Thank You to Rev Derek McKelvey who is conducting the service today.
Communion Service next Sunday will conducted by Rev Philip Poots
Thanks from Philip: Philip would like to thank everyone for their kind Christmas wishes, gifts and cards – it is immensely appreciated! He wishes everyone a very happy and blessed 2025.
Announcement: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Henderson of Garrabawn. Trevor passed away after a brave battle with cancer, A thanksgiving service for his life was held in Hillhead meeting house on Friday 27th December. Please continue to uphold his family, particularly his son, Ethan in your prayers.
New Series starting 12th January – The Biggest Story Curriculum: Over the next two or so years we are going to trace the whole story of the Bible with the help from Crossway’s the Biggest Story Curriculum. Philip has a copy of this for each congregation and the resources can be downloaded for free online. If possible could those involved or who want to be involved with Sunday School/Bible Class come to a meeting at the manse to discuss the use of this material for the years ahead. (Sincerest apologies for not touching base on this sooner.)
Here are the suggestion of a few dates for handover and discussion:
2nd/3rd January at 7pm, 9th/10th January at 7pm – please let Philip know asap.
Church accounts will close this Wednesday 31st December. Please ensure you have all contributions for 2024 submitted by this Tuesday 30th at the latest.
FWO envelopes for 2025 are now available in the pews or on the porch table. If you choose to give less frequently or prefer to donate via bank transfer–you may wish to not have FWO envelopes issued. Please let us know so that the order for FWO envelopes can be adjusted for 2026.
YPC Lisneal College 3rd-5th January at Lisneal College @ 8pm each evening.
Midweek at Helen’s Wednesday 8th January, 7:45pm on – starting a journey through Christopher Ash’s book on the Psalms.
Presbytery Hub Meeting for Rep Elders, Greenbank Hall, Monday 20th January @ 7:30pm
Prayer Brunch at the Manse: Saturday January 25th @ 10am
United Appeal and Repair Fund – There is a collection box in the porch for United Appeal and Repair Fund donation, please feel free to use this to give to these specific ministries.
Maintenance of grounds envelopes now available on the porch table.
Carndonagh Whatsapp Group – We are looking to set up a Hillhead Whatsapp group to help arrange and publicise activities. To comply with GDPR regulations please add your details to the sheet available in the porch.
Magazine Subscriptions: PW magazine (Inspiration) and Presbyterian Herald are now due. Please forward to Julie (Inspiration magazine -€12) and Carol (Presbyterian Herald-€24).
If you would like to subscribe to these magazines for 2025 please speak to Julie/Carol.
Membership / Communicant Classes:
Philip has had folks talk to him recently about membership/communicant classes and he envisages starting these in the New Year. These classes will be for anyone considering membership or transferring membership who want to know more about what it means to be a Christian, a Presbyterian, and what it means to come to the Lord’s Table. Please note that one prerequisite of these classes is regular attendance at worship.
If you are interested in attending please let Philip know.
Cornhill Evening Bible Classes at Kilfennan PC: Some folk have already signed up for Cornhill at Kilfennan. Please confirm with Philip via text message or email your intention to attend this so that he has a record and can forward on your ticket. Dates: January 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4th – Time:7:30-9:30pm, cost £25 but subsidies available. This evening course is designed to help folks understand the Bible better. Philip highly recommends this course and would love for people to sign up. More information available from Philip or www.cornhillbelfast.org
Points for Prayer:
Please continue to pray for the Rev. Marty McNeely, his wife Julie and their children, Joshua and Martha.
Pray for the family of Norman McCorkell after his passing.
Pray for the family of Trevor Henderson after his passing
Pray for those in our congregations who are ill.
Please pray for the processing of Rev. Jon and his family’s visa applications. There is a back log and we are hoping to fast track this but there could be a delay in his arrival.
We are in search of an automatic car which could be borrowed by the Denis family for the duration of their stay, if anyone can help with this please contact Philip.
Please let Philip know if there are any prayer requests you would like shared amongst our congregations/faith families.
Carndonagh Hospital Day Services for Older People are Back!
Service is available Monday, Tuesdays & every second Thursday from 10am -3pm at Unit 6, Spraoi, Supervalu Carndonagh
To access this service that is managed by HSE staff, Please contact your Public Health Nurse Office to register your interest.
It is very important that registration takes place NOW as the service is operational on a trial basis based on registration. The plan is to expand this service depending on the need and number of referrals and will ultimately be housed in a refurbished building on the Carndonagh Hospital site. Transportation is available if needed.
Carndonagh area: 074 9898259
Clonmany area: 074 9376681
Culdaff/Gleneely area. 074 9370014
Malin area: 074 0749370801
Moville Area: 074 9382029
It may go to answering service…rest assured someone will ring you back
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