Thanksgiving Service held for Emergency Services
April 24, 2018
A Service of Thanksgiving for the work of the Emergency Services and First Responders took place in Lisburn, on Sunday evening.
The occasion, which was jointly organised by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and Christ Church Lisburn, saw representatives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland honoured during the Sunday Evening Service.
Members of the Congregation and visitors, learnt first-hand from local First Responders who spoke of their experiences during the Service.
During the Worship, a collection was taken for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, based in the Council area which will be match-funded by the Council, through the Mayor’s Office.
Speaking during the Service, the Mayor, Cllr Tim Morrow said “Our Emergency Services have saved countless lives and supported so many more, often in times of trauma, crisis and real personal danger to their staff and crews.
“On behalf of the residents of Lisburn and Castlereagh, this evening is our opportunity, to formally say thank you for all your Service,” said the Mayor.
Attending the recent Service of Thanksgiving for the work of the Emergency Services and First Responders at Christ Church Parish, Lisburn.
Attending the recent Service of Thanksgiving for the work of the Emergency Services and First Responders are (l-r); Alan Walmsley, NI Fire & Rescue Service; Dr Jill Stafford, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust; Ruth McNamara, NI Ambulance Service; Dr Sinead Campbell-Gray, Air Ambulance NI; Dr. Theresa Donaldson , Chief Executive, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; The Mayor, Cllr Tim Morrow; Joan Christie CVO OBE, Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim; the Venerable Paul Dundas, Christ Church Parish, Lisburn; High Sheriff of County Antrim, Gillian Bingham, PSNI Chief Inspector, John Wilson and Leanne Wilson, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust.
The Mayor, Cllr Tim Morrow with Dr Jill Stafford, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and the Venerable Paul Dundas.
The Mayor, Cllr Tim Morrow with Alan Walmsley, Chief Fire Officer, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and the Venerable Paul Dundas.
The Mayor, Cllr Tim Morrow with Ruth McNamara, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Venerable Paul Dundas.
The Mayor, Cllr Tim Morrow with Kerry Anderson, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland and the Venerable Paul Dundas.
The Mayor, Cllr Tim Morrow with PSNI Chief Inspector, John Wilson and the Venerable Paul Dundas.