Announcements Sunday 23rd April 2023

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 27th April at Greenbank PC @ 8pm

Good as New Shop:  The Good as New Shop for the church will be opening in Carndonagh on Monday 1st May. It is planned to set up the shop on shop next Saturday 29th 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 UpdateSorry 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!

Announcements Sunday 16th April 2023

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 (16th 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 19th April from 2.30pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 9pm

Thursday 20th 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 27th 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 UpdateSorry 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!

Announcements Sunday 9th April 2023.

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 16th 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!

Announcements Sunday 2nd April 2023

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 6th April , Greenbank Hall/Church @ 7pmPlease 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.

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!

Announcements Sunday 26th March 2023

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 @ 7pmPlease 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.

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!

Announcements Sunday 19th March 2023

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

JOINT SESSION MEETING – Tuesday 21st at Moville Manse, 8pm.

Midweek Bible Study at Helen’s @ 7:45pm this Wednesday 22nd March 
Continuing to work through the book of Isaiah, please let Philip know if you would like any of the resources we have used for this study.

Preliminary 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 23rd, Greenbank Hall/Church @ 7pmPlease do come along this Thursday for our first 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 should hopefully be up on Facebook this week 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, 7:30pm-9pm tonight  Chapter 5 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship. Please note the later start time as the folks from Fahan will be joining us.

Points for Prayer:

Pray for the Sessions as they will meet on Tuesday to review the proposal from the panel regarding APP.
Pray for the Davis family on their recent bereavement.

Other notices and advance notices

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

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.

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!

Announcements Sunday 12th March 2023

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Presbytery Healing Service – Glendermott PC @ 3:30pm, Sunday 12th March

Midweek Bible Study at the Manse @ 8pm this Wednesday 15th March 
Everyone welcome as we discuss some of what we have looked at in Mark’s gospel over the last number of weeks. Questions available directly from Philip or from where they normally are! Aim to start at 8pm and as always there will be a cup of tea/coffee and a few treats available.

JOINT SESSION MEETING – Tuesday 21st at Moville Manse, 8pm** Please let Philip know if this date doesn’t suit. 

Preliminary 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 Group Practice Thursday 16th, Greenbank Hall/Church @ 7pm (not sure whether there is something on in the hall, if there is then the church!) Please do come along this Thursday for our first music practice in preparation for our Easter Praise, you only have to be able to make a joyful noise, don’t worry about tuneful!

**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!**

St. Patrick’s Day Afternoon Teas (next Friday 17th ) at the Methodist Hall, Moville. 2:30pm-5pm

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse, 7:30pm-9pm next Sunday 19th March: Chapter 5 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship. Please note the later start time as the folks from Fahan will be joining us.

Points for Prayer:

We will be conducting our interview for our Community Outreach Worker this week. Please pray for God’s Guidance as the elder-led panel interview our candidate and make a recommendation to the Sessions.

Other notices and advance notices

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

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.

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!

Announcements Sunday 5th March 2023

Thank you to Philip Leonard who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Midweek bible study at Helen’s @ 7:45pm, Wednesday 8th March : Continuing to work through the book of Isaiah, everyone is more than welcome. If you need a copy of the resources use, please contact Philip.

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

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse tonight from 7pm-8:30pm Chapter 4 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship.

Manse Landline
PHILIP IS CURRENTLY WITHOUT LANDLINE/MANSE PHONE OR INTERNET – PLEASE CONTACT HIS MOBILE IF NEEDED: 085 185 0409

Points for Prayer:
World: Pray for the people of Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Local Community: Pray for the continuing effect of mica on homes coupled with the cost of living crisis.

Our faith family: Pray for wisdom for the Elder-led panel as we hope to interview for our Community Outreach Worker position.

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

Appreciation & Thanks

Our recent Good as New Shop in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh  & Irish Guide Dogs has now closed.

Thanks to everyone who helped & supported these 2 great causes in any way.

Your kindness & generosity is greatly appreciated.

Rebecca & Wendy 

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!

Announcements Sunday 26th February 2023

A warm welcome and thank you to Rev Gordon Best who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Philip Leonard

Evening Service at Fahan PC tonight at 8pm:

Midweek Prayer Meeting: on Wednesday evening @8pm will be at James and Kathleen Steele’s house. **Please note change of venue as Philip is at a conference*

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

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse next Sunday 5th March  from 7pm-8:30pm Chapter 4 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship.

Good as New Shop.  A Good as New shop will be running (beside Neal Doherty Auctioneers) from tomorrow for 5 weeks 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

Donagh National School Enrolment: Enrolments is now open for school year 2023/2034. Forms are available by contacting the school: office@donaghns.ie 
Closing date: 31st March 2023

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!

Announcements Sunday 19th February 2023

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Gordon Best

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse tonight from 7pm-8:30pm Chapter 3 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship.

Bible Study at Helen’s on Wed evening (22nd Feb)  – 7:45pm to 9pm, continuing through the Book of Isaiah. Welcome to everyone, contact Philip for the question sheet/booklet/more information.

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

Good as New Shop.  A Good as New shop will be running (on the main street in Carn) from 25th Feb for 5 weeks in aid of Donagh National School.

If anyone has things to contribute please drop them into the shop from that date onwards.

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

Irish Men’s Convention – Live stream of this event at Kilfennan PC, Saturday 25th Feb 2023, 10am to 3pm. If any men are interested in going, please speak to Philip.

Evening Service at Fahan PC at 8pm next Sunday 26th February:

Donagh National School Enrolment: Enrolments is now open for school year 2023/2034. Forms are available by contacting the school: office@donaghns.ie 
Closing date: 31st March 2023