The Mourne Evangelical Trust Annual Report for 2025
st December 2025
Mr Mar�n Bell (member) Mr James Alexander (member) Mr Desmond Wightman (member) Mr David Kennedy (Exis�ng member) (Treasurer) Mr Frank Rayburn (Helper) Mr Michael Hewi� (Helper)
2025 Annual Summary: Newcastle Bible Week (Newcastle, Co. Down)
The 2025 mission continued its long-standing tradition of ministry held in a large marquee. We recently purchased a new Marquee for £22,000 which was gifted to the trust. We also moved to a new site on the Dundrum Road, Newcastle, opposite the Mourne View Caravan Park. We spent a lot on money preparing the site, and now that has been completed, we can benefit the next few years with it.
Key Highlights
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Ministry and Gospel: The event featured a dual-track program with ministry from the Word of God every morning at 11:00 am and gospel meetings held each night at 7:30 pm.
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Featured Speakers: The 2025 session was led by:
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Mark Colchin (USA) – Morning Ministry.
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Ian Robertson (Scotland) – Evening Gospel Meetings.
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Community Outreach: Children's meetings were a core focus, held specifically in local caravan parks to engage visiting families during the summer season.
Overall, we had a very successful week, the meetings were very well supported, and we are very thankful for this. We needed to hire in Toilet and shower units and a power generator, for supplying the toilet and shower block. Also a water supply was installed.
This last year we did not have near as many campers, but due to the change of loca�on and name change, this may be the reason. Plans are under way for 2026 with speakers booked and some repairs to the Marquee were also required.
We had a good working team to erect and dismantle the Marquee along with connec�ng up the facili�es of power and water. Again, we are most thankful for the helpers who came along with this heavy work.
very helpful.
Sincerely, David Kennedy