June Outreach Dinner: Malcolm MacPherson
Our June Outreach Fellowship Dinner was with Malcolm MacPherson from Gatehouse of Fleet. Malcolm grew up in a good home, although his parents were not Christians. He became very successful in his career as a quarry manager in his early 20's, and became overseer on a major building project. Although he occasionally went to church and said prayers each night, he wasn't a Christian. [...]
May Outreach Dinner: Guy Walker
Our May Outreach Fellowship Dinner was with Guy Walker from Dundee. Guy is passionate about following Jesus Christ and shared his personal story of coming to faith in Christ. Growing up in Arbroath, life became difficult after his parents divorced and he went into a life of drinking and parties. At 16 he attended church with a friend who had become a Christian. After [...]
April Outreach Dinner: Donnie McLean
Our April Outreach Dinner was with Donnie McLean from Ayrshire. Donnie trained at Dundee College and became Teacher of Technical Studies. After teaching at a number of schools for a number of years, he was promoted to a position at St Michael’s College, before taking early retirement at 50. During his time as a teacher Donnie saw the reality of Jesus Christ when was [...]
Burning Issues presents “The Davidson Affair”
This weekend "Burning Issues Drama Group" performed their latest production "The Davidson Affair". Adapted from the novel written by Stuart Jackman, the play follows Cass Tennel, an investigative reporter for the Rome Broadcasting Corporation. Cass is sent to Jerusalem to investigate the mysterious reports of Joshua Davidson, a political prisoner who was executed and yet reported to be alive again. On his journey Cass [...]
Willem Glashouwer: Why Israel, Why End Times, Why Jerusalem?
This past Friday evening and Sunday morning we had the pleasure of hosting special meetings with Willem Glashouwer, president of Christians for Israel International. The theme of the meetings was "Why Israel, Why End times, Why Jerusalem?". Willem's desire is to inform the church regarding God's purpose and plan for the nation of Israel, or as he put it, to "convert the church regarding [...]
Senior Citizen Lunches
Our first 2019 Senior Citizen Lunch was well attended on both Tuesday and Wednesday. After a delicious meal, our own Upper Room Choir sung five uplifting and inspirational songs. some of those in attendance were happily clapping along clearly enjoying themselves. Barry Brannen who spoke about the importance of being born-again, included a clear Gospel message which impacted those in attendance. We pray that [...]
February Outreach Dinner: Peter Wright
Our first Outreach Dinner of the New Year was with Peter Wright from Coatbridge. Originally from Zimbabwe. Peter went to Sunday School with a friend at six years of age. He asked his mother why she didn't go to church. Eventually because of this innocent question both his parents became Christians. Peter had plans for his life and wanted to join the police force, [...]
Puppets With A Mission 2019 Show
What a great start to 2019! Puppets With A Mission along with Celebration Puppets hosted a show at the National Christian Outreach Centre. It was great to see so many children filling up the seats. Many parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors all came along too. Our kids puppet team enjoyed themselves and entered into the fun and games. Everyone who attended heard the Gospel [...]