Announcements Sunday 19th November 2023

A warm welcome and thank you to Rev Ian McClean who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Andy Lamberton

Midweek prayer meeting on Wed evening (22nd Nov) at James & Kathleen Steele’s home at 8pm

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT GREENBANK Hall. Next Suday 26th November from 7-8.30pm.  Open to anyone of secondary school age. Please read chapter two.

Philip Annual Leave
 Philip will be off from the 17th to the 27th of November.   Contact the elders or Alastair Rosborough for any pastoral emergencies.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Earl Haig Poppy Appeal.  You may contribute to this appeal over the next few Sundays. Box on porch table.

Music & Friendship evenings: IEB INISHOWEN MEETINGS .

Greencastle Community Centre on Tuesday 21st November at 8pm.

Muff, St. Marys Hall, beside the Chapel on Friday 24th November at 8pm.

Buncrana, Municipal Golf Centre. Thursday 30th November at 8pm.

Vehicle entrance beside Drift Inn

Gospel & Christmas Songs. Short gospel address. Admission free. Enjoy friendship over a cup of tea. Everyone welcome.

Points for prayer:

Continue to pray for all those who have been bereaved within our community lately, especially the Harkin and Gallagher circles. 

Pray for Fahan as the Rev. Marty McNeely preaches for their pulpit and the wider CMI missional duties on the 26th of November. 

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Announcements Sunday 12th November 2023

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Ian McClean

Earl Haig Poppy Appeal.  Poppies available on porch table. You may contribute to this appeal over the next few Sundays.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE –  tonight (12th November) @ 7pm -8:30pm. Books available from Philip please do take one if you haven’t already got a copy. Food provided! Please read chapter one and come with all your questions!

 Please bring consent forms back signed if under 18

Midweek Bible Study at Helen’s on Wednesday evening (15th Nov) 7:30pm onwards – continuing to work through the book of Colossians -contact Philip for study guides, open to all.

Philip Annual Leave As part of an agreement made with the Sessions concerning his extra studies, Philip has some annual leave left to take. He will be off from the 17th to the 26th of November.   Contact the elders or Alastair Rosborough for any pastoral emergencies.

Andy Lamberton Book Launch – Letter for Exiles: next Saturday 18th November @ 7:30pm Fahan PC. Join Andy and friends for an evening of stories, songs and conversation on faithful living in a faithless world. Richard Ferguson will MC, worship led by Aileen Humphreys and band. Music from Adam Montgomery. Tea served after service.  Book on sale £/ €8.  It would be great to see as many people as possible go to support Andy in his latest endeavour.

Community Outreach Worker   A panel compromising an elder from each church and Philip interviewed a candidate for the post of Community Outreach worker for the Inishowen Four group of churches on Tuesday 17th of October. After much prayer and deliberation, the proposal was made to the Session NOT to offer the post to this candidate. Please do continue to pray for this venture as we try to find a way forward.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Announcements Sunday 5th November 2023

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy and will include an act of remembrance.

Final Harvest thanksgiving service for this season
Tonight @ Greenbank  @ 7:30pm – Speaker will be Rev. Gordy McCracken and the praise will be led by members of Ray PC.  Supper afterwards in the hall.

Midweek Prayer Meeting on- Wednesday 8th November @ 8pm @ Kathleen & James Steele’s home.  No mid week bible study at manse as Philip has presbytery eldership training.

Church committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday 9th November at 7.30pm.  Agenda items to Linda or Philip by this Wed 8th Nov.

Blood donation clinics in Carndonagh Community School this week

Wednesday  8th November, 2.30pm-5pm and 7pm to 9.30pm

Thursday  9th November, 2.30pm to 6.30pm,  Phone 1800 731 137 to book an appointment.  Check your eligibility at giveblood.ie

Presbytery Meeting for Representative Elders Tuesday 7th Nov @: Kilfennan PC @ 7pmPlease contact Philip regarding sharing lifts!

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE –  12th November @ 7pm -8:30pm). Books available from Philip please do take one if you haven’t already got a copy. Food provided! Please read chapter one and come with all your questions!

Andy Lamberton Book Launch – Letter for Exiles: Saturday 18th November @ 7:30pm Fahan PC. Join Andy and friends for an evening of stories, songs and conversation on faithful living in a faithless world. Richard Ferguson will MC, worship led by Aileen Humphreys and band. Music from Adam Montgomery. Tea served after service.  Book on sale £/ €8.  It would be great to see as many people as possible go to support Andy in his latest endeavour.

Community Outreach Worker   A panel compromising an elder from each church and Philip interviewed a candidate for the post of Community Outreach worker for the Inishowen Four group of churches on Tuesday 17th of October. After much prayer and deliberation, the proposal was made to the Session NOT to offer the post to this candidate. Please do continue to pray for this venture as we try to find a way forward.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Philip Annual Leave As part of an agreement made with the Sessions concerning his extra studies, Philip has some annual leave left to take. He will be off from the 17th to the 26th of November.   

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Earl Haig Poppy Appeal.  You may contribute to this appeal over the next few Sundays.  Box on porch table

Announcements Sunday 29th October 2023

Thank you to Philip Leonard who is conducting the service today

Communion Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE.

Tonight (29th OCTOBER) from 7–8:30pm

Books available from Philip please do take one if you haven’t already got a copy. Food provided.

Final Harvest thanksgiving service for this season
Next Sunday 5th November: Greenbank Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Gordy McCracken

Community Outreach Worker   A panel compromising an elder from each church and Philip interviewed a candidate for the post of Community Outreach worker for the Inishowen Four group of churches on Tuesday 17th of October. After much prayer and deliberation, the proposal was made to the Session NOT to offer the post to this candidate. Please do continue to pray for this venture as we try to find a way forward.

Church committee is scheduled for Thursday 9th November at 7.30pm.  Agenda items to Linda or Philip by Wed 8th Nov.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Moville Methodist Praise Evening: Moville Methodist Hall, tonight (Sunday 29th October) @7:30pm, tea and fellowship afterwards.

Announcements Sunday 22nd October 2023

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Philip Leonard

Harvest thanksgiving services continue with:

Service this evening in Malin PC @ 7pm which will be led by Rev Tommy Bruce
Sunday 5th November: Greenbank Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Gordy McCracken

Pre-Communion Service: this Wednesday 25th October, 8pm @ Moville PC.

Joint Session Meeting:Next Saturday 28th October at Moville Manse, 7pm. If Saturday doesn’t suit we can rearrange – a light supper will be provided!

Community Outreach Worker  Thank you for your prayers regarding the interview of our candidate for the post. Session will meet this week to discuss after which we will inform the congregation.

Church committee is scheduled for Thursday 9th November at 7.30pm.  Agenda items to Linda or Philip by Wed 8th Nov.

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR PRESBYTERY MEETING FOR ELDERS ABOUT RECONGIFURATION OF MINISTRY** The meeting about reconfiguration in Ministry due to take place in Ray on Tuesday 24th October will now take place in TRINITY PC in Letterkenny @ 7:30pm. Another meeting will be held in Glendermott PC on Thursday 26th @ 7:30pm for elders who cannot attend the Tuesday meeting. 

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE no youth fellowship at the manse for the next few weeks due to Harvest services. Next YF will be the 29th OCTOBER. Books will be available in church before then – keep an eye out! 

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Moville Methodist Praise Evening: Moville Methodist Hall, Sunday 29th October, 7:30pm, tea and fellowship afterwards.

Announcements Sunday 15th October 2023

A warm welcome and thank you to Steven Torrens who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Harvest thanksgiving services continue with:

Service in Moville PC @ 7.30pm tonight which will be led by Rev Craig Wilson

Glacknadrummond Methodist Church  Harvest Service tomorrow evening (16th Oct) at 8pm.   The speaker will be Rev. Ferguson
Sunday 22nd October: Malin Evening Harvest @ 7pm – Rev. Tommy Bruce
Sunday 5th November: Greenbank Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Gordy McCracken

Church committee are asked to wait behind for a few minutes following the service today.

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Midweek Bible Study at Helen’s on Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm.

Continuing our study through the book of Colossians using “Colossians For You.”

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE no youth fellowship at the manse for the next few weeks due to Harvest services. Next YF will be the 29th OCTOBER. Books will be available in church before then – keep an eye out! 

Community Outreach Worker – Interview for this post will take place this coming week. Due to unforeseen circumstances we now only have one candidate. Please pray for the panel as they conduct the interview and make a recommendation to the Sessions.

Preliminary Date for Joint Session Meeting: Saturday 28th October at Moville Manse, 7pm. If Saturday doesn’t suit we can rearrange – a light supper will be provided!

Pre-Communion Service: Wednesday 25th October, 8pm @ Moville PC.

Announcements Sunday 8th October 2023

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Harvest thanksgiving services continue with:

Service in Fahan PC tonight at 8pm will be led by Rev Philip Poots.  Collection in aid of property funds.  Offer of prayer after the service.  Supper in the Hall.  All very welcome.

15th October: Moville Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Craig Wilson
22nd October: Malin Evening Harvest @ 7pm – Rev. Tommy Bruce
5th November: Greenbank Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Gordy McCracken

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Midweek Bible Study at the Manse (Wed 11th October): Everyone is welcome from 7:45pm. Questions available on porch table.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE no youth fellowship at the manse for the next few weeks due to Harvest services. Next YF will be the 29th OCTOBER. Books will be available in church before then – keep an eye out! 

Community Outreach Worker – applications have now closed and we are pleased to announce that we have two candidates who have applied. Please pray for the interviewing panel and the candidates as we move forward.

Announcements Sunday 1st October 2023

Thank you to Johnny Doey who is conducting the service today

Morning Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Harvest thanksgiving service @ Hillhead this evening @ 7.30pm.  The service will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.  All very welcome. Thank you to all who provided produce and came along to help with the decoration of the church on Thursday evening.  Much appreciated.

In the morning services we will be continuing through Mark and then our evening services we will be having our Harvest thanksgiving celebrations.

1st October: Carndonagh Evening Harvest 7:30pm – Philip
8th October: Fahan Evening Harvest 8pm – Philip

15th October: Moville Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Craig Wilson
22nd October: Malin Evening Harvest @ 7pm – Rev. Tommy Bruce
5th November: Greenbank Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Gordy McCracken

Midweek at Helen’s: Beginning our study through the book of Colossians please read the book in advance. We will be looking at the 1:1-8 and Philip will have hard copies of the study book available. Digital copies are also available from Philip.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE no youth fellowship at the manse for the next few weeks due to Harvest services. Next YF will be the 29th OCTOBER. Books will be available in church before then – keep an eye out! 

Community Outreach Worker – applications have now closed and we are pleased to announce that we have two candidates who have applied. Please pray for the interviewing panel and the candidates as we move forward.

Derry & Donegal Presbytery Education Award Scheme.  This scheme offers education grants to young people who are members of a Donegal Congregation of PCI to assist with expenses for first year secondary school and for third level education.  Application forms are available from your minister, clerk of session or representative elder. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: next Friday 6th October 2023.

Coffee Morning @ Donagh National school.

Donagh National School are holding a Tea/Coffee Morning in the school on Friday 6th October from 8.30am to 10.30am in aid of  The Donegal Hospice. Everyone welcome

Announcements Sunday 24th September 2023

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Morning Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jonny Doey

Harvest thanksgiving service @ Hillhead next Sunday evening (1st October) @ 7.30pm.  The service will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions. For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Child Protection/Taking Care Training for Donegal Presbytery. Refresher and foundation taking care/child protection training this Wednesday 27th 7:30pm @ Donoughmore PC F93 DK40 – it is vital that as many people as possible attend this. There will be no midweek to facilitate a group going – try to share lifts as possible.

KNOWHEAD MEMORIAL HALL CENTENARY REFURBISHMENT SERVICE

Knowhead Presbyterian Church invites you to a service of thanksgiving tonight

Sunday 24th September at 7.30pm, to mark the completion of the Knowhead

Memorial Hall centenary refurbishment programme, and the official reopening of

the hall for use again.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE no youth fellowship at the manse for the next few weeks due to Harvest services. Next YF will be the 29th OCTOBER. Books will be available in church before then – keep an eye out! 

Community Outreach Worker – applications have now closed and we are pleased to announce that we have two candidates who have applied. Please pray for the interviewing panel and the candidates as we move forward.

Derry & Donegal Presbytery Education Award Scheme.  This scheme offers education grants to young people who are members of a Donegal Congregation of PCI to assist with expenses for first year secondary school and for third level education.  Application forms are available from your minister, clerk of session or representative elder. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Friday 6th October 2023.

Coffee Morning @ Donagh National school.

Donagh National School are holding a Tea/Coffee Morning in the school on Friday 6th October from 8.30am to 10.30am in aid of  The Donegal Hospice. Everyone welcome

Announcements (updated) Sunday 17th Sept 2023

Thank you to Maurice Wray who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Church Family BBQ’s sincere thanks to everyone who helped out over the last number of weeks with our Church family BBQs, all of your help was immensely appreciated by Philip and he’s really looking forward to next time!!

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE tonight (Sunday 17th Sept) 7-8:30pm – first night back of youth fellowship, easy-going night of some fun and food and chatting about what we are going to do this year. Open to anyone of secondary school age, please come along and bring a friend.

Bowling Club Agm will take place on Tuesday evening (19th Sept) at 8pm in the church hall.

Community Outreach Worker – applications have now closed and we are pleased to announce that we have two candidates who have applied. Please pray for the interviewing panel and the candidates as we move forward.

Mid week Bible study on Wednesday 20th September  at Helen’s 7:45pm.  For the next while we will be looking at the book of Colossians.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Child Protection/Taking Care Training for Donegal Presbytery. Refresher and foundation taking care/child protection training. Wednesday 27th 7:30pm @ Donoughmore PC F93 DK40 – it is vital that as many people as possible attend this. There will be no midweek to facilitate a group going – try to share lifts as possible.

KNOWHEAD MEMORIAL HALL CENTENARY REFURBISHMENT SERVICE

Knowhead Presbyterian Church invites you to a service of thanksgiving on

Sunday 24th September at 7.30pm, to mark the completion of the Knowhead

Memorial Hall centenary refurbishment programme, and the official reopening of

the hall for use again.

Derry & Donegal Presbytery Education Award Scheme.  This scheme offers education grants to young people who are members of a Donegal Congregation of PCI to assist with expenses for first year secondary school and for third level education.  Application forms are available from your minister, clerk of session or representative elder. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Friday 6th October 2023.

Coffee Morning @ Donagh National school.

Donagh National School are holding a Tea/Coffee Morning in the school on Friday 6th October from 8.30am to 10.30am in aid of  The Donegal Hospice. Everyone welcome