Thank you to Rev Drew Abernethy who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Youth Fellowship at Fahan PC – tonight Sunday 28th Meeting from 7,30-9.30pm up with Fahan Young ones.  Please contact Philip if you need/want a lift. Please note the later than normal time

Malin Midweek this Wednesday May 31st: Praise and Prayer time at Brendan and Mary’s home, Malin, 7:45pm – everyone welcome. Contact Helen for more information!

Philip is available via WhatsApp again on his RoI mobile 085 185 0409 – Please note that Lincoln will be making occasional use of Philip’s RoI mobile but he will pass on any messages to Philip.
Youth ministry discussion….Provisional Meeting for Youth Ministry Discussion and Garda Vetting: is Tuesday 6th June, Carndonagh Church @ 7pm. If there are any difficulties with this date please let Philip know. For those who have been vetted in the past, revetting is a relatively straightforward process, for those who have not been vetted before there is a different pathway to follow which will be discussed on the night. If you have been vetted before please collect a form from Philip and bring the necessary documents on the night (copies if possible as well, though Philip can arrange that without difficulty).

Holiday Bible Club 2023 @ Greeenbank from 3rd – 7th July 6-8pm: We are pleased to confirm that the folk from Newmills will be joining us again this year for our Holiday Bible Club. This is for children aged 4-12 years to attend and enjoy but we would love if some of our own folk would be able to help out during the week. Please speak to Philip if you can help out. 
Advertising/consent forms etc will be available shortly 

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop (in aid of church funds) continues at Pound St. Carndonagh (next door to Neal Doherty Auctioneers in Carndonagh).  The shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Your help with sessions at the shop and donations of items to sell in the shop would be most appreciated

Points for Prayer:

Pray for Lincoln as he prepares to arrive with us and settle in with our faith family for a number of weeks. Lincoln to arrive this morning into Dublin.

Pray for preparations for the General Assembly. The General Assembly is the major decision gathering of the PCI and will be held on the 21-24 June.
As you spend time asking the Lord for things, always make sure to take time to thank Him for who He is and what He has done.

Available Resources:

Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available and should be located at the entrances of the churches, €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning! If there aren’t any left please contact Philip! You can also access the New City Catechism online or download the app for your smartphone as well.

Catechism revision sheets available – should be some in each church but if you can’t find any, please contact Philip and he will send you one.

Thank you to Rev Philip Poots who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy.

**THURSDAY** Midweek Bible Study/Prayer meeting at the Manse – THURSDAY 25th @ 8pm – Back to meeting at the manse for a time of study and prayer at the manse. Please note the change of day as Philip has a meeting with Fahan to attend. If this day doesn’t suit at all, please let Philip know.

Youth Fellowship at Fahan PC – next Sunday 28th Meeting up with Fahan Young ones. Time TBC.

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop (in aid of church funds) is now open for the next number of weeks (next door to Neal Doherty Auctioneers in Carndonagh).  The shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5you’re your help with sessions at the shop and donations of items to sell in the shop would be most appreciated

Youth ministry discussion…proposed date Tuesday the 6th of June possibly at 7pm at Carndonagh Church?  Proposed direction for discussion:

Evaluation – where are we? where have we been? 
Destination – where do we want to go?
Direction/Travel – how do we get there?

It is also planned to have Garda vetting updated.

Points for Prayer:

Pray for Lincoln as he prepares to arrive with us and settle in with our faith family for a number of weeks.

Pray for preparations for the General Assembly. The General Assembly is the major decision gathering of the PCI and will be held on the 21-24 June.
As you spend time asking the Lord for things, always make sure to take time to thank Him for who He is and what He has done.

Available Resources:

Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available and should be located at the entrances of the churches, €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning! If there aren’t any left please contact Philip! You can also access the New City Catechism online or download the app for your smartphone as well.

Thank you to Johnny Duey who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

In-Service Training: Every year for the first five years after ordination ministers are required to attend in-service training. Ministers are encouraged to take one of the Sunday’s either before or after off from normal

duties to allow for a time of reflection. As such Philip will be in Belfast from Saturday 13th May to Thursday/Friday 18th/19th. He will be available in case of emergency through email or mobile.

Remembrance service: The management, staff and chaplains of Letterkenny University Hospital invite you to their annual ecumenical service of remembrance for families who have lost their babies through miscarriage, neonatal death and stillbirth and for those who have suffered the death of a child. This service will take place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs today (Sunday the 14th May) at 3pm

Youth Fellowship at GREENBANK HALL, 7pm-8:30pm, Tonight Sunday 14th May: Chapter 9 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship. **PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE to Greenbank Hall** Also please note in your diaries, 28th May down at Fahan

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop (in aid of church funds) is now open for the next number of weeks (next door to Neal Doherty Auctioneers in Carndonagh).  The shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.  Donations of items to sell in the shop would be most appreciated.  Please let Sandra know if you are able to do a session or even a couple of hours or to come into shop in the evening to tidy up. 

Other notices

Points for Prayer:

Pray for our young people. Some specific points might include the influence of culture on their faith, the impact of social media, fear to share and stand up for their faith and falling away from faith. 

Continue to pray for our church family and all the plans currently being made for summer and the rest of the year.

Summer Assistant/Internship:
For the month of June we will be hosting a student from RTS (Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando – where Philip is doing his DMin). Lincoln will be sharing some ministerial duties with Philip as he works through his calling to ministry. 

Available Resources:

Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available and should be located at the entrances of the churches, €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning! If there aren’t any left please contact Philip! You can also access the New City Catechism online or download the app for your smartphone as well.

Communion service today will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Johnny Doey

Midweek Bible Study/Prayer meeting at the Manse this Wednesday 10th @ 8pm – Back to meeting at the manse for a time of study and prayer at the manse

In-Service Training: Every year for the first five years after ordination ministers are required to attend in-service training. Ministers are encouraged to take one of the Sunday’s either before or after off from normal duties to allow for a time of reflection. As such Philip will be in Belfast from Saturday 13th May to Thursday/Friday 18th/19th. He will be available in case of emergency through email or mobile.

Youth Fellowship at GREENBANK HALL, 7pm-8:30pm, Sunday 14th May: Chapter 9 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship. **PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE to Greenbank Hall** Also please note in your diaries, 28th May down at Fahan

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop (in aid of church funds) is now open for the next number of weeks (next door to Neal Doherty Auctioneers in Carndonagh).  The shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.  Donations of items to sell in the shop would be most appreciated.  Please let Sandra know if you are able to do a session or even a couple of hours or to come into shop in the evening to tidy up. 

EMAIL SCAM: Philp is aware of emails that have been sent out pretending to be him with a “request that I want you to deal with intimately concerning church activities.” Please do not respond to these emails and if you have any doubts about any correspondence received from Philip please do phone him. 

Other notices

Points for Prayer:

Pray for our young people. Some specific points might include the influence of culture on their faith, the impact of social media, fear to share and stand up for their faith and falling away from faith. 

Continue to pray for our church family and all the plans currently being made for summer and the rest of the year.

Community Outreach Worker/Helper Update: Sorry to announce that the candidate we interviewed for our CoW post has declined the position. We will be re-advertising this post in the coming weeks with an updated prospectus, but in the meantime please do continue to pray for the person of God’s chosen to take up this post.

Summer Assistant/Internship:
For the month of June we will be hosting a student from RTS (Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando – where Philip is doing his DMin). Lincoln will be sharing some ministerial duties with Philip as he works through his calling to ministry. 

Available Resources:

Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available and should be located at the entrances of the churches, €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning! If there aren’t any left please contact Philip! You can also access the New City Catechism online or download the app for your smartphone as well.

Thank you to Rev Drew Abernethy who is conducting the service today

Sacrament of the Lord’s supper next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

No Midweek at the manse for the next few weeks due to the seminars being held at Ray Presbyterian Church –

Series of Information Talks on helping us understand the impact of social media: God, Google and Gen Z –The concluding event in the series (entitled Moving on) will take place this Wednesday (3^rd May)  in Ray Presbyterian Church from 7:30pm to 9:30pm Refreshments served afterwards.

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse tonight from 7pm-8:30pm. Chapter 8 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop (in aid of church funds) will be opening tomorrow Monday 1^st May.  (next door to Neal Doherty Auctioneers in Carndonagh).  The shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.  Donations of items to sell in the shop would be most appreciated.  Please let Sandra know if you are able to do a session or even a couple of hours or to come into shop in the evening to tidy up. 

EMAIL SCAM: Philp is aware of emails that have been sent out pretending to be him with a “request that I want you to deal with intimately concerning church activities.” Please do not respond to these emails and if you have any doubts about any correspondence received from Philip please do phone him. 

Other notices

Points for Prayer:

Pray for our young people. Some specific points might include the influence of culture on their faith, the impact of social media, fear to share and stand up for their faith and falling away from faith. Continue to pray for our church family and all the plans currently being made for summer and the rest of the year.

Community Outreach Worker/Helper Update: Sorry to announce that the candidate we interviewed for our CoW post has declined the position. We will be re-advertising this post in the coming weeks with an updated prospectus, but in the meantime please do continue to pray for the person of God’s chosen to take up this post.

Summer Assistant/Internship:
For the month of June we will be hosting a student from RTS (Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando – where Philip is doing his DMin). Lincoln will be sharing some ministerial duties with Philip as he works through his calling to ministry. 

Available Resources:

Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available and should be located at the entrances of the churches, €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning! If there aren’t any left please contact Philip! You can also access the New City Catechism online or download the app for your smartphone as well.

Thank you to Rev Philip Poots who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Committee are asked to wait behind after the service.

No Midweek at the manse for the next few weeks due to the seminars being held at Ray Presbyterian Church – it would be good if we could get a good group of people going to these and try to share lifts if possible

Praise Evening tonight in Methodist Hall @ 7:30pm with tea and biscuits. Hymns can be requested via Facebook

Series of Information Talks on helping us understand the impact of social media: God, Google and Gen Z – Ray Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm to 9:30pm over 3 weeks. refreshments served at each seminar.

Wednesday 26th April – Social Media: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Wednesday 3rd May   – Moving Forward

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse, 7pm-8:30pm, Sunday 30th April: Chapter 8 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship

Pre-Communion Service on Thursday 27^th April at Greenbank PC @ 8pm

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop for the church will be opening in Carndonagh on Monday 1^st May. It is planned to set up the shop on shop next Saturday 29^th April at 2.30pm. Donations of items to sell in the shop would be most appreciated.  Please let Sandra know if you are able to do a session or even a couple of hours or to come into shop in the evening to tidy up. 

Other notices

Points for Prayer:

Continue to pray for the families of those who have recently been bereaved.

Continue to pray for our church family and all the plans currently being made for summer and the rest of the year.

Community Outreach Worker/Helper Update: Sorry to announce that the candidate we interviewed for our CoW post has declined the position. We will be re-advertising this post a week or two after Easter with an updated prospectus, but in the meantime please do continue to pray for the person of God’s chosen to take up this post.

Summer Assistant/Internship:
For the month of June we will be hosting a student from RTS (Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando – where Philip is doing his DMin). Lincoln will be sharing some ministerial duties with Philip as he works through his calling to ministry. 

Available Resources:
Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available in the porch.  €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning!

Thank you to Rev Derek McKelvey who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse, tonight (16^th April) from 7pm-8:30pm Chapter 7 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship

No Midweek at the manse for the next few weeks due to the seminars being held at Ray Presbyterian Church – it would be good if we could get a good group of people going to these and try to share lifts if possible

Greenbank PW

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our PW visitor’s night this Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 7:30 pm in Greenbank Hall. Brian Rankin, a poet-farmer will be with us providing a recital of his poems and sharing about the charity work he supports in Uganda. He will have some of his books available for purchase on the night, and the proceeds from these sales go towards supporting these charities. Supper will be served afterwards. There will also be door wreathes and home produce, such as jams and chutneys for sale, which have been made by the PW group and the money from these will go towards supporting mission at home and overseas.

Blood Donation Clinic

The mobile blood donatation clinic will be at Carndonagh Community School this Wednesday 19^th April from 2.30pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 9pm

Thursday 20^th April from 2.3pm to 6.30pm

It is advised to book an appointment on 1800 731.137 or on giveblood.ie

1 in 4 of us will need a blood transfusion in our lifetime….

…..and 1 blood donation can save 3 lives

Series of Information Talks on helping us understand the impact of social media: God, Google and Gen Z – Ray Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm to 9:30pm over 3 weeks. refreshments served at each seminar.
Wednesday 19th April – What is GenZ? 

Wednesday 26th April – Social Media: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Wednesday 3rd May   – Moving Forward

Pre-Communion Service on Thursday 27^th April at Greenbank PC @ 8pm

Other notices

Points for Prayer:

Continue to pray for the families of those who have recently been bereaved.

Continue to pray for our church family and all the plans currently being made for summer and the rest of the year.

Community Outreach Worker/Helper Update: Sorry to announce that the candidate we interviewed for our CoW post has declined the position. We will be re-advertising this post a week or two after Easter with an updated prospectus, but in the meantime please do continue to pray for the person of God’s chosen to take up this post.

Summer Assistant/Internship:
For the month of June we will be hosting a student from RTS (Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando – where Philip is doing his DMin). Lincoln will be sharing some ministerial duties with Philip as he works through his calling to ministry. 

Available Resources:
Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available in the porch.  €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning!

Resurrection Sunday Service today will be a joint family service in Malin PC @ 12 noon. (no morning services at Greenbank, Moville & Carndonagh) and will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Derek McKelvey

Easter Praise service @ Greenbank Church Hall this evening at 7pm. There will be a cup of tea after the service. Retiring collection in aid of Myanmar friends.

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse, 7pm-8:30pm next Sunday 16^th April: Chapter 7 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship

Points for Prayer:

Continue to pray for the families of those who have recently been bereaved.

Continue to pray for our church family and all the plans currently being made for summer and the rest of the year.

Community Outreach Worker/Helper Update: Sorry to announce that the candidate we interviewed for our CoW post has declined the position. We will be re-advertising this post a week or two after Easter with an updated prospectus, but in the meantime please do continue to pray for the person of God’s chosen to take up this post.

Greenbank PW

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our PW visitor’s night on Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 7:30 pm in Greenbank Hall. Brian Rankin, a poet-farmer will be with us providing a recital of his poems and sharing about the charity work he supports in Uganda. He will have some of his books available for purchase on the night, and the proceeds from these sales go towards supporting these charities. Supper will be served afterwards. There will also be door wreathes and home produce, such as jams and chutneys for sale, which have been made by the PW group and the money from these will go towards supporting mission at home and overseas.

Series of Information Talks on helping us understand the impact of social media: God, Google and Gen Z – Ray Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm to 9:30pm over 3 weeks. refreshments served at each seminar.
Wednesday 19th April – What is GenZ? 

Wednesday 26th April – Social Media: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Wednesday 3rd May   – Moving Forward

Summer Assistant/Internship:
For the month of June we will be hosting a student from RTS (Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando – where Philip is doing his DMin). Lincoln will be sharing some ministerial duties with Philip as he works through his calling to ministry. 

Available Resources:
Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available in the porch.  €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning!

Thank you to Rev Drew Abernethy who is conducting the service today

RESURRECTION SUNDAY PLANS

Service next Sunday morning will be a joint family service in Malin PC @ 12 noon.

(no morning services at Greenbank, Moville & Carndonagh) and will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Easter Sunday: Moville Dawn Service – Devotion, Walk and Breakfast. Beginning at Betty and Florence Lyle’s House at 7am (sign-up sheet in porch)

Easter Evening Praise service Greenbank Church Hall at 7pm. We would love it if you were able to join us for one or even both of our services, there might even be a cup of tea in it for you!

Easter Sunday Singing & Music Group Practice this Thursday 6^th April , Greenbank Hall/Church @ 7pm.  Please do come along this Thursday for our next music practice in preparation for our Easter Praise, you only have to be able to make a joyful noise, don’t worry about tuneful!  Songs are up on Facebook for a listen as well.

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse, 7pm-8:30pm this evening  2nd April: Chapter 6 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship

Points for Prayer:

Continue to pray for the families of those who have recently been bereaved.

Continue to pray for our church family and all the plans currently being made for summer and the rest of the year.

Other notices and advance notices

Summer Assistant/Internship:
For the month of June we will be hosting a student from RTS (Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando – where Philip is doing his DMin). Lincoln will be sharing some ministerial duties with Philip as he works through his calling to ministry. 

Series of Information Talks on helping us understand the impact of social media: God, Google and Gen Z – Ray Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm to 9:30pm over 3 weeks. refreshments served at each seminar.
Wednesday 19th April – What is GenZ? 

Wednesday 26th April – Social Media: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Wednesday 3rd May   – Moving Forward

Greenbank PW

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our PW visitor’s night on Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 7:30 pm in Greenbank Hall. Brian Rankin, a poet-farmer will be with us providing a recital of his poems and sharing about the charity work he supports in Uganda. He will have some of his books available for purchase on the night, and the proceeds from these sales go towards supporting these charities. Supper will be served afterwards. There will also be door wreathes and home produce, such as jams and chutneys for sale, which have been made by the PW group and the money from these will go towards supporting mission at home and overseas.

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Available Resources:
Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available in the porch.  €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning!

Thank you to Rev Philip Poots who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Gerry Campbell on Thursday. His funeral will take place this afternoon leaving his home at 2pm for service of thanksgiving at Hillhead.  We pray for Roisin and the wider family circle today and the days ahead as they go through the difficult journey of grief.

Evening Service at Fahan this evening at 8pm with prayer ministry available.

No midweek at the Manse this week

Easter Plans
Easter Sunday: Moville Dawn Service – Devotion, Walk and Breakfast. Beginning at Betty and Florence Lyle’s House at 7am (sign-up sheet in porch)

Inishowen4 Joint Morning Family Service – Malin PC @ 12noon (no morning services at Greenbank, Moville or Carndonagh)

Inishowen4 Easter Day Evening Praise Service – Greenbank Hall @ 7pm
 

Easter Sunday Singing & Music Group Practice this Thursday 30th, Greenbank Hall/Church @ 7pm.  Please do come along this Thursday for our next music practice in preparation for our Easter Praise, you only have to be able to make a joyful noise, don’t worry about tuneful!  Songs are up on Facebook for a listen as well.

**Also please let Philip know if there’s a way in which you would like to take part in our Easter Evening praise service – he might not be able to include everyone but he would love volunteers!**

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse, 7pm-8:30pm next Sunday 2nd April: Chapter 6 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship

Points for Prayer:

Pray for our community outreach worker applicant as he considers the role after Session’s agreed proposal to offer him the position.
Continue to pray for the Davis family on their recent bereavement.
Pray for Roisin Campbell and the wider family circle on the passing of Gerry Campbell.

Other notices and advance notices

Good News Club  every Wednesday at Greenbank from 6.30 to 7.30pm

Final evening for this season – a visitor’s night with parents and family welcome to come along

Good as New Shop.  A Good as New shop will be running (beside Neal Doherty Auctioneers) till the end of March in aid of Donagh National School.

If anyone has things to contribute please drop them into the shop.

And please feel free to call in for a look around or a chat.

There will be a raffle for various prizes and all donations are welcome

Series of Information Talks on helping us understand the impact of social media: God, Google and Gen Z – Ray Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm to 9:30pm over 3 weeks. refreshments served at each seminar.
Wednesday 19th April – What is GenZ? 

Wednesday 26th April – Social Media: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Wednesday 3rd May   – Moving Forward

Greenbank PW

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our PW visitor’s night on Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 7:30 pm in Greenbank Hall. Brian Rankin, a poet-farmer will be with us providing a recital of his poems and sharing about the charity work he supports in Uganda. He will have some of his books available for purchase on the night, and the proceeds from these sales go towards supporting these charities. Supper will be served afterwards. There will also be door wreathes and home produce, such as jams and chutneys for sale, which have been made by the PW group and the money from these will go towards supporting mission at home and overseas.

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Available Resources:
Just a reminder that Mark scripture Journals are still available in the porch.  €1 each.
New City Catechism (for kids) are also available free of charge make sure to take one and keep learning!