Candlelit Christmas Carol Service, Friday 23 December 2016
The Hope Centre hosted a Candlelit Christmas Carol Service on the 23rd of December. Members of the community joined us in singing Christmas carols, drinking mulled wine, and nibbling on goodies. You can see the flyer here. See pictures here.
Community Fun Day and BBQ, Monday 11 July 2016
The Hope Centre hosted a community fun day on Tuesday the 11th of July. This was the third year running that we have offered a day of alternative fun for the family during the July holidays. We warmly welcomed adults and kids of all ages to enjoy the many activities on offer. These included cake decorating (and eating!), face painting, mocktails, Wii games on the big screen TV, crafts, barbecues, and more. Everything on offer was free of charge, including the 60 burgers and 40 hot dogs which were consumed. It was a day of fellowship, food, and fun in a safe environment. Thank you for joining us. Please see pictures below!
Thanksgiving Service for Ernie McDowell and Community BBQ, Sunday 29 May 2016
Family and community members joined us on the 29th of May to remember our beloved Ernie in a relaxed, informal setting. We laughed and we wept as we shared fond memories of Ernie with one another. And as we gave thanks for his life and for how Jesus Christ had touched him. Following the meeting there was a community BBQ with free burgers and hot dogs for all, just the way Ernie would have wanted it! Please see pictures below.
Candlelit Christmas Carol Service, Monday 21 December 2015
The Hope Centre hosted a Candlelit Christmas Carol Service on the 21st of December. It was a beautiful, crisp and cold night as we welcomed in people from across the community to sing Christmas carols, drink mulled wine, and nibble on goodies; all in the comfort of a cozy, toasty, candlelit environment. Lovely! Please see flyer here.
Community Fun Day, Saturday 11 July 2015
The Hope Centre hosted a community fun day on Saturday the 11th of July. We warmly welcomed adults and kids of all ages to enjoy the many activities on offer. These included cake decorating (and eating!), face painting, mocktails, Wii games on the big screen TV, crafts, barbecues, and much more. Everything on offer was free of charge, including the 85 burgers and 60 hot dogs that were consumed! It was a great day for the community to come together and enjoy fellowship, food, and fun in a a safe environment. Stay tuned for further barbecues this summer (assuming the whether cooperates!). See pictures below!
Hope for the Peninsula, 'Sowing the Seed', Cycle Tour (16 July 2014)
Jason
and Joseph did a sponsored 60 mile cycle tour around the perimeter of
the Ards Peninsula on July 16th. They spread grass and clover seed as
they rode, and prayed over the land, believing that God will give the
increase and bring revival and blessing to the Peninsula. Members of
Hope for the Peninsula and Living Water celebrated the successful ride
with a barbecue in the Hope Centre garden that evening. See pictures
below. (Click here for a map of the route traveled.)Community Day for Youth (11 July 2014)
The
Hope Centre hosted a community day for youth on the 11th of July. We
warmly welcomed in 5 to 16 year olds, and their parents, from across the
Ards Peninsula (and beyond!) to enjoy the many activities on offer.
These included cake decorating (and eating!), clay modelling, mocktails,
Wii games on the big screen TV, nail painting, barbecues, plus much
more. Everything on offer was free of charge, and together we managed
to eat 80 burgers and 100 hot dogs! We plan to have more days like this
throughout the summer, so please keep checking back for details. See
below for pictures. (Download a flyer here.)
Pancake Party Evening (5 March 2014)
The
Hope Centre hosted a Pancake Party on the evening of Wednesday 5 March
2014. People from across the community came along and enjoyed pancakes
cooked on the spot. Proceeds from donations on the night went to support the
Cardiomyopathy Association, a charity that
provides information and support to families affected by the heart muscle
disease cardiomyopathy. Children of all
ages enjoyed the good company and delicious pancakes! See pictures below!
Human Trafficking Awareness Night (28 Nov 2013)
The
Hope Centre hosted a human trafficking awareness night on the
evening of 28 November. The evening included a
presentation from representatives of North Down ACT (Active Communities
against Trafficking). We are keen to draw awareness to just how
prevalent human trafficking is in Northern Ireland, and the people from
ACT are experts in advising us all how we can make a difference. The
first step is awareness, and so few of us are really aware what is going
on in our own neighborhoods! Many members of the community joined us for what was a
real eye opener. On a lighter note, we also had free mulled wine
and shortbread, and Christmas crafts on sale. The proceeds went towards North
Down ACT. (Download a flyer here.)
Ladies' Nails Night (17 Oct 2013)
The
Hope Centre held a ladies' nails night on the 17th of October. We
welcomed in ladies from all walks of the community for a time of
fellowship, tea and cakes, and to have their nails professionally
manicured for free! See the pictures below!Grand Opening (23-24 August 2013)
The Hope Centre's Grand Opening was on the 23rd and 24th of August. (Download a flyer here.)
It
was a wonderful start, with people from all over the peninsula enjoying
free hotdogs, burgers, face painting, balloon modelling, and just
someone friendly to talk to.
Thanks to everyone who turned up to
have a look and enjoy some fellowship with us. We were overwhelmed with
the response from the community.
Below are some pictures - just look at all the fun we had!!
