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.

Lesley-Anne Hutton - Dromore, Co.Down - July 2011
I married Davy four years ago and moved to Dromore, Co.Down. Our family continues to grow,
with a granddaughter, Caitlin and grandson, Noah. Sharon gets married this Wednesday in Redrock
Presbyterian church at 12.30pm. Jennifer graduates from University of the West of England (UWE),
Bristol on Friday and Pauline commences 3rd year in childrens nursing in September. Life is very full,
challenging at times but never dull. See you soon.

Gemma Best - Hatfield, England - May 2010
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. I'm getting to
married to Jonny in December 2010!

Cherrie Welsby nee Irwin - Pembrokeshire, Wales - January 2009
Richhill Methodist Church is my home church even though I've been gone from N Ireland since 1979!!
John and I work in Pembrokeshire West Wales. John is pastor of Emmanuel Church, Haverfordwest.
I love to come and worship in Richhill Methodist when we come home to visit family. there are still quite
a lot of my "old" friends there! We have a web site too if you want to have a look please click here...
I am so thankful for my childhood and youth training in Richhill. God bless.. and Praise the Lord....

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
finished 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 ;-)

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.  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.

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.