A warm welcome to Sammy Wasson who is conducting the service this morning.

Communion Service next  Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Magazine subscriptions are now due.  Wider World (€6)—Julie and Presbyterian Herald (€12)—Carol

 Free will offering contributions up to and including last Sunday are available in the porch.  If you wish to add to your FWO please do so today at the latest.  Note that repair and United appeal envelopes are now due.

WITHIN. All ladies of all generations from age 15 are invited to WITHIN ladies breakfast which will be held in Izzy’s Cottage in Carndonagh next Friday January 4th  at 10am. There will be food, tea, coffee and fellowship followed by a short talk. Whether you are a great woman of faith or a woman of curiosity you will be most welcome to join us. For further information contact Zoe on 0871929033.

Thank You, God Bless, Zoe Stewart

Rev Alastair Rosborough is on sick leave.  Rev David Latimer (1^st Derry) is providing cover for the four congregations.

Advance Notices

Ordination of Elders:  Sunday 13^th January at 7pm in Hillhead

New year dinner in Strand Hotel on Friday 18^th January at 7.30pm

Information from Rev A Rosborough regarding church membership classes (communicant classes)

Classes to begin in January (DV) and run through to late February or early March, in good time for admission to the Lord’s Table for Easter/ Spring Communion, depending on the practice of the particular congregation

Points for those considering membership:

1. At least 14 years old (in their third year at ROI secondary school)
2. Have sat in on at least one Communion service (not taking part, but observing what goes on) before the classes begin. If they haven’t done so, then they should be invited to the next Communion service.
3. Have attended Sunday School and be familiar with the Lord’s Prayer and 10 commandments.

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org