MY STORY

Gary Anderson

Gary is a successful businessman who has proved God’s direction in business though his multi million turnover company. His policy is to learn to hear God’s voice in all decision making in life. As a young man he assumed he was a Christian until confronted by the absolute requirement for a personal faith. His encounter with the living Lord Jesus transformed his life and its direction and purpose.
Gary is still in business and also pastors a growing vibrant church. He has proved God’s faithfulness in success and also through life’s many challenges. Here is a story to help you to know God and not to be missed.

John Edwards

Born in Dublin of a prosperous family; one of 7 children with a great Irish mother. John was desperately shy, sought confidence in drugs, drink, cocaine and speed. Out of 30 friends only 7 survived that life style, lived in London on the streets for years. Came home in a bad state, encouraged to attend a Full Gospel Business Men’s dinner in Dublin; there he received forgiveness from guilt and shame in 1987 as he called out to God. Incredible things have happen since. Received the Holy Spirit which lead him back to share his faith in London. Carried wooden cross across many countries, faced many illnesses but God has sustained him. Now travels in a massive “Shringe” with the message of injecting hope into society.

See www.walkingfree.org

David Williamson

A Policeman in Londonderry at the height of the troubles, severely injured by an anti armour bomb, surgeons wanted to amputate his arm but with their skill, and God’s healing power retained the use of his arm? Released from Police because of injuries, David faced the loss of his wife and daughter in tragic car accident, was given up for dead. There was a remarkable healing for David and his 4 year old daughter. How did a man who faced such trials as a Christian end up with new family sharing the Jesus in Dublin? mystory-transformedlives.com

Aubrey Morris

Born in total poverty, one of 12 in South Africa, Gran was only Christian, by miracle had opportunity to go to university, went into drugs as student, hear about Jesus Christ through teacher and gave his life to the Lord. Fellow students did not expect faith to last, but changes convinced them of the reality of the experience. Was a male model to earn money, also a teacher in South Africa before coming to Ireland.Aubrey a teacher for 9 years, was released from anger and poverty to work among young people as a Youth Pastor and leads worship in his church. Written a book entitled “The Potential of Your Life”. Married to Auriel with their two sons live in Dundalk and are part of the ministry team at Newry Christian Centre which is headed up by senior Pastor Mike Holohan.

Pastor Johnny McKee

Johnny was a pastor’s son who experienced incredible love and security, plus a church family that was supportive. A move of home, a different church, the loss of a close friend brought a period of questions. Johnny had a two week trip to Canada where he had a new encounter with God which made his faith to come alive with the reality of God’s presence. Ten years as a Youth Pastor followed with many years of fruitful ministry, but the intensity of church, work, family left him burnt out and drained, however a holiday in America set him alive again in God. Johnny’s story is told in detail in this TV programme!

David Smyth & Seamus O'Connor - The Hunter & The Hunted - Part 2

Seamus O’Connor; Hunted as a terrorist, prison at 17, involved in “blanket protest”, met God!Coming from a republican background in Northern Ireland Seamus’ life was shaped by discrimination in County Londonderry. Arrested at the age of 17, in prison for 7 years during the “blanket protest”, a hard place to be! Seamus had a breakdown after release from prison due to post traumatic stress, anger, depression and separation from his wife and family. As Seamus was listening to music from Bridge over troubled water, he had a clear picture in his mind of Jesus as a bridge to new life. Visited 7 days later by an ex-prisoner bringing him a Bible, as he began to read God challenged him to forgive those who had treated him badly, so much more has happened. Listen to the joint interview with David Smyth entitled the “Hunted and the Hunter.

David Smyth & Seamus O'Connor - The Hunter & The Hunted - Part 1

David Smyth; Bitterness, hatred, injured left RUC, lost health and marriage, found by God.After an upbringing in a family supporting the Unionist cause that instilled intense dislike of Catholic people that became hatred, David joined the RUC and served in Co Londonderry. This tested his Christian faith especially when the Unionists targeted the RUC; he was injured and had to leave the RUC; following the death of his grandmother and father-in-law, David’s life went on a downward spiral through depression, losing his health, wealth and marriage. What changed his life around and caused him to work with a Republican, Seamus O’Connor to bring reconciliation in Northern Ireland? Listen to joint interview entitled the “Hunted and the Hunter” with Seamus and see what reconciliation involves.

Dina Elwood

How would you feel if your mother was murdered, four of your siblings died, two through cancer and two committed suicide? Abused as a child, and in subsequent relationships, multiple suicide attempts in self pity and rebellion. Daughter met Jesus as her Saviour took Dina to a church where she found love and a year later she became a Christian. Dina is now able to live with herself and shares her love for the Lord Jesus with others. www.mystory-transformedlives.com

Jack McKee - Part 1

Grew up in the Shankill Road, Belfast, surrounded by the troubles, with no church background, went to church youth activities just for something to do, challenged at 15 to give his life to Christ but wondered what about my friends and family, what will they think! Became a follower of Christ and trained as a Pastor and served, with his wife Kathleen, on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland.
Jack was called to Pastor the Elim Church back in the Shankill Road where he has a passion to reach the disadvantaged. the New Life City Church is uniquely situated at the edge of a growing and developing downtown Belfast; situated at the lower end of the infamous Shankill and Falls communities of West Belfast. Often referred to as “The Church on the Wall” New Life City Church literally straddles the dividing line that separates the above communities and is actively and effectively working on both sides of the Wall, bringing people together through various community programmes, and ultimately seeking to unite people through personal faith in Jesus Christ.

Jack McKee - Part 2

Grew up in the Shankill Road, Belfast, surrounded by the troubles, with no church background, went to church youth activities just for something to do, challenged at 15 to give his life to Christ but wondered what about my friends and family, what will they think! Became a follower of Christ and trained as a Pastor and served, with his wife Kathleen, on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland.
Jack was called to Pastor the Elim Church back in the Shankill Road where he has a passion to reach the disadvantaged. the New Life City Church is uniquely situated at the edge of a growing and developing downtown Belfast; situated at the lower end of the infamous Shankill and Falls communities of West Belfast. Often referred to as “The Church on the Wall” New Life City Church literally straddles the dividing line that separates the above communities and is actively and effectively working on both sides of the Wall, bringing people together through various community programmes, and ultimately seeking to unite people through personal faith in Jesus Christ.