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Announcements Sunday 22nd February 2026

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jonny Doey

 Midweek at the Manse on Wednesday 25th Feb                    
  7:45pm onwards – looking at the story of Hosea.
  Question sheets are available from the usual places.

Telling the story of Hudson Taylor and the Church in China with Alan Cousins (who works with Sat7) and his one man drama @ the Ignite Venue, Letterkenny next Friday 27th February @ 8pm.

 Prayer Brunch next Saturday 28th Feb @10am at the Moville Manse.

Open to all, please free to invite others

Derry and Donegal Presbytery meeting on Tuesday 3rd March in Ebrington PC @ 7.30pm.    Rep. Elders to attend.

World Day of Prayer on Friday 6th March @8pm in St. Pius X, Moville

Ministry Taster Day. Saturday 14th March. 10:30am to 1pm, Union Theological College.  A day to explore ordained ministry – please talk to Philip if interested in attending or exploring a call to ministry. Registration required.

Saturday 14th March – Home Mission Support Event Saturday 14th March

10:30-2pm(approx.) Donegal PC
Open to Kirk Sessions and others with responsibility/key leaders in congregations. Registration required – please speak to Philip.

Passages Ahead:

Mar. 1st – Amos 5Mar. 8th – Amos 8-9
Mar. 15th – Jonah 1-4

Mar. 22nd Zechariah 3


Good as New Shop, beside Neal J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & The Autism Class, Scoil Treasa Naofa, Malin. The shop will be open until next Saturday 27th Feb.  Open Monday to Saturday from 10a.m. – 5pm.

Announcements Sunday 15th February 2026

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 the Manse tonight Sunday 15th February from 7 to 8.30pm

 Everyone secondary school age is welcome.

Bible Study at Helen Stewart’s tomorrow evening Monday 16th February @ 7.30pm onwards
 

Special General Assembly on Wednesday 18th February
  Please pray for the SGA as our denomination meets to move forward regarding recent developments

Prayer Brunch: Saturday 28th February

  10am at the Moville Manse

Passages Ahead:
Feb. 15th – Daniel 6
Feb. 22nd – Hosea 1-3

Mar. 1st – Amos 5

Mar. 8th – Amos 8-9

Friday 6th  March- World Day of Prayer
  8pm at St. Pius X, Moville

Saturday 14th March – Ministry Taster Day

  10:30am to 1pm, Union Theological College
    A day to explore ordained ministry – please talk to Philip if interested in attending or exploring a call to ministry. Registration required.

Saturday 14th March – Home Mission Support Event
  10:30-2pm(approx.) Donegal PC
     Open to Kirk Sessions and others with responsibility/key leaders in congregations. Registration required – please speak to Philip.

Good as New Shop, beside Neal J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & The Autism Class, Scoil Treasa Naofa, Malin.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10a.m. – 5pm.Donations welcome 

For further information.  Please contact Wendy Doherty.

Announcements Sunday 8th February 2026

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy


Presbytery Praise Service in Glendermott PC tonight @ 6:30pm – Rev. Jonathan Landry Cruse will be preaching.

Wednesday 11th Feb – Midweek at the Manse

  Please come having read Daniel 5 for a time of reflection and discussion.

Sunday 16th – Youth Fellowship at the Manse

 7-8:30pm Everyone secondary school age is welcome.

Special General Assembly Belfast: Wednesday 18th February

Prayer Brunch: Saturday 28th February

 10am at the Moville Manse

Passages Ahead:
Feb. 15th – Daniel 6
Feb. 22nd – Hosea 1-3

Mar. 1st – Amos 5

Mar. 8th – Amos 8-9

New Year dinner in Greenbank Hall on Friday 13th February at 7pm. Serving a three-course meal with a choice of mains, which is roast beef or turkey and ham. The cost is €25 for adults. Everyone is welcome, but early booking is essential, as places are limited.

To book a place please telephone or text Leta Allison on 0879218922 or email hlallison@outlook.ie Please do not leave a voicemail message. The closing date for booking is Monday 9th February, although places may be filled before then. Please state your choice of main course & any dietary requirements. Proceeds are in aid of the property fund.

GIVE BLOOD – SAVE A LIFE

The mobile Blood Donation Clinic will be in Carndonagh Community School

Wednesday 11th February – 2.30pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9.30pm

Thursday 12th February – 2.30pm to 6.30pm

It is advised to book an appointment – 1800 731 137  /  giveblood.ie

Good as New Shop, beside Neal J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & The Autism Class, Scoil Treasa Naofa, Malin.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10a.m. – 5pm.Donations welcome 

For further information.  Please contact Wendy Doherty.

Announcements Sunday 1st February 2026

Thank you to Rev Dr Rob Craig who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Youth Fellowship

Sunday 1st February 7-8:30pm – YF at Moville Manse (providing Philip gets home from the US today!)
  Looking at Ezekiel 37

ROOTED

What do we believe about Church membership?

All welcome on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 7.30pm.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny F92 AW93.

Speaker: Jonathan Landry Cruse.

Rooted is a shared venture across the Presbytery of Derry & Donegal to

strengthen our faith & help ground us in Christ, Scripture, and the Westminster

Confession.

We’d love you to join us as we grow in faith together. This is a new initiative that Philip and Russel Edgar have been part of pulling it together. To support this event there will be no mid-week at the Manse this week so that we can support it as well as we can.

New Year dinner in Greenbank Hall on Friday 13th February at 7pm. Serving a three-course meal with a choice of mains, which is roast beef or turkey and ham. The cost is €25 for adults. Everyone is welcome, but early booking is essential, as places are limited.

To book a place please telephone or text Leta Allison on 0879218922 or email hlallison@outlook.ie Please do not leave a voicemail message. The closing date for booking is Monday 9th February, although places may be filled before then. Please state your choice of main course & any dietary requirements. Proceeds are in aid of the property fund.

Good as New Shop, beside Neal J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & The Autism Class, Scoil Treasa Naofa, Malin.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10a.m. – 5pm.Donations welcome 

For further information.  Please contact Wendy Doherty.

Announcements Sunday 25th January 2026

Thank you to Rev Jim McCaughan who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Dr Rob Craig

INVITATION TO FARMING IN FAITH on Monday 26th January 2026 at 8pm.  To pray for, and with, farmers In Manorcunningham Community Centre, Co. Donegal F92 W727

Speakers: Mr. Campbell Armstrong – Farmer ‘My lifechanging accident’ & Mr. Billy Wray.  Everybody will be very welcome. Information: phone/ text/ WhatsApp David on 00353 87 764 0829.  You will be very welcome at this event.

Good as New Shop opening Monday 26th January, beside Neal J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of

Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & The Autism Class, Scoil Treasa Naofa, Malin.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10a.m. – 5pm.Donations welcome 

For further information.  Please contact Wendy Doherty 

GENESIS MEN’S RETREAT: the Carrigart Bewglass Centre from Friday 30th January to Sunday 1stFebruary. Cost €80. Faith, food and fellowship. For more details please contactthegenesisproject17@gmail.com or 00353 87 681 1586

Youth Fellowship

Sunday 1st February 7-8:30pm – YF at Moville Manse
  Looking at Ezekiel 37

Philip on leave

Philip will be on study leave from 10th Jan to 31st Jan

ROOTED

What do we believe about Church membership?

All welcome on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 7.30pm.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny F92 AW93.

Speaker: Jonathan Landry Cruse.

Rooted is a shared venture across the Presbytery of Derry & Donegal to

strengthen our faith & help ground us in Christ, Scripture, and the Westminster

Confession.

We’d love you to join us as we grow in faith together.

Announcements Sunday 18th January 2026

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Jim McCaughan

Bible study at Helen’s on Friday 23rd January at 6.45pm. Please note change of time and day

Youth Fellowship

Tonight Sunday 18th January 7-8:30pm – YF at Greenbank Hall

  Please note the change of venue – looking at Jeremiah 1

Sunday 1st February 7-8:30pm – YF at Moville Manse
  Looking at Ezekiel 37

INVITATION TO FARMING IN FAITH on Monday 26th January 2026 at 8pm.  To pray for, and with, farmers In Manorcunningham Community Centre, Co. Donegal F92 W727

Speakers: Mr. Campbell Armstrong – Farmer ‘My lifechanging accident’ & Mr. Billy Wray

Everybody will be very welcome.      

Information: phone/ text/ WhatsApp David on 00353 87 764 0829.  You will be very welcome at this event.

Good as New Shop opening Monday 26th January, beside Neal J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of

Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & The Autism Class, Scoil Treasa Naofa, Malin.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10a.m. – 5pm.Donations welcome 

For further information.  Please contact Wendy Doherty 

GENESIS MEN’S RETREAT: the Carrigart Bewglass Centre from Friday 30th January to Sunday 1stFebruary. Cost €80. Faith, food and fellowship. For more details please contactthegenesisproject17@gmail.com or 00353 87 681 1586

Philip on leave

Philip will be on study leave from 10th Jan to 31st Jan.

ROOTED
What do we believe about Church membership?
All welcome on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 7.30pm.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny F92 AW93.
Speaker: Jonathan Landry Cruse.
Rooted is a shared venture across the Presbytery of Derry & Donegal to
strengthen our faith & help ground us in Christ, Scripture, and the Westminster
Confession.
We’d love you to join us as we grow in faith together.

Passages ahead:
Sunday 18th January – Jeremiah

Announcements Sunday 11th January 2026

Thank you to Rev Derek McKelvey who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Youth Fellowship

Sunday 18th January 7-8:30pm – YF at Greenbank Hall

  Please note the change of venue – looking at Jeremiah 1

Sunday 1st February 7-8:30pm – YF at Moville Manse
  Looking at Ezekiel 37

Philip on leave

Philip will be on study leave from 10th Jan to 31st Jan.

Passages ahead:

Sunday 11th January – Isaiah 6
Sunday 18th January – Jeremiah 1

Announcements Sunday 4th January 2026

Communion service today will be led by Philip.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Derek McKelvey

YPC 2026 @ Lisneal College tonight Sunday 4th January @ 8pm
  For 11-18 year olds, please speak to Philip if you would like to go.

Mid Week @ Helen’s on Wednesday 7th January @ 7:30pm

  Looking at Psalm 73 – everyone welcome

Youth Fellowship

Sunday 18th January 7-8:30pm – YF at Greenbank Hall

  Please note the change of venue – looking at Jeremiah 1

Sunday 1st February 7-8:30pm – YF at Moville Manse
  Looking at Ezekiel 37

Magazine Subscriptions

Subscriptions are now due for Presbyterian Herald (€24) and Inspire (Wider world) €12.


Philip on leave

Philip will be on study leave from 10th Jan to 31st Jan

Passages ahead:

Sunday 4th January – Proverbs 1

Sunday 11th January – Isaiah 6
Sunday 18th January – Jeremiah 1

Announcements Sunday 29th December

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Communion Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Freewill Offering envelopes for 2026 are now available in the pews or on the porch table

Magazine Subscriptions

Subscriptions are now due for Presbyterian Herald (€24) and Inspire (Wider world) €12.


Maintenance of grounds envelopes are now available on the porch table. Please return by end of December

Presbyterian Children’s Society.  Please put your donation in an envelope and mark Children’s Society and place on the plate in the porch.

Freewill offering contributions

If you wish to add to your FWO please do so by 31st December for inclusion in 2025.

Philip on leave

Philip will be on study leave from 10th Jan to 31st Jan

Passages ahead:

Sunday 28th December – Psalm 23

Sunday 4th January – Proverbs 1

Sunday 11th January – Isaiah 6
Sunday 18th January – Jeremiah 1

Announcements Sunday 21st December 2025

Thank you to Rev Drew Abernethy who is conducting our Christmas Family service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jonny Doey


Inishowen4 Christmas Day Family Service  @ 10.30am- Greenbank PC

Carols by Candlelight – tonight (Sunday 21st Dec) @ 7.30pm Glacknadrummond Methodist Church

Community Carol Singing with fruit punch and mince pies @7,30pm tomorrow evening (Mon 22nd)  – Malin town Church of Ireland

Freewill Offering envelopes for 2026 are now available in the pews or on the porch table

Magazine Subscriptions

Subscriptions are now due for Presbyterian Herald (€24) and Inspire (Wider world) €12.


Maintenance of grounds envelopes are now available on the porch table. Please return by end of December

Presbyterian Children’s Society.  Please put your donation in an envelope and mark Children’s Society and place on the plate in the porch.

Freewill offering contributions

If you wish to add to your FWO please do so by 31st December for inclusion in 2025.

Passages ahead:

21st Dec  – Advent

January 4th – Proverbs 1