Banbridge Gospel Hall

In 1863, a number of Christians in Banbridge began meeting together on the first day of the week. Their simple objective was to follow the teaching given in the Holy Scriptures and the practice of the disciples in the days following Pentecost.

Similar to individuals recorded for us in the Bible, these were ordinary folks who, though few in number, aspired towards "the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him" and to be content with unadorned obedience to the Word of God.

Hence, the roots of the assembly in Banbridge closely follow the vibrant days of the 1859 revival, while as yet no permanent premises was established. Nevertheless, Gospel work continued steadfastly in these days with Gospel meetings being held in a variety of halls, barns and other venues across the town.

The present hall

In time, the issue of accommodation for growing numbers became in insoluble problem and, with no suitable alternative building to be found, the decision to build the current Gospel hall was reached with lengthy, prayerful deliberation.

In part orchestrated by a circular entitled "Build the house, and I will take pleasure in it" (Haggai 1v8), the building work commenced in 1924, reaching completion in March 1925. It is recorded that, hearing the Gospel preached on the occasion of opening the hall, a woman trusted Christ for salvation.
"The God of heaven, He will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build" Neh 2v20

The above building remains the gathering place of the believers to this present day, while we await "an house not made with hands" 2 Corinthians 5v1, "that is, an heavenly" Heb 11v16.