Posts by Pamela & David Dickson
Shankill Christian Fellowship – Update
We have been greatly encouraged by the work at SCF over the past few months. In January we began the year with an outreach event, SCF Fit. Around thirty people have been attending the (eight week) event aimed at addressing physical, mental (and most importantly) spiritual health. We are thankful to those from Carrick Baptist who have come along and shared both their professional advice and their faith with those who attend on Tuesday evenings. We are really looking forward…
Why we love Christmas – Pamela Dickson
I have always loved Christmastime. As a child I remember the anticipation of waiting ALL night with my younger brother to go downstairs to open my presents, not getting much sleep at all! Then as David and I became parents, having 3 young children and the excitement overload that brought. Christmastime was busy. The Christmas edition of The Argos book came into the house and the children would sit for hours trying to choose what they would like, then of…
Why we love Christmas – David Dickson
I love Christmas! First, there’s the food; turkey, turkey curry, turkey sandwiches, turkey toasties. Then there’s the music; I wish it could be Christmas every day! Not forgetting the Christmas movies; Elf, The Grinch, It’s a Wonderful Life. The bright lights of Christmas help to shorten what would be a long and dark Northern Irish winter. But best of all, Christmas holidays allow us to rest and spend quality time with our family and friends. What’s not to love about…
Pamela’s thoughts
My name is Pamela Dickson and I have been a member of Carrickfergus Baptist Church for nearly 30 years. My husband, David and I live in Carrickfergus and have 3 adult children. We are currently working with Baptist Missions in a Church Plant in lower Shankill (just opposite the leisure centre) called Shankill Community Fellowship (you can find out more on our missions page). I also work 2 days a week in a special needs school as a classroom assistant.…