Dear Friend of Burnside,


Jesus is Enough, this is our theme for the next few weeks as we explore Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
This week, Jesus Is Enough for our Relationships. This week Philippians 2:1-11.


Access the Podcast each weekday on the Church Website to find out more about Philippians.


If you haven’t been at church for a while Sunday is a good time to return.




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream Sunday 20th September 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-20th-september-2026


Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Girls’ Brigade
GB continues this Tuesday
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6:15pm-7:15pm
Company Section (8 - 18 year olds) 7:15pm- 8.30pm


Choir Practices For Harvest
Choir Practices continue this Sunday after morning worship.


Indoor Bowling Club
Monday & Thursday 7:30pm New Members Welcome


Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 11th October 2026


United Appeal
There will be an opportunity to give towards the United Appeal of the Presbyterian Church at our Harvest Services. Special envelopes will be made available.


Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Shoe boxes will be available at Harvest Thanksgiving


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 21st September 2026 in Minor Hall


PW Carvery Meal
12:30pm Monday 28th September in Bushtown Hotel. Please sign sheet in vestibule to choose Course Options


Friendship Hour
Rev Ian Harbinson will speak of the work of ‘Semeron’, a Cancer Support Ministry.
2:00pm Tuesday 20th October. 2:00 p.m.


Prayer Meeting
Continues 9:30am this Wednesday


Christian Unions Ireland 
North West Prayer Supporters Group 
Social Evening 7:00pm Monday 28th September 2026
Each year the supporters group meets with the Students from the CUs in Coleraine and Magee and provides a meal. If you would like to help this year please see Jewel Carson for more details


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.


Beside The Burn
The daily blog continues this week on the Church Website  www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


Blood Transfusion
Date :- Wednesday, 28th October 2026
In:- Burnside Presbyterian Church Hall, Portstewart 
Session hours:- 12:30 – 16:00 & 17:00 – 19:30   


What Is Happening In The Wider Church


Keswick Portstewart
You can watch all the talks from this year’s Keswick Convention on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@keswickportstewart


PW Rally
Speaker: Joanne Dunlop - Deaconess
8pm Thursday 1st October 2026 in Portstewart Presbyterian Church


Presbytery Mission Rally
Speakers: Stephen & Angeline Cowan
7pm Sunday 18th October 2026 in Hazelbank Presbyterian Church


Elders’ Fellowship
1st October 2026, Kilrea Presbyterian Church, with Street Pastors


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard
​

Dear Friend of Burnside,


Jesus is Enough, this is our theme for the next few weeks as we explore Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
This week, Jesus Is Enough for the Present.


Access the Podcast each weekday on the Church Website to find out more about Philippians.


If you haven’t been at church for a while Sunday is a good time to return.




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream Sunday 13th September 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-13th-september-2026


Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Girls’ Brigade
GB begins this Thursday 8th September 
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6:15pm-7:15pm
Company Section (8 - 18 year olds) 7:15pm- 8.30pm


Choir Practices For Harvest
Choir Practices start this Sunday 13th September after morning worship.


Indoor Bowling Club
Monday & Thursday 7:30pm New Members Welcome


Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 11th October 2026


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 21st September 2026 in Minor Hall


PW Carvery Meal
12:30pm Monday 28th September in Bushtown Hotel. Please sign sheet in vestibule to choose Course Options


Friendship Hour
Rev Ian Harbinson will speak of the work of ‘Semeron’, a Cancer Support Ministry.
2:00pm Tuesday 20th October. 2:00 p.m.


Prayer Meeting
Continues 9:30am this Wednesday


Christian Unions Ireland 
North West Prayer Supporters Group 
Social Evening 7:00pm Monday 28th September 2026
Each year the supporters group meets with the Students from the CUs in Coleraine and Magee and provides a meal. If you would like to help this year please see Jewel Carson for more details


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.


Beside The Burn
The daily blog continues this week on the Church Website  www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Shoe boxes will be available at Harvest Thanksgiving


Blood Transfusion
Date :- Wednesday, 28th October 2026
In:- Burnside Presbyterian Church Hall, Portstewart 
Session hours:- 12:30 – 16:00 & 17:00 – 19:30   


What Is Happening In The Wider Church


Keswick Portstewart
You can watch all the talks from this year’s Keswick Convention on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@keswickportstewart


PW Rally
Speaker: Joanne Dunlop - Deaconess
8pm Thursday 1st October 2026 in Portstewart Presbyterian Church


Presbytery Mission Rally
Speakers: Stephen & Angeline Cowan
7pm Sunday 18th October 2026 in Hazelbank Presbyterian Church


Elders’ Fellowship
1st October 2026, Kilrea Presbyterian Church, with Street Pastors


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard

Dear Friend of Burnside,


Jesus is Enough, this is our theme for the next few weeks as we explore Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
This week, Jesus Is Enough for our past and future
He began the work, he sustains the work, and he will complete the work in us.


Philippians is not a letter telling people how to be adequate, successful, peaceful, humble, or content. 
It is a letter written to people who are “in Christ Jesus” (v. 1): people whose hope lies outside themselves, in
the sufficient Saviour.


Paul’s great confidence is not, “The Philippians have made an impressive start, so I am sure they will finish.”
Rather:
 “He who began a good work in you will
carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”  
Philippians 1:6, NIV 


The Christian life begins with God’s grace, continues through God’s grace, and ends in God’s glory.


Access the Podcast each weekday on the Church Website to find out where the Church in Philippi came from, and who the first people to be converted under Paul’s ministry were.


If you haven’t been at church for a while Sunday is a good time to return.




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream Sunday 6th September 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-6th-september-2026


Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Girls’ Brigade
GB begins this Thursday 8th September 
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6:15pm-7:15pm
Company Section (8 - 18 year olds) 7:15pm- 8.30pm


Choir Practices For Harvest
Choir Practices start on Sunday 13th September after morning worship.


PW
2:00pm Monday 7th September a special Meeting with Anna Crawford. Anna is home from Greece and will be sharing about her challenging mission. All ladies are welcome.


Indoor Bowling Club
Monday & Thursday 7:30pm New Members Welcome


Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 11th October 2026


Prayer Meeting
Continue 9:30am this Wednesday


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.


Beside The Burn
The daily blog continues this week on the Church Website  www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside




What Is Happening In The Wider Church


Mission Rally
1st Limavady PCI with Naomi Leremore (Kenya) Sunday 20th September at 7.00 p.m


Mission Rally
Hazelbank PCI with Stephen Cowan (Kenya) Sunday 18th October at 7:00pm


Keswick Portstewart
You can watch all the talks from this year’s Keswick Convention on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@keswickportstewart


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard

Join Us This Sunday as we continue our Summer Series of Summer Stories - Life Lessons We Learn In Sunday School. Revisiting some of the stories we have learnt as children, this week is Daniel And The Lion’s Den. You can remind yourself of the story by reading Daniel 6 before Sunday.


If you haven’t been at church for a while Sunday is a good time to return.




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream Sunday 30th August 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-30th-august-2026


Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Girls’ Brigade
Registration will be this Tuesday 1st September - Church Hall open 7-7.30pm
Then GB begins 8th September 
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6pm-7pm
Company Section (8 - 18 year olds) 7pm- 8.15pm


Choir Practices For Harvest
Choir Practices start on Sunday 13th September after morning worship.


PW
2:00pm Monday 7th September a special Meeting with Anna Crawford. Anna is home from Greece and will be sharing about her challenging mission. All ladies are welcome.


Mini-Rally
The annual Mini event will be taking place on Saturday 29th August. The Minis usually arrive in the Church Car-park around dusk.


Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 11th October 2026


Prayer Meeting
Starting back 9:30am this Wednesday 2nd September 2026


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.


Beside The Burn
The daily blog starts back on Monday on the Church Website  www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside




What Is Happening In The Wider Church


General Assembly
You can catch up with all that took place at the General Assembly Here
 https://presbyterianireland.org/resources/general-assembly/2026-general-assembly-hub


The Review
A review of all that took place at the General Assembly this year.
https://The Review


Keswick Portstewart
You can watch all the talks from this year’s Keswick Convention on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@keswickportstewart


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard

Dear Friend of Burnside,


Join Us This Sunday as we continue our Summer Series of Summer Stories - Life Lessons We Learn In Sunday School. Revisiting some of the stories we have learnt as children, this week is Jonah. You can remind yourself of the story by reading the four chapters of Jonah before Sunday.


If you haven’t been at church for a while Sunday is a good time to return.


Don’t forget that Alistair Begg is in Portrush Presbyterian on Sunday at 7pm


What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream Sunday 23rd August 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-23rd-august-2026


Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Choir Practices For Harvest
If you would like to be part of the choir for our Harvest services, then please wait behind for a short time after the service this Sunday to receive music. Choir Practices start on Sunday 13th September after morning worship.


PW
2:00pm Monday 7th September a special Meeting with Anna Crawford. Anna is home from Greece and will be sharing about her challenging mission. All ladies are welcome.


Mini-Rally
The annual Mini event will be taking place on Saturday 29th August. The Minis usually arrive in the Church Car-park around dusk.


Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 11th October 2026


Prayer Meeting
No Prayer Meeting during the summer. Starting back 9:30am Wednesday 2nd September 2026


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.




What Is Happening In The Wider Church


General Assembly
You can catch up with all that took place at the General Assembly Here
 https://presbyterianireland.org/resources/general-assembly/2026-general-assembly-hub


The Review
A review of all that took place at the General Assembly this year.
https://The Review


Keswick Portstewart
You can watch all the talks from this year’s Keswick Convention on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@keswickportstewart


Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention
As part of the Convention this year Alister Begg will be the guest speaker in Portrush Presbyterian on Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 7pm. The seven churches are all invited to this special Sunday Evening.
https://www.worldwidemission.org


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard

Dear Friends of Burnside,


Join Us This Sunday as we continue our Summer Series of Summer Stories - Life Lessons We Learn In Sunday School. Revisiting some of the stories we have learnt as children, this week is Samson. You can remind yourself of the whole story beginning in Judges 13.


Next week we welcome Rev. Mark Spratt to the pulpit in Burnside for the first time. Mark is no stranger to us, having worshipped with us for many years during the holidays. Mark has recently retired from Kilmore PCI.


Then on Sunday 16th August we continue our Series of Summer Stories - Life Lessons We Learn In Sunday School looking together at David & Goliath


If you haven’t been at church for a while Sunday is a good time to return.


What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream  Sunday 2nd August 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-2nd-august-2026


Livestream Sunday 9th August 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-9th-august-2026


Livestream Sunday 16th August 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-16th-august-2026




Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Prayer Meeting
No Prayer Meeting during the summer.


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.




What Is Happening In The Wider Church


General Assembly
You can catch up with all that took place at the General Assembly Here
 https://presbyterianireland.org/resources/general-assembly/2026-general-assembly-hub


The Review
A review of all that took place at the General Assembly this year.
https://The Review


Keswick Portstewart
You can watch all the talks from this year’s Keswick Convention on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@keswickportstewart


New Horizon
1st - 7th August 2026
https://newhorizon.org.uk


Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention
As part of the Convention this year Alister Begg will be the guest speaker in Portrush Presbyterian on Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 7pm. The seven churches are all invited to this special Sunday Evening.
https://www.worldwidemission.org


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard

​

Dear Friends of Burnside,


This Sunday we conclude our series considering some of the things we say to God, and then we turn to Scripture to find out what He says in reply. 


Then Rev. Dr. David Murphy will be conducting worship on 5th & 12th July and Richard will be back on 19th as we begin a new series - Summer Stories - Life Lessons We Learned In Sunday School.


If you haven’t been at church for a while join us this Summer.


What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream  Sunday 28th June 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-28th-june-2026


Livestream  Sunday 5th July 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-5th-july-2026


Livestream  Sunday 12th July 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-12th-july-2026


Livestream  Sunday 19th July 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-19th-july-2026




Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Audio/Visuals
If you would like to help with the Audio/Visuals on a Sunday in Church please speak to Richard. (Full training will be given) We hope to form a rota so that the commitment would be one Sunday a month.


Prayer Meeting
No prayer meeting during the summer


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.


Beside The Burn
The Blog and Daily Devotional Podcast take a break over the summer
You can watch previous Podcasts on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


General Assembly
You can catch up with all that took place at the General Assembly Here
 https://presbyterianireland.org/resources/general-assembly/2026-general-assembly-hub




What Is Happening In The Wider Church


CSSM
5th - 17th July 2026
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1427005712796126&set=a.557348773095162


Keswick At Portstewart
4th - 10th July 2026
https://www.keswickatportstewart.org


New Horizon
1st - 7th August 2026
https://newhorizon.org.uk


Stewarding For New Horizon
Message from James McConkey,
I am the Stewarding Team lead for New Horizon.  I am getting in touch on behalf of New Horizon to ask for your help in recruiting volunteer stewards for this year's event at Ulster University, Coleraine.
Each year, stewards play a vital role in helping New Horizon run safely and smoothly. They are often the first people attendees meet and help create a welcoming environment for everyone who comes along. Their responsibilities include welcoming attendees, assisting with directions, helping manage venues, and supporting the wider stewarding team throughout the week.
We would be grateful if your church could help us by promoting this opportunity within your congregation. We are aiming to recruit around five volunteers from each church in the area who would be willing to serve during the event week.  This could be helping at the morning bible readings or during the evening celebrations.  The best thing about stewarding is that you help while also still being in the Big Blue Tent and enjoy the various sessions.
No previous experience is required. All volunteers will be invited to attend a short online training session before the event, where we will explain the role and cover key health and safety information.  There will also be some training on Saturday 1st August at the New Horizon site where we will carryout a walkaround of the venues and facilities.  We will share some food and prayer together as well.  This provides an opportunity to meet the team, become familiar with the site, and prepare for the week ahead.
If anyone from your congregation would like to volunteer or find out more, please ask them to contact the Stewarding Team at:
Stewarding@newhorizon.org.uk or call James on 07539819991


Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention
As part of the Convention this year Alister Begg will be the guest speaker in Portrush Presbyterian on Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 7pm. The seven churches are all invited to this special Sunday Evening.
https://www.worldwidemission.org


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard

Dear Friends of Burnside,


This Sunday we continue our series considering some of the things we say to God, and then we turn to Scripture to find out what He says in reply. 


We Say, “I’m Worried” God Says “I Care For You”
Join us as we read Matthew 6:25-34 & 1 Peter 5:6-11


If you haven’t been at church for a while Sunday is a good time to return.


What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream  Sunday 21st June 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-21st-june-2026


Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Audio/Visuals
If you would like to help with the Audio/Visuals on a Sunday in Church please speak to Richard. (Full training will be given) We hope to form a rota so that the commitment would be one Sunday a month.


Prayer Meeting
No Prayer Meeting during the summer.


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.


Beside The Burn
The Blog and Daily Devotional Podcast continues this week.
We are continuing a new series on the book of Galatians.
You can watch the Podcast on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


General Assembly
You can catch up with all that took place at the General Assembly Here
 https://presbyterianireland.org/resources/general-assembly/2026-general-assembly-hub




What Is Happening In The Wider Church


CSSM
5th - 17th July 2026
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1427005712796126&set=a.557348773095162


Keswick At Portstewart
4th - 10th July 2026
https://www.keswickatportstewart.org


New Horizon
1st - 7th August 2026
https://newhorizon.org.uk


Stewarding For New Horizon
Message from James McConkey,
I am the Stewarding Team lead for New Horizon.  I am getting in touch on behalf of New Horizon to ask for your help in recruiting volunteer stewards for this year's event at Ulster University, Coleraine.
Each year, stewards play a vital role in helping New Horizon run safely and smoothly. They are often the first people attendees meet and help create a welcoming environment for everyone who comes along. Their responsibilities include welcoming attendees, assisting with directions, helping manage venues, and supporting the wider stewarding team throughout the week.
We would be grateful if your church could help us by promoting this opportunity within your congregation. We are aiming to recruit around five volunteers from each church in the area who would be willing to serve during the event week.  This could be helping at the morning bible readings or during the evening celebrations.  The best thing about stewarding is that you help while also still being in the Big Blue Tent and enjoy the various sessions.
No previous experience is required. All volunteers will be invited to attend a short online training session before the event, where we will explain the role and cover key health and safety information.  There will also be some training on Saturday 1st August at the New Horizon site where we will carryout a walkaround of the venues and facilities.  We will share some food and prayer together as well.  This provides an opportunity to meet the team, become familiar with the site, and prepare for the week ahead.
If anyone from your congregation would like to volunteer or find out more, please ask them to contact the Stewarding Team at:
Stewarding@newhorizon.org.uk or call James on 07539819991


Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention
As part of the Convention this year Alister Begg will be the guest speaker in Portrush Presbyterian on Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 7pm. The seven churches are all invited to this special Sunday Evening.
https://www.worldwidemission.org
​

Dear Friends of Burnside,


This Sunday we continue a new series considering some of the things we say to God, and then we turn to Scripture to find out what He says in reply. 


We Say, “I Am Worn Out” God Says “I Will Give You Rest”
Join us as we read Matthew 11:25-30


Again we will be singing
He Will Hold Me Fast


If you haven’t been at church for a while  Sunday is a good time to return.


What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream  Sunday 14th June 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-14th-june-2026


Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Audio/Visuals
If you would like to help with the Audio/Visuals on a Sunday in Church please speak to Richard. (Full training will be given) We hope to form a rota so that the commitment would be one Sunday a month.


Prayer Meeting
9:30am on Wednesday


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.


Music Exams
Taking place in the Church Halls Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th & Friday 19th June.


Beside The Burn
The Blog and Daily Devotional Podcast continues this week.
We are continuing a new series on the book of Galatians.
You can watch the Podcast on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


General Assembly
You can catch up with all that took place at the General Assembly Here
 https://presbyterianireland.org/resources/general-assembly/2026-general-assembly-hub




What Is Happening In The Wider Church


CSSM
5th - 17th July 2026
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1427005712796126&set=a.557348773095162


Keswick At Portstewart
4th - 10th July 2026
https://www.keswickatportstewart.org


New Horizon
1st - 7th August 2026
https://newhorizon.org.uk


Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention
As part of the Convention this year Alister Begg will be the guest speaker in Portrush Presbyterian on Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 7pm. The seven churches are all invited to this special Sunday Evening.
https://www.worldwidemission.org


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard