‘Hope is Alive’ is the theme of a Gospel Mission that’s taking place at Ballymena Elim Pentecostal Church from Sunday 21st until Wednesday 24th June 2026.
Pastor Stephen Thompson will be the keynote evangelist, while an exciting range of speakers are looking forward sharing what God has done in their lives.
~ Sunday 21st June – Social Media influencer, Mary Hulgraine, enjoyed incredible success as two-time All-Ireland Champion and an All-Star Goalkeeper. However, she has also struggled with alcohol and drug addictions that have severely impacted her mental health. Come and hear her greatest victory in faith.
~ Monday 22nd June – Jay the Barber is a social media personality and entrepreneur who made headlines by giving free haircuts to the homeless of Belfast. Come and here how despite much tragedy and a near fatal brain injury, God transformed his life.
~ Tuesday 23rd June – Billy Stewart has emerged from a prison cell to living a life of hope. Five times his life was at a near end. Come and hear how God took hold of Billy’s life, turned it around and filled him with purpose and destiny.
~ Wednesday 24th June – Leah McFall is singer/songwriter who was runner-up in season two of The Voice UK. She went on to score a top ten single in the UK Charts and has collaborated with Will I AM as well as performing with Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys are MusiCares. Come and hear Leah’s incredible story and the difference God makes in her life.
Jesus made a difference in every single one of these people’s lives; He can do the same for you.
The Mission will begin at 6.30am on the Sunday evening and 7.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
You will find Ballymena Elim on Castle Street in the town. For more information on the fellowship, log on to their Facebook page.