October 2009
Clubs and Homework Clubs have recommenced with attendance as high as ever. A new Boys Club has started in Ballyfermot, the first ever Mission Club in that area.

Summer 2009 was an awesome demonstration of God's grace and empowerment. Week after week of the nine summer samps were very special with many stories of how God was at work. There was a great lack of the negative behaviour that we often see at camp. In its place was a sense of the peace of God pervading the campsite. Volunteers from Dublin were joined by teams from N. Ireland, Germany, Canada and America. Set up and take down teams made short work of those practical tasks and the sun even threatened to shine on several occassions. Youth Bible study, Ballyfermot Bible study and a monthly meeting for the Markets area will commence in October as a result.

April 2009
Two new worker, Paddy Browne and Rocheanne Noble, have started full time service with the Mission. Paddy is now the Youth and Community Worker for the Ballyfermot area while Rocheanne will head up the work in the Light House.

April 2009 Easter
Junior Leader Trip to Belarus
The team of 10 went to work with young people living in an orphanage, all of whom have speach problems due to the Chernobyl disaster. We held a week long camp for them in a rehabilitation centre where they were well fed and had a fantastic time! It was such a great week that met all of our expectations and more. We're so delighted with the team and thankful for the purposes and plans that our loving God carries out! - Read more and see Liesel's video...http://www.lieseli.blogspot.com

17th January
The New Year Dinner for Light House Guests was well attended as usual. 123 people from 16 different nations joined together to enjoy a four course meal prepared by a host of volunteers. There were a few tense moments as two men, worse the wear for alcohol, started to shout and roar as invited guest speaker, John from the travelling community, started to share the Word. Calm was quickly restored as most guests were not appreciative of the interuption. 

23rd August
A big day as we brought an end to the summer camp season. Nine weeks of one week camps have passed off with great success. Last year's summer was the wettest in 254 years. I haven't heard yet but I could easily be convinced that this year was the wettest in 255 years! In just two hours we recorded the rainfall for the month of August which wouldn't have been so bad if that had been the end of thr rain for the rest of August. Weather aside, summer camp this year was one of the most enjoyable so far. From the first yehawing team from Amarillo, Texas at the end of June, right through to the take down team from Randalstown, Co. Antrim, the craic was mighty and the tray bakes sweet. Hundreds of people have enjoyed camp for another year and places have been requested for next year already.
Perhaps the highlight of the summer was the participation of so many of our own junior leaders. In training already for two years this group of young men and women surpassed  hope and expectation. Third year training will culminate in a Missions trip. 

5th April
The 180th year celebration of the Mission took place in Chancery Place. It was a very enjoyable evening of thanksgiving to the God who continues to work in and through this work. There was a video presentation of the current wok followed by a PowerPoint presentation look at 180 years of service to the poor and needy of the city. It was a special opportunity to celebrate with two long serving members of our governing body. Gordon Lewis has been a member of Council for 44 years while Helen Shaw came to help at the Mission April 1968 after getting married to Albert Shaw who was the Superintendent of the Mission. Helen was presented with a book of memories put together by 40 people whose lives were influenced and impacted by her during the past 40 years.  Around 200 people joined together in praise to return our thanks to God for his faithfulness.