A very warm welcome back to Rev Gordon Best and the New Mills team who are with us this to run  The holiday bible club  ‘Sonwest Roundup’ for children of primary school age which will be held each evening in Greenbank Hall from 6-8pm.  Come and enjoy stories, drama, craft, games and much more..

A bus will run from Malin and Carndonagh the details of which have been circulated.  A big thank you to those who provided and prepared the food for the BBQ held yesterday evening to welcome the team.

The youth club are planning to go the Moville Outdoor Centre at Cooley on Saturday 12^th July.  Activities will include assault course & team building with map reading, riddles, mucky challenges, etc. Teams will compete with the highest score the winners. Activity lasts about 2 hours.  Cost €15 which includes transport and food.  If you plan to go please respond to text and secure your place with €10 deposit to Ann/Helen.  Bus will leave Malin at 1.30pm and Carndonagh at 1.40pm.

Youth service on Sunday 13^th July in Malin at 12noon.  Practice for youth service on Friday 11^th July in Malin Church at 7pm

Malin Presbyterian Church will again be serving afternoon teas each Saturday from 2.30-5.00pm in the church hall for the months of July & August.  There will be home baked bread, jam & handmade greeting cards for sale.

JIM’S CHARITY CYCLE FROM MIZEN HEAD TO MALIN  HEAD

 Jim Morrow from Donegal Town plans to cycle that route along with some friends from Thursday 17^th (leaving Mizen Head) and arriving at Malin Head on Sunday evening 20^th  July to raise money for Galana in Kenya where Derek and Linda Roulston and family have been working.   Money raised will go towards the WHEAT project (working to imrove Health, Educaton, Agriculture & The Environment)

There is a sponsor sheet on the porch table if you would like to contribute to this ongoing work.  Please put money in basket on table.  Thank you.

The AGM of the badminton club will take place in the hall tomorrow evening 23^rd June at 9.30pm

The holiday bible club  ‘Sonwest Roundup’  for children of primary school age will be held in Greenbank Hall with the Gordon Best team on the first week in July (Monday 30^th –Friday 4^th July) at 6.30pm each evening.  A bus will run from Malin.  The team will arrive next Saturday 28^th June and there will be a BBQ at hillhead at approximately 6pm to welcome the members of the team.  Members of the congregation are encouraged to come along to meet Gordon and the team on Saturday evening.  There will be a short meeting after the service today to make arrangements for the BBQ and for the provision of meals for the team during the week.

Members of the team will be participating in leading the service next Sunday 29^th June

The youth club are planning to go the Moville Outdoor Centre at Cooley on Saturday 12^th July.  Activities will include assault course & team building with map reading, riddles, mucky challenges, etc. Teams will compete with the highest score the winners. Activity lasts about 2 hours.  Cost €15 which includes transport and food.  If you plan to go please respond to text and secure your place with €10 deposit to Ann/Helen.  Bus will leave Malin at 1.30pm and Carndonagh at 1.40pm.

Youth service on Sunday 13^th July in Malin at 12noon.  Practice for youth service on Friday 11^th July in Malin Church at 7pm.

Malin Presbyterian Church will again be serving afternoon teas each Saturday  from 2.30-5.00pm in the church hall for the months of July & August.  There will be home baked bread, jam & handmade greeting cards for sale.

Thank you to all who were involved in preparing for our Children’s Service today especially to the children who are taking part, to the musicians, readers and to the parents for their support with the preparations.

Service next sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernathy

 Mid week bible study in the manse on Wednesday (18^th) at 8pm which will bring our studies on prayer to a close.

 The AGM of the badminton club will take place in the hall on Monday 23^rd June at 9.30pm

The holiday bible club  ‘Sonwest Roundup’  for children of primary school age will be held in Greenbank Hall with the Gordon Best team on the first week in July (Monday 30^th –Friday 4^th July) at 6.30pm each evening.  A bus will run from Malin. More details later.  The team will arrive on Saturday 28^th June and members of the team will be participating in leading the service on Sunday 29^th. 

Committee meeting will be held this Tuesday 10^th June at 8pm

Children’s day service next Sunday 15^th June which will be held in the hall.

TDDA Information Evening with S.O.C.K.S. (Save Our College, Keep Our Schools) The evening will provide an opportunity to discuss government proposals that will drastically reduce the number of Protestant Schools, with the possible closure of the teaching college. The Wee Hall, Culdaff on Tuesday 10th June from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To help with catering arrangements, please register to attend the meetings by emailing tdaction@gmail.com or Tel: 074 91 73747

Committee meeting will be held on Tues 10^th June at 8pm

Children’s day service on Sunday 15^th June which will be held in the hall

Service next Sunday conducted by Rev Drew Abernathy

TDDA Information Evening with S.O.C.K.S. (Save Our College, Keep Our Schools) The evening will provide an opportunity to discuss government proposals that will drastically reduce the number of Protestant Schools, with the possible closure of the teaching college. The Wee Hall, Culdaff on Tuesday 10th June from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To help with catering arrangements, please register to attend the meetings by emailing tdaction@gmail.com or Tel: 074 91 73747

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernathy.

 Mid week bible study in the Manse on Wednesday at 8pm

 Carndonagh & Malin Youth Fellowship and having a travelling supper next Saturday 31^st May starting at 7pm in Helen Stewarts house for starters and finishing at the manse for desert at around 10pm.  All secondary school age are most welcome.  Cover charge €5.  Please ring/text Julie on  086 3904628 or Linda 087 2501177 if you plan to go.

The death has taken place in England of John Cunningham formerly of Collon Hill.  Deepest sympathy to his brothers and sisters and the family circle.  His funeral will take place next Thursday in Rochester, Kent.

The recent social held in aid of Inishowen Disability Action Group raised €880.  Thanks again to all who made this a successful event

There will be a Fundraising Quiz in aid of Relay for Life in Simpsons Bar on Friday 23^rd May at 9.30pm.  Hillhead badminton members Donna, Janice and Sandra are part of a group of badminton players from County Donegal taking part in the Relay for Life event. All welcome.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Robert Johnston

Child Protection Training

Taking Care Foundation Training Event will take place in Trinity Presbyterian church on Thursday (15^th May) from 7.30-9.30pm.  This training is for new leaders for those who have never attended training sessions before or for leaders who have not had an update for some time

Service of prayer for the sick will be held in St Johnston Presbyterian Church today at 3.30pm and will be conducted by Rev Robert Buick.

The University of Ulster Choir will present ‘Cantus Animae’ tomorrow evening (12^th May) at 8pm at the Church of the sacred Heart Carndonagh.  Admission is free with a retiring offering.

Fit for Life is a  three night programme of looking after your body, mind and spirit with the ladies of Fahan Presbyterian Church.  They will be held on Monday 12^th, 19^th and 26^th May.  There will be a walk from 7-8pm   Talk & Supper 8-9pm. Speakers include: Kathy Ann Gibson, Dr E Ashenhurst and Sylvia Speer

Youth fellowship will meet tonight at 8pm in Hillhead Hall

Service next Sunday will be conducted by David Clarke-student for the ministry

Mid week bible study in the Manse on Wednesday night at 8pm

The kids club will be held in Malin church hall next Saturday from 1.30 -3pm

The Good as new shop had a very successful opening week.  Thank you to all who have donated items to sell in the shop and to all who are helping out with the sessions.  Your support is much appreciated.

Child Protection Training

Taking Care Foundation Training Events have been arranged for the dates and venues below.  This training is for new leaders or those who have never attended training sessions before.

Thursday 8^th May  –  Carlisle Road Presbyterian Church, Derry

Thursday 15^th May  –  Trinity Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny

Both Events will run from 7.30 -9.30pm

Service of prayer for the sick will be held in St Johnston Presbyterian Church next Sunday 11^th May at 3.30pm and will be conducted by Rev Robert Buick.

Word for today booklets are now available on the porch table

The united appeal and repair fund envelopes are now due. You are encouraged to contribute to these funds at intervals throughout the year

Thank you to all who organised, supplied food and helped out with the social on Friday night.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Good as new shop will be opening tomorrow 28^th April in ‘the Diamond’ beside Marks Menswear.  All donations and help with covering the sessions at the shop most appreciated

Sacrament of the Lords supper next Sunday, Service will be conducted by Rev Stewart Glendinning.

Quiz night in aid of Donagh National School will be held on Friday 2nd May @9.30p.m in Simpsons, Tulnaree.  Prizes galore!   Everyone Welcome.

Child Protection Training

Taking Care Foundation Training Events have been arranged for the dates and venues below.  This training is for new leaders or those who have never attended training sessions before.

Thursday 8^th May  –  Carlisle Road Presbyterian Church, Derry

Thursday 15^th May  –  Trinity Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny

Both Events will run from 7.30 -9.30pm