Commissioning of John Orme

It seems that if your name is John and you belong to First Antrim you're a disappearing breed! A few months ago in March '08 one John left us and has moved on to retirement in Lisburn and on Sunday 12th October '08 another John was commissioned to leave us and go quite some distance to serve God in Japan. Here are some photos to mark the occassion...

^{The crowds gathered and Wilson McMahon led the commissioning service.}

^{Speaches were made by Irene, Lyle and Brian.}

^{The main man himself addressed the congregation.}

^{John's friend from university (Mark McKeown) preached and everyone enjoyed supper after the event.}

^{(Above right) Could it be that Natania Simpson is "quiet and demure" after all? Surely that's not her hiding behind her bible?!}

 

John is going to be based in Sapporo, Japan taking on the position of IT support for the OMF team based there, as well as being involved in Church planting. Take a look at the google map below to see (in glorious 3D!) exactly where he is going and please continue to support him (and all our missionaries) in prayer.