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New Deacons Appointed At Shiloh
At yesterday morning's service in Shiloh three new deacons were officially installed. During the communion service the three deacons, chosen after prayerful consideration and a secret vote, were presented to the Fellowship, anointed with oil and prayed for. Shiloh has never had deacons before and this was a new thing being done. The three nominated persons are: Billy Morrison: Married to Wilma they have one son and two grandsons. Billy first gave his life to the Lord as a child but as he gre...

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Remembrance Services 2019
Mark Tatty Gordon was invited to conduct a number of Remembrance Services this year, including a Dedication / Memorial in the Shankill Memorial Garden (Sat 9th), in West Winds (Sun 10th) at Shiloh that evening and again on Armistice Day in Kilcooley. Each service began with the same reading from Ecclesiastes 3v1-8 and all services focussed on these words. Below is the message spoken at Shiloh. "I’ve been privileged to have been asked to conduct a number of Remembrance Services this year...

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Thanksgiving Blessing Jake McCullough
Yesterday at Shiloh another ‘Thanksgiving Blessing’ took place to celebrate God’s good gift of little Jake McCullough to his parents Sophie and John.  The short service was conducted by Mark Tatty Gordon who spoke about God’s goodness enabling some who fear Him and walk in His ways, to see their children’s children.  Because of Jesus there is a hope for all who trust in Him that is far reaching and brings manifold blessings. Children are a blessing from ...

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Thanksgiving Service for Ronnie-Kirk David Stitt. 
On Sunday afternoon another celebration of thanksgiving took place at Shiloh to celebrate God’s good gift of little Ronnie-Kirk to his mother Kellie.  Mark Tatty Gordon opened the service by remembering the people after whom Ronnie-Kirk is named.  He spoke about Ronnie senior, Uncle Kirk and great uncle David.  After the first song, Tatty spoke about God’s blessings and how He loves to bless those who fear Him and walk in His ways.  Tatty told the congregation...

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Thanksgiving Service for Junior Chapman
God blessed Shiloh yet again by allowing us the privilege to conduct another Thanksgiving Service.  Today’s celebration was for Junior Chapman, son of John and Kirby.  Mark Tatty Gordon welcomed the many guests including family and friends.  He spoke on Ecclesiastes 3 about a purpose for everything in life, but that the greatest purpose of all people is to glorify God and enjoy Him.  He said Junior proves God’s love for us all but also demonstrates that we wer...

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Thanksgiving Service for Joshua Davidson
Another wonderful praise to God and thanksgiving opportunity took place at Shiloh today as little Joshua Robert, Gary Davidson was presented as the subject for thanksgiving to God.  Brought to Shiloh by his parents Joanne and Gary and accompanied by a host of family and friends, the service was conducted by Mark Tatty Gordon.  Speaking on thankfulness for God’s good gift of children, Tatty said we have so many reminders by children like Joshua that God is a good God who blesses...

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Farewell to Keith Mooney & Family
After 19yrs of attendance at Shiloh, including 15yrs in leadership, Keith Mooney officially stood down from his role, and with his family bid farewell. It was an emotional time, but one marked by love and friendship as the congregation prayed for God's blessing on Keith, Ruth, Hannah and Rachel. For personal reasons, including work commitments, Keith believes the Lord was telling him to step into a new phase for his life and the life of his family. Mark Tatty Gordon spoke of Keith's friendshi...

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Thanksgiving Service for Grayson McCabe
Little Grayson McCabe was the centre of attention this afternoon at Shiloh.  Brought to Shiloh by his parents Carly and Kyle and a host of other family and friends, the purpose of the visit was to give thanks to God.  Mark Tatty Gordon conducted the Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate God’s good and wonderful gift of little Grayson to his parents.  Tatty spoke about the life of King David of Israel who learned thankfulness to God from an early age. In one of his songs (P...

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Thanksgiving for Bailie Vance
This afternoon the first of this year’s Thanksgiving Services took place at Shiloh.  The service, much like a Christening but without pouring water on the child, was for Bailie Vance, son of Chloe and Tyler.  The guardians (godparents) were Courtney and David.  Tatty welcomed everyone along and explained the purpose of the service.  Tyler and Chloe had chosen bespoke music for the occasion while Tatty introduced the hymn ‘How Great Thou Art.’ Reading fr...

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