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Day 11 in Nothern Ireland - Monday 11th July, 2011 - the day we left

Sadly our last day in picturesque Northern Ireland. We enjoyed the final breakfast and learned at that time from Richie that we will be in for a last minute sightseeing tour. I was ready at the announced time of the tour. Since I was way too early I decided to wander on the Murlough grounds for one last time. I ventured on a hither to unexplored (by me) scenic part that led to the Murlough beach and the Irish Sea. I went to the beach for the third time and took some pics. See Pictures

The team was finally on their way to Castlewellan Castle and forest park. There were birds at the lake and oh yes... The castle after more than a few duck shots and been told that we only have one hour, I finally went close to the castle and conference centre for residents only, well that last part was a bit disappointing so upon retreat I was told by my team members not to venture further. I took but did not heed their advice and snapped away and lost track of time, again. The others went on before me and I was momentarily disoriented (read lost) until Richie (who drove us there) found me. I was told to stay put and that the other team members went into a maze and boy were they amazed (pun intended). Richie gave (shouted) directions to get them out,. from an over the garden maze bridge thingy (and that's a technical term. lol) the view from there was spectacular. We were whizzed back to Murlough House, and ultimately to the Dublin International Airport via Dublin city and seeing the ship yard in which the Titanic was built.
By faith we arrived in London and I escorted Pastor Gavin to where the Hotel shuttle collected guests for the airport Hotel, waited as long as possible and then made my way back upstairs to purchase my ticket for zones 1-6 ultimately arriving at Snares brook on the Central Tube line after midnight. I walked to my sisters residence, which is where I am staying until my return to Antigua. I must say that I am really enjoying London as I enjoyed Ireland. As the say, "Come to Northern Ireland and be changed forever", Amen.

Day 10 in Nothern Ireland - Sunday 10th July, 2011

This was the penultimate (look it up) day of our trip in Northern Ireland and we went to the Newcastle Baptist Church twice and I walked the Newcastle Promnarde Twice.  Our team leader from Jamaica overexerted himself at the Y the evening before so our church contingent for the morning was 20% less. Sean & Janet from our team along with Robert made up the worship team (giving a caribben/Jamaican flavour) that was for the evening service, (what am I saying? phew). Janet (our only female and singer) was asked to render a solo for the morning service. We had holy communion in the morning  service and heard a sermon from the assistant pastor/songleader/deacon. See Photos Robert preached the evening sermon.
After the evening service we went for a farewell dropin at the Kairos Centre in Newcastle. when that ended since it was still light after 10:00 p.m wedecided to go to the beach (that entails walking the promnarde of Newcastle-on-sea). during that walk with the youths I saw an open air service announcing meetings and two persons in a team stopped me and asked me if I would like to attend the evangelistic meeting and to know Jesus. Our work was definitely not in vain.

Day 9 in Nothern Ireland - Saturday 9th July 2011

There was a shoot out and a Bar-B-Que at the Green Hill Y.M.C.A organaized for the youths from the Kairos center and some other "friends". Laser Tag was played in the nearby forest and there was a campfire going oohh and the bbq of course. This is one of the better spots for a panaromic view of Newcastle. This was the teams activity for that day and it was great fun and dare I say food.
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Eight day in Northern Ireland - Friday 8th July 2011.

This was an easy day, the first activity was for later in the day after supper. I choose the earlier part to explore some of the Murlough Nature Reserve and to witness the high tide at the nearby beach. So following te parth through the woods I arrived at the beach, the tide was not that high but flowing (getting higher not ebbing) and I snapped a few pics. What 'is that a seal I see' it must be the Wadadli. It's head was bobbing up and down in the friggid water of the Irish Sea and heading into the bay towards Dundrum. I was walking along the beach at the time trying to find my way along the trail passing a few persons going for walks in the opposite direction. Pictures I was able to follow the trail back to Murlough House taking in the view of nearby Dondrum.

Richie (not to be confused with Richard the Gardner) our host took Pastor Gavin and myself to 'The cross Point' Centre where he was working with the youths. After playing some ping pong and hearing that I have a "lazy" left hand, I went exploring again. We were in Dondrum and I was able to see where I was earlier that day. The low tide was in effect so I took some lanscape pics to demonstrate this, the park and the church were lovely as well.
Back at the crosspoint center Pastor Gavin told the youths tht they must have a dream and asked every one what they wished to become on growing up. Doctots, Travellers, Engeniers, teachers (Educators) and one future missionary was amoung them. The next step is to associate yourself to your dream by reading, learning about or making friends with people already doing what you want to become. We helped to pack the chairs away and clean as we had "helped" to dispose of the snacks earlier. I met Henry the Hoover(Vacuum Cleaner) doing the downstairs rug and was told that I could work in Buckingham Palace. Richie took someone back to Newcastle and we saw the team bus at the Kairos Centre. We caught upwith them on the way back and Richie blew his horn to disperse the bunny rabbits who definitely could not have gotten out of the way in time. God is a good God.

Day 7 in Nothern Ireland

Today, Thursday 7th July 2011, We learnt at morning devotions & prayer/team meeting that the team was to be divided on gender lines to attend sessions at the Kairos Center. The lone female went to the  young ladies sessions first.  Then it was the men's turn..See Photos. "What qualities\attributes would yous (I know I wrote yous, that is an often used word for you) wish for in a mate?" and other male only topics were discussed. I managed to take a pic at pastor Gavin's request before being told "That would not be fair", It pays to be quick.We returned to Murlough House for supper then I finally finished the slide presentation on Antigua for later that evening's "Drop in" at the Kairos Centre.

On arrival at the Kairos Centre we learnt that one of the young ladies turned 14 so some "drinks" may have been consumed. The session finally started and slide presentation after being converted to pp 2003 was presented and some personal testimonies were also shared and the group leader shared a few words. We went home joyfully to Murlough House, Hallelujah.

Day 6 in Nothern Ireland

The Youths from the kairos Centre and the Jamaican membes of our team went to Dublin Today for a day out. Myself and Pastor Gavin (The Antiguan Contingent) stayed at Morlough House for a day in. They reportedly had a good time and saw some awsome sights in Dublin.

For my part I learnt at breakfast that the lettuce (frilly lettuce they called it) was from the garden and some other fruits and veggies were growing there. So off we went to the garden (Me and the cameras that is) to have a look see. First I saw the strawberries, then the apples, blackberries (not the smart phone lol), redberries, grapes, rasberries (gooseberries),plums, pears and cherries on the trees (all will be ready about September). I had a talk with Richard the gardener who was picking rasberries (the exotic type) at the time. While I was capturing something I had allways wanted to see a bit enthuastically and excitedly. Richard said something profound to me "They are exotic to you as pineapple is to us" I could not have said it better. I said hello to the cat "Bramwell" he was not very talkative that day. After taking too many pictures as usual and enjoying the grafted exotic (to me) plants and sampling the succulent gooseberries  I heard Richard say that he was going to pick Strawberies next. 'Who tell he say that?'. I ambled over to the strawberry section and sampled a few off the trees (You cant have them fresher than that). That seminal moment (caught on video ofcourse) was one of my lifelong desires (to pick an exotic fruit and eat it) and I was not even expecting it to be in Northern Ireland.Pictures
The Day-in was a really good thing for us. Normally I would not have opted out of a sightseeing tour. God knows best.

Day 5 in Northern Ireland - Tuesday 5th July, 2011

The team went to the Kairos Centre after Lunch. Pastor Gavin was Speaking to some youths outside the centre having "smokes" and they were interestes in his 'Finacial Breakthrough Spirit Filled Bible'. I left my camera bag upstairs and went in search of Etienne (ATM) in Newcastle. I had my camera phone with me and took some snaps. I ran into Richie of Murlough House in town and foolishly asked for the nearest atm location (Right behind me).
After waiting in line and getting a few stares, I moved on to another not so close machine, I was on the main street in Newcastle (Newcastle-on-sea says me) doing a bit of street photography when I noticed the high tide.... I did my best to show the marked difference between them. That was the first time I met stores opened on 'Main Street' so I tred to capture a few pics as always on your behalf, dear reader and fellow sojourner. Pictures
After wandering about (creatively)   doing what we love doing, I heard my name being called (Shouted) in an Irish accent. Ben from the Kairos with 3 individuals ( Youths) were looking for me. We doubled back to the Kairos Center, ' No Camera Bag'. I learned from Ben that everyone went to Tollymore Park and they would take me there as well. Since I went there the day before I wandered off again after to my relief Gavin secured my bag from the center "Bearing oneanothers Burdens".

We returned to the kairos Centre later that evening.

Fourth Day in Northern Ireland - Monday 4th July, 2011

After our daily mornig devotions and breakfast and cleaning up of the kitchen in teams.
Our host ((Richie) took us on a Whirlwind Tour of the local "nearby" sights...emm (Did I say Whirl wind? I meant it in more ways than one). We stopped at Tollymore Park to enjoy God's creation (Nature) and enjoying the scenery on the way we stopped at a reseviour making a full circle then back for lunch and Tea at Murlough House Via Newcastle. Pictures
We went to the Kairos center for a "Drop in" and then the youths were invited back here at Murlock House for a  soccer game and other sports, then the word and ministry in the Lounge. Jesus Christ is Lord.

Day 3 In Northern Ireland - Sunday

This is the day The Lord Hath made, We will and be glad in it. After breakfast at Murlough House, Sarah (One of the Lovely lasses on Staff) drove us to church in the white Ford Transit diesel. Newcastle Baptist churh where we enjoyed the service, lets just say we were easily identifyable as visitors. We had  communion with them and fellowship.
We were to Join the group YWAM for a "Beach BBQ" in Newcastle but on arrival it was winding down, so off to Murlough house for Lunch and Relaxation.
The evening service at the same church started at 6:30 p.m. We arrived about 6:17 p.m. so I decided to take a stroll to the nearby park and take some pics on your behalf. You can feel guilty when you see the low tide pics in Newcastle, I lost track of time (a little) and was chastized for getting back just when our group was up front being presented. See album
We attended a "Drop in" after service at the Kairos Center (A youth Rec Centre) where the youths were ministered to. I had a chance to play Ping pong (my favorite sport to play) there were 2 billiard tables also. God is a good God.

Second Day in Norhern Ireland.

After going to sleep close at 4;00 am (all times Local - 5 hours ahead of Antigua) and seeing the morning comming I knew that this was indeed a new experience for us. The Longer day was quite interestintg to witness (night fell at 11:00 pm or so) and we had to go to the Newcastle Baptist Church in (You guessed it) Newcastle. The team (2 from Antigua and 3 from Jamaica) had had a long day on the Saturday attending a fun raiser soccer tournament

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to which yours truly was the driver that was part of the sports Ministries that we had to do. Our team failed to win any matches that day but  a good time was had by all and then bach  to Murlough House for Lunch, tea (supper) and relaxation (recuperation). See Album
 After then I drove us to (and from) the Y,M,C.A. for a BBQ in a park overlooking Newcastle (Stunning View). The food er Meat was good and the prayer meeting in the Log Cabin (Prayer House) was powerfull.

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In Nothern Ireland

We are in Northern Irelard now. It is dawn here and we arrived last evening. The flight lef LGW after 8:10 P,M, and arrived 1 hour later. It was light until 11:00 p.m.. or so.  The Caribbean Team @ morlough House www.projectmh.org  consist of 5.