Weekly Announcements

Thought for the month from the Vicar … In preparing for a recent sermon, I came across the following – Faith is not the absence of anguish; it is the choice to trust God while anguish is still present. That decision to trust rarely feels simple or serene.  It often emerges in moments when life is frayed, when prayers seem unanswered, and when the heart carries more weight than it thinks it can bear.  Yet faith insists that God is still at work in the shadows, still holding what feels impossible to hold. It is the quiet, stubborn belief that sorrow does not have the final word.  Trusting God in anguish means leaning into His character when circumstances offer no clarity, choosing hope when fear is louder, and believing that grace can meet us even in the dark.  It is a courageous act, not a comfortable one.  And in that difficult, deliberate trust, faith becomes something deeper than feeling — it becomes a lifeline that steadies the soul.

MOTHERS’ UNION APPEAL … the Mothers’ Union has been asked to make up toiletry packs for emergency admissions to the Antrim Area Hospital. We would welcome donations of the following items from all members of the church –
toothbrushes, toothpaste, face flannels, bars of soap, deodorants and combs.
A marked box will be in the foyer of the hall for these items.
Thank you, Mabel Jenkins – Branch Leader

Extra Mile Project supporting kids4school.  kids4school is a Christian child development ministry, founded in 2009, which enables children in Tanzania to access education. Its mission is to support children as they grow, helping to lift them from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty.  Christ-centred, child-focused and church-based, kids4school is committed to integrity in all it does.  Your donations will help provide children with the opportunity of an education and the chance to break a cycle of poverty that has existed for generations.  Thank you for your support.

2026 Flower List (July to December) – The Flower List for July to December 2026 is available for parishioners who wish to donate towards the church flowers on a particular Sunday – whether in memory of a loved one or to mark a special anniversary.  You can find the list in the foyer of the Parish Centre or simply speak to one of the churchwardens.

FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR FUND – there is a GoFundMe link available on the Parish Facebook page [https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-saints-parish-church-antrim-repair-fund] for anyone wishing to donate to this fund.  As an alternative, if you are a tax paying parishioner, we can claim Gift Aid if you make your donation through the Fabric Fund.  Please speak to Brian Neill for more information.