Bloomfield Avenue Congregational Church

10/04/2026

03/04/2026

All welcome.

17/03/2026

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks to me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Salvation is of the Lord.
Salvation is of the Christ.
May your salvation, Lord, be ever with us.

St. Patrick

22/02/2026

Next Saturday morning we mark the 38th Anniversary of the murders of Private Fred Starrett & Private James Cummings, 7th/10th Ulster Defence Regiment, killed by the enemies of Ulster while closing the security gates in Royal Avenue one late February evening in 1988.

On the last Saturday of February, since 1989 unbroken, the Rev David McIlveen has conducted a service of remembrance for the families. This consists of a short gospel meeting at the scene of the 1988 bomb, culminating in a moments silence and the laying of wreaths before closing with the National Anthem.

If you are able to join us you would be most welcome.

We will remember them.

12/02/2026

I wonder could I ask you to pray for Sharon.

Sharon suffers from Depression with anxiety which all started some 20 years ago when she endured a prolonged campaign of intimidation and abuse, not from some terrorist organisation but from some people within the 2 Churches I used to minister in.

Some people thought it would be a great idea to target each member of my family, including our disabled son, because they didn't like what the Lord was leading me to do!

Sharon broke under the severe pressure they put her under and they continued to do so even after she was admitted to hospital with her first breakdown! She suffers with PTSD as result of what they put her through which is an awful thing.

Church people need to stop and consider just how their actions against a minister and his family can have serious reprecussions for many years and ruin lives. The Lord I'm sure is disgusted at what they do and will deal with it on Judgement Day!

When Sharon's mood dips so low she experiences voices that shout at her telling her to take her own life - it is horrendous.
Sharon battles day and night to resist these commands but it causes her to become exhausted and in more danger of giving in just to silence them.

Since Sunday Sharon has been under the care of the Mental Health Crisis Team who are excellent in doing their very best to help Sharon through to better days.

I know Sharon would be so grateful if you would take her into your heart and pray for her at this time that the Lord will sustain her and keep her safe during this dangerous/high risk time and put His mighty healing hand upon her to life her out of the pit of depression and dispair!

Please pray for the Mental Health Crisis Team and Home Treatment Team as they do an excellent job in getting alongside broken people and helping them through some of the darkest most difficelt days of their lives.

Thank you so much

God bless
Stephen

11/02/2026

02/02/2026

All ladies made most welcome.

31/01/2026

Come down for a good laugh, some heat and a good feed this Monday.