Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be a Joint Inishowen 4 family Christmas service in Moville PC at 10.30am and will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.

Christmas Day no in-person service, short reflection available on Facebook, You tube and via the Inishowen4 website.

New Year’s Eve.  Joint service at 12noon in Malin PC for Carndonagh & Malin congregations.  The service will be conducted by Mark Hawthorne assistant minister in New Mills PC

Congregational meeting today re the appointment of new congregational trustees for church property will be made by the members of the congregation duly qualified to vote.  Do all eligible voting members of this congregation wish to appoint the ‘THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND HOLDING TRUSTEE COMPANY’ to act as holding trustee for this congregation? Yes/No

Christmas Youth Fellowship at the Manse –tonight  Sunday17th December @ 7-8:30pm. Last one before Christmas! A Christmas dinner of sorts will be provided! 

Christmas Day no in-person service, short reflection available on Facebook, You tube and via the Inishowen4 website.

New Year’s Eve.  Joint service at 12noon in Malin PC for Carndonagh & Malin congregations.

Midweek Bible Study at the Manse, Wed 20th December @ 7:45pm – This will be our last Midweek at the Manse and so we will be having a “little” Christmas buffet. Everyone welcome for some food and a time of prayer and reflection.

Magazine subscriptions: Presbyterian Herald & Wider World subscriptions are now due.  Herald is €24.  Wider World €7.  Please forward by end of the month to Carol (Herald) & Julie (Wider world)

DERRY/DONEGAL PRESBYTERY NEW SHEET– Within the Presbytery there is a movement to start up the Derry/Donegal News Sheet again at a cost of approximately €12/£12. Sammy Wasson from the Presbytery will be heading this up.  One thing to highlight from Sammy about this new venture: “Due to the ever-increasing work load on ministers, it is vital that it is a member of the congregation that will take on this task.” Please contact Philip or one of the elders if you have a desire to be the News Sheet representative and provide congregational content for it.

World development Appeal  & annul maintenance of grounds envelopes are available on the porch table.  Please submit by the end of the month.  Thank you.

Freewill offering contributions:  If you wish to add to your contributions please do so by the end of December.  FWO envelopes for 2024 are now in the pews or on the hall table.

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

Service next Sunday will be a family/all age Christmas service and will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.

Carol Service in Fahan PC tonight (Sunday 10^th December) @ 7.30pm. You will be made very welcome.  Tea afterwards.  Collection in aid of ‘Manse funds’

Midweek Bible Study at Helen’s this Wed 13th December @ 7:30pm –Continuing to work through the book of Colossians. If you would like access to any of the material we have been using, please contact Philip.

Christmas Youth Fellowship at the Manse – next Sunday17th December @ 7-8:30pm. Last one before Christmas! A Christmas dinner of sorts will be provided! 

Joint Inishowen 4 family Christmas Service in Moville PC on Christmas Eve at 10.30am.

Christmas Day no in-person service, short reflection available on Facebook, You tube and via the Inishowen4 website.

Magazine subscriptions: Presbyterian Herald & Wider World subscriptions are now due.  Herald is €24.  Wider World €7.  Please forward to Carol (Herald) & Julie (Wider world)

DERRY/DONEGAL PRESBYTERY NEW SHEET– Within the Presbytery there is a movement to start up the Derry/Donegal News Sheet again at a cost of approximately €12/£12. Sammy Wasson from the Presbytery will be heading this up.  One thing to highlight from Sammy about this new venture: “Due to the ever-increasing work load on ministers, it is vital that it is a member of the congregation that will take on this task.” Please contact Philip or one of the elders if you have a desire to be the News Sheet representative and provide congregational content for it.

World development Appeal  & annul maintenance of grounds envelopes are available on the porch table.  Please submit by the end of the month.  Thank you.

Freewill offering contributions:  If you wish to add to your contributions please do so by the end of December.

Notice of congregational Meeting following service on Sunday 17^th December

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday 17th December 2023 immediately after the close of public worship when the appointment of new congregational trustees for church property will be made by the members of the congregation duly qualified to vote.

The congregation may appoint THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND HOLDING TRUSTEE COMPANY as holding trustee or, if they so wish, may appoint three or more individuals as named trustees. Individuals appointed as trustees must be voting members of the congregation. It cannot appoint both this company and individuals as trustees of the same property.

Questions regarding the details of this change should be put to the Rev. Philip Poots prior to this meeting.

This will be a one item agenda meeting with the question:

Do all eligible voting members of this congregation wish to appoint the ‘THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND HOLDING TRUSTEE COMPANY’ to act as holding trustee for this congregation?

Yes/No

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Carols by Candlelight in Moville Presbyterian Church tonight (Sunday 3rd Dec), 7.30pm.  This is always a beautiful service and hopefully this evening will be no different as we enjoy singing some beautiful carols together and listening to God’s Word as we trace the story of Redemption.Tea & mince pies afterwards in the hall.  Everyone very welcome.

Derry Donegal Presbytery meeting in Fahan on Tuesday evening (5^th Dec) @ 7:30pm. Representative elders contact Philip regarding sharing lifts as per usual.

Please pray for this meeting as at it a call will be issued to the Rev. Dr Marty McNeely of Ballykeel PC, Ballymena for the congregation of Fahan and Wider Inishowen Missional Duties.

Midweek Bible Study at the Manse on Wed 6th December @ 8:15pm –  A time of prayer and reflection for Christmas. Please note the slightly later time.

Carol Service in Fahan PC next Sunday 10^th December @ 7.30pm. You will be made very welcome.  Tea afterwards.  Collection in aid of ‘Manse funds’

Christmas Youth Fellowship at the Manse – Sunday17th December @ 7-8:30pm. Last one before Christmas! A Christmas dinner of sorts will be provided! 

Joint Inishowen 4 Christmas Service in Moville PC on Christmas Eve at 10.30am.

Christmas Day no in-person service, short reflection available on Facebook, You tube and via the Inishowen4 website.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Place your donation in an envelope marked PCS and place on collection plates in the porch

Earl Haig Poppy Appeal.  You may contribute to this appeal today if you have not already done so.  Box on porch table.

Magazine subscriptions: Presbyterian Herald & Wider World subscriptions are now due.  Herald is €24.  Wider World €7.  Please forward to Carol (Herald) & Julie (Wider world)

Good News Club Christmas Party: @ Greenbank on Wednesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Notice of congregational Meeting following service on Sunday 17^th December

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday 17th December 2023 immediately after the close of public worship when the appointment of new congregational trustees for church property will be made by the members of the congregation duly qualified to vote.

The congregation may appoint THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND HOLDING TRUSTEE COMPANY as holding trustee or, if they so wish, may appoint three or more individuals as named trustees. Individuals appointed as trustees must be voting members of the congregation. It cannot appoint both this company and individuals as trustees of the same property.

Questions regarding the details of this change should be put to the Rev. Philip Poots prior to this meeting.

This will be a one item agenda meeting with the question:

Do all eligible voting members of this congregation wish to appoint the ‘THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND HOLDING TRUSTEE COMPANY’ to act as holding trustee for this congregation?

Thank you to Norman McCorkell who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Carols by Candlelight in Moville Presbyterian Church next Sunday 3rd Dec, 7.30pm.  Tea & mince pies afterwards in the hall.  Everyone welcome.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT GREENBANK Hall. Tonight Sunday 26^th November from 7-8.30pm.  Open to anyone of secondary school age. Please read chapter two.

Philip Annual Leave – Philip will be off until 27th of November.   Contact the elders or Alastair Rosborough for any pastoral emergencies.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Earl Haig Poppy Appeal.  You may contribute to this appeal over the next few Sundays. Box on porch table.

Music & Friendship evenings: IEB INISHOWEN MEETINGS .

Buncrana, Municipal Golf Centre. Thursday 30th November at 8pm.

Vehicle entrance beside Drift Inn

Gospel & Christmas Songs. Short gospel address. Admission free. Enjoy friendship over a cup of tea. Everyone welcome.

Points for prayer:

Continue to pray for all those who have been bereaved within our community lately, especially the Harkin and Gallagher circles. 

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

A warm welcome and thank you to Rev Ian McClean who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Andy Lamberton

Midweek prayer meeting on Wed evening (22^nd Nov) at James & Kathleen Steele’s home at 8pm

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT GREENBANK Hall. Next Suday 26^th November from 7-8.30pm.  Open to anyone of secondary school age. Please read chapter two.

Philip Annual Leave – Philip will be off from the 17th to the 27th of November.   Contact the elders or Alastair Rosborough for any pastoral emergencies.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Earl Haig Poppy Appeal.  You may contribute to this appeal over the next few Sundays. Box on porch table.

Music & Friendship evenings: IEB INISHOWEN MEETINGS .

Greencastle Community Centre on Tuesday 21st November at 8pm.

Muff, St. Marys Hall, beside the Chapel on Friday 24th November at 8pm.

Buncrana, Municipal Golf Centre. Thursday 30th November at 8pm.

Vehicle entrance beside Drift Inn

Gospel & Christmas Songs. Short gospel address. Admission free. Enjoy friendship over a cup of tea. Everyone welcome.

Points for prayer:

Continue to pray for all those who have been bereaved within our community lately, especially the Harkin and Gallagher circles. 

Pray for Fahan as the Rev. Marty McNeely preaches for their pulpit and the wider CMI missional duties on the 26th of November. 

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Ian McClean

Earl Haig Poppy Appeal.  Poppies available on porch table. You may contribute to this appeal over the next few Sundays.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE –  tonight (12th November) @ 7pm -8:30pm. Books available from Philip please do take one if you haven’t already got a copy. Food provided! Please read chapter one and come with all your questions!

 Please bring consent forms back signed if under 18

Midweek Bible Study at Helen’s on Wednesday evening (15^th Nov) 7:30pm onwards – continuing to work through the book of Colossians -contact Philip for study guides, open to all.

Philip Annual Leave – As part of an agreement made with the Sessions concerning his extra studies, Philip has some annual leave left to take. He will be off from the 17th to the 26th of November.   Contact the elders or Alastair Rosborough for any pastoral emergencies.

Andy Lamberton Book Launch – Letter for Exiles: next Saturday 18th November @ 7:30pm Fahan PC. Join Andy and friends for an evening of stories, songs and conversation on faithful living in a faithless world. Richard Ferguson will MC, worship led by Aileen Humphreys and band. Music from Adam Montgomery. Tea served after service.  Book on sale £/ €8.  It would be great to see as many people as possible go to support Andy in his latest endeavour.

Community Outreach Worker   A panel compromising an elder from each church and Philip interviewed a candidate for the post of Community Outreach worker for the Inishowen Four group of churches on Tuesday 17th of October. After much prayer and deliberation, the proposal was made to the Session NOT to offer the post to this candidate. Please do continue to pray for this venture as we try to find a way forward.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Sacrament of the Lord’s supper this morning. Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy and will include an act of remembrance.

Final Harvest thanksgiving service for this season
Tonight @ Greenbank  @ 7:30pm – Speaker will be Rev. Gordy McCracken and the praise will be led by members of Ray PC.  Supper afterwards in the hall.

Midweek Prayer Meeting on- Wednesday 8th November @ 8pm @ Kathleen & James Steele’s home.  No mid week bible study at manse as Philip has presbytery eldership training.

Church committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday 9^th November at 7.30pm.  Agenda items to Linda or Philip by this Wed 8^th Nov.

Blood donation clinics in Carndonagh Community School this week

Wednesday  8^th November, 2.30pm-5pm and 7pm to 9.30pm

Thursday  9^th November, 2.30pm to 6.30pm,  Phone 1800 731 137 to book an appointment.  Check your eligibility at giveblood.ie

Presbytery Meeting for Representative Elders Tuesday 7^th Nov @: Kilfennan PC @ 7pmPlease contact Philip regarding sharing lifts!

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE –  12th November @ 7pm -8:30pm). Books available from Philip please do take one if you haven’t already got a copy. Food provided! Please read chapter one and come with all your questions!

Andy Lamberton Book Launch – Letter for Exiles: Saturday 18th November @ 7:30pm Fahan PC. Join Andy and friends for an evening of stories, songs and conversation on faithful living in a faithless world. Richard Ferguson will MC, worship led by Aileen Humphreys and band. Music from Adam Montgomery. Tea served after service.  Book on sale £/ €8.  It would be great to see as many people as possible go to support Andy in his latest endeavour.

Community Outreach Worker   A panel compromising an elder from each church and Philip interviewed a candidate for the post of Community Outreach worker for the Inishowen Four group of churches on Tuesday 17th of October. After much prayer and deliberation, the proposal was made to the Session NOT to offer the post to this candidate. Please do continue to pray for this venture as we try to find a way forward.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Philip Annual Leave – As part of an agreement made with the Sessions concerning his extra studies, Philip has some annual leave left to take. He will be off from the 17th to the 26th of November.   

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Earl Haig Poppy Appeal.  You may contribute to this appeal over the next few Sundays.  Box on porch table

Thank you to Philip Leonard who is conducting the service today

Communion Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE.

Tonight (29th OCTOBER) from 7–8:30pm

Books available from Philip please do take one if you haven’t already got a copy. Food provided.

Final Harvest thanksgiving service for this season
Next Sunday 5th November: Greenbank Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Gordy McCracken

Community Outreach Worker   A panel compromising an elder from each church and Philip interviewed a candidate for the post of Community Outreach worker for the Inishowen Four group of churches on Tuesday 17th of October. After much prayer and deliberation, the proposal was made to the Session NOT to offer the post to this candidate. Please do continue to pray for this venture as we try to find a way forward.

Church committee is scheduled for Thursday 9^th November at 7.30pm.  Agenda items to Linda or Philip by Wed 8^th Nov.

Presbyterian Children’s Society: Collections are currently being taken for the PCS, please do give generously to this most worthwhile charity which is part of our denomination. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked PCS and placed on collection plates in the porch over the coming weeks.

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Moville Methodist Praise Evening: Moville Methodist Hall, tonight (Sunday 29th October) @7:30pm, tea and fellowship afterwards.

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Philip Leonard

Harvest thanksgiving services continue with:

Service this evening in Malin PC @ 7pm which will be led by Rev Tommy Bruce
Sunday 5th November: Greenbank Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Gordy McCracken

Pre-Communion Service: this Wednesday 25th October, 8pm @ Moville PC.

Joint Session Meeting:Next Saturday 28th October at Moville Manse, 7pm. If Saturday doesn’t suit we can rearrange – a light supper will be provided!

Community Outreach Worker  Thank you for your prayers regarding the interview of our candidate for the post. Session will meet this week to discuss after which we will inform the congregation.

Church committee is scheduled for Thursday 9^th November at 7.30pm.  Agenda items to Linda or Philip by Wed 8^th Nov.

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR PRESBYTERY MEETING FOR ELDERS ABOUT RECONGIFURATION OF MINISTRY** The meeting about reconfiguration in Ministry due to take place in Ray on Tuesday 24th October will now take place in TRINITY PC in Letterkenny @ 7:30pm. Another meeting will be held in Glendermott PC on Thursday 26th @ 7:30pm for elders who cannot attend the Tuesday meeting. 

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE – no youth fellowship at the manse for the next few weeks due to Harvest services. Next YF will be the 29th OCTOBER. Books will be available in church before then – keep an eye out! 

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Moville Methodist Praise Evening: Moville Methodist Hall, Sunday 29th October, 7:30pm, tea and fellowship afterwards.

A warm welcome and thank you to Steven Torrens who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Harvest thanksgiving services continue with:

Service in Moville PC @ 7.30pm tonight which will be led by Rev Craig Wilson

Glacknadrummond Methodist Church  Harvest Service tomorrow evening (16^th Oct) at 8pm.   The speaker will be Rev. Ferguson
Sunday 22nd October: Malin Evening Harvest @ 7pm – Rev. Tommy Bruce
Sunday 5th November: Greenbank Evening Harvest @ 7:30pm – Rev. Gordy McCracken

Church committee are asked to wait behind for a few minutes following the service today.

Good News Club: @ Greenbank on Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm, for all children primary school age.

Midweek Bible Study at Helen’s on Wednesday evening @ 7.30pm.

Continuing our study through the book of Colossians using “Colossians For You.”

Taking Care vetting forms. For those who have completed Taking Care revetting child protection forms please keep an eye on your email and check spam email for further instructions.

For those who need to be vetted fully for first time, please return forms asap to Philip so that he can schedule interviews.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AT THE MANSE – no youth fellowship at the manse for the next few weeks due to Harvest services. Next YF will be the 29th OCTOBER. Books will be available in church before then – keep an eye out! 

Community Outreach Worker – Interview for this post will take place this coming week. Due to unforeseen circumstances we now only have one candidate. Please pray for the panel as they conduct the interview and make a recommendation to the Sessions.

Preliminary Date for Joint Session Meeting: Saturday 28th October at Moville Manse, 7pm. If Saturday doesn’t suit we can rearrange – a light supper will be provided!

Pre-Communion Service: Wednesday 25th October, 8pm @ Moville PC.