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It was a paradise like no other: An idyllic garden in the centre of a brand new world. Intelligently designed, landscaped and ordered into perfection.
The Designer did not keep the garden to himself. He gave it as a gift to man and woman, for them to enjoy, explore and populate. In the garden, there was unimaginable harmony; birds, animals and humans all co-existed in this utopian paradise. There was sunshine, rivers, fruit trees, meadows, grassy hills and vibrant colours. Joy and laughter was carried on the breeze and with it came gentleness, love, peace and kindness. And the Father breathed his song of love over the garden day and night.
But the garden paradise would soon be corrupted. One act of selfishness would usher in a new order characterised by darkness and death. Eden, now a lost paradise, would witness murder, shame, deceit, and pain. But this lost paradise is not beyond redemption. For in the gentle breeze you can still hear the word of the father and his unending song of love.
Eden: A Paradise Lost is systematic exposition of Genesis 3 and 4 and commences on Sunday 8th January 2012 at the morning services. For more information speak to Richard Houston or email
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The Winter edition of the Contact magazine is now available to read online. Click on the image below.
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Pray for wisdom, courage and support for Ken Revie as he leads the ESAC Working group.
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Estate Bible Study taking place every Thursday night, for growth both spiritually amongst the ten or so attending and that its existence would effect a stirring of the hearts of those in the estate who are not yet attending.
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Christianity Explored: that this seven week course to follow up the March conference would bring about the opening of homes in which it will be held.
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Redeeming Our Community: that this Ballymena wide initiative shall have the effect of lessening crime in our town and the combination of the church working together with the authorities shall increase.
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Christians against Poverty: In looking to take this outside the church and seeking to address the misuse of finance in our community may God lead us where He will with it.
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Saturday Afternoon Kids Club: for continued increase in the influence of Jesus towards the Primary school-aged kids in the community. Learning Support: that both adults and children alike shall continue to flock to this on Thursday evenings to learn and become integrated into their new environment.
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Sunday evening series
We come back to our studies in the great letter of Paul to the Romans. This session we will be looking at chapters 9-16 where Paul deals with God’s sovereign choice and how we are to live as a grace filled people. We will look at the christian view of Israel, how the church we see is not necessarily the church that God sees and how we are to live out lives of love each day which impact the world around us. Join us as we explore what it means to be shaped by grace.
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