Outreach & Engagement
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"Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine." 1st Timothy 5:17 "And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15 The Townland of Benvarden has 2 local churches, Ballywatt Presbyterian Church and St. Colman's Church of Ireland.
Each year, in order to be a blessing and encouragement to them, Benvarden Lodge presents their clergy with inscribed copies of helpful theological masterpieces. In 2019, we gave them copies of the MacArthur Study Bible. We also like to present their wives with a special gift, in order to pay tribute to the excellent role that they play in supporting their husband's ministry. |
In order to welcome newly initiated members into our ranks, Benvarden Lodge presents them with the following items:
[a] The King James Bible [b] 'In God Our Trust', an Orange Order devotional booklet written by the late Grand Chaplain of Ireland and former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Bro Rev Dr Robert Dickinson. [c] 'William of Orange: A Dedicated Life', by Cecil Kilpatrick, an excellent short biography of King William. [d] 'The Duke of Schomberg: European Soldier & William's General', a short Biography by Gordon Lucy. It is our hope and prayer that these resources will help ground new members in their own faith and history. |