We have our next event already!!!
Venue: Antrim Elim Youth Basement
Date: 30th January 2008
Time: 5pm until 11pm
Music: Walls Need Gates (Acoustic)
This event will be an outreach cafe which will run as a drop-in type idea from 5pm until 11pm. We're also going to have comedy skits, Paul Mason sharing his testimony, an acoustic set from Walls Need Gates who will play secular music only. We want to create a comfortable and familiar environment for those who aren't Christians so that they will stay and enjoy a chilled out night.
We're asking as many people as possible to bake tray bakes, scones and cakes, and bring as much coffee, tea and other drinks as possible! But don't cook them just yet!
So, Friday Night was the first one and by tonight we already have our next event. God is good.
We're asking as many Christians as possible to come and bring friends that don't know Jesus, and encourage others to do the same. We aim to reach out to those who are in darkness and show them a way into the light.
Wednesday 3 December 2008
Tuesday 2 December 2008
RISE Youth Event 28.11.08 Photos
Check out the photos... if you have any yourself, get in contact! riseantrim@googlemail.com
Saturday 29 November 2008
Our First Event!
Friday 28th November 2008 begins a landmark because it is the very first RISE Project Event!
Over 80 young people...
from atleast 11 different churches...
and different ages...
more than 20 young people actively involved in running and organising the event...
resources shared between 6 different churches...
all coming for one purpose, one goal...
to make His name famous in Antrim...
and to bring out His light in Antrim's darkness.
email riseantrim@googlemail.com to be added to the mailing list for newsletters, news and more info on how to get involved!!!
Over 80 young people...
from atleast 11 different churches...
and different ages...
more than 20 young people actively involved in running and organising the event...
resources shared between 6 different churches...
all coming for one purpose, one goal...
to make His name famous in Antrim...
and to bring out His light in Antrim's darkness.
email riseantrim@googlemail.com to be added to the mailing list for newsletters, news and more info on how to get involved!!!
Wednesday 26 November 2008
Complete Illumination
In preparing for the RISE Prayer Meeting tonight, I cam across this quote. It really puts what we do in perspective...
"If we become completely whole-hearted we will have love for all people and will seek in each person what is most holy, what God has inspired in him or her.
And only then will there be no danger of softening or twisting our witness. Why? Because the capacity of our faith will no longer be narrow. If we are not broadhearted, we have not yet grasped the meaning of faith.
We must always be ready to be newly led in our faith, even through the tiniest atom of godliness we find in others. It is that which leads us to the kingdom of God.
We affirm that there is something of God in all people -- something of the light. It may only gleam now, but it will eventually lead to complete illumination."
Eberhard Arnold.
"If we become completely whole-hearted we will have love for all people and will seek in each person what is most holy, what God has inspired in him or her.
And only then will there be no danger of softening or twisting our witness. Why? Because the capacity of our faith will no longer be narrow. If we are not broadhearted, we have not yet grasped the meaning of faith.
We must always be ready to be newly led in our faith, even through the tiniest atom of godliness we find in others. It is that which leads us to the kingdom of God.
We affirm that there is something of God in all people -- something of the light. It may only gleam now, but it will eventually lead to complete illumination."
Eberhard Arnold.
Tuesday 25 November 2008
Antrim Guradian Newspaper Report
Antrim Guradian Newspaper Article taken today, November 27 2008:
"ANTRIM'S YOUTH EXPECTED TO RISE TO THE OCCASION
A CHRISTIAN youth movement from Antrim is to hold its first meeting this Friday (28).
RISE, which was launched in October, is aiming to 'bring the youth of Antrim together, regardless of denomination or church building'.
The meeting will be held in Antrim Baptist Church at 7.30pm but early arrival has been advised.
the group's mission statement reads: "RISE is a project which aims to helps us become the people we were created to be: young men and young women who love Jesus and want to be part of bringing positive change in thee town we live in.
"We long to see the energy, enthusiasm and passion of young people fuel this revolution. We want to show Jesus in a real and physical way for his fame."
RISE began with three 18-year-old - Jonny Solari, who attends Antrim Baptist Church, Ben Connolly, who attends 1st Prsebyterian, and Colin Hill, who also attends Antrim Baptist Church.
They say they want to bring the different denominations and churches in Antrim together, stressing that the project is also non-denominational and does not represent and Church community in Antrim.
As a project they hope to hold many different events in the next year. Fun days, cafe outreach, band nights, fundraisers and other event swhich will be organised by different people from differen churches.
By getting young people from different churches involved in decorating, welcoming, playing in the band and more, their aim is that relationships between churches will be developed so that they can become united in the wrok that they do inside and outside their church buildings.
At Friday's event, the band, 'Walls Need Gates', will lead praise and speaker, Matthew Boyd will give a message to those who attend.
Although this initial event is still going through preparation, there are young people from nine different churches and denominations directly involved in playing a part. They have also estimated that many more young people involved from different churches.
The project has requested help from the churches in the area for the first event, through financial aid, electrial equipment, youth leaders, young people and other resources, but especially prayer.
"We hope to make this youth event a regular one in the town, and use the church buildings as a venue for these," said Jonny Solari.
"Ben, Colin and I are excited about the first event but are looking nto the future too, so if aany churches would like to allow us to use theri building as a venue please get in touch."
For more infor visit www.riseantrim.co.nr"
"ANTRIM'S YOUTH EXPECTED TO RISE TO THE OCCASION
A CHRISTIAN youth movement from Antrim is to hold its first meeting this Friday (28).
RISE, which was launched in October, is aiming to 'bring the youth of Antrim together, regardless of denomination or church building'.
The meeting will be held in Antrim Baptist Church at 7.30pm but early arrival has been advised.
the group's mission statement reads: "RISE is a project which aims to helps us become the people we were created to be: young men and young women who love Jesus and want to be part of bringing positive change in thee town we live in.
"We long to see the energy, enthusiasm and passion of young people fuel this revolution. We want to show Jesus in a real and physical way for his fame."
RISE began with three 18-year-old - Jonny Solari, who attends Antrim Baptist Church, Ben Connolly, who attends 1st Prsebyterian, and Colin Hill, who also attends Antrim Baptist Church.
They say they want to bring the different denominations and churches in Antrim together, stressing that the project is also non-denominational and does not represent and Church community in Antrim.
As a project they hope to hold many different events in the next year. Fun days, cafe outreach, band nights, fundraisers and other event swhich will be organised by different people from differen churches.
By getting young people from different churches involved in decorating, welcoming, playing in the band and more, their aim is that relationships between churches will be developed so that they can become united in the wrok that they do inside and outside their church buildings.
At Friday's event, the band, 'Walls Need Gates', will lead praise and speaker, Matthew Boyd will give a message to those who attend.
Although this initial event is still going through preparation, there are young people from nine different churches and denominations directly involved in playing a part. They have also estimated that many more young people involved from different churches.
The project has requested help from the churches in the area for the first event, through financial aid, electrial equipment, youth leaders, young people and other resources, but especially prayer.
"We hope to make this youth event a regular one in the town, and use the church buildings as a venue for these," said Jonny Solari.
"Ben, Colin and I are excited about the first event but are looking nto the future too, so if aany churches would like to allow us to use theri building as a venue please get in touch."
For more infor visit www.riseantrim.co.nr"
Monday 24 November 2008
RISE - The Vision
The vision is a radical and irresistible revolution in Antrim
It is contagious and catches like a fire.
Young people have experienced the division between denominations and different churches. Clashing theologies and styles of worship.
We want to unite.
The church is a body not a building. It’s the people not the organisations. Sons and daughters brought together through him.
You see bones. I see an army.
The name of ‘Jesus’ will be a whisper which sounds through every estate, street and home in Antrim.
The very name will send shivers down the spine of those who hear it, and their very being will yearn to know Him.
The people of Antrim won’t see the buildings. They see Jesus.
Passion. Enthusiasm. Energy. This is the fuel generated by young people which powers this movement.
They are as radical on Monday morning as on Sunday night.
Righteousness is sought out in every move they make.
Every turn prompted by their clear conscience.
Darkness hides from the light they shine.
And this light does not burn out.
They don’t live within the sound of church bells. They run a rescue shop within a yard of Hell.
They move with the tide of the world but don’t get swept up in it.
When mothers weep. They wipe tears.
When walls divide. They build gates.
When sadness pulls them down. They laugh it off.
When they fall for the eighth time. They pick themselves a ninth.
When there is still one drunk left, when there is one still lost soul in Antrim they will fight to the very end.
But this is just a mere vision. It is far away from what is here now. But it is still a hope. And Jesus can make it happen. The vision is simple. Antrim will rise.
It is contagious and catches like a fire.
Young people have experienced the division between denominations and different churches. Clashing theologies and styles of worship.
We want to unite.
The church is a body not a building. It’s the people not the organisations. Sons and daughters brought together through him.
You see bones. I see an army.
The name of ‘Jesus’ will be a whisper which sounds through every estate, street and home in Antrim.
The very name will send shivers down the spine of those who hear it, and their very being will yearn to know Him.
The people of Antrim won’t see the buildings. They see Jesus.
Passion. Enthusiasm. Energy. This is the fuel generated by young people which powers this movement.
They are as radical on Monday morning as on Sunday night.
Righteousness is sought out in every move they make.
Every turn prompted by their clear conscience.
Darkness hides from the light they shine.
And this light does not burn out.
They don’t live within the sound of church bells. They run a rescue shop within a yard of Hell.
They move with the tide of the world but don’t get swept up in it.
When mothers weep. They wipe tears.
When walls divide. They build gates.
When sadness pulls them down. They laugh it off.
When they fall for the eighth time. They pick themselves a ninth.
When there is still one drunk left, when there is one still lost soul in Antrim they will fight to the very end.
But this is just a mere vision. It is far away from what is here now. But it is still a hope. And Jesus can make it happen. The vision is simple. Antrim will rise.
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