Welcome
A warm welcome from the members of Fahan Presbyterian Church.
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An eaglais Preispitéireach I bhFathain Fáilte, 
Our prayer is that we can be salt and light in the community and farther afield. We hope you find the site informative.
Is é ar nguí go mbéimid salann agus solas sa phobal seo agus níos faide amach.
FAHAN PRESBYTERIANCHURCH PLAN TO REOPEN FOR SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES ON 6TH SEPTEMBER 2020.
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THURSDAY PRAYER MEETINGS
You will be very welcome to join our Prayer Meeting on Thursday evenings during the summer 2020 at 8.30pm via Zoom. See link details above. Please contact us in advance to confirm attendance.
Please see recent posts below (in date order).
THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: ‘A RISEN CHURCH’
Sunday 02-08-20. Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 2:6 to 10.
Members of Derry & Donegal Presbytery are taking part. Praise items: Amazing Grace (instrumental version), Your Grace is enough, Only by grace; Softly and Tenderly and Wonderful Grace.
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE (SMS) #20
“The Helmet & the Sword”
Ephesians 6, The Armour of God. On Sunday 02-08-2020.
Rev Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible readings: Ephesians 4:4 to 9.
Praise items: “How great is our God, sing with me”, “May the mind of Christ my Saviour”, “Faithful One, so unchanging” & “Stand up! Stand up for Jesus”.
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE, SUNDAY 02-08-2020
The theme is Relationships: ‘Parents and Children’.Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey.
Bible reading: Ephesians 6:1-4, Matthew 18:1-13 and 19:13-15.
The hymns are: “There’s a friend for little children” and “Bless the Lord O my soul” (10,000 reasons) Fahan Praise 18.
Saturday Song #20 ‘There was Jesus’
Sung by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches and friends'.
Many thanks to Graham Todd, Glenn Sloan, Mark Russell, Hazel Britton & Amy Meehan for their time & talent and Glenn Hetherington for endless patience putting it all together. (Posted 01-08-2020)
KIDS CORNER # 9
Every Friday from Ray Presbyterian Church.
Songs: “Wide and long and high and deep”, “This little light of mine” & “We want to see Jesus lifted high”. Parable ‘The Good Samaritan’ from Luke 10: 25 to 37. Memory verse: Colossians 3:2 "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." (Posted 31-07-20)
SUNDAY MINI SERIES (SMS) #19
“The Sandals & The Shield”. Ephesians 6, The Armour of God #4. Rev Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible readings: Romans 10:9 to 15. Praise items:
“Bless the Lord, O my soul”, “Before the Throne of God above”, “By faith, we see the hand of God”. Benediction: 1 Corinthians 15:58
(Posted Sunday 26-07-20).
THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: ‘A LIVING CHURCH’
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 2:1 to 5. Praise items:
"Before the Throne of God Above",
"Who You Say I Am", "His mercy is more" and "Christ, Our Hope in Life and Death". (Posted 26-07-20).
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE
The theme is Relationships:
Husbands and Wives
Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey.
Bible reading: Ephesians 5:21 to 33.
The hymns are: “May the mind of Christ my Saviour (512) and
“I the Lord of sea and sky” (541). Posted 26-07-20.
Saturday Song #19
This is my Story, these are my Songs #8.
Song ‘There was Jesus’
“Don’t read for information, read for TRANSFORMATION”.
Sung by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. (Posted 25-07-2020).
Bible verses: James 1:22 to 25, Psalm37:7 and 2 Chronicles 20:12.
KIDS CORNER # 8
Messy Parable. Every Friday from Ray Presbyterian Church. Introduction Sound track: “God who made the universe”.
Prayer: “Lord give us two little eyes to look to God.”
Song 1: “Wide and long and high and deep”
Messy Parable ‘The Lost Son’ from Luke 15: 11 to 32.
Memory verse: Colossians 3:2 "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
Song 2: “Jesus loves me this I know”
Song 3: “Jesus’ love is very wonderful”
Prayer: “Be near me Lord Jesus” (Posted 24-07-2020).
THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE:
A Powerful church on Sunday 19-07-20.
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 1:15-23. Members of Coleraine & Limavady Presbytery taking part.
Praise items: “Across the Lands” (Getty’s), “Living Hope; King of Kings” and “Majesty”.
SUNDAY MINI SERIES (SMS) #18
The Armour of God #3 - On Sunday 19-07-2020.
Rev Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible reading: Philippians 3: 4b to 11.
Praise items: “Amazing Grace”, “What a Friend we have in Jesus”, “What love could remember, no wrongs we have done” (His mercy is more). Benediction: 2 Thessalonians 2: 16 & 17.
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE,
A Study of Ephesians 5:3 to 20. Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey. Hymns: ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ (IPH 621) & ‘Be thou my vision’ (IPH 491). Posted 19-07-20.
Saturday Song 18
This is my Story, these are my Songs #7
Song: ‘The Treasure of You’
Sung by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible verse: Deuteronomy 7:6 “For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.”
(Posted 18-07-2020).
KIDS CORNER #7
Every Friday from Ray Presbyterian Church.
Song 1: “Jesus I LOVE You, deep down in my heart”.
Messy Parable: “The Great Banquet”.
Memory verse: Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Song 2: “Create in me a clean heart, oh God,” (Posted 17-07-2020).
THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: A United church.
Bible reading, Ephesians 1:1-16. Members of North Belfast Presbytery taking part.
Praise items: “May the Peoples Praise You” (Getty’s), “And can it be” and “The Church’s One Foundation”. (Posted 12-07-2020).
SUNDAY MINI SERIES (SMS) #17
The Armour of God #2 Rev Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible readings: Matthew 4:1 to 11 and Ephesians 6:13 (10 to 20).
Praise items: “Jesus, name above all names”, “Oh how good it is” & "Be still, for the presence of the Lord"
Benediction: 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.”
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE, SUNDAY 12-07-2020
Who is your role model? A study of Ephesians 4:17-5:2
Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey. Hymns: “Great is thy faithfulness” (Glory to God 12 & IPH 89) and “Will you come and follow me” (Glory to God 70 & IPH 574).
SATURDAY SONG #17
This is my story, these are my songs #6 by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. "BROKEN THINGS"
Bible Romans 13:12. (Posted 11-07-2020).
KIDS CORNER # 6
Every Friday from Ray Presbyterian Church.
Song 1: “Wide and long and high and deep”
Puppets: “The Pearl of Great Price”
Puppets song: “I lay my life down at your feet”
Memory verse: Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Song 2: “I’m gonna jump up and down”
(Posted 10-07-20)
FAHAN BIBLE STUDY BY ZOOM THIS EVENING, THURSDAY 9TH AT 8.30pm. TOPIC - 'REST'
You will be very welcome at our weekly series looking at the 'Seasons of Life' led by Andrew Lamberton.
Tonight will be week six out of seven (pages 44 to 51). We have been following the booklet 'PROXIMITY'. However this will not be essential if you don't have your own copy, so please join and I have no doubt you will find it a time of blessing.
Bible readings: Mark 6: 30-33 and Matthew 11:28 to 30.
Fahan Zoom link as always: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8925256157
Meeting ID: 892 525 6157
THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: A redeemed church.
Bible reading, Ephesians 1:1 to 16.
Members of Monaghan Presbytery taking part.
Praise items: “I stand Amazed in the Presence”,
“Praise the name”, “When I survey the Wondrous Cross” and “I know that my Redeemer Lives”. (Posted 05-07-20)
SUNDAY MINI SERIES (SMS) #16
The Armour of God #1 - Introduction.
Rev Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible reading, Ephesians 6:10 to 20.
Praise items: “O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us” and “Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart” Benediction, Jude 1:24.
(Posted 05-07-20).
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE, SUNDAY
Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey.
Hymns: ‘To God be the glory’ (Hymn 374) and ‘We are a moment’ (Robin Mark). Bible reading Ephesians 4:7-16. (Posted 05-07-2020).
'THIS IS MY STORY, THESE ARE MY SONGS' #5.
"My heart is an empty page"
By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches. Posted 04-07-20)
KIDS CORNER Number 5
Every Friday from Ray Presbyterian Church.
Introduction Sound track: “God who made the universe”
Prayer: “Lord give us two little eyes to look to God.”
Song 1: “He made the stars to shine”
Memory verse: Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
Song 2: “Nothing's too big big big for His power”
Prayer: “Be near me Lord Jesus” (Posted 03-07-20)
SMS # 15 28-06-20
All children very welcome. Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches Special Service with the boys and girls in mind and involved.
Bible verses: Psalm 78:4, Deuteronomy 4:9, Matthew 5:16, Romans 10:14 t& 15.
Praise items: We want to see Jesus lifted high, This li'l light of mine I'm gonna let it shine and Hear the call of the kingdom.
The Moderator's Service:
An adopted church Bible reading: Ephesians 1:1-16. Hymns and worship songs: "10,000 reasons", "When I was lost" (There is a new song in my heart) & "In Christ Alone". (Posted 28-06-20).
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE 28-06-2020
By Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey.
Bible reading: Ephesians 4:1-6.
Hymns: “My heart is filled with thankfulness” (IPH514 7 Fahan praise 124) “We are marching in the light of God” (IPH 152 & Glory to God 101)
SATURDAY SONG 15
This is my story, these are my songs by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. Bible Philippians 2: 14 to 16 "14. “For who He really is” by Steven Curtis Chapman. (Posted 27-06-20).
KIDS CORNER NUMBER 4.
Every Friday from Ray Presbyterian Church. Introduction Sound track: “God who made the universe”. Prayer: “Lord give us two little eyes to look to God”.
Memory verse: Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
Songs: "Our God is a great big God", “Don’t build your house on the sandy land”, “The wise man built his house upon the rock”. Prayer: “Be near me Lord Jesus” (Posted 26-06-2020)
MODERATOR'S SERVICE
Rt Rev Dr.David Bruce who looks at Ephesians 1:5-6.
Hymns and worship songs: Holy Spirit, living breath of God, Yet not I but through Christ in me, I’m forgiven and Amazing Grace how can it be. (Posted 21-06-20)
SUNDAY MINI SERIES #14
Psalm 23:6 “I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever”. Led by Rev. Gordy and Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible reading John 14: 1 to 6.
Praise “There is a higher throne”. Praise “I can only imagine What it will be like”. Praise “There is a Redeemer”. Benediction, Revelation 7:12. (Posted 21-06-20).
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE
Children’s story at the beginning. Bible reading
Ephesians 3:14-21.
Hymns are: “Our God is a great big God” and “Love Divine all loves excelling”. Majority of service on video one with final hymn on this link to video two. Service for the four Presbyterian Churches in North Inishowen, Donegal. Led by Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey (Posted 21-06-20)
YOUTH SERVICE FROM AGHADOWEY PRESBYTERIAN
Lauren & Ethan Clarke and Andrew Lamberton (who all have associations with Fahan) take part in the full length Youth Service on Sunday 14th June 2020. (Posted 21-06-20)
Saturday Song 14
This is my story, these are my songs #3
JESUS IS AT THE WHEEL. By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtown. & Ray Presbyterian Churches. Bible verse Romans 12:1."Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." (Posted 20-6-20).
KIDS CORNER NO. 3
Messy Parables - The Parable of the Yeast. for all children (big people can take part as well!!)
*PROGRAMME:*
Introduction Sound track
Prayer
Song: “I’m gonna jump up and down”
Bible reading: Matthew 13:33
Memory verse: Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
Song: “Nothing's too big big big for His power”
Prayer: “Be near me, Lord Jesus” (Posted 19-06-2020)
MODERATOR'S SERVICE
Rt Rev Dr David Bruce. Bible Ephesians 1:1-16. Hymns:
Come people of the risen King,
The church’s one foundation
Name of all majesty. (Posted 14-06-20)
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE 13 (SMS).
Led by Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtown. & Ray Presbyterian Churches. Bible Psalm 139:1 to 12. Praise: THE LORD’S MY SHEPHERD, I’LL NOT WANT and “LORD, I NEED YOU”. (Posted 14-06-2020)
INISHOWEN 4
A study by Rev. Derek McKelvey of Ephesians 3:1-13 The Hymns are "There is a redeemer" (192 IPH or Glory to God 30) and "I will sing the wondrous story" (211 IPH). Posted 13-06-2020.
Saturday Song 13 This is my story
These are my songs #2 FOOLS WISDOM
By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible verse 1 Corinthians 1:25.
Words by Malcolm & Alwyn. (Posted 13-06-2020).
Please let me know if you find the words printed with the video of any benefit.
KIDS CORNER 2
Every Friday from Ray Presbyterian Church.
Prayer: Lord give us two little eyes to look to God ....
Song: Wide and long and high and deep ....
Memory verse: Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
Song: Who is the king of the jungle? (Fahan Praise 203).
Prayer: Be near me Lord Jesus. (Posted 12-06-20)
THURSDAY THOUGHT 12
The Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9 to 15 (NKJV). Final section ‘For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’ Bible reading 1st Chronicles 29:11. By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. Final Thursday Thought for now. (Posted 11-06-2020).
THE PCI SUNDAY SERVICE
Having been installed as Moderator on Monday evening, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce gives his first online Sunday service today, Sunday 7th June 2020.
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE 12 (SMS).
Led by Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtown. & Ray Presbyterian Churches. Bible reading John 10:1 to 11 and Psalm 100:3. Focusing on verse 5 of Psalm 23 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Praise items: "The King of Love my Shepherd is" (Hymn 388) and "Sovereign Over Us". (Word available on Fahan Facebook page) Posted 07-06-2020).
FAHAN CHILDREN'S DAY 2020
Please sit back and enjoy the children of Fahan Presbyterian giving Glory to God in song, drama, and Bible reading including a talk for the children by Eugen. The service which was broadcast on Sunday 07-06-20 was recorded in various homes during our stay-at-home. DVDs should be available for those without access to the internet.
SERVICE FROM INISHOWEN FOUR
Service for Sunday 7th June 2020 with Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey. Coming from the four Presbyterian Churches in North Inishowen. The service is based on the theme 'No longer Strangers' from Ephesians 2:11-23.
On Trinity Sunday our first hymn is 'Holy, Holy Holy, Lord God Almighty' (161 in The Irish Presbyterian book) and our second ' Brother, sister let me serve you' (588 in IPC).
SATURDAY SONG 12
"Put your life in Jesus' nail scarred hands'" by Larry Norman. Bible verse 2 Corinthians 4:4. Weekly song by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. (Posted 06-06-2020).
KIDS CORNER WEEK 1
Please join us every Friday during summer 2020 for Kids Corner from Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches.
Children - you can invite big people as well.
Song "Our God is a great big God"
Remember to send in your photographs or video if you have a picnic during the coming week. Worksheets here. (Posted 05-06-2020).
FAHAN BIBLE STUDY BY ZOOM ON THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 2020 AT 8.30PM
You will be very welcome to join us tonight for the first in a seven-part series by PCI called PROXIMITY - SEASONS OF LIFE, led by Andrew Lamberton.
If new to Zoom, please send me a message if you would like a practice on Zoom earlier in the day. No need to take part tonight if you just wish to listen.
See link below to tonight's section (Other evenings are NOT available online from PCI. Only tonight chapter 1 pages 1 to 11 are online)..
We recommend you have the booklet each night that accompanies the series.
It is good if you can read over the relevant section, (if possible), before the Bible Study (tonight it will be pages 1 to11).
Please send me a message if you would like one posted out. James
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8925256157 Meeting ID: 892 525 6157
THURSDAY THOUGHT 11
The Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9 to 15.
Seventh section 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one'. Bible reading 1 Peter 5:6 to 11. By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. (Posted 04-06-2020)
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE 11 (SMS).
Led by Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtown. & Ray Presbyterian Churches. Bible reading Hebrews 12:1 to 11. focusing on verse 4 of Psalm 23 "Your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Praise items: "Our sins they are many, His mercy is more" and "My hope is built on nothing less" (Cornerstone, Fahan Praise 125). Posted 31-05-2020).
The Sunday Service: 'Hope beyond Lockdown' - Part 4. Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr William Henry, final in a four-part series. Bible theme from 1 Samuel, chapters 18 and 19 . (Posted 31-05-20).
SERVICE FROM INISHOWEN FOUR
Service for Sunday 31 May 2020 with Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey. A study of Acts 2 and Ephesians 2 coming from the four Presbyterian Churches in North Inishowen.
Bible readings: Ephesians 2:1-10 and Acts 2:1-17. The Hymns are:
O breath of Life come sweeping through us (IPC 475).
O let the Son of God enfold you (words below).
O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us,
revive Your Church with life and power;
O breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us
and fit Your Church to meet this hour.
2 O Wind of God, come bend us, break us
till humbly we confess our need;
then, in Your tenderness remake us,
revive, restore – for this we plead.
3 O Breath of Love,
come breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart;
come, Love of Christ, afresh to win us,
revive Your Church in every part!
4 Revive us, Lord; is zeal abating
while harvest fields are vast and white?
Revive us, Lord, the world is waiting –
equip Your Church to spread the light.
“O let the Son of God enfold you”
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
Oh let the Son of God enfold you
With His Spirit and His love
Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul
Oh let Him have those things that hold you
And His Spirit like a dove
Will descend upon your life and make you whole
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
Jesus oh Jesus
Come and fill Your lambs
Come and fill your lambs
SUNDAY SCHOOL LIVE
From Aghadowey Presbyterian Church on Sunday 31st May 2020. At Sunday School Live we will be looking at David versus Goliath! Join in from 10:30am live here on Facebook for games, quiz, a song, story and memory verse! At 11:15 on our YouTube channel we will have our weekly service, continuing our series on Philippians - click here to watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zymSdkFQlA8 Everyone Welcome! (Posted 31-05-20)
SATURDAY SONG 11
- Lean on Me.... Galatians 6:2 'Carry each others burdens and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.'Weekly song by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. (Posted 30-05-2020)
THURSDAY THOUGHT 10
The Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9 to 15. "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us". What is the single biggest problem which humanity has to grapple with? Bible reading Luke 18:9 to 14. By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches.
BIBLE STUDY BY ZOOM EACH THURSDAY AT 8.30PM
Neighbours and friends will be very welcome at our weekly Bible Study via ZOOM. There will be no requirement to take part if you prefer to just watch and listen. We look forward to you joining us D.V.
We are using a series entitled 'PCI PROXIMITY - SEASONS OF LIFE'
Please contact me in advance if you want a test drive on Zoom or would like a booklet that accompanies the PROXIMITY series.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8925256157 Meeting ID: 892 525 6157.
James should be online from 8.15pm to assist you logging on.
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE 10 (SMS).
Led by Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Study from Psalm 23. Bible readings Matthew 14:22 to 33.and Hebrews 13:20 & 21.
Praise items: "Before the Throne of God above" (Fahan Praise 14) and
"The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want" (Fahan Praise 176).
Download copy of Fahan Praise here.
Posted 24-05-2020.
The Sunday Service: Hope beyond Lockdown - Part 3. Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr William Henry, third in a four-part series. Bible reading Matthew 20:20-28. (Posted 24-05-20).
SUNDAY SCHOOL LIVE AT 10.30AM
Sunday School Live is here from Aghadowey Presbyterian on Facebook from 10.30am each Sunday morning - Resources are available at www.aghadoweypci.co.uk
Alice one of our Sunday School Leaders will be telling us the story of an unlikely king! All you need for this week's craft is a paper plate and scissors! (Posted 24-05-20).
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE
(week 10 of lockdown 24-05-2020).
Led by Rev. Derek and Mrs Helen McKelvey.
A study of Ephesians 1:15-23
The service this morning, Ascension Sunday, is based in Ephesians 1:15-23. Paul's prayer for the Ephesians. The Hymns are one that everybody knows:
'Crown him with many Crowns' aand probably a new one to most 'Above all powers' You will find it here on YouTube. And the words are below:
Above all powers, Above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms, Above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth
Crucified, Laid behind , the stone
You lived to die, Rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall, And thought of me
Above all
Above all powers
Above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms Above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth
Crucified Laid behind the stone
You lived to die. Rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall And thought of me
Above all.
SATURDAY SONG 10
"STANDING ON THE ROCK OF JESUS"
Weekly song by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches.
(Posted 23-05-2020)
THURSDAY THOUGHT 9
THE LORD'S PRAYER
"Give us today our daily bread"
Bible reading: Matthew 6:25 to 34.
By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncuningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches.
In the house of God, the one who provides the food is the one who prepares the meal. We don’t swagger into his presence and demand delicacies. Nor do we sit outside the door and hope for crumbs. We simply take our place at the table and gladly trust him to ‘Give us this day our daily bread.’ (Max Lucado).
Posted 21-05-2020.
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE 9 (SMS).
Led by Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Church. Thanks to Chloe and Lynne for playing on 'How great is our God' Study from Psalm 23. (Posted 17-05-2020).
The Sunday Service: Hope beyond Lockdown - Part 2. Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr William Henry, begins the second in a four-part series based on Ecclesiastes 4.
This Sunday’s songs will be: "We are here to worship", "O praise the name", "God loves you" and ‘Amazing grace - My chains are gone’.
Children’s address is by Helen Newell from Christian Aid - with Prayer of Intercession focused on their projects. (Posted 17-05-2020)
SUNDAY SCHOOL LIVE AT 10.30AM
Sunday School Live is here from Aghadowey Presbyterian on Facebook from 10.30am each Sunday morning - Resources are available at www.aghadoweypci.co.uk - You will need the Coat drawing and some old magazines or newspapers, scissors and glue!(Posted 17-05-20).
INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE
(week 9 of lockdown 17-05-20).
Led by Rev. Derek and Mrs Helen McKelvey.
Bible reading, Ephesians 1:1 to 14.
Hymns: 'Jesus loves me. This I know' and 'How deep the Father's love for us'.
SATURDAY SONG 9
Weekly song by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches.
(Posted 16-05-2020)
I was sinking deep in sin, Sinking to rise no more,
Overwhelmed by guilt within, Mercy I did implore,
Then the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry
Christ my Saviour lifted me Now safe am I.
For love lifted me!...
Love lifted me!.. When no one but Christ could help
Love lifted me. Yes love lifted me!
Love lifted me!.. When no one but Christ could help Love, love lifted me.
2. Souls in danger, look above Jesus completely saves;
He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves,
He’s the Master of the sea Billows His will obey;
He your Saviour wants to be, So be saved today!
For love lifted me!... Love lifted me!..
When no one but Christ could help Love lifted me.
Yes now love lifted me!Love lifted me!..
When no one but Christ could help Love, love lifted me.
3. When the waves of sorrow roll, When I am in distress
Jesus takes me by His hand, Ever His loves to bless,
He will every fear dispel Satisfy every need;
All who heed His loving call find rest indeed.
For love lifted me!... Love lifted me!..
When no one but Christ could help Love, love lifted me.
Yes now love lifted me!Love lifted me!..
When no one but Christ could help Love, love lifted
Love, love lifted Love, love lifted me. James Rowe (1912).
THURSDAY THOUGHT 9 -
THE LORD'S PRAYER
(Matthew 6) By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible reading Luke 4:14 to 21 (Posted 14-05-20)
14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.
16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
QUOTE J.I.PACKER: "To pray your will be done is both searching and demanding for we must be ready to add 'AND START WITH ME'.
The Sunday Service: Hope beyond Lockdown - Part 1.
As churches across Ireland remain closed today, due to the current Coronavirus emergency, Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr William Henry, begins a short four-part series of sermons entitled ‘Hope beyond lockdown’.
Bible reading Exodus 19. Duration 1 hour. (Posted 10-05-2020)
SUNDAY SCHOOL LIVE FROM AGHADOWEY
Join us here on Facebook at 10.30am for Sunday School Live. Resources are available to download from our website aghadoweypci.co.uk There will be quizzes and crafts for the whole family to enjoy as well as a discussion sheet for teens!
INISHOWEN FOUR SERVICE, SUNDAY 10-05-20
You may wish to look up the reading and the Hymns so you can follow and sing along with us as you listen.
Bible reading Acts 19:1-10. Hymns:
1) One old - John Newton's "How sweet the name of Jesus sounds"
2) One new - "Lord you have my heart". The words are below in case you can't find them.
The soup is made and we have the rolls as we begin to look forward to Pentecost when the Spirit was given to the disciples we will begin a series of services on the Letter of Paul to the Church at Ephesus. It would help our study of this book if you read Acts chapter 19 beforehand. This tells the story of the two years Paul spent in Ephesus on his third missionary journey. This is longer than he spent anywhere else, perhaps this explains the warm tone of the whole letter to the Ephesians written several years later.
We hope to join you for Service and for soup lunch tomorrow. Helen and Derek
Lord, You have my heart And I will search for Yours
Jesus, take my life and lead me on Lord, You have my heart
And I will search for Yours Let me be to You a sacrifice
And I will praise You, Lord (I will praise you, Lord)
And I will sing of love come down (I will sing of love come down)
And as You show Your face (Show Your face) We’ll see your glory here.
SATURDAY SONG 8
By Rev. Gordy McCracken. Bible verse Job 13:15 "Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face."
(Posted 09-05-20)
Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms
Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms
THURSDAY THOUGHT 8
By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches. A series on the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) - "Hallowed be thy Name". Reading from the Message Bible Exodus 34:1 to 7. (Posted 07-05-2020).
INISHOWEN 4 MORNING SERVICE SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2020.
Rev Derek & Mrs Helen McKelvey.
A study of John 21:15-25.
Hymns: 'Praise my Soul' (Hymn 360) and 'All I once held dear' (Fahan Praise 4 or Mission Praise 799). Posted 03-05-20.
Download copy of Fahan Praise:
SUNDAY SCHOOL LIVE 10.30AM EACH SUNDAY. How it will work
1. Be on Facebook for 10.30am
2. Have another device handy - this is for the online quiz. Mobile or tablet is fine.
3. Download and print the worksheets and craft below. You will need scissors, a straw, string, sellotape, sheet of spare paper. (Posted 03-05-2020).
Moderator’s Sunday service 03-05-20.
Recorded in his home congregation, Maze Presbyterian earlier this week, Moderator's Sunday Service. Habakkuk 3:16-19. Praise items: ‘It is good to praise you Lord’ and ‘My hope is built is nothing less’. (Posted 03-05-20)
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE No. 7
Readings Psalm 23 & Philippians 4:10 to 13. Praise: "Count your blessings" & "10,000 reasons". Led by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. Assisted by Karen, Adina & Andrew. (Published 03-05-2020)
SATURDAY SONG 7
Weekly song presented by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. A poem written by a schoolboy with terminal cancer.
(Posted 02-05-2020)
THURSDAY THOUGHT 7
Weekly reflection by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches.
Bible reading Isaiah 6:1 to 7. (Posted 30-04-2020).
Inishowen 4 Service 26-04-20:
Greenbank, Hillhead, Malin, Moville Presbyterian. Helen and Derek lead us in a study of John 21:1-18. The Hymns are Psalm 23 and Amazing Grace. You may wish to look up the words of the 23rd Psalm and Amazing Grace so you can sing along with us. Please share and invite others from the four congregations to join in. (Posted 26-04-20).
CHILDREN’S STORY.
(and maybe for big people as well), from Donegal Presbyterian.Edgar has been busy this week and is here with another story for you. Worksheets Available on the church website. (Posted 26-04-20).
Moderator’s Sunday service 26-04-20.
Recorded in his home congregation, Maze Presbyterian earlier this week, taken from Habakkuk 3:1-16. “Habakkuk has been learning from God the implications of who God is and what he does in the midst of chaos,” (Posted 26-04-20).
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE No. 6
Reading Psalm 23. Led by Rev. Gordy, Karen & Andrew McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. (Published 26-04-20)
SATURDAY SONG 6
A song each Saturday morning hosted by Rev. Gordy McCracken. (Posted 25-04-2020).
SUNG BY AMY MEEHAN AND FRIENDS
"A Living Prayer" by Alison Krauss.
1 In this world I walk alone with no place to call my home
But there's one who holds my hand
The rugged road through barren lands
The way is dark, the road is steep
But He's become my eyes to see
The strength to climb, my griefs to bear
The Savior lives inside me there
In your love I find release
A haven from my unbelief
Take my life and let me be
A living prayer my God to thee
2 In these trials of life I find
Another voice inside my mind
He comforts me and bids me live
Inside the love the Father gives
In your love I find release
A haven from my unbelief
Take my life and let me be
A living prayer my God to thee
take my life and let me be
A living prayer my God to thee
THURSDAY THOUGHT 6
Weekly reflection by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches.
Bible reading Matthew 6:5 to 15.
Quote by J.I. Packer "If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all." (Posted 23-04-2020)
SUNDAY MINI SERVICE 5 - 'GOD's HAND OF FORGIVENESS' We look at the life of Peter. Led by Rev. Gordy and Karen McCracken.
Readings: Psalm 103:8 and John 21: 1 to 14.
Praise 1 How deep the Father's love for us (Fahan Praise 3).
Praise 2: His Mercy Is More - Keith & Kristyn Getty (Words). (Updated 19-04-20).
Moderator’s Sunday service.
As congregations are still unable to meet, this morning the Moderator, Rt Rev Dr William Henry, continues his mini-series on Habakkuk. The third of five sermons from the Old Testament resumes after his Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday sermons. (Updated 19-04-20).
Bible Reading: Habakkuk 2:4-20. Singings:
My hope is built on nothing less (Fahan Praise 125)
What a beautiful name
I want to see Jesus lift high (Fahan Praise 189)
Amazing grace (Glory to God 34)
SATURDAY SONG 5
When peace like a river attendeth my way. (It is well, it is well with my soul from Jeremiah 38 v 20). Fahan Praise 195. A song each Saturday morning by Rev. Gordy McCracken. (Updated 18-04-2020)
Click here for a download of FAHAN PRAISE.
HOPE FOR HEALING IN MALDIVES
Maldives is no. 14 on the World Watch List. The Maldivian government claims the country is 100% Muslim – Christians, by implication, simply don’t exist. There have been cases where spouses have only discovered after years that both of them were Christians, as they had hidden their faith from one another. Sharing the gospel with Muslims can result in deportation.
A prayer for Maldives: Lord Jesus, You are the light of the world. Thank You for Your faithful followers in Maldives. Strengthen them in their isolation, and give them wisdom and creativity in sharing the gospel. Heal and restore wounded families and people, and open their eyes to Your truth, hope and salvation. Amen.
MY STORY
From Belfast to Donegal and to Ahoghill. Rev Brian Smyth tells the story of how God changed his life and led him into full-time ministry. (Updated 17-04-20)
THURSDAY THOUGHT NO 5.
A short reflection by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. Each Thursday (updated 16-04-2020).
THIS IS MY STORY -
PAMELA SMYTH.
As the result of an unwanted pregenancy and engaged at seventeen, to later working in Donegal and now in the Manse at Ahoghill. Wife of Rev. Brian Smyth of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ahoghill. (Posted 14-04-20).
EASTER SMS -
HE IS NOT HERE, HE IS RISEN
Led by Rev. Gordy McCracken and wife Karen from thie home in the Manse. Bible reading Mark 16:1 to 8. A Sunday Mini Service (SMS) is presented every Sunday morning. (posted 12-04-20).
MODERATOR'S EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
The service begins with ‘O Lord my God and ‘Be thou my vision’.
Bible reading: Matthew 28: 1-10, Kids address is about new life in Jesus, with the song, ‘the greatest day in history’. Final praise: ‘Living Hope’. (Posted 12-04-20)
O, TO SEE THE DAWN
I recorded this on request of of Ebrington. Just back from a busy night shift . Toni-Margaret. -
THE CASE FOR CHRIST (Introduction by Mark Loughridge).Film length 1 hour 10 minutes. To all my sceptical and atheistic friends - o n this Good Friday why not have a watch at this film for free. Don't worry, it will not convert you - only God can do that �� - but you may find it interesting to see the historical basis behind what I and others believe. Go on, be curious... it's not as if you don't have the time ��. And if you want to talk abou tit - give me a shout... (PS - It is divided into three parts so you can break up your viewing. Part 1 - The historical reliability of the New Testament. Part 2 - The Identity of Jesus - starts at 25:40. Part 3 - The Resurrection - starts 44:20. (Posted 11-04-20)
Saturday Song 4
By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. Eeach Saturday (updated 11-04-2020).
SPLINTERS. Six-minute video. Among jeers and taunts from the crowd, three splintered voices rise up from the foot of the cross…Splinters by Performed by Riding Lights Theatre Company
DONEGAL NEWS - FAITH FEATURE FOUR:
‘Cast all your cares upon Him (Jesus) for he cares for you’ – Reverend Gordy McCracken. Article prepared by Catherine McGinty, Journalist at Inish Times, regarding Fahan Presbyterian during the Coronavirus crisis and published online. (posted 10-04-2020).
FOOD BANK
In response to COVID-19, The Exchange Inishowen has joined with Spraoi agus Spórt in Carndonagh and Trinity Court in Newtowncunning to set up a confidential Food Bank serving the peninsula. We will collect donations of food (Our Buncrana Drop Off Point is SuperValu - thanks to Kieran and his team). We will work with local voluntary groups to distribute parcels to people in need - please feel free to share this link with people who might need to use this no-questions-asked. (Posted 10-04-20)
'Cross Words' (Monday 06-04-20).
The humanity of Jesus. The words of Jesus spoken from the Cross. Five talks from Monday to Friday on Holy Week by Rev. Gordy McCracken. (Posted 06-04-2020)
CROSS WORDS (Tuesday 07-04-20).
The humanity of Jesus. Bible reading commences at Luke 23:32. The words of Jesus spoken from the Cross.
(Posted 07-04-2020)
CROSS WORDS (Wednesday 08-04-20).
The compassion of Jesus. Bible reading Luke 23:43. The words of Jesus spoken from the Cross. The criminals on the Cross. Five talks from Monday to Friday on Holy Week by Rev. Gordy McCracken, Ray and Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches.. (Posted 08--04-2020)
CROSS WORDS (Thursday).
The agony of Jesus on the Cross. Bible reading Mark 15:34. The words of Jesus spoken from the Cross. Five talks from Monday to Friday on Holy Week by Rev. Gordy McCracken, Ray and Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches. (Posted 09-04-2020)
CROSS WORDS 5. (GOOD FRIDAY)
THE VICTORY OF JESUS.
Luke 23:46 and John 19:30.
(Posted 10-04-2020)
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Philippians 2: 5 to 11. By Rev. Derek McKelvey. A 30 minute reflection. Inishowen 4: Greenbank, Hillhead, Malin and Moville Presbyterian Churches.
(Posted 10-04-2020)
Palm Sunday Moderator's Service.
The weekly Sunday morning service led by the Rt Rev Dr William Henry, PCI Moderator. (last updated 05-04-2020)
Sunday School Live 05-04-20
From Aghadowey Presbyterian at 10.30am on Sunday mornings. Go to site early to download the materials & practice the song. Remember to download the worksheets for kids and Teeens from aghadoweypci.co.uk (last updated 06-04-2020)
Palm Sunday Morning
Mini Service.
By Rev. Gordy McCracken our Vacancy Convenor at Fahan Presbyterian. (last updated 05-04-2020)
Saturday Song 3
By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. Please watch a fresh posting each Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.Saturday (last updated 04-04-2020)
Thursday Thought.
By Rev. Gordy McCracken.
(last updated 02-04-2020)
WHY DID GOD ALLOW CORONAVIRUS?
A two-minute video. Renowned pastor and theologian Tim Keller has been unpacking the age old question of why God allows suffering.
CORONAVIRUS AND CHRIST
Highly recommended for those with the time. There is a new book just out from John Piper entitled "Coronavirus and Christ." 112 pages, 2 hr 16 min audio book.
It is FREE in MP3, PDF, EPUB, and MOBI formats. James
To download a free book click here.
PRAYER FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF
Summary of the prayer, suitable for all in Ireland & farther afield. 'Jesus is Lord'. Be fearless, resources, PPE, managers, the little guys at the bottom, pray, pray, Christians in healthcare, Ethics Committee. 'The one we serve is greater than the pandemic'. Hugs where safe to do so.(Uploaded 04-04-20)
YOU have an appointment that WILL and MUST be kept!
Uploaded 03-04-2020
TODAY is the FINAL day!
Message by Rev. Brian Smyth of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ahoghill.
(Uploaded 31-03-2020)
An April Fools day prank!
Daily Message by Rev. Brian Smyth of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ahoghill.
(Uploaded 01-04-2020)
THESE THREE REMAIN. A load of PCI resources for home.
CEF AT HOME
A load of resources to help the work of the gospel with our at home children and young people,
SPRING HARVEST HOME
We are so excited. Available online via YouTube from April 13th to 17th.
Do You Wonder Why?
This short booklet and video begins to answer questions that are on everyone’s minds: Why do so many bad things happen in the world? Why did God allow this to happen? How can I get through this terrible time? CEF has distributed millions of copies of Do You Wonder Why? booklet.
VOX magazine
All Ireland offer during the Coronavirus crisis.
(last updated 27-03-2020)
ANTIDOTE TO EVERY VIRUS
(Words that never date, the same yesterday, today & tomorrow)...
2 Chronicles 7:13 & 14 “When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people, 14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Proverbs 19:21 ESV “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand”.
John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
John 16:33 NIV "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Philippians 4: 6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
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