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Announcements Sunday 14th December 2025

On Sunday 14th December there will be only 2 services for the Inishowen Four Churches. Moville at 10.30am and Malin at 12noon. There will be no service in Carndonagh/Hillhead or Greenbank

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the services today

Service next Sunday will be a service based on carols & readings and it will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernethy

Carols by Candlelight at Moville PC @7.30pm  tonight Sunday 14th December

Christmas Day Family Service at Greenbank PC @ 10:30am

Special Assembly on Thursday 18th December.

Representative elders to attend – please pray for rep. elders and our denomination as we meet to discuss recent events.

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:

14th Dec  – Advent

21st Dec  – Advent

Announcements Sunday 7th December 2025

Thank you to Jonny Doey who is conducting the service today

Services next Sunday will be in Moville PC @ 10.30am and at Malin at 12noon and will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.

Note: No service at Hillhead or Greenbank.

Last Midweek at the Manse for 2025 on Wed 10th Dec @7.30pm
Christmas Buffet – all welcome

Fahan PC Carol Service tonight Sunday 7th December @7:30pm

Carols by Candlelight at Moville PC @7.30pm  next Sunday 14th December

Christmas Day Family Service at Greenbank PC @ 10:30am

Special Assembly on Thursday 18th December.

Rep. elders to attend – please pray for rep. elders and our denomination as we meet to discuss recent events.

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.

Passages ahead:


7th Dec    – Job 38-42

14th Dec  – Advent

21st Dec  – Advent

Announcements Sunday 30th November 2025

A very warm welcome and thank you to Rev Stephen Richmond who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jonny Doey


Presbytery meeting on Tuesday 2nd December at St. Johnston PC @7:30pm
Representative Elders can attend

Midweek at Helen’s  on Wednesday 3rd December @ 7.30pm
looking at Psalm 72

The Edge Ceilidh on Saturday 6th December
Youth event – Secondary School Age – Trinity Hall Letterkenny 
Please let Philip know if you would like to attend.

Men’s night @ Ignite venue,

With fellowship, food and the Word of God. Comes a good time! At Ignite

Venue, Letterkenny F92 T92W on Friday 5th December at 8pm. Guest

speaker: Josh Porter of Letterkenny Baptist Church.

Points for Prayer

It is with deep regret that we learned this week that Robert Moore passed away. Please pray for the Moore family as they navigate their way through the difficult journey of grief

Also please continue to pray for the family of the late Rev Marty McNeely ….his wife Julie and children Martha & Joshua.

Thank you.

Many thanks to all who helped out with the preparations for the funeral service for Robert on Friday and also with serving of the tea in the hall after the service.  Your help and support is immensely appreciated.

Other announcements

Volunteers for Buncrana Christmas Market
Eugen Peters is looking for volunteers for to help with Christian outreach at the market. If you can help out please contact him on 086 360 8958

Last Midweek at the Manse for 2025 on Wed 10th Dec
Christmas Buffet – all welcome


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.

Fahan PC. Christmas coffee morning + cake sale next Saturday 6th December from 11am to 1pm. There will also be a craft stall. Proceeds shared between Donegal Hospice and Church Fabric fund.  Free admission.  Donation for Teas

Fahan PC Carol Service next Sunday 7th December @7:30pm

Carols by Candlelight at Moville PC @7.30pm  on Sunday 14th December

Christmas Day Family Service at Greenbank PC @ 10:30am

Passages ahead:

30th Nov  – Job 1
7th Dec    – Job 38-42

14th Dec  – Advent

21st Dec  – Advent

Announcements Sunday 23rd November 2025

Thank you to Alan Douglas who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Stephen Richmond

Youth Fellowship – Moville Manse tonight Sunday 23rd November @ 7-8:30pm
Looking at the book of Nehemiah

Midweek at the Manse Wednesday 26th Nov @ 7:45pm
Looking at Esther

Prayer Brunch on Saturday 29th November Moville Manse @ 10am

Points for Prayer

It is with great sadness that we learned that Rev Marty Mc Neely passed away yesterday.  Please pray for his wife Julie and children Martha & Joshua as they navigate their way through the difficult journey of grief.  Please also think on the congregation of Fahan as they receive this news and still try to make plans for the future. 

Pray for Robert Moore and his family.  Robert is in Letterkenny hospital and is quite unwell at the moment.

Pray also for a speedy recovery for Hannah Lamberton ( daughter of Andy who was scheduled to take the service today) who following an accident suffered a cerebral fracture and was rushed to hospital in Dublin.

Other announcements

Volunteers for Buncrana Christmas Market
Eugen Peters is looking for volunteers for to help with Christian outreach at the market. If you can help out please contact him on 086 360 8958

The Edge Ceilidh on Saturday 6th December
Youth event – details to follow

Last Midweek at the Manse for 2025 on Wed 10th Dec
Christmas Buffet – all welcome

Earl Haig Fund:  You may contribute to the Earl Haig fund over the next few Sundays. Please put your donation in the box on the porch table.


Maintenance of grounds envelopes are now available on the porch table.

Knowhead PC: Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November from 11am -1pm. Cakes & Tray bakes, Tea/Coffee, Veg, Jams, Logs, sticks etc. Admission free

Inishowen Methodist Churches : Afternoon tea and Cake Sale in Methodist Hall Moville on Saturday 29th November from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Proceeds in aid of Bumbleance Children’s ambulance and White Oaks Muff.

Fahan PC. Christmas coffee morning + cake sale on Saturday 6th December from 11am to 1pm. There will also be a craft stall. Proceeds shared between Donegal Hospice and Church Fabric fund.  Free admission.  Donation for Teas

Carols by Candlelight at Moville PC @7.30pm  on Sunday 14th December

Christmas Day Family Service at Greenbank PC @ 10:30am

Passages ahead:

30th Nov  – Job 1
7th Dec    – Job 38-42

14th Dec  – Advent

21st Dec  – Advent

Announcements Sunday 16th November 2025

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Andy Lamberton

Midweek at Helen’s on Wed 19th November @ 7:30pm.  Looking at Psalm 45

Youth Fellowship – Moville Manse Sunday 23rd November @ 7-8:30pm
Looking at the book of Nehemiah

Midweek at the Manse Wednesday 26th Nov @ 7:45pm
Looking at Esther

Prayer Brunch on Saturday 29th November Moville Manse @ 10am

Earl Haig Fund:  You may contribute to the Earl Haig fund over the next few Sundays. Please put your donation in the box on the porch table.


Maintenance of grounds envelopes are now available on the porch table.

Knowhead PC: Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November from 11am -1pm. Cakes & Tray bakes, Tea/Coffee, Veg, Jams, Logs, sticks etc. Admission free

Inishowen Methodist Churches : Afternoon tea and Cake Sale in Methodist Hall Moville on Saturday 29th November from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Proceeds in aid of Bumbleance Children’s ambulance and White Oaks Muff.

Fahan PC. Christmas coffee morning + cake sale on Saturday 6th December from 11am to 1pm. There will also be a craft stall. Proceeds shared between Donegal Hospice and Church Fabric fund.  Free admission.  Donation for Teas

Carols by Candlelight at Moville PC @7.30pm  on Sunday 14th December

Christmas Day Family Service at Greenbank PC @ 10:30am

Passages ahead:


16th Nov  – Nehemiah 6-8
23rd Nov  – Esther 1-4
30th Nov  – Job 1

7th Dec    – Job 38-42

14th Dec  – Advent

21st Dec  – Advent

Announcements Sunday 9th November 2025

Thank you to Maurice Wray who is conducting the service today and will include a short act of remembrance. 

Remembrance Sunday commemorates the ending of World War 1 and honours all service members and civilians who have died in acts of terrorism and conflicts.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Youth Fellowship tonight Sunday 9th November Moville Manse @ 7pm
Looking at 2 Chronicles 36. Secondary School age and up.

Midweek at the Manse @ 7:45pm on Wed 12th November
Looking at 2 Chronicles 36

Midweek at Helen’s on Wed 19th November @ 7:30pm.  Looking at Psalm 45

Prayer Brunch on Saturday 29th November Moville Manse @ 10am

Earl Haig Fund:  You may contribute to the Earl Haig fund today and over the next few Sundays. Please put your donation in the box on the porch table


Maintenance of grounds envelopes are now available on the porch table.

Carols by Candlelight at Moville PC @7.30pm  on Sunday 14th December

Christmas Day Family Service at Greenbank PC @ 10:30am

Passages ahead:

9th Nov    – 2 Chronicles 36
16th Nov  – Nehemiah 6-8
23rd Nov  – Esther 1-4
30th Nov  – Job 1

7th Dec    – Job 38-42

14th Dec  – Advent

21st Dec  – Advent

Announcements Sunday 2nd November 2025

Communion service today will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Maurice Wray and will include a short act of remembrance.


Earl Haig Fund:  You may contribute to the Earl Haig fund today and over the next few Sundays. Please put your donation in the box on the porch table


Greenbank Harvest tonight Sunday 2nd November at 7:30pm will be conducted Rev John Graham – Praise will be led by the Derry & Donegal presbytery choir.  A harvest supper will be served in the hall afterwards.  Everyone is very welcome.

Presbytery Meeting on Tues 4th Nov- Sion PC @ 7:30pm
Representative Elders to attend.

Midweek at Helen’s on Wed 5th @ 7:30pm 
Looking at Psalm 

Donegal Youth Convention – Ballyraine National School from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th November.
Please let Philip know if you would be interested in attending any of these evenings. For secondary school kids and up to 21.
  Friday 7:30-10pm
  Saturday 7:30-11pm
  Sunday 7:30-10pm

Youth Fellowship on Sunday 9th November Moville Manse @ 7pm
Looking at 2 Chronicles 36. Secondary School age and up.

Midweek at the Manse @ 7:45pm on Wed 12th November
Looking at 2 Chronicles 36

Prayer Brunch on Saturday 29th November
Moville Manse @ 10am

Passages ahead:

9th Nov    – 2 Chronicles 36
16th Nov  – Nehemiah 6-8
23rd Nov  – Esther 1-4
30th Nov  – Job 1

Announcements Sunday 26th October 2025

Thank you to Jonny Doey who is conducting the service today

Communion Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Games Night in Malin Presbyterian church next Thursday 30th October @ 7.30pm for young people of secondary school age and upwards.

Upcoming harvest services

Malin Harvest tonight (Sun 26th October) at 7:30pm – light refreshments afterwards
Rt. Rev. Andrew Forster (Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe) – music tbc


Greenbank Harvest next Sunday 2nd November at 7:30pm will be conducted Rt. Rev. Dr. Rob Craig (former Moderator and minister of Kilfennan) – Praise will be led by the Derry & Donegal presbytery choir.  A harvest supper will be served in the hall afterwards. Everyone is very welcome.

Philip on leave

Philip will on leave from 23rd to 29th October.

Passages ahead:

19th Oct   – 1 Kings 18
26th Oct   – 2 Kings 5
2nd Nov   – 2 Chronicles 34

9th Nov    – 2 Chronicles 36
16th Nov  – Nehemiah 6-8
23rd Nov  – Esther 1-4

Announcements Sunday 19th October 2025

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jonny Doey

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Pre-Communion service on Tuesday 21st October 7:30pm @ Moville PC

Midweek at Helen’s – Wednesday 22nd October 7:30pm

Upcoming harvest services

Moville Harvest service tonight, 19th October, 7:30pm – light refreshments afterwards

Rev. Dr. Seth Wright (Donemana PC) – Music TBC

Malin Harvest, 26th October, 7:30pm – light refreshments afterwards
Rt. Rev. Andrew Forster (Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe) – music tbc


Greenbank Harvest, 2nd November, 7:30pm – light refreshments afterwards
Rt. Rev. Dr. Rob Craig (former Mod and minister of Kilfennan) – Derry & Donegal presbytery choir.

Philip on leave

Philip will on leave from 23rd to 29th October.

Passages ahead:

Passages ahead:

19th Oct   – 1 Kings 18
26th Oct   – 2 Kings 5
2nd Nov   – 2 Chronicles 34

9th Nov    – 2 Chronicles 36
16th Nov  – Nehemiah 6-8
23rd Nov  – Esther 1-4

Announcements Sunday 12th Oct 2025

Thank you to Maurice Wray who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Fahan Harvest Service, tonight 12th October @7:30pm – supper afterwards
Rev. Stephen Richmond.

Youth Fellowship at the Manse – Sunday 12th October 7-8:30pm

 Food and fellowship – secondary school age

Midweek at the Manse – Wednesday 15th October – 7:45pm
1 Kings 11-12 – Question sheets available from usual places.

Midweek at Helen’s – Wednesday 22nd October 7:30pm

Upcoming harvest services

Moville Harvest, 19th October, 7:30pm – light refreshments afterwards

Rev. Dr. Seth Wright (Donemana PC) – Music TBC

Malin Harvest, 26th October, 7:30pm – light refreshments afterwards
Rt. Rev. Andrew Forster (Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe) – music tbc


Greenbank Harvest, 2nd November, 7:30pm – light refreshments afterwards
Rt. Rev. Dr. Rob Craig (former Mod and minister of Kilfennan) – Derry & Donegal presbytery choir.

Philip on leave

Philip will on leave from 23rd to 29th October.

Passages ahead:

Passages ahead:

19th Oct   – 1 Kings 18
26th Oct   – 2 Kings 5
2nd Nov   – 2 Chronicles 34

9th Nov    – 2 Chronicles 36
16th Nov  – Nehemiah 6-8
23rd Nov  – Esther 1-4