News

Marriage of Jasmin & Chris
It’s been a while since Mark Tatty Gordon conducted a wedding ceremony at ‘The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, but this afternoon he returned to perform the marriage service for Chris & Jasmin. Tatty knows it’s a brides prerogative to be a little late, but 40 minutes late, then blame it on the bridesmaid Hannah. (Huh!!) Reading from God’s word (1 John 4) Tatty spoke on the subject of ‘Love’ & God’s view of it. Considering God is Love, He knows best, &am...

View Article Details

Faith Brenda Dodds Thanksgiving
This afternoon Mark Tatty Gordon joined with over 80 people to celebrate the Thanksgiving Service for Faith Brenda Dodds, God's precious gift to her parents Matt & Sammy-Jo. Tatty once again told the congregation "Every child born into this world is proof God has not given up on us."  Reading from Psalm 128, Tatty spoke of the one blessing it contains with many aspects to that blessing, which includes: your work being rewarded and being happy in it, that things will always work out in...

View Article Details

Marriage of Ryan & Chloe
Marriage of Chloe Marlow & Ryan Finlay This afternoon Mark (Tatty) Gordon again attended the ‘Ten Square Hotel’ in Belfast to conduct the wedding ceremony of Ryan & Chloe. Speaking from the Bible’s greatest chapter on love, 1st Corinthians 13, Tatty expressed God’s desire for true love to be evident in every marriage, ‘love that bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things & endures all things. Love that never fails. This is the love God want...

View Article Details

Helena & Scott Tyrie Wedding
Yesterday (Sunday 3rd August) Mark Tatty Gordon conducted the wedding service for Helena O'Neill and Scott Tyrie at the Ten Square Hotel in Belfast. Tatty spoke from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Epehesians (5), on the responsibilities of both husband and wife within the commitment of marriage. It was the first time Tatty had conducted a wedding at this venue but it won't be his last as he is booked to do another service here later this month. ...

View Article Details

Children's 'BLAST' Weekend
From Friday 25th to Sunday 27th July, Shiloh held a celebration of children 'BLAST' weekend of events. BLAST = Being Light And Salt Together and was a fun packed time for both children from Shiloh and the wider community. Everything from bouncy castles to candy floss, from BBQ to crafts and quizzes, there was so much for children (and adults) to enjoy. Mark Tatty Gordon (Pastor of Shiloh) said, "This event was to relaunch our children's work as we lost out on so much over the past few years, ...

View Article Details

Shiloh Resurrection Sunday Baptism Service
This evening we added to our Resurrection Celebrations by holding a baptism service at Shiloh where ten candidates were baptised to the glory of Jesus Christ. Elizabeth, Jill, Taylor, Suzie, Matt, Zack, Ricky, Alan, Oliver & Cameron all publicly confessed Jesus is Lord & they said they believed in their hearts that He is risen from the dead. As a result of their public confession, each candidate went under the waters of baptism, rising up to walk in the newness of life they have found ...

View Article Details

Marriage of Stanley & Rhona
This time there was no storm! This afternoon I finally got to conduct the Marriage Service for Stanley & Rhona at Carnalea Golf Club. Their original date to be married was changed when storm ‘Eowyn’ prevented their venue from opening as it was considered a 'risk to life.'Today had some solemnity & yet some light relief it had finally happened. It was an informal occasion with a lot of laughs, jokes and really good humour.   As usual, Mark Tatty Gordon spoke a short go...

View Article Details

Wedding Service for Jordan & Ross
The Stables at Groomsport was the venue for today’s marriage ceremony for Jordan & Ross.  Speaking from God’s word about a husband loving his wife like Jesus loves the Church, willing to die for her, & a wife loving & respecting her husband, sharing all things with him; Mark Tatty Gordon told Ross & Jordan that this is the type of relationship / marriage the Lord wants them to enjoy.  The formal part of the service, as usual was short & sweet, but it...

View Article Details

Wedding of Gary & Susan
Mark Tatty Gordon conducted the marriage service this afternoon for Gary McQuillan & Susan Isobella in the ornate Kiltonga Hall in Newtownards. This was Tatty's last wedding of 2024 & he took the opportunity to tell the invited guests of the love of God demonstrated toward us, in sending His Son Jesus to die for our sins & open up the way for people to know God & His love in a very real, meaningful way. Marriage is all about love, commitment & faithfulness; everything that G...

View Article Details

Matthew & Toni Marriage
I was privileged to be asked to conduct Matthew & Toni’s wedding today at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club. A great opportunity to share about the love of God & how every marriage points to the greatest marriage of all - Jesus & His Church. That’s a marriage all are invited to through faith in Jesus. Family & friends joined the happy couple to celebrate the uniting of their two hearts. Kelly Smiley was the fantastic vocalist who sang the chosen wedding songs....

View Article Details