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Announcements Sunday 11th May 2025

Thank you to Rev Jon Dennis who is conducting the service today

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Mid Week bible Study thisWednesday 14th May at Helen’s from 7:30pm onwards.

Taking Care Training(Child protection) in Ray PC (F92 XP23) this Tuesday 13th at 7:30pm. Anyone who has not had training in the last three years should attend. Please inform the TC office for registration purposes.

Good as new Shop.  The Good as new shop (beside Neal Doherty Auctioneer) will be opening tomorrow Monday 12th May (Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm).  Please let Sandra know if you are able to do a session at the shop….even a couple of hours or to come into the shop in the evenings to tidy up.  All donations welcome.

Presbytery mission night in Glendermott PC on Saturday 18th May @7pm

Magheramason Drive In at Bready Cricket Club
Sunday Evenings through May and June @ 6:30pm

Faith Mission at Maghermason
Monday 26th May to Sunday 1 June: Monday to Friday @ 7pm / Sunday 6:30pm

Big Hymn Sing 2025 @ Glendermott PC on 8th June 6pm
Practices for all church choirs/singers: Tuesday 27th May and Tuesday 3rd June @ 6:30pm

Donegal CEF Camps – contact Samuel Crockett for more info 086 876 5641 / cefdonegal@gmail.com

ages 12-16: 29th June -4th July

ages 8-12: 20th -25th July

A Whole Church Approach to Family Ministry – Church Leaders info morning
Richhill Park Baptist Wed 14th May @ 11am – please talk to Philip if you would like to attend.

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com

The Story Ahead:

11th – Numbers 13-14

18th – Numbers 16

25th – Numbers 27-36

Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM FLOWER FESTIVAL

‘A year in bloom’ with The Londonderry & District Flower Art Society from

Friday 16th to Sunday 18th May at Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Church

F93 CX90. Proceeds in aid of Church Hall Renovation Fund.

Refreshments served Friday & Saturday. Group bookings +353 87 218 8460.

Friday 2pm to 7pm with opening service at 2pm.

Saturday 10am to 6pm.

Sunday 2.30pm to 6pm. Closing service 7.30pm with Derry & Donegal Presbytery Choir .

Supper afterwards.

Announcements Sunday 4th May 2025

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Communion Service this morning will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Jon Dennis

Mid Week bible Study on Wednesday 7th May in Greenbank Hall from 7 to 8.30pm. Rev Jon Dennis will be leading. Please note change of venue

Presbytery Meeting  – Tuesday 6th May – Fahan PC @ 7:30pm.  Representative elders to attend.

Youth Fellowship. Tonight (Sunday 4th May) at Greenbank Hall (please note change of venue)  from7-8:30pm

Good as new Shop.  The Good as new shop will be opening on Monday 12th May.  It is planned to set up the shop next Saturday 10th at 3pm.  Please let Sandra know if you are able to do a session at the shop….even a couple of hours or to come into the shop in the evenings to tidy up.  All donations welcome.

Presbytery mission night in Glendermott PC on Saturday 18th May @7pm

Donegal CEF Camps – contact Samuel Crockett for more info 086 876 5641 / cefdonegal@gmail.com

ages 12-16: 29th June -4th July

ages 8-12: 20th -25th July

A Whole Church Approach to Family Ministry – Church Leaders info morning
 Richhill Park Baptist Wed 14th May @ 11am – please talk to Philip if you would like to attend.

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates.

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Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

Announcements Sunday 27th April 2025

Thank you to Rev Jon Dennis who is conducting the service today.

Communion Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Thanks. Philip would like to thank everyone involved in making the Easter Weekend for the Inishowen4 such a blessed weekend – THANK YOU!

Passing of Mrs Mildred Lappin

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs Mildred Lappin, wife of the late Rev. Dr. John Lappin, minister emeritus of Carndonagh and Malin.

Mid Week @ Helen’s on Wednesday 30th April from 7:30pm onwards.

Presbytery Meeting  – Tuesday 6th May – Fahan PC @ 7:30pm.  Representative elders to attend.

Youth Fellowship. Sunday 4th May YF at Greenbank Hall (please note change of venue) 7-8:30pm

Donegal CEF Camps – contact Samuel Crockett for more info 086 876 5641 / cefdonegal@gmail.com

ages 12-16: 29th June -4th July

ages 8-12: 20th -25th July

A Whole Church Approach to Family Ministry – Church Leaders info morning
  Richhill Park Baptist Wed 14th May @ 11am – please talk to Philip if you would like to attend.

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates.

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Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

Announcements Sunday 20th April 2025

Thank you to Rev Jon Dennis who is conducting the service today.

Easter Praise Service tonight at Greenbank @ 7pm

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Jon Dennis

Wednesday 23rd April Pre-Communion Service – Greenbank PC @ 8pm

Prayer Brunch Saturday 26th – Moville Manse @ 10am

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates.

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Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

Announcements Sunday 13th April 2025

Thank you to Rev Jon Dennis who is conducting the service today.

Inishowen 4 Easter morning Service @ 10.30 am next Sunday will be conducted by Rev John Dennis.

Good Friday(18th April) joint Communion service in Malin PC @7.30pm

Ressurection Sunday:
Dawn Walk – Moville PC
Sunday Worship: Carndonagh @ 10:30am
Evening Praise Service: Greenbank @ 7pm

Easter Praise Service  Final Music Practice @Greenbank –  Tuesday 15th April @ Greenbank Church at 7:30pm

Communicant Classes at the Manse.  Sunday 13th April @3pm.

Midweek at the Helen’s– Wednesday 16th April …..7:30pm on wards – please reread the first 3 chapters of Exodus as we reflect and dive deeper into this passage.

Presbytery Day of Prayer – Monday 14th April
Glendermott PC: 10:30am – 9pm 
Short time of worship 7:30-8pm

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates.

Biggest Story Curriculum – what lies ahead so you can read ahead:

Sunday 6th April – Exodus 1-3
Sunday 13th April – Exodus 4-15

Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

Announcements Sunday 6th April 2025

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev John Dennis

Rev John arrived safe and sound and will be staying at Helen’s Bayview for the next number of months. Please do make him, his wife Susanne and kids, Johanna, Timothy and Reuben feel welcome.

Membership / Communicant Classes at the Manse.

Class Schedule 

Class 4 – Sunday 6th April @3pm

Class 5  Sunday 13th April @3pm

Youth Fellowship tonight Sunday 6th April at the Manse – 7-8:30pm – Please read the new chapter of Long Story Short. Food provided.

Midweek at the Manse – Wednesday 9th April 7:45pm on wards – please reread the first 3 chapters of Exodus as we reflect and dive deeper into this passage

Presbytery Day of Prayer – Monday 14th April
Glendermott PC: 10:30am – 9pm 
 Short time of worship 7:30-8pm

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates.

Biggest Story Curriculum – what lies ahead so you can read ahead:

Sunday 6th April – Exodus 1-3
Sunday 13th April – Exodus 4-15

Preliminary Easter Plans:

Good Friday: (18th April)
Joint Communion Malin PC @ 7:30pm

Ressurection Sunday:
Dawn Walk – Moville PC
Sunday Worship: Carndonagh @ 10:30am
Evening Praise Service: Greenbank @ 7pm

If there are folks who would like to take part in the Evening Praise service could let Philip know as soon as possible.

Easter Praise Service Music Practice – Provisional Dates/Times 
Please let Philip know of any clashes.
 Thursday 8th April Greenbank at 7pm

 Thursday 15th April Greenbank at 7pm

Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

Announcements Sunday 30th March 2025

Clocks go forward 1 hour

Thank you to Rev Gordon Best who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Midweek at Helen’sPsalms for You – Wednesday 2nd April 7:30pm onwards

Membership / Communicant Classes at the Manse.

Class Schedule 

Class 5 – Sunday 6th April @3pm

Presbytery Day of Prayer – Monday 14th April
Glendermott PC: 10:30am – 9pm 
 Short time of worship 7:30-8pm

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates.

Biggest Story Curriculum – what lies ahead so you can read ahead:


Sunday 30th March – Genesis 37-50

Sunday 6th April – Exodus 1-3
Sunday 13th April – Exodus 4-15

Women’s group open night @ Greenbank

The Women’s group of Greenbank and Moville Presbyterian Church would like to invite you to our visitor’s night on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 8pm in Greenbank Hall. The guest speaker will be William Sayers, and he will be sharing his life story and singing. Supper will be served afterwards. Everyone is very welcome. Please let Florence Lyle know if you wish to attend by telephone or text on 00353862382996 by Friday 4th April 2025.

Preliminary Easter Plans:

Good Friday:
Joint Communion Malin PC @ 7:30pm

Ressurection Sunday:
Dawn Walk – Moville PC
Sunday Worship: Carndonagh @ 10:30am
Evening Praise Service: Greenbank @ 7pm

If there are folks who would like to take part in the Evening Praise service could let Philip know as soon as possible.

Easter Praise Service Music Practice – Provisional Dates/Times 
Please let Philip know of any clashes.

 Tuesday 4th April Greenbank at 7 to 7,30pm
 Tuesday 8th April Greenbank at 7pm

 Tuesday 15th April Greenbank at 7pm

Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond


Update on Rev. Jon

The Rev. Jon will be able to join us from April to June in a reduced capacity. He will be serving in Strabane and Sion for the month of March and will arrive with us in April. Please pray for him and his family as they settle in.

If anyone would have spare bicycles they could lend Jon, his wife and three kids for their time here that would be immensely appreciated.

Points for Prayer:

Please continue to pray for Rev. Marty McNeely and his wife, Julie, and children, Joshua and Martha.
Pray for Fahan congregation on the recent announcement of Marty’s resignation.
Pray for those who have had bereavements within their family circles recently. 
Pray for those attending communicants classes that this will be a time in which faith can develop and deepen.

Summer Student

This summer, in June and July, we will also host another student from RTS.

Please pray for Timothy Miller as he prepares to join us.

Announcements Sunday 23rd March 2025

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 23rd March 7 – 8:30pm @ GREENBANK Hall….Note change of venue. – Chapter 7 of the book. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Food provided

Membership / Communicant Classes at the Manse.

Class Schedule 

Class 4 – Sunday 23rd March @ 3pm…note today’s class is cancelled new date to be arranged.

Class 5 – Sunday 6th April @3pm

Prayer Brunch at the ManseSaturday March 29th at 10am

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates.

Biggest Story Curriculum – what lies ahead so you can read ahead:

Sunday 23rd March – Genesis 28-32
Sunday 30th March – Genesis 37-50

Sunday 6th April – Exodus 1-3
Sunday 13th April – Exodus 4-15

Women’s group open night @ Greenbank

The Women’s group of Greenbank and Moville Presbyterian Church would like to invite you to our visitor’s night on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 8pm in Greenbank Hall. The guest speaker will be William Sayers, and he will be sharing his life story and singing. Supper will be served afterwards. Everyone is very welcome. Please let Florence Lyle know if you wish to attend by telephone or text on 00353862382996 by Friday 4th April 2025.

Methodist Church Events:

Youth Drop-In 28th March 7:30-9pm – Moville Methodist Hall

Preliminary Easter Plans:

Good Friday:
Joint Communion Malin PC 7:30pm

Ressurection Sunday:
Dawn Walk – Moville PC
Sunday Worship: Carndonagh @ 10:30am
Evening Praise Service: Greenbank @ 7pm

If there are folks who would like to take part in the Evening Praise service could let Philip know as soon as possible.

Easter Praise Service Music Practice – Provisional Dates/Times 
Please let Philip know of any clashes.
 Thursday 27th March Greenbank at 7pm

 Tuesday 4th April Greenbank at 7pm
 Tuesday 8th April Greenbank at 7pm

 Tuesday 15th April Greenbank at 7pm

Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond


Update on Rev. Jon

The Rev. Jon will be able to join us from April to June in a reduced capacity. He will be serving in Strabane and Sion for the month of March and will arrive with us in April. Please pray for him and his family as they settle in.

If anyone would have spare bicycles they could lend Jon, his wife and three kids for their time here that would be immensely appreciated.

Points for Prayer:

Please continue to pray for Rev. Marty McNeely and his wife, Julie, and children, Joshua and Martha.
Pray for Fahan congregation on the recent announcement of Marty’s resignation.
Pray for those who have had bereavements within their family circles recently. 
Pray for those attending communicants classes that this will be a time in which faith can develop and deepen.

Summer Student

This summer, in June and July, we will also host another student from RTS.

Please pray for Timothy Miller as he prepares to join us.

Announcements Sunday 16th March 2025

Thank you to Philip who is conducting the service today.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Jonny Doey

Youth Fellowhsip tonight  Sunday 9th March 7 – 8:30pm @ Moville Manse – Chapter 7 of the book. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Food provided

Midweek at Helen’s – Wednesday 19th March 7:30pm looking at Psalms 11 and 20 with the help of chapter 3 of Christopher Ash’s book “Psalms for You”

Youth Fellowship.  Sunday 23rd March 7 – 8:30pm @ Moville Manse – Chapter 7 of the book. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Food provided

Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates.

Biggest Story Curriculum – what lies ahead so you can read ahead:

Sunday 23rd March – Genesis 28-32
Sunday 30th March – Genesis 37-50

Sunday 6th April – Exodus 1-3
Sunday 13th April – Exodus 4-15

Prayer Brunch at the ManseSaturday March 29th at 10am

Membership / Communicant Classes at the Manse.

Class Schedule 

Class 4 – Sunday 23rd March @ 3pm

Class 5 – Sunday 6th April @3pm

Methodist Church Events:

Youth Drop-In 28th March 7:30-9pm – Moville Methodist Hall

Preliminary Easter Plans:

Good Friday:
Joint Communion Malin PC 7:30pm

Ressurection Sunday:
Dawn Walk – Moville PC
Sunday Worship: Carndonagh @ 10:30am
Evening Praise Service: Greenbank @ 7pm

If there are folks who would like to take part in the Evening Praise service could let Philip know as soon as possible.

Easter Praise Service Music Practice – Provisional Dates/Times 
Please let Philip know of any clashes.
 Thursday 27th March Greenbank at 7pm

 Tuesday 4th April Greenbank at 7pm
 Tuesday 8th April Greenbank at 7pm

 Tuesday 15th April Greenbank at 7pm


Update on Rev. Jon

The Rev. Jon will be able to join us from April to June in a reduced capacity. He will be serving in Strabane and Sion for the month of March and will arrive with us in April. Please pray for him and his family as they settle in.

If anyone would have spare bicycles they could lend Jon, his wife and three kids for their time here that would be immensely appreciated.

Points for Prayer:

Please continue to pray for Rev. Marty McNeely and his wife, Julie, and children, Joshua and Martha.
Pray for Fahan congregation on the recent announcement of Marty’s resignation.
Pray for those who have had bereavements within their family circles recently. 
Pray for those attending communicants classes that this will be a time in which faith can develop and deepen.

Summer Student

This summer, in June and July, we will also host another student from RTS.

Please pray for Timothy Miller as he prepares to join us.

Announcements Sunday 9th March 2025

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

Services today in Carndonagh @10.30am & Greenbank @12noon. No Service in Malin or Moville

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Communicants Class today Sunday 9th March – Moville Manse @ 3pm

Youth Fellowhsip tonight  Sunday 9th March 7 – 8:30pm @ Moville Manse – Chapter 6 of the book. Everyone of secondary school age is welcome. Food provided

Midweek at the Manse –  this Wednesday 12th March 7:45pm onwards, question sheets available on the porch table

Presbytery Events THE UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE
Studies at Ray Presbyterian Church Hall
Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May @ 7:30pm with Rev. Stephen Richmond

The Biggest Story Curriculum material can be accessed online www.thebiggeststory.com Other materials such as family devotionals can be ordered via Philip at discounted rates

Membership / Communicant Classes at the Manse.

Class Schedule 

Class 3 – Sunday 9th March @ 3pm

Class 4 – Sunday 23rd March @ 3pm

Class 5 – Sunday 6th April @3pm


Update on Rev. Jon
The Rev Jon will be able to join us from April to June in a reduced capacity. He will be serving in Strabane and Sion for the month of March and is due to arrive this week. Please continue to pray for him and his wife.

Points for Prayer:

Please continue to pray for Rev. Marty McNeely and his wife, Julie, and children, Joshua and Martha.
Pray for Fahan congregation on the recent announcement of Marty’s resignation.
Pray for those who have had bereavements within their family circles recently. 
Pray for those attending communicants classes that this will be a time in which faith can develop and deepen.

Summer Student This summer, in June and July, we will also host another student from RTS. Please pray for Timothy Miller as he prepares to join us.