Christine Kyle Deaconness Ulster Hospital Dundonald
I am married to Jim, and we have two teenage daughters; as a family we belong to Orangefield Presbyterian Church.
I was brought up in Lowememorial Pres. church, South Belfast and during my time at university felt called to deaconess work. I trained at St. Colm's college, Edinburgh 1983-85 and was commissioned as deaconess in Woodvale Pres. church in September.1985.
I moved to Orangefield Pres church in 1986 and enjoyed the work there. I felt called to the Ulster Hospital in November 1989 and have enjoyed the challenges and rewards ot ministering in a busy hospital.
Each day brings a variety of challenges, meeting with those who are anxious and worried about having tests done or facing an operation; bringing a word of encouragement to the lonely,those who have had bad news and also sharing with families who sit with a loved one.I also conduct sunday worship once a month in our hospital church. I visit very frequently in our care of the elderly unit and we have started a service here once a month.
As I continue to view my role as Hospital deaconess I see it as a ministy of "being there"- giving time to people, listening, praying and reading God's word.
Thank you to the Reverend George Mofett and other members of the chaplaincy tem for their friendship and support and the PW for their many prayers and encouraging words. It is lovely to know that we are working together to further God's kingdom in this place.
Life in the Ulster Hospital
It is a real privilege to be God’s ambassador in the Ulster Hospital.
As a deaconess I see my role as a befriender, a listener, someone who is there to support those who are in hospital, to pray with them and remind them of God’s love and care.
Day by day I meet many people who are worried, anxious, lonely, and fearful of having tests done or facing an operation. It is a great joy to draw alongside people who are in great need and to encourage them from God’s word, to pray and remind them of God’s care for them.
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Prayer requests
Pray that I would know God’s wisdom and sensitivity in sharing with folks.
I also conduct the service on the last Sunday of each month.
Pray that these times of worship would bring encouragement, comfort and hope to many
For good health and strenght to meet the many demands both at home and and at work.
To be still before God and know his guidance and wisdom in the many visits I make.
Our weekly services would be a source of comfort and help to all who come.