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Opportunities To Gather and Grow || SPB NOTES || Coming up to Winter 2024

As we enter a season full of opportunities to gather and grow, I want to encourage everyone to participate in the life of our church. Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another.” Gathering is a vital part of our faith, and these events are designed to strengthen our fellowship, prayer life, and outreach efforts.



Each event, whether it’s our community prayer meeting, the winter coat project, or the Advent services, is a chance for us to come together as the body of Christ, using the unique gifts God has given us. 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 highlights that we are all members of one body, and every part is needed to function as God intended. When we gather, pray, and support the church’s work, we not only bless each other but our entire community.


I encourage you to engage deeply in these events and find where you can serve. Whether it’s helping with the Winter Coats Project or joining in prayer, every action contributes to our shared mission of making Christ known in Belfast. Let’s build one another up and work together for God’s kingdom.


Upcoming Events


• Winter Craft & Book Fair: Sat, 2nd Nov (10:30 - 13:00) at Seaview Presbyterian.

• Translink Remembrance Service: Fri, 8th Nov (11:00) across from the church.

• Remembrance Sunday: Sun, 10th Nov during our regular service.

• Community Prayer Meeting: Wed, 13th Nov at 19:30.

• Evening Prayer: Sun, 17th Nov (19:00 - 20:00).

• Winter Coats Project: Wed, 20th Nov (11:00 - 16:00) at SPB Parish Centre.

• Advent Family Worship: Sun, 24th Nov with Simon Henry (CIYD).

• Lanterns & Lights: Wed, 4th Dec from 18:30, in collaboration with Alexandra Presbyterian.

• Christian Family Worship: Sun, 15th Dec.

• The Carols We Sing: Sun, 22nd Dec at 10:30 AM.

• Community Carols: Sun, 22nd Dec at 19:00.

• Christmas Family Service: Wed, 25th Dec at 10:30 AM.


Regular Gatherings


• Focused Prayer: Every Sunday from 09:45 - 10:00, focusing on church, faith, and community.

• Sunday Worship: 10:30 - 11:30 AM, followed by refreshments.

• Gather - Bible Study, Prayer & Community: Wednesdays from 19:30.


Prayer Points


We invite you to join us in prayer for:


• Gratitude for our church family and facilities.

• Guidance for our minister, vestry, and those who serve.

• Blessings upon our Bishop George and the diocese.

• Our mission and outreach efforts, especially the Winter Coat Project and Lantern Parade.

• Support for local food banks and connections to aid those in need.


A Call to Gather and Grow


As we continue to walk together as the body of Christ, each of us has a part to play in His story. By gathering, serving, and praying together, we fulfill our calling to build up the church and proclaim the gospel. The Church of Ireland’s Collect for Unity reminds us:


“O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Saviour, the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly union and concord.”


May we live this out, united in purpose, as we seek to grow in faith and love, using our gifts for His glory. For more information, visit www.spbbelfast.church or get in touch via phone at 028 9600 5015 or email at office@spbbelfast.org.


Let’s continue to gather, pray, and work together, each contributing to the life of the church, as we seek to make Christ known in Belfast and beyond.

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