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Announcements Sunday 5th April 2026

Morning services for Resurrection Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots and will be held at

Moville PC at 10.30am

Malin  PC @ 12noon.  No Service this morning at Carndonagh or Greenbank.

Dawn Walk @ Greenbank.. meet at hall at 6.45am. 

Evening Praise Service  @ Greenbank@ 7pm

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Derek McKelvey

Midweek at the Manse. Wednesday 8th April.

  Moville Manse – 7:45pm on – time of prayer and reflection

Thursday 14th May – Christian Institute
  Knowhead PC – 8pm

Galatians

After Easter we will be beginning a new series through the book of Galatians. I’ll be springboarding off Tim Keller’s “Galatians for You” and will be putting through an order so please do let Philip know if you would like a copy.

Announcements (updated) Sunday 29th March 2026

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

Youth Fellowship @ the Manse tonight at 7.45pm. Time of prayer & reflection.

Easter Services

Good Friday- Joint Communion Service in Carndonagh PC @ 7.30pm

Morning services for Resurrection Sunday will be held at

Moville at 10.30am

Malin @ 12noon.  No Service at Carndonagh or Greenbank.

Dawn Walk @ Greenbank.. meet at hall at 6.45am.  Transport to Kathleen & James’ Steele house for service followed by a 40min walk to Greenbank Hall for bacon Baps etc served at approximately 7.50am.  For those that will not be walking, a car will be available for the return journey to Greenbank Hall. Anyone planning to attend please let Philip or Kathleen Steele know to have an idea of numbers attending.

Evening Praise Service  @ Greenbank@ 7pm

Music Practice for Praise Service @ Greenbank: Next Thursday 2nd April @ 7pm  at the Manse: Please note change of date & time.

Future Dates:

1st April
  NO Midweek at Helen’s

8th April – Midweek at the Manse

  Moville Manse – 7:45pm on – time of prayer and reflection

Thursday 14th May – Christian Institute
  Knowhead PC – 8pm

Galatians

After Easter we will be beginning a new series through the book of Galatians. I’ll be springboarding off Tim Keller’s “Galatians for You” and will be putting through an order so please do let me know if anyone would like a copy.

Passage Today

Mar. 29th Malachi 3-4

Knowhead PC Ladies Outing on Saturday 16th May.

An invitation has been extended to the ladies of the Inishowen Four to join with Knowhead ladies on this outing.

Itinerary:   Bus leaves Warren View Muff at 8.45am & Old Waterside Health Centre @ 9.15am. 

Cost is £70 (£67 concession for 65+) £20 Deposit ..Please give to Alexandra.

Balance of £50/£47 by the 9th May.

If you plan to go text Ethna Henderson on 004477-16413396 to express an interest and say which congregation you belong to.

Tea & Scones at Oak Lead (Maghera)

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens

Sprucefield Shopping Centre

High Tea @ The Lodge, Coleraine (Choice of main Course & Dessert)

Announcements Sunday 29th March 2026

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

Good Friday- Joint Communion Service in Carndonagh PC @ 7.30pm

Morning services for Resurrection Sunday will be held at

Moville at 10.30am

Malin @ 12noon.  No Service at Carndonagh or Greenbank.

Dawn Walk @ Greenbank.. meet at hall at 6.45am.  Transport to Kathleen & James’ Steele house for service followed by a 40min walk to Greenbank Hall for bacon Baps etc served at approximately 7.50am.  For those that will not be walking, a car will be available for the return journey to Greenbank Hall. Anyone planning to attend please let Philip or Kathleen Steele know to have an idea of numbers attending.

Evening Praise Service  @ Greenbank@ 7pm

Passages Ahead:

Mar. 29th Malachi 3-4

Knowhead PC Ladies Outing on Saturday 16th May.

An invitation has been extended to the ladies of the Inishowen Four to join with Knowhead ladies on this outing.

Itinerary:   Bus leaves Warren View Muff at 8.45am & Old Waterside Health Centre @ 9.15am. 

Cost is £70 (£67 concession for 65+) £20 Deposit ..Please give to Alexandra.

Balance of £50/£47 by the 9th May.

If you plan to go text Ethna Henderson on 004477-16413396 to express an interest and say which congregation you belong to.

Tea & Scones at Oak Lead (Maghera)

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens

Sprucefield Shopping Centre

High Tea @ The Lodge, Coleraine (Choice of main Course & Dessert)

Announcements Sunday 22nd March 2026

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Midweek at the Manse on Wednesday 25th @ 8-8.15pm

 Looking at Zechariah 3 – come with your questions.

[Slightly later time to let Philip get from Good News Club!)

Easter Singing Practice

Easter Singing Practice at Moville Manse
 

  Thursday 2nd April @ 7pm (note no practice Tuesday 24th March)

Prayer Brunch Saturday 28th March @ 10am in Moville Manse. Open to all and please feel free to invite and bring others.

Easter services

Good Friday – Joint Communion Service in Cardonagh PC 7:30pm

Resurrection Sunday

  Dawn Walk – Greenbank

 Morning services:

    Moville 10:30am

    Malin 12 Noon

  Evening Praise Service:  Green Bank @ 7pm

Passages Ahead:

Mar. 22nd Zechariah 3

Mar. 29th Malachi 3-4

Knowhead PC Ladies Outing on Saturday 16th May.

An invitation has been extended to the ladies of the Inishowen Four to join with Knowhead ladies on this outing.

Itinerary:  

 Bus leaves Warren View Muff at 8.45am & Old Waterside Health Centre @ 9.15am. 

Cost is £70 (£67 concession for 65+) £20 Deposit ..Please give to Alexander.

Balance of £50/£47 by the 9th May.

If you plan to go text Ethna Henderson on 004477-16413396 to express an interest and say which congregation you belong to.

Tea & Scones at Oak Lead (Maghera)

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens

Sprucefield Shopping Centre

High Tea @ The Lodge, Coleraine

Announcements Sunday 15th March 2026

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Youth Fellowship. Tonight Sunday 15th March

Joint YF with Fahan PC – meeting at Greenbank PC for 7pm to travel to Fahan.

Returning 9:30pm approx.

Easter Singing Practice on Tuesday 17th March @7pm at Moville Manse. Practice also on Tuesday 24th March at 7pm

Midweek at Helen’s on Wednesday 18th March from 7:30pm onwards looking at Psalm 90

Prayer Brunch Saturday 28th March @ 10am in Moville Manse. Open to all and please feel free to invite and bring others.

Easter services

Good Friday – Joint Communion Service in Cardonagh PC 7:30pm

Resurrection Sunday

  Dawn Walk – Greenbank

 Morning services:

    Moville 10:30am

    Malin 12 Noon

  Evening Praise Service: 

    Greenbank 7pm

Passages Ahead:
Mar. 15th – Jonah 1-4

Mar. 22nd Zechariah 3

Mar. 22nd Zechariah 3

Mar. 29th Malachi 3-4

Announcements Sunday 8th March 2026

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jim McCaughan

Midweek at the Manse this Wednesday 11th March  7:45pm onwards – Amos 8-9  

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

10:30-2pm (approx.) Donegal Town PC
Open to Kirk Sessions and others with responsibility/key leaders in congregations. Registration required – please speak to Philip. 6 places have been booked in anticipation but it would be great if more folks could let me know if they plan to/want to attend. It would be great to encourage Rick with our presence so please do let me know if you can attend. A lunch is provided.

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.

Easter Singing Practice

As usual I’d like to get a singing group together for Easter. I know it is almost impossible to find a night that suits everyone but how about this for a target for the next few weeks. Also note the change of venue, let’s try the manse for a change! (Thursday 12th and Thursday 26th are also options if necessary). Philip.

Easter Singing Practice at Moville Manse
  Tuesday 10th March @ 7pm 
  Tuesday 17th March @ 7pm

  Tuesday 24th March @ 7pm

Prayer Brunch Saturday 28th March @ 10am in Moville Manse. Open to all and please feel free to invite and bring others.

Passages Ahead:

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

Mar. 22nd Zechariah 3

Advance notice.

Easter services

Good Friday – Joint Communion Service in Cardonagh PC 7:30pm

Resurrection Sunday

  Dawn Walk – Greenbank

 Morning services:

    Moville 10:30am

    Malin 12 Noon

  Evening Praise Service: 

    Greenbank 7pm

Announcements Sunday 1st March 2026

Thank you to Jonny Duey who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Youth Fellowship tonight Sunday 1st March @ 7-8.30pm at Moville Manse – Secondary school age – Food and fellowship.


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

Mid Week Psalm Study (Ps 87) at Helen’s on Wednesday 4th March @ 7.30pm

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.

Prayer Brunch Saturday 28th March @ 10am in Moville Manse. Open to all and please feel free to invite and bring others.

Passages Ahead:

Mar 1st Amos 5

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

Mar. 22nd Zechariah 3

Good as New Shop,.

Our recent Good as New Shop in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & The Autism Class, Scoil Treasa Naofa, Malin is now closed

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

Your kindness & generosity is greatly appreciated.

Rebecca & Wendy

Advance notice.

Easter services

Good Friday – Joint Communion Service in Cardonagh PC 7:30pm

Resurrection Sunday

  Dawn Walk – Greenbank

 Morning services:

    Moville 10:30am

    Malin 12 Noon

  Evening Praise Service: 

    Greenbank 7pm

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.