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Speaker: Ronnie Dawson We’re drawn into Noah’s story in Hebrews 11, where an ordinary man made an extraordinary impact through faith. His life highlights four qualities God looks for: he was available, he dared to be different, he followed God completely, and he never gave up. Even when faced with ridicule, challenges, and years of waiting, Noah chose trust over doubt and obedience over excuses. H...

Amy’s story is a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness from the very beginning of her life. Born with a fractured skull and a bleak medical prognosis, she experienced complete healing through the prayers of her church community—a moment that continues to shape her understanding of God’s power and care. Growing up, Amy can’t remember a time when she didn’t know Jesus, but her journey of faith wa...

A deeply honest and vulnerable chat with entrepreneur Paul Gwynne, as he shares his life story. You’ll hear about his journey from a bustling, success-driven life to finding a new purpose rooted in faith and community. Paul opens up about the defining moments that shifted his perspective, including a family tragedy, a challenging period as a young professional, and a series of deeply impactful hea...

A powerful conversation about faith, family, and resilience with Frances Anderson and her daughter, Amy Anderson. They explore life’s challenges and the enduring power of God. Frances shares her journey through childhood trauma and loss, finding her purpose and joy by trusting in Jesus, even when she felt lost. The discussion then turns to a remarkable mission. Amy and Frances are walking 96 miles...

This week's Life Story features an insightful and heartwarming conversation with guest speaker Tiffany. She explores the personal, often challenging, but ultimately transformative journey of faith. Tiffany opens up about her own story, from growing up in a Christian home to wrestling with her faith in her twenties, highlighting the difference between simply knowing about Jesus and truly knowing hi...

Wendy shares her inspiring journey of faith, revealing that for over 50 years, she knew of Jesus but didn’t know him personally. Raised in the Catholic faith, she believed she was a ​“good person” and on her way to heaven. Everything changed for her at a drive-in mission. Afterward, she felt a strong pull toward fellowship and found Grace Community Church, which has become the cornerstone of her f...

Susanna grew up in a Christian household, but her family’s public faith didn’t match the struggles they faced behind closed doors, especially with her mom’s mental health. This led her to become introverted and seek an escape through sports. While she initially found her purpose in raising her three daughters, she recently felt a calling from God for something more as her oldest daughter, Maddie,...

Andrew shares his personal journey, beginning with his family joining Grace Community Church in 2017. He describes the church as a ​“rescue mission,” a chaotic yet fitting environment that felt like rehabilitation, enabling personal and family growth influenced by the love of Jesus. He then delves into his profession in accessibility, explaining how he helps make systems like websites, apps, and g...

Ronnie shares his personal journey and the mission of Drop Inn Ministries, emphasising how the organisation embodies hope, help, and healing in Jesus’ name to a hurting world. He recounts significant ​“fives” in his life: his first mission trip to Belarus in 1995, starting a church in 2005, and a 10-year lease at Ballyards Castle in 2015 for their ministry’s programs. He also shares his profound r...

As we head into the busyness and unpredictability of summer, this message invites us to pause and reflect on the gift and challenge of friendship. Drawing on Jesus’ own example—who consistently chose relationship over mere function, we’re reminded of our deep need for genuine, intentional connections that go beyond the transactional. In a world battling loneliness despite constant connectivity, we...

This week we stepped into the book of Daniel, where we moved beyond lions and fiery furnaces to explore the quieter, yet powerful, moments of Daniel’s life. We saw how Daniel navigated exile, cultural pressure, and irrational leadership, not by rebellion, but with respect, integrity, and trust in God. Whether resisting a king’s commands or responding to madness in the palace, Daniel’s example teac...

The act of communal worship offers profound comfort and hope, especially during difficult periods. This shared experience can be particularly impactful when personal belief falters, providing a collective strength. A significant spiritual vision speaks of a new temple, understood not as a physical structure, but as a symbolic representation of spiritual restoration. This vision, occurring amidst e...

This episode features our good friend Nick McKnight who leads Richhill Methodist Church. He kicks things off by highlighting the genuine bond we share here at Grace Community Church – it's all about real friendship, not just duty! He then opens up about his own journey, sharing how he felt like an outsider looking in at church as a kid, never quite fitting the "fancy clothes" crowd. Yet, a simple...

This week, we delve into Ezekiel 37, exploring the powerful vision of the Valley of Dry Bones. Just as Ezekiel prophesied life into seemingly lifeless bones, this passage offers a profound message of hope and revival, even in the most desolate circumstances. The Hebrew prophets, including Ezekiel, didn’t just foretell the future; they spoke of what couldhappen, emphasizing the possibility of chang...

Speaker: William Guindi We take a reflective and emotional journey through Genesis 45, where we explore the profound story of Joseph’s reunion with his brothers and its deeper spiritual meaning. We revisit Joseph’s path—from betrayal and slavery to power and redemption—and marvel at his response when faced with the very brothers who sold him. Instead of bitterness, Joseph extends forgiveness, reco...

Speaker: Lila Gribben We delve into the insightful metaphor of sharpening an axe, drawing inspiration from Ecclesiastes 10:1-10, to explore how we can live more effectively as people of faith. Our discussion centers around three pivotal questions: First, what does it truly mean to "sharpen the blade" from a kingdom perspective? It's not about worldly power, but recognizing and stewarding the divin...

Amy and Frances share stories from their recent trip to Zambia, highlighting the impactful work of Drop Inn. They begin with Hope Mission in Laka, a project supporting vulnerable girls and boys. The initiative now includes separate homes and plans are underway to build a clinic and expand the school. They also visit a school in Kasama supported by Drop Inn, where hundreds of children greet them wa...

Jasiel and Danielli Dourado, originally from Brazil, now working with Ambassadors Football. Not only do they work with kids, training and teaching them through soccer, they have a ministry in Portadown — Anchor Church — that works to serve communities in the local area. They visited us during our Sunday Morning Gathering to share their stories and what God is doing with them now. Episode link: htt...

In this discussion, we explore the biblical theme of shepherds, starting with Ezekiel’s prophecy, where he calls out the failings of Israel’s leaders and portrays them as poor shepherds. We look at how shepherds were often viewed negatively throughout the Old Testament — seen as lowly in Egyptian society and later met with scepticism from religious authorities. But despite that reputation, there’s...

This Easter message invites us to move beyond passive reflection into the active, transformative practice of resurrection in our daily lives. Reflecting on John 20, we’re reminded of the familiar yet powerful story of the empty tomb and Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Jesus. But rather than settling for wonder alone, we’re challenged to consider what resurrection means for us now. How sh...

Over the past few weeks in our midweek gatherings, we’ve been diving deep into Paul’s letter to the Philippians, especially those powerful verses about humility and the self-giving love of Jesus. It’s challenged us — not just to talk about these things, but to live them out. That’s why Amy Carmichael’s story felt like such a perfect fit for us to explore together. Born in Belfast in 1867, Amy’s li...

In Ezekiel 18 – 33, we’re struck by how clearly God speaks about choice, consistency, and the hope of repentance. Even those with no church background have found healing just by showing up, praying, or being open to change. Ezekiel challenges the idea that we’re stuck because of our past or our family story. Instead, God puts the responsibility — and the opportunity — into our hands. He invites us...

Speaker: Amy Anderson We're looking at the story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15, and we're amazed by her incredible faith. She shows persistence, a refusal to be deterred, even when Jesus seems unresponsive. It's easy to forget the context: Jesus's need for solitude, the cultural and religious tensions between Jews and Canaanites. Yet, she perseveres, a Gentile woman demonstrating a faith th...

Speaker: Ronnie Dawson Let's explore the inspiring story of Jabez, a man briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 but whose prayer holds deep significance. Jabez, unlike his peers, refused to settle for an average life—he sought God's blessing, asking for an expanded territory, divine presence, and protection. His faith and boldness in prayer set him apart, showing that God can use ordinary people...

Ezekiel experiences a powerful vision while in exile, where God transports him to Jerusalem. There, he witnesses the corruption and idolatry among the people who remained. While the exiles in Babylon wonder where God is and if there is any hope, Ezekiel sees that even their own people are plotting to take their land, deepening their sense of loss and betrayal. Yet, amid the darkness, God speaks a...