Sacrament of the Lord’s supper this morning.  Thank You to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will conducted by Stephen Kerr.

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 onTHURSDAY 9th January @ 7:30pm – to discuss the use of this material for the years ahead….. some supper provided!

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.

Midweek at Helen’s Wednesday 8th January, 7:45pm on – starting a journey through Christopher Ash’s book on the Psalms.

Youth Fellowship.  Sunday 12th January 7-8:30pm @ Greenbank Hall – please note the change of venue. Please read chapter 3 of the book and Genesis chapter 22.
Everyone of secondary school age is welcome

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Philip away in USA for next section of  DMin classes 11th to the 18th of January. Alastair Rosborough will be on call during this time.

Presbytery Hub Meeting for Rep Elders, Greenbank Hall, Monday 20th January @ 7:30pm

Prayer Brunch at the Manse: Saturday January 25th @ 10am

Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Sunday 26th Jaunary 6:30pm – The Watersedge Restaurant – Rev. Dave Allen
Sunday 2nd March 6:30pm – Fahan Presbyterian Church 
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

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.

First Class – Sunday 2nd February 3pm at the Moville Manse.

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.

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.  This needs much prayer !!

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.