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 @ 7pm.  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!  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.

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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 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 17^th ) 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.

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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 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!

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 5^th 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!

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 (22^nd 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 25^th 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

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

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

Midweek Bible Study at the Manse, Wednesday 15th, 8pm. Everyone welcome as usual from 7:40pm, aiming to get started around 8pm with tea/coffee and treats provided

Youth Fellowship at Moville Manse, 7pm-8:30pm next Sunday 19th Feb: Chapter 3 of “Believe.” Anyone of secondary school age is welcome; come along for some food, fun and fellowship.

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

Good as New Shop now open, beside Neil J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & Irish Guide Dogs

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm and will run for the next  couple of weeks

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.

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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

A warm welcome and thank you to Patrick Casement who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

First YF of 2023 tonight Sunday at 7pm at Moville Manse. We will be looking at the second chapter of the book “Believe.” Come prepared having read it! If you need a copy let Philip know. Everyone secondary school age and above welcome!

Bible Study at Helen’s on Wed 8^th February @ 7:45pm: Continuing to work through the book of Isaiah with our study guides and three questions. Contact Philip for more information.

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

Good as New Shop now open, beside Neil J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn (Eveen), Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & Irish Guide Dogs

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm and will run for next 2 weeks.

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

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Patrick Casement

Midweek Bible Study at the Manse: this  Wednesday 1^st February. Our first Midweek at the manse for 2023, starts at 8pm but everyone is welcome from 7:40pm. Continuing in our Mark teaching series, questions are available from Philip but we will take it easy for the first one. Passage will be Mark Tea/coffee and treats provided

Bible Study at Helen’s on Wed 8^th February @ 7:45pm: Continuing to work through the book of Isaiah with our study guides and three questions. Contact Philip for more information.

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

Farming in Faith, Monday 30th January @ 8:15pm Manorcunningham Community Centre. Speaker: Mervyn Kelso

First YF of 2023, Sunday 5th, 7pm at Moville Manse. We will be looking at the second chapter of the book “Believe.” Come prepared having read it! If you need a copy let Philip know. Everyone secondary school age and above welcome!

Good as New Shop now open, beside Neil J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn (Eveen), Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & Irish Guide Dogs. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm and will run for next 3 weeks.

Equip to Care: Pastoral care around gender identity and same sex attraction: Tuesday 31st Donemanna PC, 7:45-9:45pm (also Tuesday 14th March Assembly Buildings) This event will not be advertised widely but is open to be attended by those interested in the church’s engagement with this vital issue. “These events will include expert presentations from those who have significant experience in these issues from both a pastoral and theological perspective, and will allow for those attending to take time to reflect on and apply the principles of the guidance to their particular context.” The programme will hopefully be repeated in other venues for RoI congregations as well in the future. Spaces must be booked online, contact Philip asap to do so. Extended booking available for Tuesday 31st until Monday 30th

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

Community Outreach Worker: Our helper/additional pastoral personal post is now being advertised and shared around various church and social media outlets. Please pray for the right person of God’s choosing to fill this role. Applications are open until Friday 10th February. Details available from: www.inishowen4pc.com/jobs, can be accessed via Facebook, or obtained from Philip directly.

Thank you to James McKean who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Philip on study leave
 As part of his D.Min Studies Philip is in the  USA this week and returning on Friday 27^th January.  Pastoral cover will be provided by the Rev. Alastair Rosborough and contact details are available from one of the elders.

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

Farming in Faith, Monday 30th January @ 8:15pm Manorcunningham Community Centre. Speaker: Mervyn Kelso

Good as New Shop opening tomorrow Monday 23rd January, beside Neil J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn (Eveen), Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & Irish Guide Dogs

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm and will run for 4 weeks.

Greenbank New Year’s Dinner next Friday 27^th January at 7pm @Greenbank hall. 

A three-course meal will be served, with a choice of mains, which will be either roast beef or turkey. The cost is €20 per adult or €50 per family. Everyone welcome but booking is essential, as places will be limited. To book please ring or text Leta Allison on  0879218922.  or email Letaallison@hotmail.co.uk by Tuesday 24th January 2023, although places may be filled before then. Please also state the main course choice for each person at the time of booking and any dietary requirements. Proceeds in aid of Greenbank property fund.

Community Outreach Worker: Our helper/additional pastoral personal post is now being advertised and shared around various church and social media outlets. Please pray for the right person of God’s choosing to fill this role. Applications are open until Friday 10th February. Details available from: www.inishowen4pc.com/jobs, can be accessed via Facebook, or obtained from Philip directly.

Thank you to Andy Lamberton who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by James McKean

Philip on study leave
 As part of his D.Min Studies Philip is in the  USA this week and returning on Friday 27^th January  Pastoral cover will be provided by the Rev. Alastair Rosborough and contact details are available from one of the elders.

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

Farming in Faith, Monday 30th January @ 8:15pm Manorcunningham Community Centre. Speaker: Mervyn Kelso

Good as New Shop opening Monday 23rd January, beside Neil J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn (Eveen), Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & Irish Guide Dogs

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm and will run for 4 weeks.

Greenbank New Year’s Dinner, Friday 27^th January at 7pm @Greenbank hall. 

A three-course meal will be served, with a choice of mains, which will be either roast beef or turkey. The cost is €20 per adult or €50 per family. Everyone welcome but booking is essential, as places will be limited. To book please ring or text Leta Allison on  0879218922.  or email Letaallison@hotmail.co.uk by Tuesday 24th January 2023, although places may be filled before then. Please also state the main course choice for each person at the time of booking and any dietary requirements. Proceeds in aid of Greenbank property fund.

Community Outreach Worker: Our helper/additional pastoral personal post is now being advertised and shared around various church and social media outlets. Please pray for the right person of God’s choosing to fill this role. Applications are open until Friday 10th February. Details available from: www.inishowen4pc.com/jobs, can be accessed via Facebook, or obtained from Philip directly.