A warm welcome to Rev Trevor Williamson who is conducting the service today.

Thank you to Gillian for leading the music today

 Harvest Services at Hillhead on Sunday 7^th October

 All age service at 10.30am will be conducted by Patricia Jones.

Evening Service at 7pm will be conducted by Rev Brian Browne (Raphoe & Ballindrait).  Praise will be led by The Methodist Choir.

Kirk session meeting (Hillhead) scheduled for Thursday 4^th October at 7.30pm.

Church Committee meeting (Hillhead) scheduled for Thursday 11^th October at 8pm

Presbytery Education Awards

This scheme offers education grants to young people who are members of a Donegal congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to assist with expenses for First year secondary school education and third level education.  Application forms available Kathleen (Hillhead) or Barbara (Malin).  Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 10^th October.

Bible studies: Rev Drew Abernethy will conduct 4 bible studies on the following dates in Greenbank hall at 8pm — Wednesday 24^th October, Wednesday 28^th November & Wednesday 12^th December.  Everyone very welcome.

BLOOD DONATION CLINIC at Carndonagh Community School on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October 2.30pm – 5pm and 7pm – 9.30pm each day

1 in 4 of us will need a blood transfusion in our lifetime . . . . GIVING BLOOD SAVES LIVES

Inishowen Methodist Churches Good as New shop extended for additional week until 6 October. Very good quality items in ladies’, men’s, children’s and baby clothing – many brand new still with the labels. Bric-a-brac and books etc. Grab a bargain and help our building fund for Moville hall. Open 10am-5pm in the Methodist hall, Moville

Advance notices

Knowhead Harvest Flower Festival presents ‘Fair Waved the Golden Corn’ on Friday 19^th October (12 noon to 7pm), Saturday 20^th October (10am to 7pm) and Sunday 21^st October (2-5pm).  Arrangement by Londonderry & District Floral Art Society.  Closing Praise service on Sunday 21^st at 7.30pm with Choir Foyle U3A musical director Jim Goodman.  Light refreshments available during the festival.  See leaflets on porch table for other details.

Knowhead Harvest tractor run on Saturday 20^th October.  Registration at 10.30am.  €20 per tractor.  All vintage and modern tractors welcome. See leaflets on porch table for further details.

Fahan Presbyterian Church Cookery Demonstration with guest Chef Ian Orr.

Planned for Thursday 25th October 2018 at 7.30pm in Church Hall.

Neighbours and friends will be very welcome.

Fundraising event sponsored by Flogas in support of property fund.

Information from Rev A Rosborough regarding church membership classes (communicant classes) Classes to begin in January (DV) and run through to late February or early March, in good time for admission to the Lord’s Table for Easter/ Spring Communion, depending on the practice of the particular congregation

Points for those considering membership:

1. At least 14 years old (in their third year at ROI secondary school)
2. Have sat in on at least one Communion service (not taking part, but observing what goes on) before the classes begin. If they haven’t done so, then they should be invited to the next Communion service.
3. Have attended Sunday School and be familiar with the Lord’s Prayer and 10 commandments.

A warm welcome to Lee Mc Allister who is conducting the service today

 Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Trevor Williamson

Presbytery news sheets are now available on the porch table

 Bible studies: Rev Drew Abernethy will conduct 4 bible studies on the following dates in Greenbank hall at 8pm. The first one is this  Wednesday 26^th September with other dates planned for Wednesday 24^th October, Wednesday 28^th November & Wednesday 12^th December.  Everyone very welcome.

Kirk session meeting (Hillhead) scheduled for Thursday 4^th October at 7.30pm.

Church Committee meeting (Hillhead)scheduled for Thursday 11^th October at 8pm

Harvest Services at Hillhead on Sunday 7^th October

 Morning all age service at 10.30am will be conducted by Patricia Jones

Evening Service at 7pm will be conducted by Rev Brian Browne (Raphoe & Ballindrait).  Praise will be led by The Methodist Choir.

Presbytery Education Awards

This scheme offers education grants to young people who are members of a Donegal congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to assist with expenses for First year secondary school education and third level education.  Application forms available Kathleen (Hillhead) or Barbara (Malin).  Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 10^th October.

Advance notices

Knowhead Harvest Flower Festival presents ‘Fair Waved the Golden Corn’ on Friday 19^th October (12 noon to 7pm), Saturday 20^th October (10am to 7pm) and Sunday 21^st October (2-5pm).  Arrangement by Londonderry & District Floral Art Society.  Closing Praise service on Sunday 21^st at 7.30pm with Choir Foyle U3A musical director Jim Goodman.  Light refreshments available during the festival.  See leaflets on porch table for other details.

Knowhead Harvest tractor run on Saturday 20^th October.  Registration at 10.30am.  €20 per tractor.  All vintage and modern tractors welcome. See leaflets on porch table for further details.

Fahan Presbyterian Church Cookery Demonstration with guest Chef Ian Orr.

Planned for Thursday 25th October 2018 at 7.30pm in Church Hall. Neighbours and friends will be very welcome.  Fundraising event sponsored by Flogas in support of property fund.

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org

A warm welcome to Patricia Jones who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Lee Mc Allister

Presbytery news sheets are now available on the porch table

 Culture Night—Friday 21^st September.

As part of Culture night Conhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann (local Seamus Mac Giolla Bhride branch ) will hold a free concert of music and song in the church at Hillhead from 8—9.30pm.  Light refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. Everyone welcome to come along.

The John Deere Story. George Conn will give a talk on the history of John Deere at Fahan Presbyterian on Saturday 22nd September 2018 at 7.30pm.

Free event open to the community.

His talk will look at the life of John Deere from an historical, engineering, farming and Christian perspective

Concert in aid of Burt Presbyterian Church Hall renovation fund. Rev Jim Lamont invites his many friends throughout Donegal to an Evening of Music & Song in An Griainan Theatre, Letterkenny on Sat 22^ndSeptember 2018 at 8pm.   Tickets costing €15 available from the Theatre Box Office Tel: 074 9120777.

Artistes include Eilidh Patterson, Kathy O’Hara, Stewart Buchanan, Hannah McCauley and Coleraine Community Choir

Bible studies: Rev Drew Abernethy will conduct 4 bible studies on the following dates in Greenbank hall at 8pm. Everyone very welcome.  Wednesday 26^th September, Wednesday 24^th October, Wednesday 28^th November & Wednesday 12^th December

Advance notices

Cookery Demonstration with guest Chef Ian Orr.

Planned for Thursday 25th October 2018 at 7.30pm in Fahan Presbyterian Church Hall.

Neighbours and friends will be very welcome.

Fundraising event sponsored by Flogas in support of property fund.

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org

A warm welcome to Philip Leonard who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Patricia Jones

Bowling club AGM will take place on Tuesday 11^th Sept at 8.30pm in the hall

Bible Study in Howard & Helen’s holiday cottage in Malin on Wendesday evening (12^th Sept) at 8pm.  Everyone welcome

Advance Notice

 Culture Night—Friday 21^st September.

As part of Culture night Conhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann (local Seamus Mac Giolla Bhride branch ) will hold a free concert of music and song in the church at Hillhead from 8—9.30pm.  Light refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. Everyone welcome to come along.

Concert in aid of Burt Presbyterian Church Hall renovation fund. Rev Jim Lamont invites his many friends throughout Donegal to an Evening of Music & Song in An Griainan Theatre, Letterkenny on Sat 22^ndSeptember 2018 at 8pm.   Tickets costing €15 available from the Theatre Box Office Tel: 074 9120777.

Artistes include Eilidh Patterson, Kathy O’Hara, Stewart Buchanan, Hannah McCauley and Coleraine Community Choir

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Philip Leonard

Word for today booklets are now available on the porch table

Session meeting.  There will be a brief meeting of session following the service today.

 Cottage Youth is meeting at 6:30pm this evening. We invite all those who have just started or have already been at Secondary School to join with us in the Cottage Youth. We shall be splitting the meeting time into two to welcome and facilitate the new members to Cottage, so if you know a young person who would like to come along please encourage them to do so, we would be delighted to have them. For further details please speak to Julie or Austin

Car Boot Sale at Malin Presbyterian Church on Sat the 8th Sept from 10 am to 2 pm in aid of the upkeep of Defibrillators in the local area.

 Bowling club AGM will take place on Tuesday 11^th Sept at 8.30pm in the hall

Advance Notice

 Concert in aid of Burt Presbyterian Church Hall renovation fund. Rev Jim Lamont invites his many friends throughout Donegal to an Evening of Music & Song in An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny on Sat 22^ndSeptember 2018 at 8pm.   Tickets costing €15 available from the Theatre Box Office Tel: 074 9120777.

Artistes include Eilidh Patterson, Kathy O’Hara, Stewart Buchanan, Hannah McCauley and Coleraine Community Choir

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Word for today booklets are now available on the porch table

The Linkage commission will meet each of the 4 congregations separately in Greenbank in September—proposed date is Friday 7^th Sept. (4.15pm for Hillhead).  Representation will include the Kirk session and up to 6 members of committee.

There will be a short meeting of committee following the service today to finalise arrangements.

Car Boot Sale at Malin Presbyterian Church on Sat the 8th Sept from 10 am to 2 pm in aid of the upkeep of Defibrillators in the local area.

Bowling Club AGM will take place on Tuesday 11th Sept at 8.30pm in the hall

Inis Eoghain  Music and Friendship Evenings 

from Wednesday 22nd to Friday 31st August 2018. 

Each evening at 8.15pm. Good News For You 

In Burnfoot, Culdaff, Moville, Carndonagh, Ballyliffin and Buncrana.

Theme – Hope in a Troubled World.
Venues listed below.

Bun an Phobail in Saint Eugene’s Hall, Moville

Sunday 26 August

Teddy Doherty   Country Gospel Songs and Peace for a Troubled Heart

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Carn Domhnach in The Tul Na Rí, Carndonagh

Monday 27 August

Gerard Clinton   What do we Hope for? And Neil Shaw   Traditional Gospel Songs.

Tuesday 28 August

John Mulhern   Antidote for Anxiety and Neil Shaw   Favourite Gospel Songs

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Baile Lifín in The Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin

Wednesday 29 August

Michael Quinn   The Grace of God and Graham Murphy   American Gospel Songs

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Bun Cranncha in The Municipal Golf Club, Buncrana

behind The Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Thursday 30 August

Michael Quinn   The Peace of God and Graham Murphy   American Gospel Songs.

Friday 31 August

Gerard Clinton   Why do we live in a Troubled World? And Graham Murphy   American Gospel Songs

Events for the Whole Community. Talented Musicians and Singers.  Special Guests, Refreshments, Admission Free. A Warm Welcome for Everyone.

Irish Bible Ministries, P.O. Box 14, Lifford, Co Donegal.

James   0044 78 1367 3874 or Joan   087 355 7552

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Philip Leonard

Word for today booklets are now available on the porch table

Rev Alastair Rosborough will be on holidays until tomorrow 20^th August. Pastoral cover will be provided by Rev Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale).  Tel 048. 71810255

The Stewart Family appreciate the support and prayers afforded to the family by the members of this Church during  this past and recent weeks during  the journey with our Mum in Hospital and in her passing. We thank everyone who called at the home, brought food, sent cards, offered practical help and attended the funeral on Friday. A special thanks to those who organised and helped in so many ways with the Funeral Service on Friday and in the provision and serving of the food in the hall. The family are truly blessed by your kindness.

The Linkage commission will meet each of the 4 congregations separately in Greenbank in September—proposed date is Friday 7^th Sept. (4.15pm for Hillhead).  Representation will include the Kirk session and up to 6 members of committee.  Any member of committee willing to attend please let a member of session know. There will be a short meeting of committee following the service next Sunday 26^th August to finalise arrangements.

 Heaven Come” at Culdaff Beach,  next Saturday 25th August from 3-9pm. A united church event for the North West.  A day where people and families from all churches and backgrounds can come together have fun, food, fellowship and end the day of activities with a time of worship and praise to God Activities will include: Bouncy castle, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Volleyball, other beach activities, BBQ, Face-painting, Campfire, DJ, Food stands and more. There is no admission fee or tickets that need to be bought however food will have a fee and there will be donation buckets around the beach on the day itself. Volunteer would be very welcome to help on the day. The Genesis Project, 00353 83 823 4434

 Afternoon teas at Malin Presbyterian church hall –last one this summer will be held next Saturday to 25th August . Jam and home baking for sale.Everyone welcome

Inis Eoghain  Music and Friendship Evenings 

from Wednesday 22nd to Friday 31st August 2018. 

Each evening at 8.15pm. Good News For You 

In Burnfoot, Culdaff, Moville, Carndonagh, Ballyliffin and Buncrana.

Theme – Hope in a Troubled World.
Venues listed below.

Bun na hAbhann in The Foot Inn, Burnfoot

Wednesday 22 August

John Mulhern   From Crisis to Christ and Neil Shaw   Modern Gospel Songs.

Thursday 23 August

Teddy Doherty   Country Gospel Songs and Peace in the Storms of Life

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Cúil Dabhcha in The Wee Hall, Culdaff

Friday 24 August

Ricky Henry   The Way back to God and John Porter   Famous Gospel Songs

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Bun an Phobail in Saint Eugene’s Hall, Moville

Sunday 26 August

Teddy Doherty   Country Gospel Songs and Peace for a Troubled Heart

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Carn Domhnach in The Tul Na Rí, Carndonagh

Monday 27 August

Gerard Clinton   What do we Hope for? And Neil Shaw   Traditional Gospel Songs.

Tuesday 28 August

John Mulhern   Antidote for Anxiety and Neil Shaw   Favourite Gospel Songs

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Baile Lifín in The Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin

Wednesday 29 August

Michael Quinn   The Grace of God and Graham Murphy   American Gospel Songs

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Bun Cranncha in The Municipal Golf Club, Buncrana

behind The Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Thursday 30 August

Michael Quinn   The Peace of God and Graham Murphy   American Gospel Songs.

Friday 31 August

Gerard Clinton   Why do we live in a Troubled World? And Graham Murphy   American Gospel Songs

Events for the Whole Community. Talented Musicians and Singers.  Special Guests, Refreshments, Admission Free. A Warm Welcome for Everyone.

Irish Bible Ministries, P.O. Box 14, Lifford, Co Donegal.

James   0044 78 1367 3874 or Joan   087 355 7552

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Rev Alastair Rosborough will be on holidays from 24^th July to 20^th August. Pastoral cover will be provided by Rev Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale).  Tel 048. 71810255

The Linkage commission will meet each of the 4 congregations separately in Greenbank in September—proposed date is Friday 7^th Sept. (4.15pm for Hillhead).  Representation will include the Kirk session and up to 6 members of committee.  Any member of committee willing to attend please let a member of session know.

There will be a short meeting of committee following the service on Sunday 26^th August to finalise arrangements.

 Heaven Come” at Culdaff Beach, Inishowen on Saturday 25th August. A united church event for the North West. A day where people and families from all churches and backgrounds can come together have fun, food, fellowship and end the day of activities with a time of worship and praise to God Activities will include: Bouncy castle, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Volleyball, other beach activities, BBQ, Face-painting, Campfire, DJ, Food stands and more. There is no admission fee or tickets that need to be bought however food will have a fee and there will be donation buckets around the beach on the day itself. Volunteer would be very welcome to help on the day. The Genesis Project, 00353 83 823 4434

Afternoon teas at Malin Presbyterian each Saturday to 25th August inclusive. Everyone welcome

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Keith Moore

Rev Alastair Rosborough will be on holidays from 24^th July to 20^th August. Pastoral cover will be provided by Rev Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale).  Tel 048. 71810255

Afternoon teas at Malin Presbyterian each Saturday to 25th August inclusive. Everyone welcome

The Linkage commission will meet each of the 4 congregations separately in Greenbank in September—proposed date is Friday 7^th Sept. (4.15pm for Hillhead).  Representation will include the Kirk session and up to 6 members of committee.  Any member of committee willing to attend please let a member of session know.

Regatta Teas and Cake Sale

Tomorrow (Monday 6th August) 3-5pm in Moville Methodist Hall

Proceeds in aid of Inishowen Methodist Churches

Advance notice

 Heaven Come” at Culdaff Beach, Inishowen on Saturday 25th August. A united church event for the North West. A day where people and families from all churches and backgrounds can come together have fun, food, fellowship and end the day of activities with a time of worship and praise to God Activities will include: Bouncy castle, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Volleyball, other beach activities, BBQ, Face-painting, Campfire, DJ, Food stands and more. There is no admission fee or tickets that need to be bought however food will have a fee and there will be donation buckets around the beach on the day itself. Volunteer would be very welcome to help on the day. The Genesis Project, 00353 83 823 4434

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org

A very warm welcome to Audrey Chambers who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by James Mc Kean

Rev Alastair Rosborough will be on holidays from 24^th July -20^th August. Pastoral cover will be provided by Rev Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale).  Tel 048. 71810255

Afternoon teas at Malin Presbyterian each Saturday from next Saturday 14th July to 25th August inclusive. Everyone welcome

The Linkage commission will meet each of the 4 congregations separately in Greenbank in September—proposed date is Friday 7^th Sept. (4.15pm for Hillhead).  Representation will include the Kirk session and up to 6 members of committee.  Any member of committee willing to attend please let a member of session know.

Regatta Teas and Cake Sale

Monday 6th August 3-5pm in Moville Methodist Hall

Proceeds in aid of Inishowen Methodist Churches

Advance notice

 Heaven Come” at Culdaff Beach, Inishowen on Saturday 25th August. A united church event for the North West. A day where people and families from all churches and backgrounds can come together have fun, food, fellowship and end the day of activities with a time of worship and praise to God Activities will include: Bouncy castle, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Volleyball, other beach activities, BBQ, Face-painting, Campfire, DJ, Food stands and more. There is no admission fee or tickets that need to be bought however food will have a fee and there will be donation buckets around the beach on the day itself. Volunteer would be very welcome to help on the day. The Genesis Project, 00353 83 823 4434

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  www.hillheadchurch.org