The Glissmann family, representatives of Dromore Presbytery and BMO

On Sunday 27^th June 2010, at Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church, Volker & JinHyeog Glissmann were commissioned by the Presbytery Of Dromore for missionary service in Malawi under the auspices of the Board of Mission Overseas. Rev Uel Mairs (Director BMO) presented the candidates, Rev John Brakenridge (Moderator of Dromore Presbytery) read the declaration and asked the questions to the candidates and Rev David Knox conducted the Charge section of the service. After the service, a light supper was served in the Alec Watson Hall.

Volker has been invited to take up the role of Executive Director of Theological Education by Extension in Malawi (TEEM). JinHyeog’s initial role will be setting up the family home and getting the children settling into their new environment. However, JinHyeog hopes that will be able to find ways to utilise her musical gifts and to explore Malawian Christian Music.

The Glissmann family, which includes their 3 children Lena, Micha and Lukas are booked to depart for Zomba in Southern Malawi on 13^th July.

We at Harmony Hill will miss them, but pray for the following:

-       a smooth transition for each member of the family as they settle into their new surroundings, establish a new home and adjust to a new culture

-       that Lena, Micha and Lukas may settle quickly & easily, and make new friends who will help them to adjust to life in Malawi

-       wisdom for Volker in giving clear direction to TEEM

-       that the Glissmann family may daily glorify God through their lives

The licensing service for Mrs Helen Freeburn took place in Lucan Presbyterian Church, Co Dublin on the evening of Sunday 6 June 2010. A large congregation was present, including many of Helen’s family and friends from both Lucan and Harmony Hill. All present were heartily welcomed to Lucan by the Minister, Very Rev. Dr Trevor Morrow.

The service was carried out under the authority of the Dublin and Munster Presbytery with the proceedings ably controlled by the Moderator, Rev John Woodside, Minister of Drogheda Presbyterian Church. Questions were put to the probationer, Helen, who responded by subscribing to the Westminster Confession of Faith. The address to Helen was given by Dr Morrow, leaving her in no doubt that, as a new licentiate and future minister, she was being called by God ‘to make disciples’. The address was followed by a reception, with speeches from Mrs Vivian Murtagh, a friend of Helen’s from Lucan, Rev. David Knox from Harmony Hill and Rev. Prof. Laurence Kirkpatrick from Union Theological College.

Mrs Freeburn responded by thanking her family, Lucan Congregation and all those who had contributed to her spiritual life, education and development. Refreshments were provided following the formal proceedings.

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Rev John Woodside (Moderator of Presbytery), Rev Lorraine Kennedy (Minister of Clontarf and Scots), Mrs Helen Freeburn,

Mrs Myrtle Bailie (Representative Elder), Mr Ls Sanderson (Clerk of Session - Lucan and V. Rev Dr Trevor Morrow (Minister of Lucan)

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Rev David Knox, Mrs Helen Freeburn, Mr Dave Freeburn and V Rev Dr Trevor Morrow