Lissara Presbyterian Church
Great is Your faithfulness, O God my Father
Following the Presbyterian pattern, the Kirk Session is the governing body of the congregation, and is composed of Elders who have been directly elected by the congregation.
These elders are known as Ruling Elders and working with the Minister of the congregation, who is the Teaching Elder, are officially responsible for the spiritual oversight of the congregation.
The Kirk Session meets about eight times a year and discuss issues dealing with the life and witness of the congregation.
Elders are ordained for life. Elders are also assigned a district that is a number of families in the congregation for pastoral oversight.
An elder from the congregation is also chosen every year to represent the congregation at meetings of Presbytery, and at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in
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Ian Abraham, Minister & Teaching Elder Ian's home church is in Portadown and after completing his studies in Union Theological College he served as an Assistant Minister in Mourne (Kilkeel) before answering a call to Cavanaleck and Aughentaine where he served until his call and installation in Lissara in December 2004. He is of the firm conviction that his service in Lissara places him in the centre of God's will for his life and looks forward to seeing God moving powerfully in both the congregation and the community. If you have conserns about your eternal future or your soul's salvation, Ian is available to advise and council at any time. Ian Abraham can be contacted at the address below or by email (by clicking on his name) |
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Matthew Cuffey, Clerk of Session, Property Committee Matthew Cuffey |
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Sam Clements, Finance Committee & Hon. Auditor Sam Clements |
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Graham Ferris, Convenor - Property Committee Graham Ferris |
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George Hutchinson, Property Committee George Hutchinson |
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Thora Kennedy, Finance Committee Thora Kennedy |
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Robert McClurg, Property Committee Robert McClurg |
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Marcus McCorriston, Cemetery Committee Marcus McCorriston |
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Jack McMillan |
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Gordon McMullan, Property Committee Gordon McMullan |
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Rhona Niblock, Finance Committee & Freewill Offering Secretary Rhona Niblock |
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Elizabeth Patterson, Finance Committee Elizabeth Patterson |
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William Robinson, Property Committee William Robinson |
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