Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today and a warm welcome to members from Newmills who are sharing in our worship today.  Best wishes and thank you to Lincoln for his ministry to us over the past few weeks. He will be moving to First Portadown this week for the next part of his time in Ireland.

Holiday Bible Club @ Greeenbank from 3rd – 7th July 6-8pm: We are delighted  to welcome back the team from Newmills who will be leading the  Holiday Bible Club starting tomorrow evening from 6-8pm at Greenbank Hall.  This is for children aged 4-12 years to attend and enjoy and some of our own folk would be able to help out during the week too. Please speak to Philip if you can help out. 
Flyers, leaflets, posters and consent forms are available at the usual places; consent forms are also available online at www.inishowen4pc.com

 Thanks you very much to everyone who came out to the BBQ yesterday evening and to everyone who helped supply and cook food. Also thanks to everyone who is helping out this week in various ways with the HBC. Your help and support is  immensely appreciated.

Service next Sunday will be Joint Family Service after HBC on Sunday 9th July, Greenbank Hall @ 12 noon – following our holiday bible club we are going to have a joint family service in Greenbank hall, incorporating some of the excitement of HBC into our service. We have to have some treats after the service as well!

Financial report sheets for 2022 are now available on the porch table. Thank you to the treasurers for all their work in looking after the church finances throughout the year.

Good as New Shop:  Thank you to all who came along yesterday to clear out the Good As New Shop for closing.  Many thanks also to all who covered sessions at the shop over the past 8 weeks and to those who provided items to sell in the shop.  Your help and generosity is much appreciated.

Philip on Annual Leave

Philip will be on annual leave from 11th July to the 8th August inclusive. During this time cover will be provided by the Revs. Alastair Rosborough (Knowhead and Ballyarnett), Seth Wright (Donnemanna) and Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale). He would much appreciate your prayers when he is  away as part of that  he will be leading an SU Camp, a week of intense study in Florida and then a few days of ‘own time’!

Announcement details are available on the church website.

Thank you to Lincoln who is conducting the service today,  It has been great having him as part of our faith family over the past month or so.  Wishing him every blessing as he moves to First Portadown PC next week for ‘part 2’ of his time in Ireland.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.  Some of the members of the Newmills team will also be sharing in our worship.

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. 
Flyers, leaflets, posters and consent forms are available at the usual places; consent forms are also available online at www.inishowen4pc.com

If you know of anywhere to put a poster to advertise, please speak to Philip!
Please do invite people …we hope to use HBC as a great way of connecting and reconnecting with young families.

Members of the team will arrive next Saturday evening and there will be the usual BBQ to welcome the team at Hillhead at around 6pm.

Joint Family Service after HBC on Sunday 9th July, Greenbank Hall @ 12 noon – following our holiday bible club we are going to have a joint family service in Greenbank hall, incorporating some of the excitement of HBC into our service. We have to have some treats after the service as well!

The Handbell Ringers and Singers Tour Performance:  tomorrow evening (Monday 26th June) @ 6:30pm in the Methodist Hall.

Youth Ministry Discussion and Garda Vetting:

Following on from recent meeting, if anyone would like/needs to be Garda Vetted in preparation for a new church year of activities please let Philip know asap – included in this will be the necessity to attend “Taking Care” child protection training.

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop (in aid of church funds) continues until the end of the month at Pound St. Carndonagh (next door to Neal Doherty Auctioneers in Carndonagh).  The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.  Thank you to all who have been helping out with the shop and for the donations of the many items to sell in the shop. It is much appreciated.

Details of announcements are available on the Church Website.

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Lincoln Rus

Fahan Evening Service @ 8pm today with prayer ministry available, Lincoln will be preaching.

Moville Flower Festival: Theme: The Flowers of the Four Seasons
Continues today (Sunday 18th June): from 2pm – 5pm with
Sunday Reflection Service: from 4:30pm-5pm

General Assembly 2023: The General Assembly will meet 21st to the 24th June 2023 in Assembly Buildings Belfast. Please pray as the denomination meets to elect a new moderator and debate significant issues. Philip will be in attendance this week but still available should you need to contact him.

The Handbell Ringers and Singers Tour Performance: Monday 26th June @ 6:30pm in the Methodist Hall.

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. 
Flyers, leaflets, posters and consent forms are available at the usual places; consent forms are also available online at www.inishowen4pc.com

Joint Family Service after HBC on Sunday 9th July, Greenbank Hall @ 12 noon – following our holiday bible club we are going to have a joint family service in Greenbank hall, incorporating some of the excitement of HBC into our service. We have to have some treats after the service as well!

Youth Ministry Discussion and Garda Vetting:

Following on from recent meeting, if anyone would like/needs to be Garda Vetted in preparation for a new church year of activities please let Philip know asap – included in this will be the necessity to attend “Taking Care” child protection training.

Points for prayer

Remember the Stewart family, particularly Helen, Gail and Keith as they mourn the passing of Howard.

Other Notices

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop (in aid of church funds) continues until the end of the month 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

A very warm welcome and thank you to Lincoln who is conducting the service today.  We trust that your time here in Inishowen will be a blessing to all of us.   Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.

Youth Ministry Discussion and Garda Vetting:

Thanks to everyone who attended our Youth Ministry meeting on Tuesday past – it was greatly appreciated. Following on from that, if anyone would like/needs to be Garda Vetted in preparation for a new church year of activities please let Philip know asap – included in this will be the necessity to attend “Taking Care” child protection training.

Moville PC Flower Festival: Theme: The Flowers of the Four Seasons

Saturday 17th June: 12noon – 5pm
Light Refreshments available Saturday €5
Sunday 18th June: 2pm – 5pm
Sunday Reflection Service: 4:30pm-5pm

Young People’s BBQ **next Saturday** 17th June @ 7pm at the Manse Moville.  (Note: No Youth Fellowship tonight )

Open to everyone of Youth Fellowship age (secondary school age and up) – young people going into secondary school age are also most welcome. Come along for some food, fun and fellowship – let Philip know if you have any dietary requirements.

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. 
Flyers, leaflets, posters and consent forms are available at the usual places; consent forms are also available online at www.inishowen4pc.com

 HYMN 2 SING, GLENDERMOTT, TONIGHT SUNDAY 11TH JUNE 2023 AT 6PM

Join us as our local church choirs get together to promote congregation hymn

singing in Glendermott Presbyterian Church, Church Road, Londonderry.

Soloists: Alan Rowan, Emma Walker, Toni-Margaret Jones and Mollie Guthrie-

Drumm plus the All New family Quartet.

Music led by Terry, Mark and Stewart Smith.

Supporting Exodus and The Smiles Foundation.

Other Notices

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:

General Assembly 2023: The General Assembly will meet 21st to the 24th June 2023 in Assembly Buildings Belfast. Please pray as the denomination meets to elect a new moderator and debate significant issues.

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 Lincoln

Midweek at the Manse, Wednesday 7th June: Bible Study Questions are available in all churches or please contact Philip. Everyone is welcome from 7:45pm onward, come along for a cup of tea/coffee and a treat as we open up and discuss God’s word in more depth.

Meeting for Youth Ministry Discussion and Garda Vetting: Tuesday 6th June, Carndonagh Church @ 7pm.

Who is this for? Anyone who has been already helping out with youth ministry in the Inishowen4. Anyone who would like to be involved in youth ministry in the Inishowen4.
What’s it about? Taking time to reflect on our youth ministry, particularly looking at our younger primary school children.
Garda vetting forms are available in church, directly from Philip, or from the PCI website. If you have been vetted before the process is reasonably simply. If not, there involves some more paperwork. Please bring ID as per the documents with you.

Moville Flower Festival: Theme: The Flowers of the Four Seasons

Saturday 17th June: 12noon – 5pm
Light Refreshments available Saturday €5
Sunday 18th June: 2pm – 5pm
Sunday Reflection Service: 4:30pm-5pm

Young People’s BBQ **Saturday** 17th June @ 7pm at the Manse Moville.   Open to everyone of Youth Fellowship age (secondary school age and up) – young people going into secondary school age are also most welcome. Come along for some food, fun and fellowship – let Philip know if you have any dietary requirements.

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

 HYMN 2 SING, GLENDERMOTT, SUNDAY 11TH JUNE 2023 AT 6PM

Join us as our local church choirs get together to promote congregation hymn

singing in Glendermott Presbyterian Church, Church Road, Londonderry.

Soloists: Alan Rowan, Emma Walker, Toni-Margaret Jones and Mollie Guthrie-

Drumm plus the All New family Quartet.

Music led by Terry, Mark and Stewart Smith.

Supporting Exodus and The Smiles Foundation.

Other Notices

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:

Thank you for your prayers in Lincoln getting here safely and settling in, please continue to pray for him as he’s in the pulpit today in Moville & Greenbank

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 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.