Campus Crusade for Christ at Florida State University from 1982-1985. In 1989, Briarwood Presbyterian Church (Alabama) called him to plant a daughter church, Oak Mountain Presbyterian, which had its first service on Palm Sunday of that same year. He has served as Senior Pastor for the past 20 years. The church has around 2,220 in membership and currently employs over 100 staff. Dr. Flayhart and his wife Laurie have three children, Joshua, 21, Hannah, 18, and Michael, 16. You can listen to audio clips of Bob preaching on the Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church website - click here

Bob will be preaching in all of our evening meetings - at 7.30pm from Monday to Saturday, and 8.15pm on Sunday

CSSM @ Portstewart!

Here's this year's CSSM flyer, giving details of what they'll be doing during their summer programme at Portstewart. So your children - or grandchildren - can enjoy good scriptural teaching too!