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.

Gardening Club - Maghera Presbyterian Church

Welcome to Maghera & District Gardening Group

The direct benefits which flow from our purposes include good gardening and horticulture practice encouraged and increased by the provision of suitable speakers and visits to gardens to increase interest and share knowledge of gardening and horticulture. This benefit will be demonstrated by feedback from members and a register of attendance at

meetings. There will be no harm. The beneficiaries will be those of all abilities from Maghera and surrounding districts who attend meetings, events and outings. They will learn more of good practice in horticulture and gardening. There is no private benefit for Trustees and volunteers. Any benefit they will gain is from experience and knowledge through meetings and outings and is incidental.

Tuesday 17th September
Una Quinn
North Coast Gardener – Wood & Garden

Tuesday 15th October
AGM
Mary Doris – Garden with Mary
Contributor to BBC Gardeners’ Corner

Tuesday 19th November
Meal in Brown Trout Inn Aghadowey at 7PM
Garden Group Presentation by Brendan Convery

No Meeting in December

Tuesday 21st January
China Anniversary Members Night
Short presentation from members based on special interests

Tuesday 18th February
Kerry Connolly from Willow & Greene
Gardening, Cooking & Well-being
Top tips from a small business owner

Tuesday 18th March
Claire McNally
Head Gardener at National Trust, Rowallane Gardens

Tuesday 29th April
Angharad Maxwell (wife of David, presenter on BBC Gardeners’ Corner
Growing flowers at Hilltop flowers and in your garden

Tuesday 20th May
Anniversary Charity & Pudding Evening with Marie Staunton from Dublin
Spring forward into Summer
Plants to inspire every gardener
Bring and Buy Plant Sale
Proceeds in Aid of Air Ambulance
Admission £10

Saturday 21st June
Garden Outing – More details to follow

Important Names

Chairperson – Rosemary Torrens – 028 295 41132
Secretary – Roisin Madden – 075 911 24235
Treasurer – Robin Clark – 028 796 42929
Trips & Tours Co-Ordinator – Margaret Johnston – 028 796 28260