Busy Dromara farmer is appointed President of CE in Ireland
Mr Philip Meeke, a busy farmer from Dromara, and member of Garvaghy Presbyterian Church, will be installed as the next President of the Irish Christian Endeavour Union on Saturday September 20 at 7.30pm, in Ballygawley Presbyterian Church.
Married to Hilda, with two children Aaron and Sarah, Philip works on the family-run farm with dairy, cereals, beef, and sheep.
“There is always plenty of work to do but, with family support, there has always been time for CE on a Tuesday night over the last 27 years, but it is a good job Church is only a mile down the road,” said Philip.
He continued: “The farm has often come in useful for CE Fun Nights, teaching ideas and when we could not meet indoors during Covid....it has been a very valuable resource.”
Over the years Philip has always regarded it as a privilege to share the good news of the gospel with the young people and has many good memories of teaching times, faithful attendance, supportive parents, their annual CE Services, and many dedicated helpers.
He said that it has also been great getting to know the Executive and Council members and that he appreciates the work they do for CE.
Philip is looking forward to working with everyone and hopes he can be an encouragement to continue the work of CE and be faithful to their motto ‘For Christ and the Church’.
The theme of the National Christian Endeavour convention is ‘Saved to Serve’ and Rev Jonathan Boyd will be speaking on that theme.