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Terry<\/strong> As a young adult I benefitted from older and wiser believers sharing their time, experiences and lives with myself and other younger believers. I was also the beneficiary of fellowship and activity vacations under the tutelage of good Christian teachers.<\/p>\n Living through the troubles in Northern Ireland I realised the personal and family challenges folks face in our divided society. Also, of the grace and benefit of a living faith in Christ to overcome our doubts and fears.<\/p>\n I am married to Mary and together we have children and grandchildren, our adopted son John is from Thailand.<\/p>\n I have a vision that seeks to promote understanding by learning together within a faith context. Through Fun, Faith and Fellowship we can learn together how to live well.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Noto Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.71em” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Mary<\/strong> I enjoy working with young people and their families and encouraging them in their faith.<\/p>\n I sing in a secular choir and with the singing group in my church and help on the catering team and with the Parent and Toddler group.<\/p>\n I\u2019m married to Terry and have two older children, three grandchildren and our Thai son John.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Noto Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.71em” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n November 2003 A Day to Remember! Whatever you want Lord!!<\/strong><\/p>\n Mary and I were in our mid 40\u2019s and wanting purpose for our lives. Frustrated, wanting to serve and not knowing where to turn \u2026 so we prayed Whatever you want Lord!! 2003<\/strong> 2004<\/strong> 2005<\/strong> 2006<\/strong> 2007<\/strong> 2009<\/strong> 2011<\/strong> 2012<\/strong> 2013<\/strong> 2015<\/strong> 2016<\/strong> 2018<\/strong> 2019<\/strong> 2020<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n 2022<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#383838″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Noto Sans|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.71em” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
I worked in the public sector for many years and have been involved in Christian youthwork and cross-community programmes. I have a passion to see young people achieve their God given purpose in life and live fulfilled and rewarding lives. I relish the chance to meet new people and learn about different cultures. Family and friendships are very important to me. Friendship evangelism brings amazing opportunities to befriend and mentor young folk.<\/p>\n
I grew up in a Christian home, was a Girl Guide and became a Guide leader for many years in my church.
I was a Paediatric nurse for 47 years; it was a real privilege for me to be able help children and families at their most vulnerable.<\/p>\n
Within weeks our lives were completely reorientated \u2026<\/p>\n
We accepted a \u2018call\u2019 to help disciple and grow faith in the lives of young people in Ireland (both North and South).<\/p>\n
The hard work begins, building relationships, partnership working, finding our feet. Providing Christian holidays for young people that will inspire them, presenting at Churches, schools, and to individual families, anywhere. Initially under the auspices of the local YMCA, we facilitated holidays near England\u2019s beautiful Lake District.<\/p>\n
First activity holidays for teens and young people.<\/p>\n
Local year programme developed.<\/p>\n
Terry and Mary become regional Representatives for Capernwray Hall, a well-respected worldwide Christian teaching organisation. Our ministry operated under various names locally, most recently as Capernwray Ireland.<\/p>\n
Junior leader mentoring programme introduced.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Internship offered to Schools & Outreach Worker.
\u2022 First \u2018Taster\u2019 residential weekend in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n
Proposal for UK gap year Bible School students to teach English at a Christian school in Thailand, and assist in a local church.<\/p>\n
Start of holiday placements sponsored by statutory agencies.<\/p>\n
Actively Transforming Youth & Community (ATYC), a new company was created to develop sustainability & broaden the scope of the work by providing skills, finance & partnership opportunities.<\/p>\n
Greek Sail Away, the first of 3 nautical sailing adventures in the Aegean for adults with the Kingfisher Project, Greece.<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u200bLiaison with Cyprus and Middle East organisations with a view to developing
\u00a0 cross-cultural activity and exchange holidays.
\u2022 Mens and Ladies teaching and activity holidays started??<\/p>\n
\u2022 Befriending and mentoring programme for refugees started.
\u2022 We hosted a cultural tour in Dublin for participants from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland<\/p>\n
ATYC obtained charity status to facilitate and provide cross-community, cross-cultural, reconciliation and inter-generational work within a faith context.<\/p>\n
\u2022 facilitated refugee \/ immigrant activity holidays
\u200b\u2022 organised and financed Family Fun Days in areas of special need
\u200b\u2022 sponsored visits and study in GB for overseas youth
\u200b\u2022 holiday sponsorship programme introduced<\/p>\n