Fahan Presbyterian Church welcomed Rev. Dr. Martin McNeely as their new Minister during a special installation service yesterday.
Rev. McNeely comes to Fahan with a wealth of experience, having previously served as Minister of Ballykeel Presbyterian Church. In addition to his new role at Fahan, he will also be involved in establishing a new church plant in Buncrana.
He holds degrees from the University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Union Theological College, Belfast, and Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando.
The installation service was conducted by Moderator Rev. Gordy McCracken, with Rev. Paul Linkens serving as Clerk and Rev. Philip Poots as Vacancy Convener.
Fahan Session Members, David Lamberton, Jack Lamberton and Ivan Ferguson with Rev. Martin McNeely at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan . Photo Clive Wasson
Joshua, Julie , Rev Martin and Martha McNeely. Photo Clive Wasson
Seated from left James Lamberton, Clerk of Session Fahan, Rev. Gordy McCraken, Moderator, Rev. Dr. Martin D.McNeely, Rev. Paul Lincon, Clerke of Presbytery,Rev Philip Poots, Vacancy Convener. Back from left Campbell Anderson Tom McQuillan, Barabarh Smyth, Joseph McNeely Rev. Seth Wright, Rick Hill, Rev Tommy Bruce and Robin Craig. Photo Clive Wasson
Local Councillor Jack Murray expressed his delight at welcoming Rev. McNeely to the community. “Myself and Terry Crossan were delighted to accept the invitation of Fahan Presbyterian Church to witness the installing of Rev Marty McFeely as their new Minister. Having spoken to Marty during the week, I advised that he’s a very lucky man to be stationed in the most beautiful part of Ireland, and that he, and his family, will find a very warm welcome here. Both Terry and I look forward to working with Marty throughout his time in Fahan.”
Cllr. Jack Murray, Rev. Martin McNeely , Cllr. Terry Crossan, Cathaoirleach Municipal District of Inishowen and James Lamberton Clerk of Session, Fahan. Photo Clive Wasson
Rev. McNeely is married to Julie, and they have two teenage children, Joshua and Martha. He enjoys various sports activities, including surfing, rugby, and football.
This exciting new chapter for Fahan Presbyterian Church marks the beginning of a new era under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin McNeely.
See more photos from the evening below, by Clive Wasson Photography:
Joan Hamilton and Graham Ferguson at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . Photo Clive Wasson
Eleanor Miller, Anne Richie, Isobel Wilson and Catherine Kincade at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . Photo Clive Wasson
having a chat at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. Neely. Photo Clive Wasson
Claire Peters, Vickiy Gillen and Daphnie Patterson at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . Photo Clive Wasson
Shannon Elliott, Andrew Dixon, Andy Lamberton, Philip McCartney and Sylvia McCartney at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . . Photo Clive Wasson
Sarah Lamberton, Megan McClenaghan, Adam Lamberton, Andrew Ferguson and Laura Ferguson at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . . Photo Clive Wasson
Josh Ferguson, Jack Abraham, Andrew Matthews and Jonathan Ferguson at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . . Photo Clive Wasson
Robert Craig receives a prayer box for Ballykelly from Daniel Ferguson at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . . Photo Clive Wasson
Linda Mairs and Joan Scott with Rev Martin McNeely at his Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . . Photo Clive Wasson
Adam Smyth, Rev Martin McNeely , Graham Conor and Joshua McNeely at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . . Photo Clive Wasson
Rev. Martin McNeely with Rev Ramsey Shields from Scotland at the Service of Installation into the Home Mission & Induction to the Congregation of Fahan with additional missionary work on Sunday 3rd of March of Rev. Dr. Martin D. McNeely . Photo Clive Wasson
