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26/05/2026

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)

This Beatitude given by our Saviour in the Sermon on the Mount speaks of people who mourn being comforted. It is a verse that some people associate with funerals, and whilst the sentiment may be true it is actually referring to what can be called a holy sorrow for sin. It is a reflecting upon your sin and its sad consequences in your life. Sin always separates you from God and sin is the cause of so much sorrow in the world. Mourning over your sin should lead you in repentance and faith to the Redeemer who has paid the price of sin for his people and this should give you the comfort in knowing that your sins have indeed been forgiven.

26/05/2026

We are an active country lodge located just outside Portadown and are seeking banner carriers for 12th July demonstration
If interested please comment below or message the page 🇬🇧

22/05/2026

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)

This is the first of what are known as the Beatitudes which are found at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount and they are a description of the different stages that can found in the lives of true believers in Christ Jesus. Blessed or spiritually happy are those people who can be described as being poor in spirit because they belong to the kingdom of heaven. The poor in spirit are those people who recognise the sin in their lives and that it deserves eternal punishment. They see that they cannot earn or deserve salvation for they do not possess their own righteousness, and so by faith they receive the righteousness of Christ. Are you poor in spirit and blessed?

13/05/2026

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
“And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them and carried up into heaven.” (Luke 24:51)

The risen Lord Jesus had shown himself to his disciples to show that death had no dominion over him, and he had opened the scriptures of the Old Testament to them to show that his death and resurrection were in fulfilment of prophecy. Our Lord and Saviour then gave them a commission to preach the gospel of saving grace among all nations beginning at Jerusalem. His earthly ministry was now complete, and our salvation had been purchased by the shedding of his own precious blood, it was now time to return to glory in heaven to sit at the right hand of God the Father. Let us thank God that we have such a Redeemer to save us from our sin!

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
“And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.” (Luke 24:44)

On recognising the risen Lord Jesus Christ the two disciples quickly returned to Jerusalem from Emmaus, and related all the events of the day to the eleven chief disciples. Suddenly the Lord Jesus stood in their midst and spoke to them, but initially they were frightened because they thought he was a spirit. The Saviour showed him the wounds in his hands and feet, and after eating some food he again opened up the scriptures of the Old Testament to show that it was necessary for our salvation that the Christ had to suffer and die to pay the price of our sin, and then to rise from the dead on the third day. Praise God for such a Saviour!

22/04/2026

“And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:27)

The risen Lord Jesus had joined with two of his disciples as they journeyed from Jerusalem to Emmaus, but they were held back from recognising him. Jesus had asked them why they were sad, and they had described to him his death on the cross and the report they had received of his resurrection. These were events clearly found in prophecy in the Old Testament, but which these disciples hadn’t understood, and so our Lord and Saviour opened up to them the Old Testament scriptures which foretold of the promised Messiah and what would happen to him. Please pray for preachers of the gospel today as they seek to follow the example of our Lord Jesus in faithfully expounding the scriptures.

17/04/2026

14/04/2026

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
“And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.” (Luke 24:15)

On the day of the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ two of his disciples travelled from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus, a distance of seven and a half miles, and as they walked, they were talking about all the things that had just happened in Jerusalem. Jesus had been arrested by the religious leaders, put to death on a cross by Pontus Pilate and then buried in a sepulchre, and now there were reports that he was alive! As they discussed what all these things meant the risen Lord Jesus Christ joined them on their journey, and we are told that they did not recognise him initially because their eyes were powerfully restrained.

12/04/2026

🎉☕ We are delighted to invite you to our 70th Anniversary Afternoon Tea ☕🎉

Join us for a lovely afternoon as we continue our anniversary celebrations with sweet treats, savouries and great company.

📅 Saturday 9th May 2026
📍 St James's Presbyterian Church Hall, Ballymoney
🕛 12pm to 3pm

💷 Adults £10
💷 Children £5

We would be delighted to see you there as we mark this special milestone for Dunloy Accordion Band 🌸🎶