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Welcome to Fahan Presbyterian

A warm welcome from the members of Fahan Presbyterian Church.

ROI Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20205867

THE CHURCH IS OPEN - SERVICE NORMALLY 10AM EACH SUNDAY MORNING.
NEXT EVENING SERVICE WITH PRAYER OFFERED AT 8PM ON SUNDAY 23RD APRIL 2023.
YOU WILL BE VERY WELCOME.

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Click above for this week's announcement sheet and order of service. 


PRAYER MIISTRY
You are welcome to take up our invitation for prayer at our evening services. 

Zoom Meetings

 FAHAN PRESBYTERIAN ZOOM METINGS:   Meeting ID: 892 525 6157. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8925256157 
Please contact us in advance if you wish to try out Zoom or confirm time of any meeting.

INVITATION TO OUR BIBLE STUDY
You will be very welcome on first and third Thursdays of each month. 
Next meeting will be in-person in the Church Hall on
Thursday 6th April
 2023 at 8pm.
We would love you to join us. The meeting is in a relaxed atmosphere, and you do not have to speak or take part. Visitors from other denominations or none are welcome. James.


   History Book 2020

History Book -
Fahan to Bethlehem. 

300 Years in the life of the Meeting House at Cashel. Published in December 2020.
Available now.

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Fahan Praise 300th edition


Click on the image for a copy of Fahan Praise 300th Anniversary Edition produced in January 2019. This book contains the majority of our favourite hymns that are not in our pew hymnbooks.

An eaglais Preispitéireach I bhFathain Fáilte, 

Happy children learning Bible stories with Garry Tutty
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. 


Please visit when in the area or alternatively please take time to view some of the videos below or go to our YouTube Channel.

Please see posts below posted during Covid lockdown in 2020 and 2021 (in date order). Online services ceased in August 2021 when we returned to meeting in-person.

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Cast of Character # 8 ‘Barnabas’
Luke 11. 
SON OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 01-08-2021
Rev. Gordy McCracken. A series of Sunday Services looking at some of the unsung heroes of faith.
Praise 1: “Come, people of the Risen King”
First Bible reading: Hebrews 10: 22 to 25.
Second Bible reading: Acts 11:19 to 30 and 13:1 to 3.
Praise 2: “Take my life, and let it be”
Benediction: Jude 24 & 25.

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Cast of Character - ‘Mephibosheth’
Sunday Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 25-07-2021. Rev. Gordy McCracken.
A series of Sunday Services looking at some of the unsung heroes of faith.
Praise 1: “King of Kings, majesty”
Praise 2: “What love could remember, no wrongs we have done” (His mercy is more)”  Bible reading: 2 Samuel 9:1 to 13.

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Cast of Character # 6 – Apollos

Sunday Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 18-07-2021. Rev. Gordy McCracken.
A series of Sunday Services looking at some of the unsung heroes of faith.
PBPWMGINFWMY: What does it stand for? 
Opening verseColossians 1:26 & 27 ‘The mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.’ 
Praise 1: “What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer”
Bible readings: Acts 18 to Acts 19:1 and 1 Corinthians 3.
Praise 2: ”Hear the call of the kingdom” 

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Cast of Character #5 - Priscilla & Aquila - Acts 18
Sunday Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 11-07-2021. Rev. Gordy McCracken.
A series of Sunday Services looking at some of the unsung heroes of faith.
 Praise 1: “Holy, holy, holy”
Bible reading: Acts 18:1 to 5 and verse 18 to 26.
Praise 2: Lord the light of your love is shining” 

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Sunday Service
From Ray Presbyterian Church on 04-07-2021.
MR. JAMES McKEAN. (Rev. Gordy McCracken away taking services in Fahan and Waterside).
Praise 1: “I hear thy welcome voice” (I am coming Lord)
Opening reading: Psalm 100
Bible reading: Exodus 19:1- and 1st Peter 2:9-
Praise 2: ”To God be the glory! Great things He has done!” 

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Sunday Service & Communion
Ray Presbyterian Church on 27-06-2021. 
Rev. Gordy McCracken
Praise 1: “Be still, for the presence of the Lord
Bible reading: 1st Peter 3:8 to 13
Poem: “The Maker of the universe”
Praise 2: How deep the Father’s love for us”
Benediction: May our Lord Jesus Christ, the one who came with grace and truth also fill your heart with grace and truth as you serve him in these days. 
May the joy of the Lord, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be your strength. Amen.

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A cast of Characters - LYDIA
A look at some of the lesser known ‘heroes of the Bible! Sunday 20-06-2021.
Hymns: ‘How lovely is thy dwelling place’. Psalm 84 and ‘O how good it is’.
Bible reading Acts 16: 1 to 15.

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SMS Sunday 13th June 2021
Cast of Characters
Rev. Gordy McCracken from Ray Presbyterian Church



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SUNDAY MINI SERVICE (SMS)
Rev. Gordy McCracken, Ray Presbyterian Church on 6th June 2021.



Cast of Characters

A new series for Sunday Services
A cast of Characters
A look at some of the lesser known ‘heroes of the Bible! from Ray Presbyterian Church.
Sunday 30-05-2021

Hymns: ‘Great is thy faithfulness’ & ‘The Lord's my Shepherd’ (I will trust in You alone).
Bible reading: 2nd Kings 5:1 to 19

The Road to Emmaus

LOOK THROUGH LUKE
WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD 26-05-2021
WALKING ON THE EMMAUS ROAD
Reading: Luke 24:13 to 36.
Rev. Gordy McCracken, Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. 

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The Radical Father
SMS from Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Church on 23/05/2021.
Rev. Gordy McCracken.
Luke 15:11 to 32.


The Road to Emmaus

LOOK THROUGH LUKE
WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD 19-05-21
WALKING ON THE EMMAUS ROAD
Reading: Luke 24:13 to 36 (specifically 25 to 29).
Rev. Gordy McCracken, Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Key verse: They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32

SMSSunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian
16th May 2021.



The Road to Emmaus

LOOK THROUGH LUKE
WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD 12-05-21.
WALKING ON THE EMMAUS ROAD
Reading: Luke 24:13 to 36 (specifically 25 to 29).
Rev. Gordy McCracken, Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Week four of six as we walk seven miles with the disciples and Jesus.
Quotes:

·        “Jesus would not force himself on the couple but he waited for their invitation to come in” William Barclay

·        “They had been seeing it as the long story of how God would redeem Israel from suffering, but it was instead it was the story of how would redeem them through suffering.” N.T. Wright

·        “Learn to live inside this story and you will find it inexhaustible.” N.T. Wright

·        “How patient our Lord is with us as he listens to us tell Him what He already knows.” Warren Wiersbe

·        “When we can’t see the Saviour walking beside us on the road of discouragement, it does not mean that He is absent” Catherine Campbell
 

What does it mean

"What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?"
John Graham on Sunday 9th May 2021 -
Mark 10:13-22  


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SMS –LOOK through LUKE
Luke 15:11 to 24 'The Lost Son'.
Sunday Mini Service from Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on
09-05-2021. 
Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken
You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:18 to 19.
Quotes: “Repentance means more than recognising sin, or even regretting it. It means forsaking it and returning to God. John Blanchard.

Jesus actions on earth correspond exactly with God’s affection in the heavenly realms. N.T. Wright

The Road to Emmaus

LOOK THROUGH LUKE 
WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD 05-05-2021
WALKING ON THE EMMAUS ROAD
Reading: Luke 24:13 to 24
Week three of six as we walk seven miles with the disciples and Jesus.

People with a heart problem

WHO ARE WE?
INISHOWEN FOUR. Sunday 02-05-2021.
“People with a heart problem”
Bible reading: Genesis Chapter 6:1 to 8.

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SMS – LOOK through LUKE  
'The Lost Coin'
Sunday Mini Service from Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 02-05-2021 with Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken.

Praise 1:
“When I was lost you came and rescued me”
Bible reading: Luke 15 1 to 10
Praise 2: ”I am special because God has ”
Praise 3: ”The treasure of you”

The Road to Emmaus

WALKING ON THE EMMAUS ROAD
Readings: Luke 24:13 to 36 and Mark 16:9 to 20 
Week two of six as we walk seven miles with the disciples and Jesus.
Quote: Learn to live inside this story and you will find it inexhaustible. N.T. Wright

Who are we?

WHO ARE WE? INISHOWEN FOUR
“Broken but not abandoned, fallen but not forgotten” Sunday 25-04-2021.
Bible reading: Genesis Chapter 3 

We are still in Genesis this morning as we continue to ask our big question of "Who are we?" The answer that we find in the pages of Genesis is one that we often don't want to hear but it is a reality that we face every day, we are broken, we are fallen. But as we will see, that's not the end of the story and for as much as Adam and Eve and humanity fall from grace they also fall into God's grace as He provides a way of restoration and rescue for His people through Jesus


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SMS – LOOK through LUKE  
Sunday Mini Service from Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 25-04-2021 with Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken.

Praise 1:
“The Lord’s my shepherd”
Bible reading: Luke 15 1 to 10
Praise 2: ”Wide and long and high and deep”
Praise 3: ”How deep the Father’s love for us”

The Road to Emmaus

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD -
WALKING ON THE EMMAUS ROAD
Readings: Luke 24:13 to 36 and Mark 16:9 to 20.
Week one of six as we walk seven miles with the disciples and Jesus. Quote: Learn to live inside this story and you will find it inexhaustible. N.T. Wright
 

Inishowen 4 Service

WHO ARE WE?
INISHOWEN FOUR on Sunday 18-04-2021

Genesis 1:26 to 31. 


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SMS – LOOK through LUKE  
Sunday Mini Service from Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 18-04-2021. Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken 
Praise 1: “Amazing Grace”
Bible reading: Luke 15 1 to 32
Praise 2: ”Focus my eyes on You, O Lord”
Praise 3: ”When I was lost you came and rescued me”

Moderator Easter Service

MODERATOR'S EASTER SERVICE 2021
Hi everyone please click the link below for today's service. This is in lieu of the weekly SMS. John 20:19-23 – the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to his fearful disciples in a locked room. 11-04-2021.

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EASTER SMS Sunday Mini Service from Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 04-04-2021.
Praise 1: “Come people of the risen king”
Matthew 28:1 to 10 & Acts 2:
Praise 2: “He became sin, who knew no sin”
1 Peter 2: 22 to 25 & 3:18
Praise 3: ”He’s alive”
Praise 4: “Thine be the glory”

Narnia lion Aslam

BEYOND THE LAMPPOST

‘NEW LIFE’

Day 5 – Thursday 02-04-2021.

Rev. Gordy McCracken -Ray & Newton Presbyterian Churches and Norman McCracken. 

 

·       “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10

·       “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36

·       “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24

·       “Come follow me” Luke 18:22

Children & big people encouraged as background story to watch :BBC production  "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" https://youtu.be/6Fft9DLIp7E  


Beyond the Lamppost

BEYOND THE LAMPPOST

THE STONE TABLE 

Day 4 – Thursday 01-04-2021.
Rev. Gordy McCracken -Ray & Newton Presbyterian Churches and Norman McCracken.


Beyond the Lamppost

THE TROUBLE WITH TURKISH DELIGHT

Day 3 – Wednesday 31-03-2021.

Rev. Gordy McCracken -Ray & Newton Presbyterian Churches and Norman McCracken

Quote: “You can give the devil too much or too little attention.” C. S. Lewis

The devilJohn 8:442 Corinthians 11:14

Freedom: John: 8:36 “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
Children & big people encouraged as background story to watch :BBC production  "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" https://youtu.be/6Fft9DLIp7E  

Beyond the Lamppost

BEYOND THE LAMPPOST

Always Winter but never Christmas

Day 2 – Tuesday 30-03-2021.

Rev. Gordy McCracken -Ray & Newton Presbyterian Churches and Norman McCracken.
Children & big people encouraged as background story to watch :BBC production  "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" https://youtu.be/6Fft9DLIp7E



Beyond the Lamppost

BEYOND THE LAMPPOST

Day 1 - Monday 29-03-2021.

Rev. Gordy McCracken -Ray & Newton Presbyterian Churches and Norman McCracken.
Children & big people encouraged as background story to watch :BBC production  "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" https://youtu.be/6Fft9DLIp7E



Following Jesus

ON TRIAL
Following the Final Hours - Who is Jesus? "On Trial" John 18:12-14,19-24 by Rev. Philip Poots of Inishowen Four.


Journey to Jerusalem

“JESUS TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM” 
Rev. Gordy & Mrs Karen McCracken
Praise 1: “Praise the mighty name of Jesus”
Bible reading: Luke 19: 28 to 48
Praise 2: “When I survey the wondrous cross”
Prayer:  (Derek Roulston, Clerk of Session in Newtowncunningham).
Praise 3: ”Make way, make way for Christ the king”

Journey to Jerusalem

JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM – THE GARDEN - WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD
Rev. Gordy McCracken. Wednesday 24-03-2021.
Bible reading: Matthew 26:31 to 56. Quotes: 
“Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will, he was yielding himself to God’s will.” - Warren Wiersbe.
“These things were not happening by accident, but by appointment.” - Warren Wiersbe.

Inishowen 4 Service

Inishowen 4 Service  
Sunday 21st March 2021
Who is Jesus? “I AM HE”
Join the congregations of Greenbank, Moville, Carndonagh and Malin Presbyterian churches in Donegal as Rev. Philip Poots continues a series through John's Gospel looking at the question, "Who is Jesus?"

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SMS – Sunday Mini Service
F
rom Ray Presbyterian Church on 21-03-2021.
“Choose this day whom you will serve”
Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken
Opening verse: Psalm 37:7 “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Praise 1: “Be still, for the presence of the Lord”
Bible reading: Joshua 24:1 & 2 and 13 to 24.
Praise 2: “Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire”
Prayer: James Lamberton (Elder in Fahan).
Praise 3: ”My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness”

Journey to Jerusalem

JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM – THE ROOM 'WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD'.
Rev. Gordy McCracken. Wednesday 17-03-2021.
Bible reading: Matthew 26:17 to 30, Exodus 12.
Quote: “It was at this special commemoration, the Passover, that Jesus decided to institute his meal which spoke of a deliverance far greater than from Egypt. It spoke of a redemption from bondage to sin and spiritual death.” Michael Green.

Inishowen 4 Service

Inishowen 4 Service  
Sunday 14th March 2021 - Who is Jesus?
“I AM THE TRUE VINE”
Join the congregations of Greenbank, Moville, Carndonagh and Malin Presbyterian churches in Donegal as Rev. Philip Poots continues a series through John's Gospel looking at the question, "Who is Jesus?" Bible reading: John 15:1 to 11.


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SMS – MOTHER'S DAY  
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 14-03-2021. Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken. 
Prayers: Katie and Sam.
Praise 1: “O God of all creation” by Dianne Lecky.

Prayer: Katie & Sam.
Bible readings: 1 Samuel 1: 3 to 28 and 2 Corinthians 12.
Praise 2: “Here is love, vast as the ocean”
Prayer: Kay (an Eder in the Church).
Praise 3: O how good it is when the family of God”
Benediction:


Inishowen 4

Inishowen 4: Greenbank, Hillhead, Malin, Moville.

Psalm 23







Journey to JerusalemJOURNEY TO JERUSALEM THE HOUSE  
WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD. Rev. Gordy McCracken. Wednesday 10-03-2021.
Bible reading: Matthew 26:1 to 16
Notices:

·        Make sure you watch the Sunday Mini Service on Fahan Facebook or YouTube this Sunday morning 14th March 2021 when we reflect on ‘Mother’s Day’ (God willing).
·        Service will remain online for the time being.


Inishowen 4 Service

Inishowen 4 Service  
Sunday 7th March 2021 "Who is Jesus?"
Join the congregations of Greenbank, Moville, Carndonagh and Malin Presbyterian churches in Donegal as Rev. Philip Poots continues a series through John's Gospel looking at the question, "Who is Jesus?" 
Bible reading: John 13:33 to 14:11.

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SMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?”  Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 07-03-2021.

Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken
Quotes: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 
ROAR: (Reject, Obey, Abstain, Refuse). 
Introduction: Lamentations 3:19 to 26.
Praise 1: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul” (10,000 reasons).
Bible readings: Joshua 14:6 to 15 and Joshua 19:49 to 51.
Prayer: Billy McIlwaine (Clerk of Session, Waterside Presbyterian).
Praise 2: “Jesus, all for Jesus”
Benediction: Jude: 24 & 25.


Journey to Jerusalem

JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM – THE ROAD WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD.
Bible reading: Matthew 16:13 to 28.
Rev. Gordy McCracken. Wednesday 03-03-2021.

Inishowen 4 Service

Inishowen 4 Service. 
Sunday 28th February 2021 "Who is Jesus?" 
John 11:1 to 44 "I am the Resurrection and the Life."
Join the congregations of Greenbank, Moville, Carndonagh and Malin Presbyterian churches in Donegal as Rev. Philip Poots continues a series through John's Gospel looking at the question, "Who is Jesus?"

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SMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?”  
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 28- 02-2021. Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken.
Introduction: Deuteronomy 4:24 “For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” and Hebrews 12:29 “For our “God is a consuming fire.”
Praise 1: “What love could remember, no wrongs we have done”.
Bible reading: Joshua 7: 1 to 26 and 2 Samuel 12:
Praise 2: “Lord I need you”
Praise 3: “In  Christ alone my hope is found”

Wednesday in the Word

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD
“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?” Quotes:
“Don’t be a spiritual hedgehog (prickly and has no audience)”
“Don’t be a spiritual chameleon” (blends in and becomes the same)”
Series: 1 Peter 2: 9 to 12 & 1 Peter 3: 13 to 16. Focusing this week on verse 12.
“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”
Rev. Gordy McCracken. Wednesday 24-02-2021.
https://www.facebook.com/RayPresbyterianChurch/videos/484956999198502
Bible reading: John 17: 13 to 23.

Inishowen 4 Service

Inishowen 4 Service
“Jesus is the 'good shepherd' who lays down his life for the sheep!”
Join the congregations of Greenbank, Moville, Carndonagh and Malin Presbyterian churches in Donegal as Rev. Philip Poots continues a series through John's Gospel looking at the question, "Who is Jesus?" 
Bible reading John 10


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SMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?”
Joshua 5 & 6 - Joshua & Jericho
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 21- 02-2021. Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken

Praise 1: “Holy, holy, holy”. Bible reading: Joshua 6:1 to 21.
Praise 2: “We want to see Jesus lifted high”. 
Praise 3: “The battle belongs to the Lord”

Wednesday in the Word

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD 
“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?”
Series: 1 Peter 2: 9 to 12.
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.”
Rev. Gordy McCracken, Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on  Wednesday 17-02-2021.
Bible reading: Romans 7:14 to 25 and Romans 8:1 & 2.
Quotes: 
·        “The place for the boat is in the water. But pity help the boat if the water gets into it”.
·        “I have more trouble with D.L. Moody than any man I know. D.L. Moody.
·        “Live holy lives in the midst of secular chaos and let God take care of the final results” Scott McKnight.
·        “This world is not your home so don’t make yourself cosy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul.”

SMSSMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?” Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 14- 02-2021.
Rev. Gordy & Karen McCracken. 
Introduction: 1 John 3:1 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”
Quotes:
“You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
“We don’t walk by faith because we have all the information. Often, we walk without it.” Jeff Lucas
Remember: “Step in, stand up, stand firm.”
Praise 1: “How deep the father’s love for us”.
Bible reading: Joshua 3: 1 to 17
Praise 2: “Step by Step”
Praise 3: “Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart”


Wednesday in the WordWEDNESDAY IN THE WORD 
“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?”
Series: 1 Peter 2: 9 to 12.
Rev. Gordy McCracken on Wednesday 10-02-2021.
“Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” 1 Peter 2:10.
Bible readings: Hosea 1:1 to 2:1, 1 Corinthians 6:9 to 11, Romans 9:23 to 26, 2 Corinthians 5:16 & 17, Luke 18:9 to 14.
Announcements: Make sure you watch the Sunday Mini Service on Fahan Facebook and YouTube this Sunday morning 10th February 2021 when we will be looking at the life of Joshua (God willing). Service will remain online for the time being.

Inishowen 4 ServiceInishowen 4 Service 
“I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE”
Join the congregations of Greenbank, Moville, Carndonagh and Malin Presbyterian churches in Donegal as Rev. Philip Poots continues a series through John's Gospel looking at the question, "Who is Jesus?". Sunday 7th February2021.
Bible readingJohn 8:12 to 30. 
This week we are looking at Jesus describing Himself as the "the light of the world".
CHILDREN: We've also got a section for the kids before the sermon with a memory verse. 

SMSSMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?”
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 07-02-2021. Rev. Gordy McCracken talk on Joshua chapter 1. 
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.”
Praise 1: “Be bold, be strong, for the Lord your God is with you”.
Bible reading: Joshua 1: 1 to 18.
Praise 2: “Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire”.
Praise 3: “By faith, we see the hand of God”

Wednesday in the WordWEDNESDAY IN THE WORD
“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?”
Theme: 1 Peter 2: 9 to 12
Rev. Gordy McCracken. Wednesday 03-02-2021.


Bible readings:
 1 Peter 2:9 to 121 John1:1 to 10 and 1 John 2:9 to 11.  
 

Inishowen 4 ServiceInishowen 4 Service 
“I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE”
Join the congregations of Greenbank, Moville, Carndonagh and Malin Presbyterian churches as Rev. Philip Poots begins a new series through John's Gospel looking at the question, "Who is Jesus?" Sunday 31st January 2021.
Bible readingJohn 6:22-40
CHILDREN. We've also got a section for the kids before the sermon with a memory verse. I hope that over the next 7 weeks as we journey through these I am sayings that the boys and girls can learn all of them!


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SMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?” Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 31-01-2021.
Rev. Gordy McCracken. 
Introduction: Revelations 4:8 to 11.
Praise 1: “King of Kings, majesty”.
Bible reading: Numbers 27:12 to 23.
Praise 2: “Speak, O Lord, as we come to You”.
Praise 3: “Stand up! Stand up for Jesus”.


Wednesday in the Word

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD
“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?”
A Holy Nation, a People belonging to God! 
Rev. Gordy McCracken. Wednesday 27-01-2021.
Bible readings: 1 Peter 2:9 to 12Exodus  19:3 to 12 and also Isaiah 43.


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SMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?” 
“THE TWELVE SPIES”
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 24-01-2021. Rev. Gordy McCracken. 

Praise 1: “Bless the Lord, O my soul” (10,000 reasons). Fahan Praise 18.
Bible readings: Numbers 13:1 to 3 and 26 to 33. Number 14: 36 to 38 and Deuteronomy 1.
Praise 2: “Our God is a great big God”
Praise 3: “May the mind of Christ my saviour”

Wednesday in the WordWEDNESDAY IN THE WORD
“Who do you think you are?”
Rev. Gordy McCracken, Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches.
Wednesday 20-01-2021.
Bible reading: 1 Peter 2:9 to 12

Inishowen 4 ServiceInishowen four with Rev. Poots This Sunday (17th January 2021) we are starting into a new series looking through John's gospel asking the question, "Who is Jesus?"







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SMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?” 
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 17-01-2021. Rev. Gordy McCracken.

 Call to worship: Zephaniah 3:17
Praise 1 “Sovereign Over Us“
Bible reading: Exodus 24:12 to 14, Exodus 32:15 to 21 and Exodus 33:7 to 11.
Praise 2 “Be still, for the presence of the Lord”
Praise 3 “Take my life and let it be."
Benediction

Wednesday in the WordWEDNESDAY IN THE WORD 
“Who do you think you are?”
Rev. Gordy McCracken on 13-01-2021
Bible reading: 1st Peter 2:4 to 12
P.S. Make sure you listen to the touching story about Mary and Dan.


Rev. Philip PootsSunday Online Worship for the congregations of Greenbank, Moville, Carndonagh and Malin with Rev. Philip Poots on Sunday 21-01-2021






SMS

SMS – “WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM JOSHUA?” . Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 10-01-2021. Rev. Gordy McCracken. Introduction: Isaiah 4: 28 to 31.
Praise 1 “What a friend we have in Jesus“

Bible reading: Exodus 17: 8 to 16
Praise 2 “Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord.”

SMSSMS – “GOD’S FAITHFULNESS” 
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 03-01-2021. Rev. Gordy McCracken. 
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22 & 23.
Praise 1 “Give thanks to the Lord our God and King“
Bible reading: Lamentations 3:19 to 26.
Praise 2 “Faithful One, so unchanging”
Benediction. Jude 24 & 25

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SMS – “UNEXPECTED PEOPLE” 
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 27/12/2020. Rev. Gordy McCracken. 
Praise 1 “Come Thou long expected Jesus “.
Bible reading: Luke 1:26 to 38
Praise 2 “O holy night, the stars are brightly shining”.
Bible reading: Matthew 1:18 to 25.
Praise 3 “O Little town of Bethlehem”.
Bible reading: Luke 2:1 to 7.
Praise 4: “Mary, did you know that your baby boy”
Praise 5: “Still the night, holy the night”.
Bible reading: Luke 2:8 to 20.
Praise 6: “When I think upon Christmas words can’t express”.
Bible Reading: Matthew 2:1 to 12.
Praise 7: “O come all ye faithful” 
WORDS OF ALL THE PRAISE ITEMS HERE.


Down to Earth

DOWN TO EARTH #4 on 24-12-2020. 
“THE WORLD BECAME FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US” JOHN 1:14
BibleLuke 2: 10 and 11.
Praise 1: Go tell it on the mountain “
Bible: Luke 2: 19 and 33.

Praise 2: “Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?”
Praise 3 “How could it be this baby in my arms”

Down to Earth

DOWN TO EARTH #3 on 23-12-2020

“THE WORLD BECAME FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US” JOHN 1:14

BibleIsaiah 7:14

Praise 1: “It came to pass back in those days that Caesar, he decreed”

Praise 2: “It was not a silent night, there was blood on the ground”. Bible: Luke 2:6.


Down to Earth

DOWN TO EARTH #2 on 22-12-2020

“THE WORLD BECAME FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US” JOHN 1:14

Bible: Hebrews 1:1 to 3

Bible: Matthew 1:1 to 17

Praise 1: “Matthew's Begats”

Praise 2: “When I think upon Christmas. Words can't express”. Bible: Micah 5:2.


Down to Earth

DOWN TO EARTH #1 on 21-12-2020

“THE WORLD BECAME FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US” JOHN 1:14

BibleJohn 1:1 to 5

Praise 1: “Gather 'round, ye children, come”

Bible: Galatians 4:4 & 5

Praise 2: “You and me we use so very many clumsy words” (The final word). Bible: Colossians 1:15 to 19.


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SMS – “UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS STORY” Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 20/12/2020. Rev. Gordy McCracken.
Bible reading: Matthew 2:1 to 12.
Praise 1 “Still the night, holy the night!”
Praise 2 “In the bleak midwinter”. 

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SMS – “UNEXPECTED PARENTS” 
Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 13/12/2020 with Rev. Gordy McCracken.
Introduction, Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Bible reading: Luke 1:26 to 45.
Praise 1 “Jesus Your name, Prince of Peace”
Praise 2 “Hold that blanket closer Mary dear”
Praise 3 “Away in a manger, no crib for a bed”
Benediction.


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Sunday Mini Service from Ray Presbyterian Church on 06/12/2020 with Rev. Gordy McCracken.
‘UNEXPECTED PLACES’
Introduction, Isiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
Bible reading: Luke 2:1 to 7


Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word #9
‘THE LIFE OF GIDEON’
   On 02-12-2020. 
Rev Gordy McCracken of Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches. Please join us as we see how very relevant Gideon is to our lives today. Bible reading: Judges 8:21 to 35.
Quote: “Christ takes uncertain and fearful folks, strengthens their hands in the oddest of ways and makes them able to stand for Him” Dale Ralph Davis.
Hebrews 11. You will also see in Hebrews chapter 11 how “God took the weakest and did amazing things with them.”

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SMS – “I AM THE TRUE VINE” 
The ‘I AM’ sayings of Jesus.
Sunday Mini Service from Ray and Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 29/11/2020. Rev. Gordy and Mrs Karen McCracken.
Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Praise 1: “Jesus Your name, Prince of Peace”
Bible reading: John 15: 1 to 17
Praise 2: “To be in Your presence, to sit at Your feet”
Praise 3: “All I once held dear, built my life upon”

Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word #8
Series on ‘THE LIFE OF GIDEON’

Rev Gordy McCracken of Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 25-11-2020. Bible reading: Judges 7:24 to 8:21 

Announcement: Next week 2nd December will be the last in the series for now due to Christmas plans.
Quote: “Keep the main thing the main thing. That is following Jesus”. 


SMS

SMS - I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH & THE LIFE on 22/11/20. Rev. Gordy and Mrs Karen McCracken.. Praise 1: “Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus”.
Bible reading: John 14: 1 to 6 & 27. 
Praise 2: “Open the eyes of my heart, Lord”.
Praise 3: “Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire;”.
Praise 4: “I will offer up my life in spirit and truth,”

Week of PrayerWEEK OF PRAYER – FRI. 20-11-2020 
FOCUS TODAY: HEA:TH
2 Chronicles 20:3 “Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord …..”
Bible reading for the week: 2 Chronicles 20:1 to 30.  

Week of PrayerWEEK OF PRAYER – THUR. 19-11-2020 
FOCUS TODAY: TEACHING
2 Chronicles 20:3 “Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord …..”
Bible reading for the week: 2 Chronicles 20:1 to 30.  

Wednesday in the WordWednesday in the Word #7
A series on ‘THE LIFE OF GIDEON’. Rev Gordy McCracken of Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 18-11-2020. Please join us as we see how very relevant Gideon is to our lives today. 
Bible reading: Judges 7:15 to 25.


Week of PrayerWEEK OF PRAYER – WED. 18-11-2020 
FOCUS TODAY: INDUSTRY.
2 Chronicles 20:3 “Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord …..”
Bible reading for the week: 2 Chronicles 20:1 to 30

Week of PrayerWEEK OF PRAYER – TUESDAY 17-11-2020 - FOCUS TODAY: AGRICULTURE.
2 Chronicles 20:3 “Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord …..”
Bible reading for the week: 2 Chronicles 20:1 to 30

Week of Prayer

WEEK OF PRAYER - MONDAY 16-11-20.
Bible reading: 2 Chronicles 20:1 to 30.
Focus on verses 4 and 13
Today’s topic: FAMILY & FRIENDS

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SMS - I AM THE RESURRECTION
Sunday Mini Service from Ray and Newtown. Presbyterian Churches on 15/11/2020. Rev. Gordy and Mrs Karen McCracken.
Future event: Week of Prayer commencing tomorrow Monday 16th November to Friday 20th November 2020.
Praise 1: “Come, people of the risen King”
Bible reading: John 11: 1 to 57 read from the book by Michael Card (published by IVP). This is an adaptation of John 11.
Praise 2: “There is a higher throne”
Praise 3: “There is a Redeemer”
Benediction: 1 Corinthians 15:58

The Gospel of Matthew, daily readings Nov. 2020

DAILY BIBLE READINGS DURING NOVEMBER 2020 -
FROM 
DONEGAL TOWN CHURCHES. Each morning, one chapter of Matthews Gospel from Donegal Town Churches. This morning: Matthew chapter 7.

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SMS - I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD - 
and an Act of Remembrance from Ray and Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 08/11/20. Rev. Gordy and Mrs Karen McCracken.
Future event: Week of Prayer commencing on Monday 16th November.
Praise 1: “O God, our help in ages past”
Bible reading: John 10:11 to 18 and 27 to 29.
Praise 2: “The Lord's my Shepherd” (I will trust in You alone)

Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word #5
A series on ‘THE LIFE OF GIDEON’. Rev Gordy McCracken of Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 04-11-2020. Please join us as we see how very relevant Gideon is to our lives today.
Bible reading: Judges 7:1 to 8.


Sunday Mini Service

SMS - I AM the Gate - Sunday Mini Service. From Ray and Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 01/11/20 with Rev. Gordy and Mrs Karen McCracken. Introduction: Psalm 100:5 
Praise 1: “Praise, my soul, the King of heaven”.
Bible reading: John 10:1 – 10.
Praise 2: “In Christ alone my hope is found”

Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word #4
‘THE LIFE OF GIDEON’

Rev Gordy McCracken of Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches on 28-10-2020.
Bible reading: Judges 6: 33 to 40


Gordy at harvest

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE,
Ray, Newtowncunningham and Fahan Presbyterian Churches on 25-10-2020.
Many thanks to all who contributed to our thanksgiving service today helping make it so meaningful! 

Cows at Harvest

Rev. Gordy and Karen McCracken. Psalm 100:5 
Praise 1: “Come, ye thankful people come” - Diane Lecky
Bible reading: Genesis 1: 1 to 23 - Karen
Story of the Chestnut - Karen
Praise 2: “Every blade of grass” - Gordy & Karen

Inch Island for Harvest

Genesis 1: 24 to 2:3 read by Alexander Tinney.
Praise 3: “I watched the sunrise” – Lilly Ella
Talk: Rev. Gordy McCracken
Bible verse: John 10:10
Prayer of Intercession – Ivan Ferguson.
Praise 4: “Great is thy faithfulness” - Daphne Houston. Benediction:


Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE:
'A PRAYING CHURCH’
Sunday 25-10-20. Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce looks at Ephesians 6:18-24. Praise items: : ‘What a Friend we have in Jesus’, ‘No longer a slave to fear’ and ‘Christ our hope in life and death’.

Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word #3
A series on the life of Gideon by Rev Gordy McCracken of Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches. 21-10-2020. Bible reading Judges 6:25 to 32



SMS

SMS Sunday Mini Service,
Ray Presbyterian 18-10-20
“I AM” SAYINGS OF JESUS ……. “I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD” Rev. Gordy and Karen McCracken. 
Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?.”
Praise 1: “Be still, for the presence of the Lord”
Bible reading: John 1: 1 to 14
Praise 2: “This little light of mine”
Praise 3: “Shine on, shine on, don’t let your light go out in me”
Praise 4: “Lord the light of your love is shining (shine, Jesus shines)

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE:
A BATTLE-READY CHURCH on Sunday 18-10-20.
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce looks at Ephesians 6:10 to 17.
Praise items: ‘Who is on the Lord’s side?’, ‘Sovereign over us’, ‘Be Thou my Vision’ and ‘In Christ Alone’.

One Bite of the Cherry

SECOND BITE OF THE CHERRY.
Book of Poems by Pat Walton McClements from Glendermott Presbyterian Church. Speaker at Fahan PW when I shared my faith and part of my journey of life through poetry. Cost is £7.99. Ring (from NI) 079 6858 6540. Very many thanks. Pat McClements. 



Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word #2
Series on the life of Gideon. Rev Gordy McCracken of Ray & Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churches. 14-10-2020.
Please join us as we see how very relevant Gideon is to our lives today.  Bible reading Judges 6:14 to 24.

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE:
AN ORDERED CHURCH. Sunday 11-10-2020.
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 5:21 to 6:9.
Praise items: ‘How Great Thou Art’, ‘Jesus, be the centre’, ‘The Church’s one foundation’ and ‘This is our God’.


Rev Gordy McCracken

SMS Sunday Mini Service.
Ray Presbyterian 11-10-2020. I AM” SAYINGS OF JESUS ……. “I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE”
Rev. Gordy and Karen McCracken. Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” John 6:35 - Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Bible reading: John 6:32 to 51.  Praise: “Bless the Lord, O my soul” (10,000 reasons). Fahan Praise 18, Praise 2: ‘No one but you Lord’, Praise 3: ‘Jesus Messiah’ - He became sin, who knew no sin.

Wednesday in the Word

Wednesday in the Word #1

Rev Gordy McCracken 07-10-2020. 

Gideon Series. Bible reading Judges 6:1 to 16. Please join us as

we see how very relevant Gideon is to our lives today.



Wednesday in the Word

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY VIDEO
Hoping to post a little bible study video each Wednesday for the next while as we cannot meet in person for our normal midweek fellowship. Gordy.

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: A CHURCH LIVING IN THE LIGHT.  Sunday 04-10-20. Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce on Ephesians 5:15 to 21.
Praise items: ‘All creatures of our God and King’, ‘May the mind of Christ be my Saviour’ and ‘O breath of life comes sweeping through us’.


SMS

SMS Sunday Mini Service,
Ray Presbyterian 04-10-20. '
OUR PLACE IN CHRIST'. Rev. Gordy and Karen McCracken.
Introduction is Nahum 1:7
Bible reading: Colossians 1:15 - 23

Praise items: “Oh how good it is”, 
“Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice” &  “How great is our God”. Benediction: Ephesians 3:20 & 21.

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: A CHURCH LIVING IN THE LIGHT
Sunday 27-09-2020. Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 5:1-14.
Praise items: ‘Behold our God’, ‘Lead kindly light’ and ‘Take my life’.

Toni-Margaret JonesTurn your Eyes by Ton-Margaret Jones.
As a gift for the members of Fahan during the COVI-19 lockdown on Sunday 27-09-20.


Richard Ferguson, Wycliffe

RICHARD FERGUSON - WYCLIFFE
Richard grew up as a member of Fahan Presbyterian Church. We are so proud of his work with Wycliffe and how God has used him in extending God's Kingdom among isolated and marginalised groups in other parts of the world. We are sorry that Richard could not be with us in person today, Sunday 27-09-20 due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Bible readings: Revelations 1:8 and Acts 1:1 to 8Further information on Wycliffe is available at https://www.wycliffe.org.uk/about/welcome/


SMS

SMS Sunday Mini Service,
Ray Presbyterian 27-09-20. 
Rev. Gordy and Karen McCracken. 
Introduction is Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him”
Bible readings: 1st Peter 1:18 and Colossians 1:15 to 23.
Fahan Praise 58 ‘Here is love, vast as the ocean’ 
Hymn 254 ‘When I survey the wondrous cross’
Benediction Romans 15:13.

COMMUNITY DRIVE-IN 2020 
at Park & Ride, Drumahoe, Derry/ Londonderry every Sunday during September 2020 at 7pm.Drumahoe Drive-In

Drumahoe Drive-In

BB Invitation

WATERSIDE BOYS BRIGADE
Things in Waterside BB will look very different this year. We will not be able to meet as a group and so instead will be organising a BB at home programme.
This is a really exciting and varied programme and so far has been really well received.
If you know any boy at Fahan (or indeed from any other area who would like to join us and is Primary 1 or above please contact us through the Waterside page.  Thank you, Jim McCarter.


Zoom Prayer Meeting

FAHAN PRESBYTERIAN PRAYER MEETING THURSDAY EVENINGS AT 8.30PM
You do not have to speak out or take part but simply watch as you prefer. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to try Zoom in advance. I hope to be online from 8.15pm to assist any with logging on. James
Fahan Zoom link as always: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8925256157
Meeting ID: 892 525 6157

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: A DISTINCTIVE CHURCH
Continuing his weekly service of worship for the whole Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce, continues his journey through the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. Today he explores the theme, ‘A distinctive Church’.

Bible reading Ephesians 4: 25-32 where Paul explores some challenging questions about truth-telling, anger management, the way we speak to each other, honesty and the benefits of kindness.

Songs included this week include: Man of Sorrows, Turn your eyes upon Jesus, I will wait for you and Mighty to save.

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE MODERATORS SUNDAY SERVICE: A MATURE CHURCH on 13-09-2020.
Bible reading: Ephesians 4:14-24
Songs included this week include: The Power of your love, His Mercy is More and Be Thou My Vision. 
During this morning’s service the Moderator will also reflect on how people who have abandoned faith, and left the church, have often been affected by getting this balance wrong.


Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: A GIFTED CHURCH Sunday 06-09-2020.
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at 
Ephesians 4:1-13.
Praise items: ‘Come People of the Risen King’, ‘The Servant King’ and ‘By Faith we see the hand of God’.


Kids Corner

KIDS CORNER # 12 on Sunday 30-08-2020.
From Ray Presbyterian Church.
Opening track: “God who made the universe” 
Song 1: “Our God is a great big God” 
Parable: “The Widow and the Judge”
Memory verse: Galatians 5: 22 to 23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” 
Song 2: “Lord, I lift Your name on high” 
Song 3: “Create in me a clean heart, oh God”. 

SMS

Sunday Mini Service,
Ray Presbyterian 06-09-2020.  
Theme is from Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him”. 
Bible reading: Psalm 46: 1 to 11.
Praise ‘Great is thy faithfulness’ and ‘I cast all my cares upon you’. 

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

THE SUNDAY SERVICE:
'A CHURCH FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT' 
Sunday 30-08-20. Presbyterian Moderator,  Rt. Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 3:14-21.
Praise items: ‘How deep the father’s love for us’, ‘Holy Spirit, living breath of God’ and ‘Love Divine, all loves excelling’.

Rev. Derek McKelvey

INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE,
SUNDAY 30-08-2020 
Theme: ''The final verses of Ephesians 6.
Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey.
Bible reading: Ephesians 6:18 to 24
Hymns: ‘How sweet the name of Jesus sounds' and 'My Jesus, my Saviour'

Drumahoe Drive-In

Community Drive In at the Park and Ride, Drumahoe
This Sunday 30th August 2020 at 7pm
Taken by the Faith Mission: Trevor Matthews, James Maxwell (Lisburn. Bible College student) and singing Dean Davidson.
Thomas said “How can we know the way?” Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life.” John 14:6.
We are transmitting on Radio 87.5 FM as well as loudspeakers. Welcome to all.

Kids Corner

KIDS CORNER on Sunday 23-08-2020. 
From Ray Presbyterian Church, Co. Donegal.
Introduction Sound track: “God who made the universe”
Song 1: “Nothing's too big, big, big for His power,”
Parable: “Talents or Gifts”.
Memory verse: Galatians 5: 22 to 23.
Song 2: “I may never march in the Infantry”.
Song 3: “Be bold, be strong”. Prayer: “Be near me Lord Jesus” 

Rev. Derek McKelvey

INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE,
On SUNDAY 23-08-2020. 
Theme: ‘What is the Armour of God'.
Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey (and dog Charlie).
Bible reading: Ephesians 6:10-20
Hymns: “Blessed Assurance” and “Make me a channel of your peace”

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

MODERATOR’S SERVICE:
‘A CHURCH WITH A MESSAGE’ 
On Sunday 23-08-2020. Bible reading: Ephesians 3:1-13
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce reflects on the far-reaching implications of being a new humanity in Christ. He looks at the remarkable life of Lesslie Newbigin, a former missionary in India, and influential theologian who helped the church think about its mission in a secular world.
Praise items: ‘Holy Holy Holy’, ‘King of Kings’ and ‘Facing a Task Unfinished’.


Kids Corner

KIDS CORNER # 11 on Sunday 16-08-2020. 
Introduction Sound track: “God who made the universe”
Song 1: “This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine”
Parable: “The Parable of the ten young women”
Memory verse: Galatians 5: 22 to 23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Song 2: “He made the stars to shine”

Rev. Derek McKelvey

INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE,
SUNDAY 16-08-2020.
Theme: 'Who are we fighting?'
Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey.
Bible reading: Ephesians 6:10-17
Hymns: “Safe in the Shadow of the Lord” and “Soldiers of Christ! arise” (Hymn 441)

Moderator

MODERATOR’S SERVICE: ‘THE CHURCH WHERE GOD IS FOUND’
Sunday 16-08-20. Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 2:19-22.
Praise items: “Blessed be your name”, “Shout to the north” and “Cornerstone”.

Kids Corner

KIDS CORNER # 10 on Sunday 09-08-2020
“THE TREE AND IT’S FRUIT” 
Song 1: “I've got peace like a river”
Puppets: ‘GOOD FRUIT’ Luke 6: 43 to 45
Memory verse: Galatians 5: 22 to 23.
Song 2: “We got the fruit, the Fruit of the spirit”
Song 3: “Wide and long and high and deep”
Prayer: “Be near me Lord Jesus” 

Moderator

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: ‘A CHURCH AT PEACE’ 
Sunday 09-08-20. 
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 2:11 to 18

Praise items: 
Let everything that has breath
In Christ Alone
When peace like a river
The Irish Blessing.

Rev. Derek McKelvey

INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE, SUNDAY 09-08-2020.
The theme is Relationships: ‘The Christian at work’.
Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey.
Bible reading: Ephesians 6:5 to 9
Hymns: King of Kings, Majesty (Fahan Praise 113 & Irish Presbyterian 452) and Jesus, All for Jesus (Fahan Praise 107 & Irish Presbyterian 543).

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

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

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”.

Rev. Derek McKelvey

INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE, SUNDAY 02-08-2020 
The theme is Relationships: ‘Parents and Children’.Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey.
Bible reading: Ephesians 6:1-4Matthew 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

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

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 Service

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).

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David BruceTHE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: ‘A LIVING CHURCH’ 
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce looks at Ephesians 2:1 to 5Praise 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

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

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 25Psalm37:7 and 2 Chronicles 20:12.

Kids Corner

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).

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

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 Service

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.

Rev. Derek McKelvey

INISHOWEN 4 SERVICE,
A Study of Ephesians 5:3 to 20Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey. Hymns: ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ (IPH 621) & ‘Be thou my vision’ (IPH 491). Posted 19-07-20.


This is my story

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

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). 

Moderator

THE MODERATOR’S SUNDAY SERVICE: A United church.  
Bible reading, Ephesians 1:1-16Members 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).

SMS

SUNDAY MINI SERIES (SMS) #17 
The Armour of God #2   Rev Gordy & Karen McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presbyterian Churches.
Bible readingsMatthew 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.”

Rev. Derek McKelvey

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 SongSATURDAY 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

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)

Proximity Bible Study

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

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

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 Service

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).

Rev. Derek McKelvey

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

'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

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)

Sunday Mini Service

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.

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David BruceThe 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 ServiceINISHOWEN 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

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

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 Rt Rev Dr David BruceMODERATOR'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 Service

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).

Rev. Derek McKelvey

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 twoService for the four Presbyterian Churches in North Inishowen, Donegal. Led by Rev. Derek and Helen McKelvey (Posted 21-06-20)



Lauren  Ethan Clarke

Andrew LambertonYOUTH 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

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

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 Rt Rev Dr David BruceMODERATOR'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 ServiceSUNDAY 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)


Rev. Derek McKelvey

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

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 b
y Malcolm & Alwyn. (Posted 13-06-2020).
Please let me know if you find the words printed with the video of any benefit.

Kids Corner

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

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).

Moderator Rt Rev Dr David Bruce

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

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).

Children's DayFAHAN 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. 

Rev. Derek McKelveySERVICE 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

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 from Ray  Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Church

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).

Bible Study

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

https://www.presbyterianireland.org/getmedia/dfb6cdcf-fd87-4cd9-9b20-f2242e6a8d05/Proximity_Intro_Ch1.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdf

Thursday Thought

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 11By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham and Ray Presbyterian Churches. (Posted 04-06-2020)


Sunday Mini ServiceSUNDAY 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).

Moderator PCIThe 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).


Rev. Derek McKelvey

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

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

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

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 StudyBIBLE 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).  Sunday Mini Service
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.

Rt Rev Dr William Henry, PCI Moderator 2019-20The 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

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).

Rev. Derek McKelvey

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 SongSATURDAY SONG 10
"STANDING ON THE ROCK OF JESUS"
Weekly song by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. 
(Posted 23-05-20
20)


Thursday Thought

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 ServiceSUNDAY 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).



Moderator PCIThe 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

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).


Rev. Derek McKelvey

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

SATURDAY SONG 9
Weekly song by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. 
(Posted 16-05-20
20)


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

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'.

Sunday Mini Service

SUNDAY MINI SERVICE (SMS) 8 Exploring Psalm 23 by Rev. Gordy and Mrs Karen McCracken of Newtown. & Ray Presbyterian Churches. Bible readings Psalm 1 and Isaiah 53. (Posted 10-05-20)
Praise 1 Glory to God 2
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here. Come, bow before Him now, with reverence and fear. In him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here. 2 Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around;
He burns with holy fire, with splendour He is crowned. How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of light. Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around. 3 Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place, he comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace. No work too hard for him, in faith receive from him; be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

Praise 2 Create in me a clean heart, oh God, that I might serve You; Create in me a clean heart, oh God, that I might be renewed. So fill me and heal me and bring me back to You. Create in me a clean heart, oh God, that I might serve You.
Author: Mary Rice Hopkins,


Rt Rev Dr William Henry, PCI Moderator 2019-20The 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

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!

Rev. Derek McKelvey

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 SongSATURDAY 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

My troubled soul, why so weighed down? 2.23 You were not made to bear this heavy load Cast all your burdens, upon the Lord My Jesus cares, He cares for you.
Jesus cares, He cares for you All your worrying won't help you make it through Cast all your burdens, upon the Lord And trust again, in the promise of His love.
And I will Praise that mighty name of Jesus Praise the Lord, the Lifter of my head Praise the Rock of my Salvation All my days are in His faithful hands.
My anxious heart Why so upset? When trials come, how you so easily forget To cast your burdens, upon the Lord Jesus cares, He cares for you.

And I will Praise that mighty name of Jesus Praise the Lord, the Lifter of my head Praise the Rock of my Salvation All my days are in His faithful hands.

And I will Praise that mighty name of Jesus Praise the Lord, the Lifter of my head Praise the Rock of my Salvation All my days are in His faithful hands.

Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
My Troubled Soul (Praise The Mighty Name Of Jesus) - Robert Critchley. FAHAN PRAISE 128 - Praise the mighty name of Jesus


Thursday Thought

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).


Rev. Derek McKelvey

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

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.Rt Rev Dr William Henry, PCI Moderator 2019-20
Recorded in his home congregation, Maze Presbyterian earlier this week, 
Moderator's Sunday Service. Habakkuk 3:16-19Praise items: ‘It is good to praise you Lord’ and ‘My hope is built is nothing less’. (Posted 03-05-20)


Sunday Mini Service

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

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 ThoughtTHURSDAY THOUGHT 7
Weekly reflection by Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. 
Bible reading Isaiah 6:1 to 7. (Posted 30-04-2020).


Rev. Derek McKelvey

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).

Edgar at Donegal Presbyterian, Rev. Stephen Richmond

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).


Rt Rev Dr William Henry, PCI Moderator 2019-20Moderator’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

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)


Saturdday Song 6SATURDAY 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

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

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. (Updated 19-04-20).

Rt Rev Dr William Henry, PCI Moderator 2019-20

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 2:4-20Singings:
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 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)

Fahan Praise 300th Anniversary Edition

Click here for a download of  FAHAN PRAISE.




Rev. Brian Smyth, Ahoghill

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 ThoughtTHURSDAY 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

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).

SMS Easter Message

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 PCI

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.O, TO SEE THE DAWN
I recorded this on request of of Ebrington. Just back from a busy night shift . Toni-Margaret. 
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THE CASE FOR CHRIST

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 SongSaturday Song 4
By Rev. Gordy McCracken of Newtowncunningham & Ray Presb. Churches. Eeach Saturday (
updated 11-04-2020).

Splinters by Riding Lights Theatre CompanySPLINTERS. 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 Live

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 BankFood Bank during Corona Crisis











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, the words of Jesus spoken from  the Cross'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, the words of Jesus spoken from  the Cross

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, the words of Jesus spoken from  the CrossCROSS 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, the words of Jesus spoken from  the CrossCROSS 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, DAY 5

CROSS WORDS 5. (GOOD FRIDAY)
THE VICTORY OF JESUS.
Luke 23:46 and John 19:30.
(Posted 10-04-2020)

Rev. Derek McKelvey

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.Rt Rev Dr William Henry, PCI Moderator 2019-20
The weekly Sunday morning service led by the
Rt Rev Dr William Henry, PCI Moderator. (last updated 05-04-2020)

Sunday School Live

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)


Short reflection for Sunday morning.

Palm Sunday Morning
Mini Service.

By Rev. Gordy McCracken our Vacancy Convenor at Fahan Presbyterian. 
(last updated 05-04-2020)


Saturday Song 28-03-20Saturday 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

Thursday Thought. 
By Rev. Gordy McCracken.
 
(last updated 02-04-2020)


Coronavirus fumigation
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 & christ by John PiperCORONAVIRUS 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.




Pray for healthcare staff
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!
YOU have an appointment that WILL and MUST be kept! 
Uploaded 03-04-2020




It's time to ..... ?TODAY is the FINAL day!
Message by Rev. Brian Smyth of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ahoghill.

(Uploaded 31-03-2020)



An April Fools day prank!An April Fools day prank!
Daily Message by Rev. Brian Smyth of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ahoghill.

(Uploaded 01-04-2020)



These Three Remain - Faith, Hope & LoveTHESE THREE REMAIN. A load of PCI resources for home.



CEF Stay at Home Resources during CoronavirusCEF AT HOME
A load of resources to help the work of the gospel with our at home children and young people,




Spring Harvest at Home April 13th to 17thSPRING HARVEST HOME
We are so excited. Available online via YouTube from April 13th to 17th. 



Do you wonder why? video and book by CEF

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. 

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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