What are your gatherings like?

First, we must understand church is not a building, a Sunday school class, or a service time. According to scripture, a church gathering is a group of people coming together in Christ and the people are the church. Jesus shows us in Matthew 18 that a gathering can be as little as two people together.

What happens when I visit?

The service usually involves the singing of hymns, reading of scripture verses and possibly a psalm. If the church follows a lectionary, the sermon will often be about the scripture lections assigned to that day. Eucharistic churches have usually Holy Communion either every Sunday or several Sundays a month.

There are no rules as to what to bring to church, other than your self, an open heart and mind. Some bring a bible, if you’re going to engage in bible study.

If you want to know how to dress for church, something modest and comfortable should be fine. Generally, graphic tees that show off sports team logos or bands should never be worn to church. Solid-colored tops are fine, and even something with a pattern should be OK to wear.

Can I invite people to come with?

Ask your friends if they have a place to worship the Savior and invite them to come worship with you, especially at times like Christmas and Easter. If they aren’t Christians, ask them if they’d like to learn more about Jesus Christ and invite them to experience a Christian worship service with you. Remember to show the same respect for their beliefs that you hope they will give yours.

What if we didn't answer your question?

There are many questions Christians are asked that the individual Christian is unable to answer. It happens all the time.

Bowling Club - Maghera Presbyterian Church

Welcome to Maghera Bowling Club

Maghera Bowling Club meet weekly in Maghera Presbyterian Church Hall. We compete in several leagues and competitions throughout the year.

During the 2023 /2024 we welcomed a number of new members, teams were entered into the Mid Ulster League and the South Derry Churches League, with the club winning the Charity Cup and placed as runners up in the Church’s League. In the Mid Ulster League the club were victorious in the McCulloch Charity Shield making it a double success. A number of members were selected to play for Mid Ulster Zone in both ladies and mens teams, the ladies went on to win the plate competition. Despite not organising their annual triples tournament the club was able to donate £250.00 to TEAR Fund. Thank you to the session and committee for granting the use of the hall.

Robin Clark (Secretary)

Mid Ulster League Fixtures 2024/2025

Tuesday 8th October – Maghera v RBL
Tuesday 22nd October – St Mary’s v Maghera
Tuesday 29th October – Maghera v Lisnagleer
Tuesday 14th November – St Joseph’s v Maghera
Tuesday 21st November – Maghera v Kildress
Tuesday 26th November – Maghera v Ballinderry Hub
Wednesday 11th December – Steelweld v Maghera
Tuesday 14th January – RBL v Maghera
Thursday 23rd January – Maghera v St Mary’s
Tuesday 4th February – Lisnagleer v Maghera
Tuesday 11th February – Maghera v St Joseph’s
Wednesday 19th February – Kilress V Maghera
Monday 3rd March – Ballinderry Hub v Maghera
Tuesday 11th March – Maghera v Steelweld

Important Names

Chairman – R J Anderson
Secretary – Robin Clarke
Treasurer – Elizabeth Paul

You can contact the club via any of the members above or via our contact us section of the website.