Joshua Bogunjoko

The Convention begins on Friday evening with a Reception for former / retired missionaries. Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko will say a few words of encouragement to those present

Joshua Bogunjoko

Please come to the opening prayer meeting and pray for the week’s programme. Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko will lead the meeting by bringing a word from scripture and then we will pray our way through the programme for the Convention

Pastor Umar Mulinde

Join with other 20s30s for a night of inspiration and challenge.

During this seminar we will hear stories from a number of Christians from different countries, cultures and backgrounds whom God has brought here and are working in various types of ministries across N.I.

A number of the mission agencies exhibiting in Bangor will also be exhibiting before and after the opening evening. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved

Petr Jasek

Our opening night sees us return to the Assembly Buildings in Belfast.

A number of the mission agencies exhibiting in Bangor will also be exhibiting before and after the opening evening. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved

Joshua Bogunjoko
Bill & Julie Edler

There are two presentations planned for tonight. Bill and Julie Edler a local couple, will speak about their work in Haiti with OMS. Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko, the International Director of SIM will talk about the vision and work of the mission in this their anniversary year.

Joshua Bogunjoko

Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Dr. Bogunjoko fills this role.

A special event for children in classes P4 to P7 taking place during the morning Bible study. An opportunity to have fun and to discover how God uses people like us in His great big world.

Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.

Geoff McIlrath

Following our theme for this year of Pray the Lord of the Harvest, this seminar will give us all the opportunity to take part in this vital work. Geoff will use the scriptures to lead us in our participation

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved

Alistair Begg
José Moreno

Our speakers for this evening are Alistair Begg and Jose Moreno. Jose from EMF will speak of his work pastoring a church in Central Spain as well as the opportunities to address a larger audience through television and Conventions. Alistair will bring a word from Scripture relating to mission and prayer.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Jose Moreno (EMF) fills this role.

Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.

Organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council, this involves a guided tour of the sites associated with Bangor’s rich Christian Heritage starting at the Abbey.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Pastor Umar Mulinde
Pastor Nehemiah

Tonight we have two speakers who have direct experience of suffering for the faith and so their stories will be worth hearing.

Nisin Mathew
Bishop Ken Clarke

The programme for the evening has a good blend of youth and experience as we are joined by Nisin Matthew and Bishop Ken Clarke.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Pastor Umar Mulinde

Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Pastor Mulinde Barnabas fills this role.

Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.

Alistair Begg

This is an opportunity for local clergy and those in full time ministry to have an informal lunch with our Bible Studies speaker for the week, Alistair Begg,in Hamilton Road Baptist Church.

Alistair Begg

In this event Alistair will take questions “from the floor” on a range of topics and issues which will be raised by those able to attend.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Andrew Hill
Keith Preston

This year as well as being hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War is also a significant anniversary for SASRA a mission which works among our armed forces.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Andrew Hill

Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Andrew Hill (SASRA) fills this role.

Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.

Dina Katanacho

This is a permanent fixture in the Convention calendar and this year the ladies will hear about the work of the Bible Society in Israel from Dina Katanacho and also about the work among students in the UAE from Joanna Matthew, the wife of Nisin another of our speakers. Coffee / Tea will be available from 2.30 pm and the meeting will start at 3.00 pm.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Nisin Mathew

The work of Biblica will feature this evening when they talk about the agency’s activities in South Asia.

Bill & Julie Edler

There is a focus on youth at this satellite event as the Edlers a local couple who are recent missionaries to Haiti will talk about their work there and Jason Brodie who works for Frontiers seeking to promote mission among students and young people, will bring a challenge to all about their involvement in mission.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Kieron Forbes

For the third year in a row we are teaming up with the Christian business organisation CBMC to host a breakfast which is open to all but for which registration is necessary for catering purposes.

Nisin Mathew

Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Nisin Mathew (FOCUS) fills this role.

Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.

Another seminar focusing on the movement of people to N.I. who have come here for primarily for safety because of war and destruction in their own country and this seminar is called ‘Refugees: Problems and Opportunities’.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Dina Katanacho
Dr. Hakim

In parallel with the main evening meeting a special meeting for young people will take place across the road in the Baptist church.

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.

Our final convention night will be a concert with members of the New Irish Choir and Orchestra, presented by Jonathan Rea.