Dealing with Depression – Monday 7th November
Mon 7th Nov 2016: 7.30pm to 8.30pm Carrigaline Community Centre
Dr Ivan Watson MB BCh BAO a former GP turned pastor guides us through this common struggle with reflections and information from science & spirituality.
Ivan trained as a medical doctor and worked as a GP before becoming a Christian Pastor. He now lives in Cavan and is married to Carol who works as a psychiatric doctor. They have three children aged from 12 to 18. Both Ivan & Carol became interested in mental illness while they were medical students. Ivan talked with many depressed people during his time working in hospitals and as a GP. He acknowledges the usefulness of current treatments for depression in many cases but also senses the need for counseling which takes our spiritual dimension into account. This was one of the factors that led him to leave medical practice and become a full time pastor. This has brought him into contact with many people troubled by a range of issues including depression, anxiety, abuse, addiction and suicidal thoughts. Ivan has a heart for helping people through presenting information and dealing with individual questions.
The audio from the talk is now available for playback below:
Dealing with Depression
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Speaker Dr. Ivan Watson, on November 7, 2016Part of the Special Topic series, preached at a Evening Seminar service
Dr Ivan Watson MB BCh BAO a former GP turned pastor guides us through this common struggle with reflections and information from science & spirituality.
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The Rock is back!
…and we’re back!
“The Rock 4 Kids” is starting back in September.
The Rock is a fun filled club that helps primary school children to learn about Jesus from the Bible and includes games, crafts, singing and more!
This year we’re moving from a once a month format to a twice a month format.
We’re also excited to announce that The Rock will now be in two groups – one for juniors (Junior Infants up 2nd class) and a second group just for the older ones (3rd class to 6th). We’re sure that the kids will enjoy the more age specific focus and activities that we will now be able to run.
For all the dates, times and details check out “The Rock 4 Kids”.
Brexit!
Today we wake to the news that Britain has voted to leave Europe. While no one is certain what this will mean we can say without doubt that it will bring huge changes not just in Ireland but in all Europe. Will other country’s follow suit? Will we see a physical border dividing our country? Will our economy stand strong? However, while there will be many changes at another level nothing has changed.
One Lord
As I woke this morning to the sun rise it reminds me that this world and our universe are in the hands of our Mighty creator God.
‘Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breath of his hand marked off the heavens? Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten him, and who taught him the right way? Who was it that taught him knowledge or showed him the path of understanding? Surly the nations are like a drop in the bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales;…He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner do they take root in the ground, than he blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like chaff.’ Isaiah 40v13-15, 23-24
The fact is nations come and go, rulers come and go but the Lord Remains in sovereign control. Britain does not rule, Europe does not rule and Ireland does not rule – The Lord rules over all the kingdoms of this world and he will do as he pleases. God is not surprised or stumped by any Brexit, so do not fear or worry. God is King.
Two Kingdoms
While commentators talk at length about what this will mean for Europe and whether it will provoke others to leave and seek independence the fact remains their remains only two Kingdoms. There is the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of the world, The Kingdom of light and The Kingdom of darkness. What counts is not “Are we Irish, British or European” but are we in God’s Kingdom?
‘For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.’ Colossians 1v13
Each one of us are born outside of God’s kingdom, we have rebelled against God’s good and loving rule and chose to ‘exit’ and live independently from him. To stay outside of God is to stand in opposition to his King, the Lord Jesus Christ. That is a problem because God will not let us rebel against him forever. He will return as Judge and we will be separated from his Kingdom for all eternity. However God through his Son Jesus has come to rescue us. Jesus has come to die in our place so we might be forgiven and share in his eternal Kingdom forever. What counts is that our identity is in Christ and our citizenship is in heaven.
Three Responses
We will have to wait and see what this will mean for Ireland and the rest of Europe. But as we wait we are not powerless. We can pray.
Three things to pray for:
– Pray for the leaders of our country north and south and those across Europe. It is a delicate and fragile time so wise and careful decisions will need to be made. Pray that they will act in the interests of all people for peace and prosperity.
– Pray for the people of Europe that they will not trust in Political or Economical institutions which are all doomed to fail and fall but that they will trust in the one true King, The Lord Jesus Christ. May God use this ‘shake up’ to turn people to him.
– Pray for the church that her priority and focus will be to work together in unity for the building up of his Kingdom. May the Church rise to be a light of hope, with a clear message of truth and with courage to speak and be his ambassadors here on earth.
Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
Carrigaline Baptist have asked pastor and author Dr. Kieran Beville to come and give a talk on the topic of assisted suicide and euthanasia. Kieran has written a book length treatment on the subject entitled ‘Dying to Kill: A Christian Perspective on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide’
You are very welcome to attend Sunday evening April 24th 2016 in the Carrigaline Community Centre from 7pm-9pm
Kieran will examine the current practice in Ireland and in other countries and what we are likely to face in the coming years. He will also discuss what God, through the Bible, has to say about Euthanasia and assisted suicide and what is a Christian response.
The format
- Talk on the subject – 45 minutes.
- Break for Tea and Coffee – 20 minutes.
- Question time 30-40 minutes
The audio from the talks is now available to listen to or download below:
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Main Talk
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Speaker Kieran Beville, on April 24, 2016
Part of the Special Topic series, preached at a Evening Seminar service
Kieran Beville examines the current practice in Ireland and in other countries and what we are likely to face in the coming years. He discusses what God, through the Bible, has to say about Euthanasia and assisted suicide and what is a Christian response.
Earlier:
Same day:
Later:
« Justice - God's Perfect Justice
Victory - God’s new world, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Q and A
Equal but Different 1 Corinthians 11v2-16 »
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Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Main Talk
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Speaker Kieran Beville, on April 24, 2016Part of the Special Topic series, preached at a Evening Seminar service
Kieran Beville examines the current practice in Ireland and in other countries and what we are likely to face in the coming years. He discusses what God, through the Bible, has to say about Euthanasia and assisted suicide and what is a Christian response.
| Earlier: | Same day: | Later: |
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| « Justice - God's Perfect Justice | Victory - God’s new world, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Q and A | Equal but Different 1 Corinthians 11v2-16 » |
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Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Q and A
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Speaker Kieran Beville, on April 24, 2016
Part of the Special Topic series, preached at a Evening Seminar service
Kieran Beville responds to audience questions in relation to his talk on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Earlier:
Same day:
Later:
« Justice - God's Perfect Justice
Victory - God’s new world, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Main Talk
Equal but Different 1 Corinthians 11v2-16 »
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Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Q and A
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Speaker Kieran Beville, on April 24, 2016Part of the Special Topic series, preached at a Evening Seminar service
Kieran Beville responds to audience questions in relation to his talk on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
| Earlier: | Same day: | Later: |
|---|---|---|
| « Justice - God's Perfect Justice | Victory - God’s new world, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Main Talk | Equal but Different 1 Corinthians 11v2-16 » |
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Feb 21st – Change of Meeting Time
Due to the Community Centre not being available during the morning we are moving our meeting time to 4.00pm on Sunday 21st February 2016.
After the meeting we will enjoy some food and time together at about 5.15pm in the hall. All are welcome to join us for the service and time afterwards.