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Pastor Praised for Foster Parent Role
In an article in today's Belfast Telegraph, written by journalist Stephanie Bell, Mark Tatty Gordon has been described as one of Northern Ireland's best Foster Dads. Tatty took up this role in 2011 and has had numerous young people living at his home as he helps them to move from care to semi independent or independent living. The full article can be read here: https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/former-drug-addict-and-punk-who-spent-time-in-jail-now-one-of-northern-irelands-top-foster-...

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Kilcooley Community Forum Remembrance Service 2017
Kilcooley Remembrance Service This morning at 11.00am members of Kilcooley Community Forum and local residents attended a short Remembrance Service in Kilcooley Square. The service was conducted by Pastor Mark (Tatty) Gordon who thanked the Forum Chairman Mr Jim Rea and staff for inviting him to participate in the simple act of remembrance. Mark spoke from the Gospel of John 15v13-15 where Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. You ar...

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David Rainey Steps Down After 17yrs
A founder member and co-Pastor of Shiloh Christian Fellowship, David Rainey has decided after 17yrs in leadership to officially step down from his role in Shiloh. At our Annual General Meeting last night (28th June) Mark Tatty Gordon led the tributes to David’s commitment, dedication and service. He spoke of David’s willingness to help others as they sought to walk with God and his help and positive influence in the leadership team. David said his 17yrs had been brilliant. The amou...

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Wedding Vows Renewal
This afternoon Mark Tatty Gordon conducted a Wedding Vows Renewal Service for Robert and Joanne Clint, who after 20yrs of marriage wanted to renew their wedding vows to one another. Guests began arriving at 1.20pm for the 2pm service, although typically, the 'bride' was late, and Robert was wondering if she was going to arrive at all. Finally arrived, the bride walked down the aisle with her daughter Samantha to meet her husband and two sons Tom and Jamie who were standing beside their Dad. T...

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Adopt A Child Ministries
Mr Scott Ballantine the Northern Ireland Co-ordinator for Adopt A Child Ministries will be speaking at Shiloh this Sunday evening at 6.30pm. Currently they operate 13 Outreach Centres which benefit over 10,000 children and their families by providing much-needed feeding programmes, evangelistic Bible teaching, basic medical/dental care, evangelism and church planting. We are looking forward to hearing about the work being done and the impact it is making.  If you would like to come along...

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La Mon Hotel Wedding
The La Mon Hotel, Castlereagh, was the chosen venue this afternoon to host the wedding ceremony of Mark Simpson and Nicola White. Conducting the service was Mark Tatty Gordon who spoke from the Bible about the best authority on love within a marriage is God Himself, because God is love. A classical music ensemble played wonderfully selected pieces throughout the service Readings were presented by Clare Proctor and Marion Campbell. Both the Bride and Groom's Mothers' lit candle...

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Callie & Alexia Wharton Thanksgiving Service
This afternoon was the final thanksgiving service held at Shiloh for 2016.  The service was to ask God's blessing on Callie & Alexia Wharton, daughters of Kenny & Lyndsey.  Mark Tatty Gordon spoke briefly from Ecclesiastes 3 reminding everyone our purpose in life is to glorify God and enjoy him. He said whether we are adults or infants our purpose is the same, however too many people never find out why they were born. He said he hoped both children would come to know the Lord...

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Ellie & Lewis Dickson Thanksgiving Service
Shiloh witnessed over 50 people attend the Thanksgiving Service this afternoon for Ellie and Lewis Dickson, children of Thomas and Lauren. The service was conducted by Mark Tatty Gordon who remarked how he felt old today as he knew both great grandparents of the children.  Speaking from John's Gospel Tatty told the gathered visitors that those who trust in Jesus can be sure he will use every life challenge we face and make it work for good.  He said nothing is wasted with Jesus and ...

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Tyrone Power Testimony
Last night was the end of our annual mission series of talks entitled 'Breaking the Chains' and we had the privilege of having Tyrone Power along to speak of the wonderful work of God in his life. Below is a link to what Tyrone had to say followed by a short Bible message from Mark Tatty Gordon. https://soundcloud.com/user-240024466...

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Kat-ia Mae Beattie Thanksgiving
Kat-ia Mae Beattie Thanksgiving This afternoon in Kilcooley Community Centre a special service of thanksgiving was held celebrating God's pure love in the gift of little Kat-ia Mae Beattie to her parents Carlene and Gareth. The service was made even more significant as it was conducted in the Joe Traynor Hall, named after Carlene's grandfather who died in 2002. Mark Tatty Gordon was invited to conduct the service and began by paying tribute to Carlene's grandfather, whom he considered a frien...

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