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Friday 22nd October 2021

22/10/2021

Beside The Burn
On the Burnside Blog this week we explore “Guard Your Heart. A daily short devotional exploring God’s Word.

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for the managers of our homes and units as they deal with many tasks on a daily basis.
There is a shortage of staff right across the care sector at present, which is affecting both the public and private sector. Pray that staffing levels rise and recruitment drives are successful.

Retail
Give thanks for those who work in retail and who have continued to provide for our daily needs in recent months. Pray for their protection in the busy run up to Christmas and that God would grant them grace, patience and stamina as they work long hours and serve customers who may be experiencing their own hassles and stress.

General Council
As the marking of the centenary of the foundation of Northern Ireland remains a sensitive issue, pray for the Moderator and the other church leaders, as they collectively lead a service of worship in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.

Linkage Commission
The Linkage Commission meets on Tuesday 26 October. Three congregations are due to ask permission to call a minister. Pray for the Commission, and its convener, James Livingstone, as it seeks to allocate resources [ministers, additional pastoral personnel, auxiliary ministers] across PCI at a time when the number of available ministers is low and falling.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
Numbers Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/numbers-summary

Steadfast
Steadfast is a new worship album recorded live at TGC’s 2021 Women’s Conference in Indianapolis. Steadfast features 10 songs from the TGCW21 worship time led by Shane & Shane, Bethany Barnard, and Davy Flowers of The Worship Initiative.
Click here to listen to Steadfast on the music streaming service of your choice.

You can also watch the YouTube videos for each song on Steadfast
We will feature two songs each day this week.

Psalm 23
My Jesus, I Love Thee

Covid:
Why boosters for richest countries could leave many of world's poorest without a first dose.
‘We pray to God to put off the Covid’. But what’s really testing Africa’s faith in the vaccine?
A report from Kenya on ITV News at Ten.
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-10-21/why-booster-jabs-for-richest-countries-could-leave-poorest-without-a-first-dose

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Janice 1:46
Jean 2:48
Eddie 3:25

Play the "Causeway Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=155af43aa0cf

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Thursday 21st October 2021

21/10/2021

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Beside The Burn
On the Burnside Blog this week we continue our series Finding Jesus In Genesis as we explore the life of Isaac. A daily short devotional exploring God’s Word.

Let’s Pray For Norman Harrison (hospital chaplain)
Pray for Norman as he serves as chaplain in the Royal Group of Hospitals, Belfast and as lead chaplain in the Northern Trust. Pray for strength and encouragement for Norman in all he does, and that through him God will speak to many patients, relatives and hospital staff.

Limerick
Pray for God’s blessing on the work and witness of the United Presbyterian and Methodist congregation of Limerick. Pray especially for Rev Stephen Hancock, the church council and congregational leaders.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Verily, Verily I Say Onto Thee

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
Leviticus Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/leviticus-summary

Service of Reflection
Service of Reflection and Hope to mark the centenaries of the partition of Ireland and the formation of Northern Ireland will take place in Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, 10:30 today Thursday, 21 October 2021. On BBC1 & RTE1

Amy Orr-Ewing
Amy talks to Beatrice Smith about how she became a Christian, her lock down experiences and much more.

The Bible In 30 Minutes
What does it mean that Jesus rose from the dead? In this episode, Phil examines the days surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection as recorded in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Listen now to hear about the greatest rescue in history!

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/255460

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:34
Eddie 2:52

Play the "Causeway Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3dad21d3682f

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Wednesday 20th October 2021

20/10/2021

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Beside The Burn
On the Burnside Blog this week we continue our series Finding Jesus In Genesis as we explore the life of Isaac. A daily short devotional exploring God’s Word.

Let’s Pray For Russia
Pray for staff and students at the Christian University of St Petersburg, for improvements in its finances and the challenges connected to new Russian legislation. Pray for strength and vision for pastors who are former students of the university as they minister.

Latvia
Pray for our partners in Latvia, the Evangelical Reformed Church of Latvia and the Baltic Reformed Theological Seminary. Pray for their work and witness through the restrictions caused by the pandemic.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Physician Heal Thyself

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
Exodus Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/exodus-summary

Food of the soul”
“Food of the soul”: Iraqi Christians receive Bibles through Open Doors, Pray for Iraq.
Read more here:
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/iraq-bibles/

Open Doors - World Watch List
Open Doors has released the World Watch List. The list of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian in 2021.
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/

This week the focus is on The Central African Republic the 35th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here

https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/central-african-republic/

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.

22 – 28 October
Praise God for the growing International Student Ministry team in Belfast, including new ISM Staff Worker Andrew, and Olivia, Reach trainee. Pray for new connections made with international students and good relationships with churches and CUs as they partner in ministry.
Many freshers came to Stranmillis CU events at the beginning of the year. Pray for them as they seek to integrate into CU and campus life. Praise God for increased integration with the Students’ Union (SU) at Stranmillis too, including the CU international coordinator being asked to speak at an SU event about the light and dark at Halloween.

People Pleasing
We live in a world that revolves around people pleasing, but how does it impact on our ability to please God? Andy and Cath Taylor join Paul at UCB to consider why we people please and how we can avoid living for the approval of man.
Find out in this episode of Life Issues.

The consequence of false worship
When we worship anything or anyone other than God, we sacrifice our full humanity
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-consequence-of-false-worship

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:35
Derek 3:30
Eddie 4:28

Play the "College Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=35dee622373b

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Tuesday 19th October 2021

19/10/2021

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Beside The Burn
On the Burnside Blog this week we continue our series Finding Jesus In Genesis as we explore the life of Isaac. A daily short devotional exploring God’s Word.

Let’s Pray For Sonya Anderson (deaconess in Shore Street, Donaghadee)
Give thanks for the children's and adults’ groups that are beginning to meet in-person. Pray that God will use these gatherings to restore a sense of community and that people will be encouraged in their faith. Pray for wisdom as the congregation seeks a new minister.

Kilkenny
Give thanks for fresh beginnings with the induction of Rev Jonathan Currie last month as minister, and a great openness to the preaching of God’s Word. As restrictions further ease, pray for discernment about what activities to restart and when to restart them.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Fishers Of Men

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
Genesis Summary
https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/genesis-summary

Maturity - Psalm 13 - How To Despair Well
Emotional maturity means leading our feelings to God, not letting our feelings lead us away from him. The question in David’s heart in Psalm 13 is the question in the hearts of many in times of testing: How long, Lord? Have you forgotten us? Have you left us? When will this end? Will it ever stop?

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/despair-well/

New church facility for Magilligan Prison officially opened by Justice Minister
Justice Minister Naomi Long has officially opened a new House of Worship in Magilligan Prison.
Moderator of the Presbyterian Church Rev Dr David Bruce, Rev Dr Sahr Yambasu, President of the Methodist Church, Vicar General of the Derry Diocese Fr Michael Canny, and Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe Andrew Forster attended the official opening and dedication of the new building.

https://news.causewaycoastcommunity.co.uk/new-church-facility-for-magilligan-prison-officially-opened-by-justice-minister/?fbclid=IwAR3eMZ_2FKYMBIYrJ-etbdBcu9SUSIh-ToCH5yos3m4gP0X6-e3gbQajAoo

The Larger Westminster Catechism
The Larger Westminster Catechism was completed 347 years ago this week. Here are nine things you should know about catechisms and catechesis.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/should-know-catechisms/

New City Catechism
This week we have reached question 42 in the New City Catechism.
Q. How is the Word of God to be Read and Heard?
A. With diligence, preparation, and prayer; so that we may accept it with faith, store it in our hearts, and practice it in our lives.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Derek 2:49
Eddie 3:06
Jean 4:19

Today the puzzle is from an RNLI Training exercise at the International Airshow from a few years ago.

Play the "Lifeboat Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=363ee3ed1255

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Monday 18th October 2021

18/10/2021

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Beside The Burn
On the Burnside Blog this week we continue our series Finding Jesus In Genesis as we explore the life of Isaac. A daily short devotional exploring God’s Word.

ABRAHAM AND ISAAC
During the service yesterday I mentioned the Communion Service in June about Abraham being asked by God to sacrifice his son Isaac, you can watch it again below.

Let’s Pray For
Encouraged by God in worship
Ask God to encourage his people in worship as we meet today, helping us look back with thankfulness for all he has been to us and look forward in hope, anticipating his ongoing presence with us.

Diane Cusick (global mission in Zambia)
Pray for the Early Childhood Development centres in Livingstone, Monze and Mazabuka – for the children not only to have fun through play, but to learn that Jesus loves them.

Zambia
Pray for CCAP Synod of Zambia as they hold their bi-annual General Administrative Committee meeting this week. Pray for wisdom as they make plans for the coming year. Pray too for Diane as she presents a report on Early Childhood Development and also assists the Synod with other presentations.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
It Is Written

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/bible-study-is-war

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
J.John is joined by former Royal Marine and magician, Revd Tim Saiet.

Service of Reflection and Hope to mark the partition of Ireland and the formation of Northern Ireland.
A Service of Reflection and Hope to mark the centenaries of the partition of Ireland and the formation of Northern Ireland will take place in Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, on Thursday, 21 October 2021. It will be broadcast on BBC1 and RTE1 at 10:30am on Thursday
The service is being organised by the Church Leaders Group, as part of their wider programme of collective engagement around the 1921 centenaries, with an emphasis on their common Christian commitment to peace, healing and reconciliation.

https://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2021/Church-leaders-service-of-reflection-and-hope.aspx

Sir David Amess
Christian leaders are among those paying tribute to Sir David Amess. The Archbishop of York says he had a 'deeply held Christian faith as a member of the Roman Catholic community.'

Ashes To Gold
A Letter of thanks for the food donations.

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 10:33
Jean 11:11
Derek 12:44

Today the Puzzle is a shot of the Red Arrows flying over Burnside from a few years ago.

Play the "Red Arrows Burnside" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=05cef24bcea1

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