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Announcements Sunday 10th September 2023

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Maurice Wray

Church Family BBQ – the last of our church family BBQs at the manse, open to all! If members of Carndonagh and Malin couldn’t get to the last one, you are more than welcome at this one. 3pm – 6pm Moville Manse, F93 X9TR

Presbytery Communion Service @Newtowncunnigham PC this evening (10th Sept) @ 6:30pm

Presbytery Meeting on Tuesday 12th September at Ray PC, 7:30pm – Representative elders, please contact Philip as usual.

Community Outreach Worker – the deadline for applications has been extended until the 15th of September. For details of the job please contact Philip or access the website: www.inishowen4pc.com/jobs

Mid Week Bible Study starts back this Wednesday 13th September @8pm at the Manse . This week will be an introduction to get us back into the book of Mark. Please come along and invite others, as always cup of tea/coffee and treats will be available.

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.

Burt Presbyterian Church 350th Anniversary Service.

The Kirk session & Committee of Burt Congregation cordially invite the members of the Derry & Donegal Presbytery to the 350th Anniversary Service on Friday 15th September at 7pm and afterwards to supper in the Church Hall.

Special preacher will be the Moderator of PCI Rt Rev Dr Sam Mawhinney.  RSVP to James Buchanan, Heathtfield, Burt.  Email james.buchanan @iol.ie.

Tel: +353 74 9156325 or Mobile +44 7866686857

Derry & Donegal Presbytery Education Award Scheme.  This scheme offers education grants to young people who are members of a Donegal Congregation of PCI to assist with expenses for first year secondary school and for third level education.  Application forms are available from your minister, clerk of session or representative elder. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Friday 6th October 2023.

Announcements Sunday 27th August 2023

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Evening Service at Fahan tonight at 8pm will be conducted by Philip.

Church Family BBQs:
Sunday afternoon of fun, food and fellowship for every age and stage of our church family. Philip is going to provide hot dogs/sausages and burgers but if a few people would like to provide deserts that would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has a gazebo or two they might like to lend as well in case the weather takes a ‘Donegal turn’!….. please let Philip know. Also please do let Philip know if you have any dietary requirements. 

It is planned that these events will be an opportunity for the church members to get together and to integrate/reintegrate with our church family.  A warm welcome is extended to all to come along and to extend an invitation to those who haven’t been with us for a while too.  If you are unable to make it this afternoon you are more than welcome to come along to the one next week.

Carndonagh and Malin: Sunday 27th August 3-6pm

Moville and Greenbank: Sunday 3rd September 3-6pm

INVITATION TO GREENBANK HIGH TEA  Friday the 8th September at 7 pm.

Here’s another opportunity to enjoy some wonderful Donegal hospitality.

Greenbank PC will be having a High Tea on Friday 8th September.

Some of the fine food on offer will be chicken, ham, lasagne, salad, and of course

a fine sweet treat and tea/coffee to finish.  Cost is €15 per adult and €7.50 per child.

Booking is essential – please contact Sylvia McConn via email or phone no later

than Tuesday 5th September: sylviamcconn@hotmail.co.uk / 074 938 3154.

Helper/Community Outreach Worker: We have currently re-advertised the post of Community Outreach Worker. Please continue to pray for this post to be filled. Details about the post are available directly from Philip or from the website: www.inishowen4pc.com/jobs. Applications close on the 1st of September.

Burt Presbyterian Church 350th Anniversary Service.

The Kirk session & Committee of Burt Congregation cordially invite the members of the Derry & Donegal Presbytery to the 350th Anniversary Service on Friday 15th September at 7pm and afterwards to supper in the Church Hall.

Special preacher will be the Moderator of PCI Rt Rev Dr Sam Mawhinney.  RSVP to James Buchanan, Heathtfield, Burt.  Email james.buchanan @iol.ie.

Tel: +353 74 9156325 or Mobile +44 7866686857

Announcements Sunday 20th August 2023

Thank you to Philip Leonard who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Church Family BBQs:
Sunday afternoon of fun, food and fellowship for every age and stage of our church family. Philip is going to provide hot dogs/sausages and burgers but if a few people would like to provide deserts that would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has a gazebo or two they might like to lend as well in case the weather takes a ‘Donegal turn’!….. please let Philip know. Also please do let Philip know if you have any dietary requirements. 

It is planned that these events will be an opportunity for the church members to get together and to integrate/reintegrate with our church family.  A warm welcome is extended to all to come along and to extend an invitation to those who haven’t been with us for a while too. 

Carndonagh and Malin: Sunday 27th August 3-6pm

Moville and Greenbank: Sundaty3rd September 3-6pm

INVITATION TO GREENBANK HIGH TEA  Friday the 8th September at 7 pm.

Here’s another opportunity to enjoy some wonderful Donegal hospitality.

Greenbank PC will be having a High Tea on Friday 8th September.

Some of the fine food on offer will be chicken, ham, lasagne, salad, and of course

a fine sweet treat and tea/coffee to finish.  Cost is €15 per adult and €7.50 per child.

Booking is essential – please contact Sylvia McConn via email or phone no later

than Tuesday 5th September: sylviamcconn@hotmail.co.uk / 074 938 3154.

Helper/Community Outreach Worker: We have currently re-advertised the post of Community Outreach Worker. Please continue to pray for this post to be filled. Details about the post are available directly from Philip or from the website: www.inishowen4pc.com/jobs. Applications close on the 1st of September.

Announcements Sunday 13th August 2023

Thank you to Rev Philip Poots who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Philip Leonard

Advance notice Summer BBQs at the manse for the Inishowen 4 churches

Carndonagh and Malin: Sunday 27th August 3-6pm

Moville and Greenbank:  Sunday 3rd September 3-6pm

It is planned that these events will be an opportunity for the church members to get together and for families to reconnect with the church.  A warm welcome is extended to all to come along and to extend an invitation to those who haven’t been with us for a while too.

Announcements Sunday 6th Aug 2023

A warm welcome and Thank you to Robert Edwards who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.  Philip will return from annual leave on Wednesday (9th Aug)

SUMMER TEAS – MALIN PRESBYTERIAN

Summer teas continue at Malin Church…final Saturday August 12th August from 2pm to 5pm. We really look forward to seeing everyone from previous years and new friends too.  Contact Helen 086 082 6386 (ROI) or 00353 86 082 6386

Announcements Sunday 30th July 2023

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Robert Edwards

SUMMER TEAS – MALIN PRESBYTERIAN

Summer teas continue at Malin Church for next 2 Saturdays …. 5th August and 12th August from 2pm to 5pm. We really look forward to seeing everyone from previous years and new friends too.  Contact Helen 086 082 6386 (ROI) or 00353 86 082 6386

Philip on Annual Leave

Philip will be on annual leave from 11th July to the 8th August inclusive. During this time cover will be provided by the Revs. Alastair Rosborough (Knowhead and Ballyarnett), Seth Wright (Donnemanna) and Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale).

Announcements Sunday 23rd July 2023

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

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Norman McCorkell.

SUMMER TEAS – MALIN PRESBYTERIAN

Summer teas will be held at Malin Church on four Saturdays ….Saturday. 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August and 12th August from 2pm to 5pm. We really look forward to seeing everyone from previous years and new friends too.  Contact Helen 086 082 6386 (ROI) or 00353 86 082 6386

FAHAN CONNECT WEEK 2023

Fahan Presbyterian Church from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th July.  Including Children’s Bible Club, Youth Evenings and the Family Fun Day.  This is our second annual Connect Week: a time to connect with God and with each other as a local community. And it’s all free!!  Everyone is welcome! And we mean that! If you have been to our church before, have never been, or even if you have never been to any church – you and your family are so welcome! Family Fun day includes Kidz Farm small animals, games, BBQ and for the older children a reversing competition with a lawn mower and trailer. Information and sign up your children below – we can’t wait to have you!  Consent forms are available on Fahan website.

Blood Donation Clinic in Carndonagh Community School

Wednesday 26th July, 2.30pm – 5pm & 7pm – 9.30pm

Thursday 27th July, 2.30pm – 6.30pm

Call 1800 731 137 to make an appointment

Announcements Sunday 16th July 2023

A warm welcome and thank you to Jonny Doey who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be again be conducted by Jonny

SUMMER TEAS – MALIN PRESBYTERIAN

Summer teas will be held at Malin Church on four Saturdays ….Saturday. 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August and 12th August from 2pm to 5pm. We really look forward to seeing everyone from previous years and new friends too. 

Financial report sheets for 2022 are now available on the porch table. Thank you to the treasurers for all their work in looking after the church finances throughout the year.

Philip on Annual Leave

Philip will be on annual leave from 11th July to the 8th August inclusive. During this time cover will be provided by the Revs. Alastair Rosborough (Knowhead and Ballyarnett), Seth Wright (Donnemanna) and Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale).

Announcements Sunday 9th July 2023

Service today will be a Joint family service in Greenbank Hall at 12noon incorporating some of the excitement of HBC. Therefore, no service at Carndonagh..  Some light refreshments after the service.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jonny Doey

Holiday Bible Club  Thank you to  everyone who played their part in making our holiday Bible club such a wonderful experience. We had around 60-70 kids attend overall and trust that they all had a great time. 

Financial report sheets for 2022 are now available on the porch table. Thank you to the treasurers for all their work in looking after the church finances throughout the year.

Philip on Annual Leave

Philip will be on annual leave from 11th July to the 8th August inclusive. During this time cover will be provided by the Revs. Alastair Rosborough (Knowhead and Ballyarnett), Seth Wright (Donnemanna) and Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale).

Announcements Sunday 2nd July 2023

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today and a warm welcome to members from Newmills who are sharing in our worship today.  Best wishes and thank you to Lincoln for his ministry to us over the past few weeks. He will be moving to First Portadown this week for the next part of his time in Ireland.

Holiday Bible Club @ Greeenbank from 3rd – 7th July 6-8pm: We are delighted  to welcome back the team from Newmills who will be leading the  Holiday Bible Club starting tomorrow evening from 6-8pm at Greenbank Hall.  This is for children aged 4-12 years to attend and enjoy and some of our own folk would be able to help out during the week too. Please speak to Philip if you can help out. 
Flyers, leaflets, posters and consent forms are available at the usual places; consent forms are also available online at www.inishowen4pc.com

 Thanks you very much to everyone who came out to the BBQ yesterday evening and to everyone who helped supply and cook food. Also thanks to everyone who is helping out this week in various ways with the HBC. Your help and support is  immensely appreciated.

Service next Sunday will be Joint Family Service after HBC on Sunday 9th July, Greenbank Hall @ 12 noon – following our holiday bible club we are going to have a joint family service in Greenbank hall, incorporating some of the excitement of HBC into our service. We have to have some treats after the service as well!

Financial report sheets for 2022 are now available on the porch table. Thank you to the treasurers for all their work in looking after the church finances throughout the year.

Good as New Shop:  Thank you to all who came along yesterday to clear out the Good As New Shop for closing.  Many thanks also to all who covered sessions at the shop over the past 8 weeks and to those who provided items to sell in the shop.  Your help and generosity is much appreciated.

Philip on Annual Leave

Philip will be on annual leave from 11th July to the 8th August inclusive. During this time cover will be provided by the Revs. Alastair Rosborough (Knowhead and Ballyarnett), Seth Wright (Donnemanna) and Lindsay Blair (Faughanvale). He would much appreciate your prayers when he is  away as part of that  he will be leading an SU Camp, a week of intense study in Florida and then a few days of ‘own time’!

Announcement details are available on the church website.