Kidszone Rota
TODAY – Joyce Currie and Louise Milliken
17th & 24th November – Elaine Nixon Shepherd and Janet Wilson
Porch Duty Rota
TODAY & 17th November – Ian McDonald and George Purdy
24th November & 1st December – June Kirk and Rosemary Gillespie
PW: Tomorrow night, Monday 11th November we are joined by Alison Coyle who will be telling us about “Sounds around Ards” talking newspapers. Everyone is welcome to come along.
The Steering Group meet up again tomorrow night, 7.30pm in The Hub.
Wednesday Private Prayer:- Our church is open for private prayer and quiet reflection every Wednesday morning. If you have any pastoral needs, please contact our minister Rev. Paul Dalzell or leave a message with our church secretary.
November Storehouse Donations: This month please consider helping Storehouse prepare for Christmas. Along with the usual groceries a special Christmas item would be greatly appreciated. Items such as chocolates, selection boxes, bottles of Shloer, shortbread and boxes of biscuits, tins of ham, cranberry sauce all help to make Christmas hampers special. Please note mince pies, small Christmas cakes and puddings cannot be used if they contain alcohol. All donations can be dropped into the trolley in the church foyer on Sunday and Wednesday mornings. Christmas goodies must be donated by the end of November to allow time for the packing and distribution of hampers.
Thank you for your continued support for Storehouse North Down.
‘Wednesday Welcome‘:- The Hub is open on a Wednesday morning from
10:30 to 12 noon. Anyone is welcome to call in, a warm welcome is assured.
Hobby Hub continues on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for fun and fellowship while sharing interests and skills in a safe relaxing setting. Please come along to support this venture and feel free to bring you friends.
Pickleball Group also continues on Thursday afternoons 2:30 – 4:40 p.m. If you would like to learn more and see if this is for you, please come along and join the fun. Spectators also welcome. Please remember to wear suitable footwear if you want to take part.
PW are hosting a Coffee Morning in the Archie Agnew Hall this Saturday 16th November from 10.30 am to 12 noon. Everyone welcome.
Evening Praise Service – NEXT Sunday 17th November: Our evening praise service will be led by Donaghadee Community Choir. We look forward to welcoming them back to Groomsport. The collection will be in support of the Linda Norgrove Foundation (see details in the Autumn Eagle Wing newsletter). A light supper will be served in the church hall after the service.
The Mission Committee next meet on Monday 18th November at 7.30pm.
Eagle Wing Newsletter: It is almost time for our Christmas issue.
Contributions can be sent to Rev Paul Dalzell on eaglewing@pauldalzell.uk or to Julie at the church office on julie@groomsportpresbyterian.com.
As many as possible are encouraged to contribute, especially those from our church organisations or committees who might like to update the church on what is taking place. All articles should be submitted by Sunday 24th November. This will be a strict deadline to allow sufficient time for preparation and copying.
Fortwilliam Musical Society: We are looking forward to welcoming back the Fortwilliam Musical Society on Friday 29th November at 7:30 p.m. We will be entertained to ‘Songs from the Shows’. This was a very popular event last year and numbers are limited. You can purchase tickets from members of the Mission Committee or from Julie in the church office. Suggested donation is £10. Proceeds will go to support the work of our missionary partners in northern Kenya, Angelina and Stephen Cowan.
Advance Notice:
Men’s Group: The next meeting will be held on Friday 29th November at 10.00am. Further information to follow.
Advent Communion Service – Sunday 1st December at 11.00am.
Communion tokens will be available for collection by the Elders on Sunday
17th November.
Gift Day Service – Sunday 8th December at 11.00am.
IBRA Bible Readings for 2025. Details and a sign-up sheet are in the vestibule for anyone who is interested. The cost is £13.00. Deadline for ordering is Sunday 24th November.
In all public services of worship no photographs or videos may be taken without prior permission being sought and received from the Kirk Session
