Things don’t stand still for long in Dock-World these days… the next big thing that’s happenin’ is the visit of Angus Buchan to the Odyssey this Friday and Saturday.

Angus is an internationally-renowned evangelist whose book Faith Like Potatoes has had a huge impact on countless lives.  I’ve never seen him in person myself, but by all accounts he’s a hugely engaging speaker – warm, humble, down-to-earth and with a great story to tell.

The Maizen Grace event at the Odyssey this weekend is a free-entrance, open-welcome affair.  As well as the man himself, there will be worship led by Ian Hannah and music from the Omagh-Waterford Peace Choir.  Doors open at 6, the event is at 7… spread the word!

If however you’d like to be a bit more involved behind the scenes, The Dock can help!  Yesterday I met with the guys organising the show (who had just come straight from meeting the First Minister and Deputy First Minister) to have a wee explore around the Odyssey and look into setting up a Prayer Room which could run throughout the event.

The room we found is the Harbour Room (just opposite Door 18 of the Arena) – and so the plan is to open the Prayer Room from 5pm until lights-out, both nights (Friday and Saturday) of the Angus event.  There will be a steady supply of coffee, comfy cushions, a great view out over the TQ, and the opportunity to pray – either aloud or quietly; in groups or on your own.  The idea is just to offer a safe space for prayer throughout the event – praying for the events happening across the corridor in the main auditorium, or for any other prayer requests which might arise.

So, over to you, Dock-World!  Doors open to the public at 6 – so from that time on, come and join us in the Harbour Room – for a minute or an hour, whatever suits you.  The whole event is a great chance for another faith-filled step in building peace here in NI, and it’s happening right in the heart of the city (and in the heart of Dock-World).  So let’s pray!

A message from Angus himself to whet your appetite: