Bill's Testimony

I came to know the Lord in September 1966 at Boy's Brigade Officers devotional service at the age of 30. In so doing became a member of Newbridge Baptist, and in 1967, I was baptised.

I became captain of the BB Company in 1966, serving that office for 20 years. I originally joined the company in 1951, aged 15. All ranks up to captain. On taking on the captaincy, I found my faith growing deeper in the Lord, especially when looking more into Scripture, on leading Bible Class or Epilogues at Drill parade or a story at Junior Section.

Bill's Qualifications

CTP "D5 Worship and Preaching" (On the Bridge) - completed the written part "D5" and got a "good pass"; I was unable to do the practical part and get accreditation; CTP finished. Attended seminars on various aspects of the Bible.

I have preached for 35 years in Baptist, Congregational, Friends, Brethren, PSA meetings, women's meetings I also used to conduct short services in Old Folk's homes (8 - 9 years).

Bill's Preaching Emphasis

I started preaching in my home church in 1966, taking the services when the minsiter was away. In 1980, became a member of the BDBPA (put forward by the Rev. John Watterson, now retired) enabling me to preach to the wider family.

Serving the Lord is a tremendous blessing, knowing you do it for Him, upheld by His strength and power of the Holy Spirit..