Thank you to Jonny Doey who is conducting the service this morning.

Service next Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Greenbank New Year Dinner: Fri 9^th February 2024 at 7pm … A 3-course meal with a choice of mains – roast beef or turkey and ham. Cost €25 per adult and €10 for children under 16-year-olds. Everyone welcome, but early booking is essential, as places are limited. To book ring or text Leta on 0879218922. Please do not leave a voice message. Or alternatively email: hlallison@outlook.ie Deadline for booking is Tuesday 6^th February, but places may be filled before then. Please note your choice for main course, and any dietary requirements when booking. Proceeds in aid of Greenbank property fund.

Philip on study leave: Philip will be away on study leave in USA until the 31st of January 2024 (returning 1st February). Please do continue to pray for Philip as he juggles studies and his commitment of being our pastor

Good as New Shop now open, beside Neil J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & Irish Guide Dogs.  Open Monday to Saturday from 10-5pm for 4 weeks. Donations welcome. For any further information please contact Wendy Doherty 

A warm welcome and thank you to Rev Moore Casement who is conducting the service this morning.

Service next Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Jonny Doey

Youth Fellowship @ Greenbank PC tonight (Sunday 21st January) 7pm-8.30pm: continuing to work through the book, please read the next chapter. Everyone of secondary school age and above is welcome. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE

Philip on study leave: Philip will be away on study leave in USA from 18th to the 31st of January 2024 (returning 1st February). Please do continue to pray for Philip as he juggles studies and his commitment of being our pastor

Good as New Shop opening tomorrow Monday 22nd January, beside Neil J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & Irish Guide Dogs.  Open Monday to Saturday from 10-5pm for 4 weeks. Donations welcome. For any further information please contact Wendy Doherty 

Greenbank New Year Dinner: Fri 9^th February 2024 at 7pm … A 3-course meal with a choice of mains – roast beef or turkey and ham. Cost €25 per adult and €10 for children under 16-year-olds. Everyone welcome, but early booking is essential, as places are limited. To book ring or text Leta on 0879218922. Please do not leave a voice message. Or alternatively email: hlallison@outlook.ie Deadline for booking is Tuesday 6^th February, but places may be filled before then. Please note your choice for main course, and any dietary requirements when booking. Proceeds in aid of Greenbank property fund.

A warm welcome and thank you to Stephen Kerr who is conducting the service this morning.

Service next Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Moore Casement

Evening Service in Fahan PC tonight (Sun 14^th Jan) @8pm will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots.  Prayer Ministry available.

Midweek at the Manse this Wednesday 17th January – everyone welcome from 7.45pm, tea and coffee and questions to help guide our discussion are available on the porch table or from Philip directly.

FARMING IN FAITH

Invitation to Farming in Faith on Monday 15th January 2024 at 8.15pm.

To pray for, and with, farmers. In Manorcunningham Community Centre F92

W727. Speakers: Billy McMahon – Farmer ‘My experience of depression’.

Richard McNeely – Farmer/ Christian Counsellor who will examine emotional

health issues in a changing farming environment.  Everybody will be very welcome.

Youth Fellowship @ Greenbank PC next Sunday 21st January 7pm-8.30pm: continuing to work through the book, please read the next chapter. Everyone of secondary school age and above is welcome. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE

Points for Prayer:

Pray for all members of each faith family to establish the rhythms of devotion, dedication and discipleship this year.

Pray for the Cummings, Cunningham and Buchanan families on the recent passing of baby Rosie. Pray particularly for Richard and Donna.

Philip DMin Studies: Also for your diaries some advance notice that Philip’s next time of study in the States will be from the 18th to the 31st of January 2024 (returning 1st February). Please do continue to pray for Philip as he juggles studies and his commitment of being our pastor

Good as New Shop opening Monday 22nd January, beside Neil J. Doherty Auctioneers, Pound Street, Carndonagh in aid of Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer’s Unit Carndonagh & Irish Guide Dogs.  Open Monday to Saturday from 10-5pm for 4 weeks. Donations welcome. For any further information please contact Wendy Doherty 

Thank you to Philip who is conducting our Communion service this morning.

Youth Fellowship outing to YPC tonight Sunday 7th January @ 8pm
No youth fellowship at the manse but please contact Philip, Florence or Winsome to organise lifts.

Midweek Bible Study at Helen’s – Wednesday 10th January @7.30pm – continuing to work through the book of Colossians, please contact Philip if you require any of the resources.

FARMING IN FAITH

Invitation to Farming in Faith on Monday 15th January 2024 at 8.15pm.

To pray for, and with, farmers. In Manorcunningham Community Centre F92

W727. Speakers:

Billy McMahon – Farmer ‘My experience of depression’.

Richard McNeely – Farmer/ Christian Counsellor who will examine emotional

health issues in a changing farming environment.

Everybody will be very welcome.

Freewill offering contributions:  Please ensure free will offering contributions for inclusion for 2023 are submitted today.

Points for Prayer:

Pray for all members of each faith family to establish the rhythms of devotion, dedication and discipleship this year.Philip DMin Studies: Also for your diaries some advance notice that Philip’s next time of study in the States will be from the 18th to the 31st of January 2024 (returning 1st February). Please do continue to pray for Philip as he juggles studies and his commitment of being our pasto

Joint service in Malin PC @12noon today will be conducted by Mark Hawthorne….no service in Carndonagh

New year Communion Service next Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots

Thanks
Philip wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity coming up to Christmas – thank you to everyone who sent cards and gave gifts, it really is much appreciated.

YPC 2024 Lisneal College 5th-7th January 2024 @ 8pm each evening
YPC Ladies Coffee Morning – White Horse Hotel @ 10:30am – check facebook for more details.

Youth Fellowship outing to YPC next Sunday 7th January @ 8pm
No youth fellowship at the manse but please contact Philip, Florence and Winsome to organise lifts.

Midweek Study at the Manse – Wednesday 3rd January – time of reflection and prayer. Everyone welcome from 7.45pm, tea/coffee and treats served.

Midweek Bible Study at Helen’s – Wednesday 10th January @7.30pm – continuing to work through the book of Colossians, please contact Philip if you require any of the resources.

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)

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

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

Points for Prayer:

Pray for all members of each faith family to establish the rhythms of devotion, dedication and discipleship this year.

Pray for the family circle of Wayne and Shakira Armstrong on the sudden and tragic passing of Shakira’s father.

Philip DMin Studies: Also for your diaries some advance notice that Philip’s next time of study in the States will be from the 18th to the 31st of January 2024 (returning 1st February). Please do continue to pray for Philip as he juggles studies and his commitment of being our pastor

United Inishowen 4 Family service today in Moville PC will be conducted by Rev Philip Poots. No service in Carndonagh, Malin & Greenbank

Services next Sunday will be held in Malin PC and Greenbank PC at 12 noon

Service in Malin PC will be conducted by Mark Hawthorne and in Greenbank by Rev Philip Poots.  No service at Carndonagh or Moville.

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 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.

Philip DMin Studies: Also for your diaries some advance notice that Philip’s next time of study in the States will be from the 18th to the 31st of January 2024 (returning 1st February). Please do continue to pray for Philip as he juggles studies and his commitment of being our pastor

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.