Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernathy

 Mid week bible Study in the Manse on Wednesday evening at 8pm

 Greenbank & Moville PW visitor’s night in Greenbank hall this Thursday 21^st April at 7.30pm.  The speaker on the night is Joanna Tinsley, a professional artist originally from Poland, who will be sharing her story. Everyone is very welcome.

Social in Wee Hall Culdaff in (aid of Church of Ireland) this Friday 22^nd April.  Admission €5 including supper.  Dancing 10pm -2am

Good as new shop for the church will be opening on Monday 25^th April.  It is planned to meet to set up the shop next Friday (22^nd April ) at 5.30pm.  Items will be required for sale in the shop.  Your help in providing cover for the sessions at the shop would be greatly appreciated.  If you are unable to do regular sessions at the shop you may consider an occasional session or sharing a session.  Please check the rota in the shop.

 Other notices

Saddle Rock cycling club are holding a  Walk/Cycle in aid of Motor Neuron on Sunday 24^th April.  Cycle sign in from 9am and leaving Boxing Club at 10am.  Walk sign on from 2pm to leave at 2.30pm.  €5 per person /€10 per family or donation accepted.  Light refreshments served afterwards in Boxing Club.  For more details contact  087 2930448

A coffee morning will be held on Saturday 30^thApril from 11am to 2pm in Greenbank Hall, for Jade Diver who is going to volunteer in Fiji for two months with Think Pacific. She will be helping with a building project as well as teaching & coaching children in a village on a rural island that has been destroyed by the recent Cyclone Winston. All proceeds raised will go towards building supplies etc for the building project.  All welcome.

 Good as New Shop in aid of Croi and The Cardiothoraic Surgery Unit at Galway University Hospital will be open until Friday.

Derry and Donegal Presbytery Choir (joined by Derg Valley Choir) Annual Charity Concert in Ramelton Presbyterian Church next  Sunday 24th April at 7.30pm. To benefit the Donegal Hospice and Irish Guide dogs for the Blind. Supper in Makemie Hall. Everyone welcome.

Donegal Presbyterian Youth Surfing Day on Saturday 14^th May at 9:30 a.m. in Donegal Town for secondary school age young people. Cost is €25 per person and a bus may be arranged from the Inishowen area. Parental consent forms are available from Rev Stewart Glendinning. For more details e-mail tommy.bruce@gmail.com

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Stewart Glendinning

Service of Prayer for the Sick in Ballykelly Church Hall at 3.30pm today  – speaker Rev J Gray and also in Ebrington Church Hall on Thursday 14^th April at 10.30am – speaker Rev C Wilson

Joint Youth Fellowhship Games Evening – tonight at 6:30pm. in Malin Presbyterian Church Hall. Joining with Church of Ireland and Methodist youth

Greenbank & Moville PW visitor’s night in Greenbank hall on Thursday 21^st April at 7.30pm.  The speaker on the night is Joanna Tinsley, a professional artist originally from Poland, who will be sharing her story. Everyone is very welcome.

Social in Wee Hall Culdaff in (aid of Church of Ireland) on Friday 22^nd April.  Admission €5 including supper.  Dancing 10pm -2am

Other notices

Good as new shop for the church will be opening on Monday 25^th April.  Items will be required for sale in the shop.  Your help in providing cover for the sessions at the shop would be greatly appreciated.

Good as New Shop open for the next two weeks beside The AIB Bank, The Diamond, Carndonagh in aid of Croi and The Cardiothoraic Surgery Unit at Galway University Hospital.  Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm.  Donations welcome.

Derry and Donegal Presbytery Choir (joined by Derg Valley Choir) Annual Charity Concert in Ramelton Presbyterian Church on Sunday 24th April at 7.30pm. To benefit the Donegal Hospice and Irish Guide dogs for the Blind. Supper in Makemie Hall. Everyone welcome.

Donegal Presbyterian Youth Surfing Day on Saturday 14 May at 9:30 a.m. in Donegal Town for secondary school age young people. Cost is €25 per person and a bus may be arranged from the Inishowen area. Parental consent forms are available from Rev Stewart Glendinning. For more details e-mail tommy.bruce@gmail.com

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

Announcements are posted on Church’s website each weekend.  http://www.hillheadchurch.org

Service next Sunday will be our Easter All age service and will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernathy

Celebration of Easter Praise will be held in Greenbank Hall on Easter Sunday evening at 7.30pm.   In preparation for the service there will be a practice in Greenbank Hall on tomorrow night at 7.30pm for all who are interested in being part of the singing group.   Retiring offering will be in aid of Pieta House which will be opening shortly in Letterkenny. Refreshments after the service.  Everyone most welcome.

Easter Coffee Morning and Cake Sale in Fahan Presbyterian Church Hall this Wednesday 23rd March from 11am-1pm

Mid week bible study in the Manse at 8pm on Wednesday evening

Good Friday Service will be held in Hillhead Church at 8pm

 Holy Week Oasis

Oasis is open again for Holy Week —a space to be still, reflect, pray. Everyone welcome. Open from 2-6pm on Thursday 24^th, Friday 25^th and Saturday 26^th March. You’ll find Oasis in a shop premises on the Malin Road, Moville (near the Post Office).  Hosted by Inishowen Methodist Churches.

A Social, in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, will be held in the Hillhead Church Hall, on Friday 1st April.  Music by The Country Boys with dancing from 9.30pm to 1.00am.  Admission including supper is €6.  All welcome.

Easter Dawn Walk. Devotions at James & Kathleen Steele’s house at 7am followed by a walk to Greenbank Hall for breakfast

Advance notice

Good as new shop will be opening at the end of April.  Items will be required for sale in the shop.  Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser

 Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Stewart Glendinning

Presbytery Newsletters now available on porch table

Financial Report sheets for 2015 are available on the porch table.  Many thanks to Graham and David for all their work in looking after the Church’s finances.

Service of prayer for healing – Ballykelly Church Hall today at 3.30.p.m. Speaker: Rev. Alan Wilson

Youth Fellowship will meet at Issy’s Cottage at 7.00pm tonight

The last of this season’s Sunday Night Music Series will be held tonight in Hillhead  Hall at 7.30pm. Musical Guest will be the Inishowen Methodist Choir.  Tea/coffee from 7pm. Everyone welcome.

Celebration of Easter Praise will be held in Greenbank Hall on Easter Sunday evening at 7.30pm.  In preparation for the service there will be a practice in Greenbank Hall on Monday 21st at 7.30pm for all who are interested in being part of the singing group.

Easter Coffee Morning and Cake Sale in Fahan Presbyterian Church Hall on Wednesday 23rd March 2016 from 11am-1pm

Good Friday Service will be held in Hillhead Church at 8pm

 All age Easter Service at Hillhead on Easter Sunday morning 10.30am

Items from Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 8^th March

Text Messages

It is planned to set up a text message system where members of the congregation can be notified of upcoming events in the church.  More details later.

Facebook

It is also planned to set up a Church Facebook page.  If you can help with the setting up of this please let us know.

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernathy

Meeting of Committee this Tuesday 8^th March at 8pm

 Mid week Bible Study in the Manse on Wed 9^th at 8pm followed by

Meeting of Session on Wed 9^th March at 9.30pm

Sunday Night Music Series will be held next  Sunday 13^th March in Hillhead  Hall at 7.30pm. Musical Guest will be the Inishowen Methodist Choir.  Tea/coffee from 7pm.  This is the last in the current series. Everyone welocme

A warm welcome to Mr Philip Leonard who is conducting our service day.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Stewart Glendinning

World Day of Prayer (Formerly Women’s World Day of Prayer) service in Moville Church of Ireland on Friday (4^th Mar) at 8pm.  Service is open to both men and women.

Meeting of Committee on Tuesday 8^th March at 8pm

 Meeting of Session on Wed 9^th March at 8pm

Youth Fellowship will meet at Issay’s cottage tonight at 7pm

The Gideon’s International (Letterkenny Camp), 40^th Anniversary Meeting in Ray Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 8^th March at 7.30pm.  Guest Speakers—Rev Nigel Craig and Rev Aad Hurst (Field representative Gideons International).  Music by the Sperrinaires.

Sunday Night Music Series will be held on Sunday 13^th March in Hillhead  Hall at 7.30pm. Musical Guest will be the Methodist Ladies Choir.

For information

There will be a Public Consultation Day on the Preliminary Flood Risk Management Options for Carndonagh, Malin, Clonmany, and Moville from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday 03 March 2016.

Options for managing flood risk have been developed for Carndonagh, Malin, Clonmany and Moville. Everyone has the opportunity to comment on these plans, and this public input will help to identify the preferred options. You can make a submission on the options at the public consultation day or on the project website. For more information, visit www.northwestcframstudy.ie

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Mr Philip Leonard

 Thanks to John for providing the Music today

 Meeting of Session on Tuesday 23^rd Feb at 8pm

Mid Week bible study in the Manse on Wednesday at 8pm

 Good as New Shop continues in aid of Donagh National School for another week at the Diamond, Carndonagh.
Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in Carndonagh Community school on Wednesday 24^th Feb & Thursday 25^th Feb from 2.30-5.30pm and from 7.00-9.30pm

Youth Fellowship are going to Campsie Centre on Friday (26^th Feb) for Karting (two 15 min sessions) or Paintballing(1 hour) .  Cost €20 for whichever activity chosen and includes bus.  Leaving Hillhead at 7pm.  Going to Mc Donalds afterwards (£5 approx.) Please let Linda, Julie or Austin know if you plan to go.

Please forward any items for the Presbytery Newsletter to Kathleen by tomorrow evening.  kathleenmckeague@gmail.com

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Stewart Glendinning

 Sunday Night Music Series continues at Hillhead Church tonight at 7.30pm.  Musical guests will be the Choir from the Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh with conductor Helen Haughey, organist Mike Doherty & soloists Danielle Kelly and Tom Byrne.  Tea & Coffee at 7pm.

Youth Fellowship at Issy’s cottage tonight at 7pm

Bocan Drama Group presents “Strictly for the Birds”, a comedy by Sam Cree in St. Eugene’s Hall, Moville next  Friday 19^th  Feb at 8:00 p.m.  Doors open at 7:30pm Admission €7 (Pay at door) in aid of Inishowen Methodist Churches.

Meeting of Session on Tuesday 23^rd Feb at 8pm

 Other notices

Good as New Shop beside The AIB Bank, at the Diamond Carndonagh in aid of Donagh National School for the month of February
Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in Carndonagh Community school on Wednesday 24^th Feb & Thursday 25^th Feb from 2.30-5.30pm and from 7.00-9.30pm

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser.

Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Stewart Glendinning

 Thank you to Bethany for leading the music today.

 Word for today booklets are now available on the porch table

Sunday Night Music Series continues at Hillhead Church on Sunday 14th February at 7.30pm.  Musical guests will be the Choir from the Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh with conductor Helen Haughey, organist Mike Doherty & soloists Danielle Kelly and Tom Bryne.  Tea & Coffee at 7pm.

Gospel Praise Evening at Greenbank Hall  with The Bocan Choir and other artists tonight at 7.30pm.  Offering will be in aid of Open Doors. Supper will be served afterwards. Everyone welcome

 Good as New Shop will be opening tomorrow 1st  February beside The AIB Bank, at the Diamond Carndonagh in aid of Donagh National School
The shop will be open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm for the month of February.  Donations and your support would be most appreciated.

Joint Kirk session meeting (4 churches) will be held on Tuesday 9^th February in the manse at 8pm

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser.

 Service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Drew Abernathy

 New Year Dinner will be held this Fri 29^th Jan in Strand Hotel at 7.30pml.  Music by Peter Mac.  Adults €18. Children €7.  Please let John before Tuesday if you plan to attend so that numbers can be confirmed with the hotel.

Meeting of Kirk Session this Tuesday 26^th January at 8pm

Mid week bible study on Wednesday at 8pm in the Manse

Gospel Praise Evening at Greenbank Hall  with The Bocan Choir and other artists on next  Sunday 31^st January at 7.30pm.  Offering will be in aid of Open Doors. Supper will be served afterwards. Everyone welcome

 Good as New Shop will be opening Monday 1st  February beside The AIB Bank, at the Diamond Carndonagh in aid of Donagh National School
The shop will be open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm for the months of February.  Donations and your support would be most appreciated.

Joint Kirk session meeting (4 churches) will be held on Tuesday 9^th February in the manse at 8pm

Thank you to all the volunteers for your faithful service. If you are not available please arrange to swap with someone or contact the rota organiser.