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Our Parish Vision We are committed to growing a healthy church. We want to grow in our relationship with God’s family, and we want to grow out into our local community as we seek to share our faith in words and actions. The Parish Magazine is available on our parishes website. www.dungivenbovevaghparishes.com Webmasters Jack Robinson/Pamela Duddy [email protected] June 2019 Magazine deadline 1pm Monday 27th May 2019 by email to: [email protected] Please note, the parish magazine is now accessible through CD recording, for those with visual impairments. Please see Jo Loney for more information. Dungiven Church of Ireland NICC Reg. No. 104862 Bovevagh (St Eugenius) Church of Ireland NICC Reg. No. 104871 May 2019 Parish Magazine

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Page 1: May 2019 Parish Magazine - Dungiven and Bovevagh Youth · (Rector’s) Alfie Canning 777 41896 and (People’s) Russell Moore ... Angie Young 07843224771 Bovevagh Scout Troop: Wednesdays

Our Parish Vision

We are committed to growing a healthy church. We want to grow in our relationship with God’s family, and we want to

grow out into our local community as we seek to share our faith in words and actions.

The Parish Magazine is available on our parishes website.

www.dungivenbovevaghparishes.com

Webmasters Jack Robinson/Pamela Duddy

[email protected]

June 2019 Magazine deadline 1pm Monday 27th May 2019

by email to: [email protected]

Please note, the parish magazine is now accessible through CD recording, for those with visual impairments.

Please see Jo Loney for more information.

Dungiven Church of Ireland NICC Reg. No. 104862

Bovevagh (St Eugenius) Church of Ireland NICC Reg. No. 104871

May 2019

Parish Magazine

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Rector: Revd Mark Loney The Rectory, 14 Main Street, Dungiven, County Londonderry BT47 4LB Telephone Rectory: 028 777 41226 Mobile 07720 321283 Parish Office (based at Bovevagh): 028 777 41394 (open Wednesdays during term time 10-11.30am) E-mail: [email protected]

Rector’s Day off is THURSDAY

Office holder listings will be updated in the June magazine, following conclusion of our Easter Vestries

Parish Readers Cecil Ross (Diocesan), Janette Morrow, Cathy Clyde, David Wilson

A full list of current members of both select vestries may be found on our church website www.dungivenbovevaghparishes.com

Dungiven Church Wardens (Rector’s) Mervyn Scott and (People’s) Derek Morrow 777 41361 Dungiven Glebe Wardens (Rector’s) Alfie Canning 777 41896 and (People’s) Russell Moore

Thank you to everyone who helped decorate Bovevagh Church for

Easter, it truly was beautiful, all to the glory of God.

Hallelujah JESUS IS ALIVE.

Penny was a great help.

Thank you Penny.

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Easter Sunday morning at Dungiven Old Priory for the Dawn Service

Brilliant piece of art work for Spring by the children of Dungiven Sunday School .

Bovevagh Church Wardens (Rector’s) Billy Young 77741054 (People’s) Katrina Roxborough 777 41402 Bovevagh Glebe Wardens (Rector’s) Jonathan Wilson 777 40682 (People’s) Mark Robinson 777 41284

Dungiven Treasurer Sandra Smyth 777 42210 Bovevagh Treasurer Pamela Duddy 777 41284 Dungiven Secretary Alan Keys Bovevagh Secretary Jonathan Wilson 777 40682

Dungiven Organist Cecil Keys 777 41203

Bovevagh Organist Joan Robinson 777 41425

Dungiven Catering & Hospitality Jean Hill 777 64643, Vacant

Also details of the Dungiven Meal Run Scheme can be obtained from the catering team

Bovevagh Catering & Hospitality Daphne Quigley 777 41405, Athline Simpson 777 41871

Flower Rota Administrators

Dungiven Elizabeth Canning 777 41952 Bovevagh Beverly Steele 777 64863

Dungiven Sunday School: 10am in the Parish Hall (first 15 minutes in church) Contact - Violet Morrow 777 42307

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Bovevagh Sunday School: 10.30am in the Parish Centre Contact - Judith Mullan 07740983590

Dungiven Children’s Church: Sundays at 10am in the Parish Hall (first 15 minutes in church) Contact - Anita Hill 777 40179

Bovevagh Children’s Church: Sundays at 12noon in the Parish Centre (first 15 minutes in church) Contact – Pamela Hutton 07513806457

Puppets on a Mission – Contact - Jo Loney 07752 012217 / 028 777 41226 Email: [email protected]

Bovevagh Girls ‘ Brigade: Mondays in Bovevagh Parish Centre from 6pm Contact - Angie Young 07843224771

Bovevagh Scout Troop: Wednesdays in Bovevagh Parish Centre from 6.15pm Contact - Pamela Duddy 777 41284, also Fridays 7pm-9pm Jonathan Wilson 777 40682

Dungiven and Bovevagh Mothers’ Union: 1st Tuesday of the month Contact - Hilda Dalzell (Branch Leader)

Bovevagh Prayer Group: Sunday mornings in Bovevagh vestry at 10.45am Contact - Rosemary Robinson 777 41403 or David Steele 777 41533

Dungiven Prayer Group: Sunday mornings in Dungiven Church at 9.15am Contact - Revd Mark 777 41226

Youth Focus for details see elsewhere in the magazine and church notices.

Dungiven Crèche

5th May Maureen 12th May Doreen 19th May Family Service 26th May Paula

FLOWER / CLEANING / MAINTENANCE ROTAS

Bovevagh Flower Rota 5th & 12th May Athline Simpson 19th & 26th May Olive Simpson.

Bovevagh Cleaning Rota

May Simpson Family

Dungiven Flower Rota

5th May Violet Morrow 12th & 19th May Alice Morrow 26th May & 2nd June Lizzie Smyth

Dungiven Cleaning Rota

Team Leader to organise time and date May Ruth June Paula July Jean

Dungiven Grounds Maintenance Team Team Leader to organise time and date May Ryan Canning

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Bovevagh Bowling Club Bovevagh Bowling Club practice nights are on Tuesdays from 7.45pm. New members welcome—contact club captain Sammy Caldwell 07593357151. Season currently closed.

Dungiven Bowling Club. Practices continue each week at 8pm on Mondays & Thursdays in the Parish Hall. Contact - Captain : David Moore : contact number 07549420471. Vice Captain : Derek Morrow : contact number 07802373876 Season currently closed.

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ROTAS

Bovevagh Sunday School

Children's Sunday School from 10.30-11.15am each Sunday morning

except the 3rd Sunday of the month when we hold a Family Service at

11.30am in the church.

Bovevagh Children’s Church

Sunday, 12th May Pamela, Carol and Cody Sunday, 19th May Family Sunday and Bovevagh ‘Big Sing’ Sunday, 26th May Pamela, Sandra and Cody Sunday, 2nd June Pamela, Natalie and Cody Please remember to check the rota!

Dungiven Sunday School

Senior Class Anita

Middle Class

Sunday, 5th May Gillian and Paula Sunday, 12th May Gillian Sunday, 19th May Family Sunday Sunday, 26th May Sandra

Bovevagh Indoor Bowling Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays in the Parish Centre at 8pm Contact - Sammy Caldwell 07593357151

Dungiven Indoor Bowling Club: Mondays & Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 8pm Contact - Captain James Semple

Parish Bible Study (Wednesdays as appointed) Contact Revd Mark Loney 028 777 41226

Ladies Rectory Fellowship Contact - Jo Loney 07752 012217 / 028 777 41226

Communications

Magazine editing and production, general administration – Kaye Nesbitt. Email: [email protected] Joint Parish Website – Pamela Duddy/ Jack Robinson Email: [email protected] ‘Dungiven Church of Ireland’ Facebook Administrator - Julie Keys ‘Bovevagh Church of Ireland’ Facebook Administrator - Carol Starrett

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Revd Mark writes…..

Go for it!

Apologies …no heavy articles from me this month…all I want to do really is to encourage you, and seriously pray for you to take up a fabulous opportunity to learn more about and meet with God on Saturday 18th May. Details are on a full page spread following this….and again later in the magazine just to remind you again! We are welcoming a team from Ellel Ministries to Dungiven for that day to share scripture with us and tap into the deeper reality of healing in all its facets. Don't fight God. Don't resist the calling He has for your life. Maybe you're afraid. Maybe you feel you're not qualified and others could probably do a better job than you. Maybe you think you don't have all the resources. Maybe you don't know where to start. Maybe you are tripping over a history of baggage. Well I can say for certain that the Lord always knows what He's doing, even though we may not. He sees and knows why He is choosing to speak to you! He wants you and He wouldn't choose you, only to fail to equip you and make you whole for His purposes. So, book the time out….go for it….Saturday 18th May! Every blessing Revd Mark

they did some Archery, Crate Stacking, Zip Lining & Canoeing.

The Cubs and Beavers enjoyed an educational visit from the Ambulance Service, they got to find out about the medical equipment used in the Ambulance as well as a tour of the ambulance, seen the lights & heard the siren.

Over the Easter break the outdoor elements of our sponsored Triathlon / Dualthon event was called off due to ‘Storm Hannah’ however the Cubs got to complete the swimming elements – Well done to everyone on completing this challenge. The outdoor elements of running & cycling have been arranged for another evening.

The County hosted a St George’s day parade & service in Londonderry. Our Scouts joined with 250 other Scouts to parade from Ebrington Square across the peace bridge to the Cathedral where they attended a Service before parading back – it was an enjoyable day.

All sections will be finishing up their weekly meetings at the end of May with the Cubs & Scout Sections finishing the year with camps.

Bovevagh Girls' Brigade We would like to thank the girls for their hard work during the year. They were all brilliant at their annual display. All girls will be sent reminders about upcoming trips. Angie and team

TO ALL Girls’ Brigade Leaders and Assistants. Our GB chaplain, Revd Mark, would like to have a meeting on Monday 3rd June at 7.30pm for no more than 45 minutes in Bovevagh Parish Centre—to review the year just past and look forward together. Please plan to attend. Many thanks.

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BOVEVAGH PRAYER GROUP Bovevagh Prayer Group meets at 10.30 am each Sunday morning in the Vestry and concludes at 11.10am in time for the Church Service. For more information please contact Rosemary Robinson.

For your Prayers… · Revd Mark, Jo, Reuben and Jem

· The housebound, lonely and bereaved

· For all the Parish Organisations

· For the newly appointed Easter General Vestries

‘ For General Synod 2019 in Londonderry, 16th –18th May

· For all preparing for Marriage, Baptism or Confirmation

· For growth in faith and discipleship

· For the Meal Run Ministry

· For our province and the lack of government

· Good counsel for our global leaders -The guidance of the Holy Spirit concerning The Ladies Bible & Lunch Fellowship

Dungiven and Bovevagh Mothers’ Union

BOVEVAGH SCOUTS The Scout Section spent an evening using their map reading skills to complete the orienteering course at the County Park. They also learned some bike maintenance and completed a short cycle in preparation for their upcoming mountain biking event.

The Cubs had a wet evening learning about bike safety & maintenance in preparation for their evening of off road biking at Garvagh Forest where they got to try out different trails and learn new skills.

The Beavers have been having fun learning how to tie some knots, leaning some basis 1st aid skills and bike maintenance skills. They enjoyed a day of adventurous activities at Carrowmena Activity Centre where

Ellel Ministries - Taster Day

Come and receive free teaching that offers insights and powerful keys to healing. This exciting free day

will give you the opportunity of discovering for yourself some of the foundations the Bible gives us,

which lead to our healing. Many people say they have never heard these before. There will be three

sessions of teaching and one session with opportunity to receive personal prayer ministry. This will enable you to apply what you have learned and see God bring about healing in your own life. Ellel

Ministries have been invited by Revd Mark Loney to lead this event.

Tea and coffee are provided, but please bring a packed lunch.

Registration at 9.30am, for start at 10am. Finishes at 4pm.

Location – The Parish Hall, Dungiven Date – Saturday 18th May 2019

Please speak to Revd Mark as soon as possible

if you would like to reserve a place!

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What is Ellel Ministries? It all started with a car - a 1933 Alvis Speed 20 Sports Tourer and a young English man called Peter Horrobin who loved classic cars. One glorious day in 1970, a friend from the Alvis Owners Club phoned to ask, “Would you like to buy an Alvis Speed 20 for £50?” But why was it so cheap? Well, unfortunately it had been stolen, crashed, vandalised, set on fire and dumped in the River Mersey! But the friend had arranged its rescue, recognising it for the special car that it was, even in that broken state.

Peter was thrilled to purchase his own Alvis Speed 20 and began to strip down the car to the bare chassis. At about 4.00am one morning, after a night working in the garage, he made an awful discovery – the chassis was bent. The car could never be driven safely with a bent chassis and he began to think that he would never be able to restore this lovely old car. Then, out of the blue, at that moment of terrible realisation, Peter became very aware of God speaking to him, there in the garage. Cars or people? Quite clearly, Peter heard the Lord say “You could restore this broken car, but I can restore broken lives. Which is more important? Broken cars or broken people?” Peter wanted to say the broken car! His compassionate heart responded to what God was saying and he never forgot the moment when God said to him “I can restore broken lives”. The first centre was established at Ellel Grange in Lancaster in 1986, hence the name carried forward. Today Ellel Ministries is an international, non-denominational, Christian organization existing in over 20 countries, and seeking to fulfil the vision of Luke 9:11 where Jesus welcomed the people, taught them about the Kingdom of God and healed those in need.

Film Morning for men and women

Friday 10th May @ The Rectory. 10 am to 12.45 pm with morning coffee.

War Room 'a compelling faith drama filled with humour and heart that became the #1

movie in US theatres and received rave reviews from audiences of all ages. Tony and Elizabeth Jordon, have it all, great jobs, a beautiful daughter and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. Their world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success; Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client. Miss Clara, and is challenged to establishes a 'war room' and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony's hidden struggles comes to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends with his family and prove Miss Clara's wisdom that victories don't come by accident.

If you are not able to come to the film morning, but would like to watch the dvd, please see Jo for a loan of it! Mobile 07752012217

Women's Rectory Bible Fellowship Alternate Fridays

(Term Time Only) 10.30am finishing by 1 pm with light lunch 3rd May - Chasing Down That Decision Tool 17th May- A Final Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst- Making life giving decisions- Proverbs 22:3

DUNGIVEN PRAYER GROUP The prayer group meets every Sunday morning from 9.15am-9.40am in the church to pray for God’s anointing upon our worship, that there might be a move of His Spirit. We also pray for those in need whom the Lord has placed on our hearts. Please speak to the Rector for more information.

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didn't want them to get wet outside praying for me' Can we seriously think this was all about love and care for another or was it lack of confidence in the people who were praying to sense their own Holy Spirit prompt and guidance to stop? I would suggest this was yet another example of pride/self-sufficiency/fear of God getting too close, which stops our growth and if continued in disqualifies us from God accepting us. I Corinthians 9:24. Even as I write this I have become more aware that it's easier and more comfortable to see another's pride filled ways of going on, than my own. Pride is often hard to detect and maybe it’s more useful to test our humility levels more frequently than continuing to live in deceit and be fake before God. One of my favourite passages is found in 2 Samuel 9; not only does God return is Mephibosheth land rights/source of income to him but He (I think) through David invites him to eat at his table every day for the rest of his mortal life. I think often we think that such 'charity' is for those who 'cannot provide for themselves'. Yet God’s kindness and the fact that one of His Names is Jehovah Jireh (Provider) is more universal than this. For the Believer we need to deliberately put ourselves in a place/attitude of dependency on God, grateful for any health that we enjoy, thankful for any way God chooses to provide for our needs. The fact that it is Him we need to ALWAYS be dependent upon and not our own efforts, essentially, helps to combat such a potent sin as pride. Jo Loney

Puppets on A Mission Next Puppet Practice 12th May @

Bovevagh Church Hall 4pm to 5pm DV

Wednesday 15th May 2019

@ the Rectory 6am - 7.30am A Bible reading, a time of open prayer, followed by a basic breakfast.

Even if you cannot make it to our monthly meeting, you are very welcome to send us your prayer requests through email on [email protected] or by calling 028 777 41226 / mobile 07720 321283, no later than the Tuesday evening before. We would love to see you, pray and share fellowship.

Revd Mark, Jo, Reuben & Jem

May and early June 2019

Sunday 5th May Holy Communion

10am (Dungiven) and 11.30am (Bovevagh)

Sunday 12th May

Morning Worship Services at 10am (Dungiven) and 11.30am (Bovevagh) to include prayers of commissioning for the

newly appointed vestries.

All vestry members are asked to attend please.

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Sunday 19th May 10am Dungiven Family Service

11.30am Bovevagh BIG SING (Songs of Praise) followed by lunch in the parish centre. (sign-up sheet in church for lunch and

also a sheet to note down your favourite hymns/praise songs)

Sunday 26th May Morning Worship 10am (Dungiven) and 11.30am (Bovevagh)

Sunday 2nd June Holy Communion

10am (Dungiven) and 11.30am (Bovevagh)

Sunday 9th June Morning Worship 10am (Dungiven) and 11.30am (Bovevagh)

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Our Parishes are committed to the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust policy which is constitutionally in place to safeguard and protect children and young people who are part of our ministry programmes, and to enhance the church’s overall ministry amongst them. The parish panel to whom any concerns can be brought is made up of the Rector and representatives of both parishes :

Revd Mark Loney (777 41226) David Wilson (777 41541) Kathleen Canning (777 41556) Sharon Canning (07762 015111) Yvonne McGrotty (777 42051)

Be part of our 2 penny lane Fun Family Event in Bovevagh. All you have to do is save all your 2p’s and put them in the BIG bottle in the church porch, as often as you can. The sooner we can fill the bottle, the sooner we can make our 2 penny lane. All money will be donated to a charity.

Pride: 'God's Most Stubborn Enemy' this is one of the many jewels of truth from the Great 18th Century Revivalist Jonathan Edwards...he went on to complete quite a work on detecting spiritual pride. In God’s Word to us, we read that pride and arrogance brings shame, but humility brings wisdom. John Stott when asked how he cultivates humility replied 'I never avoid humiliating situations'. For those who are trying to follow Jesus and have been born again we are always to consider Him, Hebrews 12:3 One asks however, what does this all mean in practice and how can we detect pride in ourselves first and foremost. Perhaps we are resistant to help and would prefer to struggle along with our own insufficient resources. Help can be given through prayer ministry, a simple gesture from another or directly from God Himself. Without God, we can do nothing. It can so easily be hidden in us helping others and as a mind-set; resisting help. Pride also suffocates a sense of Community. Reading through God’s Word leads me to think this is what God wants for us, Community. I have heard comments like 'their need is greater than mine' so they have chosen to walk away and not be changed or receive physical blessing or a smaller blessing than God wanted for them. Is it more important for you to get into your car and go home than dare to experience God in a more significant and new way? For example walking away from opportunities for prayer ministry. I believe this brings MUCH sorrow to God’s heart for us. I had a friend who went to get prayed for through HEALING ON THE STREETS but then hobbled away when the Holy Spirit was clearly wanting to heal her further. She said something like 'I sensed healing in my left foot when they prayed specifically for healing and then they had a specific word about another pain I had, but sure it was raining and I

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Saturday 8th June – Family Fun Day – 12-3pm – Glendermott Church Hall – afternoon of face painting, bouncy castles, jumpin clay, crafts and much more… including snacks. If you are interested in going contact Judith by Monday 6th May.

Bovevagh Sunday School Children’s Day Sunday 16th June…. end of year services

11.30am & 7pm (with prize giving) We would be grateful if you could send your children to as many of the practices as possible…. dates to be confirmed starting in May. Thanks, Judith.

Dungiven Meal Run Ministry

The Meal Run ministry seeks to be responsive and flexible to bringing a meal to any one of us at any time to help show a bit of the love of God. It could be just for someone to show them some cheer in their day or to help out in a particularly challenging time. Please do not assume that we know of all the good opportunities, we don’t, please let us know if you or a loved one could be helped by this and we will see what we can do. Please continue to pray for the Meal Run Ministry.

Dungiven Parish Vintage Rally 2019 Initial planning meeting on Monday 13th May at 8pm in the

Parish hall. Open to all! Fresh thinking welcome!

Wednesday mornings during term time @ Bovevagh Parish Office from 10am - 11.30am

Need to discuss a wedding or baptism? Need to talk about a pastoral concern and/or receive prayer? Need a reference for work etc? Passport/Driving Licence needs countersigning? Need to discuss something else that concerns you?

The door is open. Come on in! This is in addition to other times when I am very happy to call with you at home as part of the routine rounds of visiting. Revd Mark.

from the registers by the time of printing

Baptisms Andrew Norman Laughlin Wilson was baptised on Sunday 31st March (Mothering Sunday) in Bovevagh Parish Church. Andrew is the youngest son of Drew and Norma Wilson, Killyblight Road.

Weddings No weddings took place in April

Funerals No funerals took place in April

Bovevagh Donations: Donation in memory of Mr Cecil Donaldson - £300 Donation from Bovevagh Bowling Club towards use of hall - £250

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Vestry Meetings

Bovevagh, 28th May at 8pm & Dungiven, 11th June at 8pm

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Parish Bible Fellowship resumes Wednesday 22nd May

Other dates below. 8pm-9/9.15pm

Until the end of season we will take up a study produced by Eugene Peterson, following aspects of the book of Jeremiah.

Wednesday 22nd May (Dungiven) Pleading Inadequacy Jeremiah 1 vs 4-16

Wednesday 29th May (Bovevagh) Discernment Jeremiah 7 vs 1-15

Wednesday 5th June NO STUDY

Wednesday 12th June (Dungiven) God’s shaping hand Jeremiah 18 vs 1-8

Wednesday 19th June (Bovevagh) Honesty Jeremiah 15 vs 10-21

Wednesday 26th June (Dungiven) Obedience Jeremiah 35

Wednesday 3rd July (Rectory) Making the best of it Jeremiah 29 vs 1-14

If you are serious about deepening your faith and studying the scriptures, working through challenges and questions, please make

time to be at these times of fellowship and study. No question is too simple to ask, it might surprise you who is thinking the same thing!

No pressure at all to talk…just listen if you want to.

Hospital Visiting If any church member or parishioner is in hospital, or expecting to be in hospital, please do ensure that the minister knows, so that he can visit to offer prayer and support if desired. Altnagelvin Hospital’s denominational lists are no longer made available to parish clergy.

Deuteronomy 31 v 7-8 says: “Be strong and brave… The LORD himself will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forget you. Don’t be afraid and don’t worry.”

Sunday 19th May @ 11.30am

‘Bovevagh Big Sing Church Service’

Everyone Welcome!

followed by soup/rolls & dessert in the hall

for catering numbers please sign up by Sunday 12th May in the church porch or tell your Sunday

School teacher if you are going

Also sheet in the church porch to note your favourite hymn!!

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Holy Week 2019 It was huge blessing to welcome Pastor Jason and Ali Shiels (from Liberty Church, Castledawson) to Dungiven during the first part of Holy Week.

Jason spoke powerfully on the theme of the ‘Great Release’, but those who came along have remarked how very blessed they were by the testimonies of by Dr Mark Riddell on Monday, Paul Ferguson on Tuesday and Ali Shiels on Wednesday. It was really encouraging to see some of our folk avail of prayer ministry each evening. There was a certainly a move of God, and an anointing that was tangible. Please pray for the seeds that were planted and for fruit to come from these special times of ministry…. we will see more of them….

Photos courtesy of Alfred Canning

Over the next few months some events will be happening to help connect with each other and with God….

We are trying to arrange these events such that there is something for every age range and taste. Adult help, from

either parish, would be really appreciated to support the running of these and future evenings!

Friday 24th May In Bovevagh Parish Centre

7.30pm – 9.00pm MY FAITH STORY by Gary Shirlow from The Faith Mission

Bookshop (Coleraine). Godly Living - Sex and Relationships. Secondary school age only please.

More information from Revd Mark or Jo.

Friday 21st June at the Rectory 7.30pm – 9.15pm

Fondu evening, thinking about the Bible and my choices.

Revd Mark and Jo (028 777 41226)

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Dungiven Community Fridge is now open every Monday and Thursday between 11:30 am and 12:30pm @ Glenshane Care

Centre. Just turn up and do your bit to help reduce food waste and save the pounds in your own pocket at the same time.

Wanted Volunteers to staff it on a Monday 11:30-12.30 am, no matter how frequently or infrequently you may be able to help out

PLEASE contact Jo Loney

Confirmation 2019

Candidates are reminded that the first preparation session is on Sunday 12th May 5pm-6pm in Bovevagh Parish Centre, as per the schedule already provided.

Please BRING A BIBLE, notebook, pen and the folder given out at the meeting

on Sunday 17th March. ALSO a couple of people still owe me their first

written assignment ! Please check that you are up to date! Revd Mark

Free Taster Day Come and receive free teaching that offers insights and

powerful keys to healing. This exciting free day will give you the opportunity of

discovering for yourself some of the foundations the Bible gives us, which lead to our healing. Many people say they

have never heard these before. There will be three sessions of teaching and one session with opportunity to receive personal prayer ministry. This will enable you to apply what you have learned and see God bring about

healing in your own life. Ellel Ministries have been invited by Revd Mark Loney to lead this event.

Tea and coffee are provided, but please bring a packed lunch.

Registration at 9.30am, for start at 10am. Finishes at 4pm.

Location – The Parish Hall, Dungiven Date – Saturday 18th May 2019

Please speak to Revd Mark if you would like

to reserve a place!