o death! why dost thou touch the tree beneath whose spreading branches weariness hath rest? Why dost thou snatch away the excellent of the earth, in whom is all our delight? If thou must use thine axe, use it upon the trees which yield no fruit; thou mightest be thanked then. But why wilt thou fell the goodly cedars of Lebanon? O stay thine axe, and spare the righteous. But no, it must not be; death smites the goodliest of our friends; the most generous, the most prayerful, the most holy, the most devoted must die. And why? It is through Jesus' prevailing prayer—"Father, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me where I am." It is that which bears them on eagle's wings to heaven. Every time a believer mounts from this earth to paradise, it is an answer to Christ's prayer. A good old divine remarks, "Many times Jesus and His people pull against one another in prayer. You bend your knee in prayer and say 'Father, I will that Thy saints be with me where I am'; Christ says, 'Father, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me where I am.'" Thus the disciple is at cross-purposes with his Lord. The soul cannot be in both places: the beloved one cannot be with Christ and with you too. Now, which pleader shall win the day? If you had your choice; if the King should step from His throne, and say, "Here are two supplicants praying in opposition to one another, which shall be answered?" Oh! I am sure, though it were agony, you would start from your feet, and say, "Jesus, not my will, but Thine be done." You would give up your prayer for your loved one's life, if you could realize the thoughts that Christ is praying in the opposite direction—"Father, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me where I am." Lord, Thou shalt have them. By faith we let them go.
Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind
On Wednesday 8th March 2023, our church held an election of office bearers. The Presbyterian form of church government is such that those in the oversight and running of the local church must be democratically elected by its communicant members. The qualifications of an elder and deacon are found in […]
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our highly esteemed brother in Christ, Mr. James Anderson Lowe. James went home to be with the Lord on 18th February 2023 at 11:20pm surrounded by his family. Thankfully he could state with Paul: For I am now ready […]
Continue ReadingDate: Sunday 19th February 2023 at 7:00pmVenue: Carryduff Free Presbyterian ChurchSupper: Served Afterwards Victor Maxwell was brought up on the Donegal Road, Belfast. He was taken to the local church on Sunday, and attended Sunday School as a youngster, but that didn’t make him a Christian. But the Lord did […]
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Due to unforeseen health problems, this breakfast morning has been postponed. Date: Saturday 4th March 2023Time: 9:00am til 11:00amFood Served: 9:00am – 10:00am Come along for food and fellowship and to catch up with Uncle Noel before he heads back to the Philippines. All Proceeds go to Noel’s work in […]
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Date: Sun PM 25th December 2022Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlinBible Reference: Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
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Date: Sun PM 18th December 2022Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlinBible Reference: Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
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You are warmly invited to attend our Harvest Services this incoming Sunday and Monday as we give thanks to God for His rich blessings this past year. Supper will be provided after the Monday evening service.
Continue ReadingYou are warmly invited to attend a testimony service on 16th October at 7pm. Rev. Kevin McLeod will be testifying on God’s grace through his recent illness and his remarkable recovery.
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Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church will have a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth II next Sunday morning, 18th September 2022, at 11:30am. Everyone is welcome, please plan to attend and invite others to join with us on this historic moment in history. There will be a time […]
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Date: Sun 11:30AM 21st August 2022
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Romans 12:11
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
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Our annual Holiday Bible Club will take place from 17th – 19th August, each night at 7:00PM. The club will take place at the church in the Luther Hall. All children ages 4 – 11 are welcome to attend. 2 minibuses will be available from 6:30PM and be going around […]
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A Free Presbyterian witness against the “Pride” parade took place at Waring Street, Belfast today, Saturday 30th July 2022. The service was held to highlight the hypocrisy of “Pride”, expose the depravity and perversity of human sinfulness, and recite the clear and unambiguous scriptural texts showing that homosexuality is a […]
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Sadly and regrettably it has been brought to our attention that for the 13th time in recent years, MPs in Westminster will once again debate assisted suicide in the Westminster Hall on the 4th July, at 4.30pm. It is our shared conviction that this is another attempt by euthanasia and […]
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We would like to invite you to join with us for our evening Gospel service this Sunday at 7pm. We are looking forward to having Ciara Arnold come to give a word of testimony following the tragic death of her husband Matthew 2 years ago, while Charlotte Caughey from Portavogie […]
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Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind
