Keeping in Touch

If you would like to keep in touch, or have your details recorded to let others know where you are and what you are doing, feel free to send us your comments and/or details by completing the contact form.

Ruth Kingston - Dublin, Ireland - November 2008
Meant to do this ages ago! I'm currently studying children's Nursing in UCD, Dublin. I'm in my second year and I have the priviledge of leading our Christian Union here in UCD. Thank you for all you've taught me in RMC.

Michael Briggs - Dublin, Ireland - August 2008
It is now 5 years since I went on my 'gap year out'!! I haven't just be messing around though. I have finish a two course in youth and community work with Liberties College and am currently going into my second year of Applied Theology (with Mr. Belvins) in IBI.
On the job front I am working in Urban Junction on a part time basis as a youth worker and in particular I am in charge of looking after the older teenagers. Future plans are few and far between, in other words they don't really exist, but at the moment I am loving Dublin, loving UJ and most importantly loving God!!! Oh, thats really cheesy ;-)

Gemma Best - Hatfield, England - June 2008
Hi! I'm living in Hatfield, just north of London, and am currently teaching History at a girls school in Highgate. My church family over here meets at Spicer Street in St Albans, where I'm privileged to be part of the team that runs bible studies and helps to disciple the 14-18 youth group.

Matt Pillar - Manchester, England - April 2008
I'm working for KPMG on a graduate scheme (Public Sector Audit).  I'm based in the Manchester office, but with work all over North West England and also college in London.  I've been here since August '07 and am living in South Manchester where I attend Holy Trinity Platt, a lively Church of England.

Claire Walker - Newcastle, England – April 2008
Hey, I am nearly finished my second year at Northumbria University studying Occupational Therapy.
I am really enjoying my course and helping out in our Christian Union. As Vice President this year, I have been given the opportunity to serve God in new ways, supporting other members of exec and the CU.
God is working in amazing ways on our campus and in Newcastle and we would really appreciate your prayers
as we continue to seek and serve Him.

Craig Walker - St. Andrews, Scotland – April 2008
I am hoping to graduate from St. Andrews this June. I will be continuing my studies next year in Bath Uni where I will be doing a one-year long masters in Interpreting and Translating.

John & Jenny Pillar - Sheffield, England - March 2008
Having both previously studied in Sheffield and been a part of the Eccles Church, my wife Jenny and I are part of a Community Church on the Arbourthorne estate in Sheffield, having moved here after getting married in June 2007.  I work as an architect, while Jenny splits her time between community work for the church and a local school.

Lydia Searle - Richhill, N. Ireland – March 2008
I'm back in Richhill for a year having a gap year before I start at Uni in October 2008! I'm working in a cafe in Armagh.

John Johnston - Michigan, USA - Jan 2007
Presently living along the shores of Lake Michigan with my beautiful Mrs. Abbey. Born and raised in Richhill, which is still probably the best place in the world. Richhill Methodist Church is where I did most of my growing up and am much indebted to the family there for all their love and support. Presently attend Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids and Abs and I are studying the Torah this year to try and understand more about the roots of our great faith.

Mark Russell - London, England – Nov 2006
Grew up in Richhill, and preached my first sermon there in February 1991. Currently Chief Executive of the Church Army which is a society of over 350 full time evangelists working across the UK and Ireland. I am also a member of the Archbishops' Council and General Synod of the Church of England. Before this post, I was Youth Minister of Christ Church Chorleywood, and Youth Pastor of High Street Methodist Church in Lurgan.