Activities

We are very pleased to announce that we have been able to secure premises in the centre of Ballymena (Old Tesco building) in Church Street, to hold our weekly Gospel Meeting.

If you are free on a Sunday afternoon you will be very welcome to come along and join us.

This is often referred to as our Gospel Meeting. The word “Gospel” is found many times in the Bible, and means “Good News”.

This is a time of hymn singing, interesting readings from the Bible and a simple explanation of how to get to Heaven through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

The meeting is from 3.30pm – 4pm every Sunday during the winter months October – March.

We also arrange Gospel Meetings from time to time in other locations in our community, sometimes in schools, tents and various other centres throughout Ballymena.

These meetings are for everyone in our community. Come along and bring your family. There is no collection, no appeal, no pressure – just a warm welcome.

If you wish further information, please get in touch via the Contact page.

Mark 16:15 the Lord Jesus himself said, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel….”

Jesus said: “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”

Bible Explorers is on each Monday evening at 7pm, for 45 minutes, from October to March, in the old Tesco building, Church Street, Ballymena.

Children of primary and secondary school age enjoy singing choruses, topical quizzes, learning a memory verse, and lessons from Bible based stories. 

A Bible-based curriculum is followed, with an experienced children’s speaker  bringing the stories of the Bible to life, clearly explaining God’s way of salvation.

There is a  class for pre-school children, who enjoy singing choruses, listening to a simple Bible story and learning a Bible verse.

A Bible Class is also provided for those of Secondary School age and beyond, enabling them to dig deeper into what the Bible has to say and how it applies to their daily lives.

The children are well rewarded for attendance, behaviour, good singing and most importantly Bible verse repetition.

Prize night is the highlight of the year, where the children look forward to receiving their prizes for attendance.  Family and friends are always welcome.

We send buses into all areas of Ballymena, manned by members of our team, to transport the children safely.

All are welcome.  If you wish to receive further information, please get in touch via the Contact page.

 To register for Bible Explorers, please follow this link.

 

The Apostle Paul reminded a young christian man called Timothy, “That from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”  2 Timothy 3:16

This activity has a Child Protection Policy in place and is available for inspection. Click here to view.

Every Sunday from 11:00am – 12:15pm.

Sometimes referred to as ‘The Remembrance Meeting’ or ‘The Breaking of Bread’, this is the occasion when the Christians gather specifically to remember the Lord Jesus in His death on the cross. In Luke 22:19-20 The Lord Jesus Christ commanded His disciples to keep this ordinance “in remembrance of Me”.

Carrying on from this, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, Christians carried out this service regularly on the first day of the week (Acts 20:7). Every Sunday morning we continue to obey this command and gather to remember the Lord Jesus Christ.

While every meeting of the local church is important, the Remembrance Meeting is especially significant. Every Christian in our fellowship partakes of the physical symbols of the bread and the cup – they symbolise the body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ as given for us at Calvary. The Bible describes this as a “proclamation” In this way we proclaim His death until He returns to take all Christians to heaven (1 Corinthians 11:26).

While participation is for those Christians in fellowship, all are welcome to come and observe. Letters of Commendation appreciated.

“….. this do in remembrance of ME” 1 Cor 11:24

Who doesn’t believe in prayer – especially when the crunch comes?

Knowing – because we have proved it by experience – that God hears and answers prayer, we meet to pray for one another and for various needs, local, national and worldwide.

We meet to pray on a Wednesday night at 7:30pm – 8:15pm, before a time of Bible study.

Why Pray?

Three good reasons:-

1. All of us, whether we acknowledge it or not, have much reason to thank God.

2. Contrary to common opinion, we are not at the mercy of events.  Prayer changes things.

3. We are all in need of guidance throughout life and prayer is the key.

Jesus said, “Ask and it shall be given you, seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Matthew 7:7

The Conversational Bible Study is a meeting for the systematic study of the Bible.

We begin by reading a passage of scripture.  Someone then gives an introductory analysis of it and the meeting is then open for discussion.

The discussion is always interesting and informative.  It is amazing how much light is shed on the Bible as one and another contribute what they have learnt from their own study.

This method of Bible study brings the Bible to life with practical implications for all of us.  You are very welcome to come and hear.

This takes place on a Wednesday night after a time of prayer, between 7:30pm – 9:00pm, excluding July and August.

Jesus said: “Search the scriptures. They ……. Testify of me.”

As a result of Covid and not being able to use our own building for Gospel Meetings we were kindly granted permission from Mid and East Antrim Council to use the Showgrounds in Ballymena for Drive-in Gospel Meetings.

This has proved to be very successful with many coming along to hear the Gospel. It is our intention, God willing, to continue this work during the Spring and Summer months (April – September) for 30 minutes from 3.30pm to 4pm each Sunday afternoon. There is plenty of space to safely park your car with supervised parking provided.

Keep checking the website for a commencement date.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

Once a month, usually the last Wednesday at 7.30pm (except June, July and August) a number of Christian ladies meet to prepare parcels. These supplies offer much needed support for missionaries serving the Lord in Ireland, UK, and overseas. Depending on the need, these parcels can contain food, hygiene kits, new clothing or items to help with Sunday Schools.

Acts 4:35  “and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.”

Each Sunday morning, for 45 minutes, during school term time we hold our Sunday School at 2:30am. Boys and Girls of primary school age enjoy singing Gospel choruses, memorise verses from the Bible and receive Bible teaching, from experienced teachers using a Bible-based curriculum. We also have Bible Classes for those of Secondary School age and beyond, enabling them to dig deeper into what the Bible has to say and how it applies to their daily lives.

There are three special family events per year – at Christmas, Easter and the prize giving in late May/early June.

We also have a Sunday School outing up to the North Coast each year in early summer which is enjoyed by all.

All are welcome.  If you wish further information, please get in touch via the Contact page.

To register for Sunday School, please follow this link.

This activity has a Child Protection Policy in place and is available for inspection. Click here to view.

 

Jesus said: “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”

Saturday Night Fellowship has an attendance of 150-200 every other Saturday from October to March at 8pm, with the great majority being young people.

It is said that a crowd attracts a crowd, but that is not why they come.

The popular attraction of this gathering is the programme of thought-provoking topical subjects of relevance to all in today’s society.

The speakers are well informed, well known Christian men of wide experience with a keen interest in guiding the young.

If you are interested in learning more from the Bible, please plan to attend.  You will be made most welcome.

At the end of each meeting refreshments are available for all to stay, have a chat and a time of fellowship.

Feel free to download this year’s programme.

David the sweet Psalmist of Israel, said: “Teach me Thy way, O Lord; I will walk in Thy truth.”