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Announcements Sunday 17th May 2026

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Midweek Bible Study at Moville Manse on Wed 20th May @ 7.45pm

on Galatians 3:15-4:7
 Youth Fellowship next Sunday 24th May
  Moville Manse – 7-8:30pm

Ukrainian Bible Study & Prayer Time on Friday 22nd May

  Moville Manse – 7pm onwards

Evening of Prayer and Praise on Sunday 24th May
  Methodist Hall Moville – 7:30pm

 Bewglass Centre Retreat on Friday 29th-30th May
  Rev. John Dickinson “Joy of the Lord is your strength”
  Talk to Philip for more information.

Derry & Donegal Rooted. Thursday 28th May
  “What do we believe about…THE BIBLE?” Rev. Dr. Zach Cole (RTS Professor) 

  Kilfennan Presbyterian Church – 7:30pm

Prayer Brunch at the Manse. Saturday 30th May

10am onwards – all welcome

Good As New Shop in aid of church funds.

Our Good as New shop is now open for the months of May & June (beside Neal Doherty Auctioneers) Mon -Sat from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Donations of good quality items of clothes, Bric a Brac, household items, books & toys would be greatly appreciated.  If anyone can help cover a session, even a couple of hours ( 10 to 1.30pm or 1.30 to 5pm), or help in any way please contact Sandra.  All help would be greatly appreciated.

Galatians Study
Copies of Tim Keller’s Galatians for You are available from Philip for €7

Advance notices

 Mercy Junction Concert @ Greenbank Hall on Saturday 6th June @ 7.30pm
 Colin Elliott is a gospel singer and songwriter who has travelled the world and will be bringing his latest musical venture to Inishowen.
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 Glendermott PC Big Sing on Sunday 14th June
  Open Choir practices: 19th, 26th May & 2nd and 9th June 6:30-7:45pm

Sunday Evenings May & June – Drive-in Gospel Services
  Bready Cricket Club, 6:30pm

Announcements Sunday 10th May 2026

Thank you to Jonny Doey who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Youth Fellowship tonight Sunday 10th May
  Moville Manse – 7-8:30pm

Provisional Session Meeting Date. Tuesday 12th May @ 7pm
  Moville Manse

Psalm Bible Study on Wednesday 13th May

  Helen Stewarts – 7:30pm

 RoI Safeguarding Training on Thursday 14th May

  Letterkenny PC – 7:30pm

  Please let Philip know if you are attending so he can register people online.

Ukrainian Bible Study & Prayer Time on Friday 15th May

  Moville Manse – 7pm onwards – Galatians 3:1-14

Evening of Prayer and Praise on Sunday 24th May
  Methodist Hall Moville – 7:30pm

 Bewglass Centre Retreat on Friday 29th-30th May
  Rev. John Dickinson “Joy of the Lord is your strength”
  Talk to Philip for more information.

Derry & Donegal Rooted. Thursday 28th May
  “What do we believe about…THE BIBLE?” Rev. Dr. Zach Cole (RTS Professor) 

  Kilfennan Presbyterian Church – 7:30pm

Prayer Brunch at the Manse. Saturday 30th May

10am onwards – all welcome

Christian Institute Meeting on Thursday 14th May @ 8pm in Knowhead PC

Good As New Shop in aid of church funds.

Our Good as New shop is now open for the months of May & June (beside Neal Doherty Auctioneers) Mon -Sat from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Donations of good quality items of clothes, Bric a Brac, household items, books & toys would be greatly appreciated.  If anyone can help cover a session, even a couple of hours ( 10 to 1.30pm or 1.30 to 5pm), or help in any way please contact Sandra.  All help would be greatly appreciated.

Galatians Study
Copies of Tim Keller’s Galatians for You are available from Philip for €7

Advance notices

Saturday 6th June – Mercy Junction Concert
  Colin Elliott is a gospel singer and songwriter who has travelled the world and will be bringing his latest musical venture to Inishowen.
  Greenbank PC Hall – 7:30pm

Sunday 14th June 2026 – Glendermott Big Sing
  Open Choir practices: 19th, 26th May & 2n and 9th June 6:30-7:45pm

Sunday Evenings May & June – Drive-in Gospel Services
  Bready Cricket Club, 6:30pm

Announcements Sunday 3rd May 2026

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper today: Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jonny Doey

Derry & Donegal Presbytery Meeting  Tuesday 5th May

  First Derry PC – 7:30pm 

 Midweek Bible Study. Wed 6th May @ 7.30pm

  Moville Manse – Galatians 2:10-21

 Provisional Session Meeting Date. Tuesday 12th May @ 7pm
  Moville Manse

Please continue to return your Garda Vetting forms as soon as possible to Philip.

Derry & Donegal Rooted. Thursday 28th May
  “What do we believe about…THE BIBLE?” Rev. Dr. Zach Cole (RTS Professor) 

  Kilfennan Presbyterian Church – 7:30pm

Prayer Brunch at the Manse. Saturday 30th May
  10am onwards – all welcome

Christian Institute Meeting on Thursday 14th May @ 8pm in Knowhead PC

Good As New Shop in aid of church funds.

The Good as New shop (in aid of church funds) will be opening tomorrow Monday 4th May for the months of May & June (beside Neal Doherty Auctioneers). The shop will be open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Donations of good quality items of clothes, Bric a Brac, household items, books & toys would be greatly appreciated.  If anyone can help cover a session or a couple of hours ( 10 to 1.30pm or 1.30 to 5pm), or help in any way please contact Sandra.  All help would be greatly appreciated.

Galatians Study
Copies of Tim Keller’s Galatians for You are available from Philip for €7

Announcements Sunday 26th April 2026

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

Communion Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Important information re Safeguarding

We as congregations, are currently reviewing our safeguarding policies and there are a number of things  to bring to your attention:

1. The need for Garda Vetting – a lot of our Garda vetting needs updated as soon as possible. If you work with children in any capacity in the congregations, please do grab a form off me or I can send you the link for you to download yourself.

Garda Vetting will entail: completion of forms > verification/validation of ID > Interview by Session > Confirmation

2. That until Garda Vetting is completed and confirmed we might need to currently pause or at least adapt/alter some of our current practices

Your patience is immensely appreciated as we get updated on this essential area of our congregational life.

Philip will be giving out forms to individuals…also please contact him if you need a form.

Good As New Shop in aid of church funds.

Our Good as New shop will be opening for the months of May & June .  It is planned to set up the shop next  Saturday 2nd May at 4.30pm.

Please bring all your good quality items of clothes, Bric a Brac, household items, books & toys to get the shop ready for opening, If anyone can help cover a shift, set up or help in any way please contact Sandra.  All help would be greatly appreciated.

SELAH CAFE/ BOOKSHOP – THE BIBLE EXPLAINED.

Each Monday at 8pm at the General Store, Cockhill Road Buncrana F93 F963.

Understanding God’s promises.

Mon April 20th – The Promise to Noah.

Mon April 27th – The Promise to Abraham.

Mon May18th – The New Promise.

For information please contact Robert on 087 683 2644.

Christian Institute @ Knowhead PC on Thursday 14th May @ 8pm

Galatians Study
Copies of Tim Keller’s Galatians for You are available from Philip for €7

Announcements Sunday 19th April 2026

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Important information re Safeguarding

We as congregations, are currently reviewing our safeguarding policies and there are a number of things  to bring to your attention:

1. The need for Garda Vetting – a lot of our Garda vetting needs updated as soon as possible. If you work with children in any capacity in the congregations, please do grab a form off me or I can send you the link for you to download yourself.

Garda Vetting will entail: completion of forms > verification/validation of ID > Interview by Session > Confirmation

2. That until Garda Vetting is completed and confirmed we might need to currently pause or at least adapt/alter some of our current practices

Your patience is immensely appreciated as we get updated on this essential area of our congregational life.

Philip will be giving out forms to individuals…also please contact him if you need a form.

Pre Communion Service this   Wednesday 22nd April
  7:30pm – Greenbank Presbyterian Church 

 Ukranian Bible Study & Prayer Time on Friday 24h April

  Moville Manse – 7pm onwards – Galatians 1:10-24

Prayer Brunch next Saturday 25th April at Moville Manse @ 10am

Open to all—please invite others

Good As New Shop in aid of church funds.

Our Good as New shop will be opening for the months of May & June .  It is planned to set up the shop on the evening of Saturday 2nd May(time to be confirmed).

Please bring all your good quality items of clothes, bric a brac, household items, books & toys to get the shop ready for opening, If anyone can help cover a shift, set up or help in any way please contact Sandra.  All help would be greatly appreciated.

SELAH CAFE/ BOOKSHOP – THE BIBLE EXPLAINED.

Each Monday at 8pm at the General Store, Cockhill Road Buncrana F93 F963.

Understanding God’s promises.

Mon April 20th – The Promise to Noah.

Mon April 27th – The Promise to Abraham.

Mon May18th – The New Promise.

For information please contact Robert on 087 683 2644.

Christian Institue @ Knowhead PC on Thursday 14th May @ 8pm

Galatians Study
Copies of Tim Keller’s Galatians for You are available from Philip for €7

Announcements Sunday 12th April 2026

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

We wish Rev Derek McKelvey a speedy recovery following a fall this week. Derek was scheduled to take the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Important information re Safeguarding

We as congregations, are currently reviewing our safeguarding policies and there are a number of things  to bring to your attention:

1. The need for Garda Vetting – a lot of our Garda vetting needs updated as soon as possible. If you work with children in any capacity in the congregations, please do grab a form off me or I can send you the link for you to download yourself.

Garda Vetting will entail: completion of forms > verification/validation of ID > Interview by Session > Confirmation

2. That until Garda Vetting is completed and confirmed we might need to currently pause or at least adapt/alter some of our current practices. 

Your patience is immensely appreciated as we get updated on this essential area of our congregational life.

Philip will be giving out forms to individuals…also please contact him if you need a form.

Youth Fellowship tonight Sunday 12th April at the Manse from 7 to 8.30pm

  Secondary School age and up

 Midweek at Helen’s. Wednesday 15th April from 7.30pm
  onwards. Looking at Psalms 

 Ukranian Bible Study & Prayer Time on Friday 17th April

  Moville Manse – 7pm onwards – Galatians 1:1-9

Prayer Brunch on Saturday 25th April

  10am at Moville Manse. Open to all – please invite others.

Christian Institue @ Knowhead PC on Thursday 14th May @ 8pm

Galatians Study
Copies of Tim Keller’s Galatians for You are available from Philip for €7

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