Palm Sunday
We had a wonderful Palm Sunday uniting in worship with the congregation of Groomsport Parish Church for morning and evening services. Thanks to John, Gillian and our church choir for all their work in preparing for the morning service. Their leadership in the praise and anthems always makes the Palm Sunday service of Bible
The Leprosy Mission
On Sunday 6th April we held our annual Leprosy Mission Service. Stephen McCartney from The Leprosy Mission NI was our guest preacher. Stephen shared stories of how leprosy impacts millions of lives around the world. The Leprosy Mission are working to eliminate leprosy as well as supporting people who suffer from this debilitating disease.
Hobby Hub help in South Africa
In March, Hazel Megahey delivered hats, cardigans and blankets to Care Bags with Love in Knysna, South Africa. Many of the items were knitted by knitters at our Thursday Hobby Hub. Care Bags With Love provide essential items for patients seeking treatment at Knysna Provincial and George Regional Hospitals, and care facilities in the
Annual General Meeting
We held our Annual General Meeting on Monday 3rd March. Our Clerk of Session, Treasurer and Property Convenor presented the annual reports for the year 2024 and these were adopted. Then we enjoyed some fantastic music from flautist Harry Douglas, who transported us around the world and through the ages with a wide ranging
Pancake Breakfast
A big thank you to everyone for supporting the Kidszone and Mission Committee Pancake Breakfast on Sunday 2nd March. Our chefs had a busy morning keeping up with demand as everyone enjoyed platefuls of delicious pancakes. An amazing £335.00 was raised for the NI Children’s Hospice. Thank you.
Kidszone News
The boys and girls in Kidszone decided to use their collection money to buy items for Storehouse North Down. They made a shopping list of things they thought families and children need or would like to receive in a Christmas hamper. They did a great job with their shopping! Well done to the boys
Praise Service
Thank you to Donaghadee Community Choir for leading the praise at our special evening service on 17th November. Also thanks to our guest organist Mr George Hewitt. It was a wonderful uplifting service. Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the offering in aid of the Linda Norgrove Foundation. To date we have
First Aid
A number of members and leaders from our church clubs and organisations completed First Aid Awareness Training on Saturday 26th October. The training included resuscitation training and the use of a Defibrillator. Thanks go to the St John’s Ambulance volunteers who gave of their time and expertise to lead this training event. Please note
A Right Royal Afternoon
Our Mission Committee hosted a wonderful Afternoon Tea on Saturday 19th October to raise funds for Open Doors. Everyone feasted on delicious sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. Then, when everyone had their fill, Rev Derek Kerr entertained and regaled us with his Royal tales about the Late Queen Elizabeth II and his immense knowledge
Muscatine Visitors
We were delighted to welcome Rev Dr Pam Saturnia, our Princeton Intern, in 1989-1990, back to Groomsport along with a group of 20 members of First Muscatine Presbyterian Church in Iowa where Pam is minister. The group are on a pilgrimage through Scotland and Ireland exploring Presbyterian Heritage and Celtic Spirituality. They battled high