Stirred Hearts & Open Doors: A Month of Connection and Thanksgiving.

Joanne & Andrew Quill

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Hi Everyone,

Since our last update we've had several link visits and speaking engagements.

On Sunday 11th October we visited Dollingstown & Magheralin, where we've been attending on an occasional Sunday evening and over the summer, so feels more like our home parish now.

On Friday 16th October, we returned to our former Diocese (Clogher) where Andrew had the opportunity to speak at a Harvest Service in Ardess Parish Church.

Then (Sat 17th) we represented CMSI at the Dublin & Glendalough Diocesan Synod where we got the opportunity to chat to individuals over their lunchtime break as well as sharing with those on the other stands.

On Sunday 18th October we visited Magheragall Parish for the first time, and joined them for a parish lunch after the service.

Joanne shared in the 'Come Together' seniors group in the Church of the Nazarene, Carrickfergus (Wednesday 21st), who meet weekly and have a mission focus once a month. Andrew was having his scan at the time!

On Sunday (25th) we spoke at St Patrick's and St Andrew's in Coleraine.

Last Sunday (1st Nov), we were in Donagheady Parish, Donemana (11am) and then we'll be speaking at a MU Meeting on Tuesday 10th November in St Paul's Kinawley (Swanlinbar Kildallon Group) @ 8pm (which is open to the parish).

In each of our visits, we've been encouraged by the comments afterwards, that our message has stirred individuals and that we have such a large prayer support behind us.

In the wake of a warning that South Sudan’s “rushed” elections — the first in the country’s history — will entrench the risk of further atrocities, the Archbishop of Canterbury has held a private meeting of ecumenical leaders, NGOs, and government officials at Lambeth Palace.

The meeting last Friday, convened jointly by the Church of England and Christian Aid, was attended by representatives of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC), who earlier this month outlined “grave concerns” over the continuing deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in the country.' (Church Times)

Give thanks that Andrew has now had the all-clear from the Infectious Disease Dept (after the treatment for Bilharzia). Scans showed no signs of damage to the bladder! PTL!

Continue to pray for the Lord to guide us in what we say at our remaining Link Visits and that through them, people will be encouraged in their Faith and to share their Faith.