On Sunday 21 July 2019 the special preacher at the morning service was Miss Audrey Hodge, Clerk of Session , 1st Omagh Presbyterian Church. Audrey’s memorable sermon on St John’s third letter included the following advice on what to plant in a church garden In growing a healthy, fruit-bearing church, try this plan: Plant three […]
Children’s Day Service Sunday 9th June 2019 The morning service on Sunday 9th June was taken by the Sunday School, with Miss Audrey Hodge as the guest speaker. Under the guidance of their teachers, Mrs Orla Giles and Mrs Kim Paskin, the children led in prayer, read passages of Scripture, sang songs, told stories and […]
MWI Outing to Hillsborough On Saturday 8th June Omagh Methodist MWI linked up with 1st Omagh Presbyterian PW for a joint outing to Hillsborough Castle. Following a guided tour of the Castle and a stroll in the gardens the group moved on to Annahilt for a very enjoyable meal in “The Pheasant” restaurant. The next […]
Rev. Eleanor Hayden, Superintendent of the Omagh and Fintona Circuit, welcomed Rev. Billy Davison, All Ireland Methodist President, and his wife Loraine to an evening praise service on Sunday, 5th May in Omagh. Prior to the service Rev. Davison and his wife met some of the organists and those responsible for the music from the […]
At Morning Service in Omagh Methodist on Sunday 5 May 2019 Rev Eleanor welcomed everyone with a particular welcome for the friends and families of the three young persons who were to be received into full membership. In the weeks prior to the service Emma, Lewis and Sarah had attended preparation classes in the […]
Omagh Methodist Church held its annual Congregational Meeting on Thursday 2 May 2019 in the Peter Good Hall with some 40 persons present. Rev Eleanor Hayden, much encouraged by the good attendance, opened with prayer before inviting reports on all aspects of Church life. The Financial Report showed the Church in good shape with all […]
The Members of Mayne Methodist Church with their minister Rev. Eleanor Hayden setting of on their annual Sunday School sponsored walk, held to raise funds for their building project. When they returned back at the church, they all enjoyed a sausage- sizzle provided by Gareth Hayden, which was enjoyed by all. The walkers expressed their […]
Throughout the period of Lent, from Ash Wednesday on 6th March to the start of Holy week on Monday 15th April, the congregations of Omagh Methodist and St Columba’s held joint services each Wednesday evening. Alternating between the churches, services on the theme of “Going for Growth” were led by Rev Eleanor Hayden, Rev Sean […]
On the evening of Saturday 30 March, the friends of Mayne were treated to an authentic Spanish meal prepared by Senor Gareth Hayden under the supervision of Senora Loida McFarland and her daughter, Maria. Following Tapas for “starters” guests enjoyed delicious chicken and sea food paella before being treated to a creamy chocolate dessert […]
On Sunday 24 March Omagh Methodist Church hosted the North West Local Preachers final service. With the eight current Districts in Ireland due to reduce to three in July the Local Preachers in the North West District wished to celebrate their service as preachers before the District boundaries changed. The Service was led by John […]