Friday 16th December 2022

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Beside The Burn
A short  Advent devotional video each day

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Let’s Pray For Kinghan ChurchKinghan Church is situated on Botanic Avenue in Belfast and provides a vital service and witness to the deaf community. Give thanks for Judith Lyness and Claire Nicholson and the witness of the Kinghan Church throughout the generations. Give thanks for the Kinghan Church Committee and Task Group – ask God to give them strength and wisdom. Pray for the elderly, sick and infirm, especially those feeling isolated.

Government of IrelandAs Leo Varadkar prepares to take up his role as Taoiseach and other ministerial changes are anticipated, pray for all who lead that they would be wise in their decision-making and seek to make and uphold laws that allow us to ‘live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness’ (2 Tim 2:1-2). 

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Word For Today
Read the Word For Today
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/

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4 Ways To Be Still This Christmas
Google the first four words of Psalm 46:10 and you’ll find hundreds of Christian knickknacks. You can buy wall art, mugs, magnets, throw pillows, and hand towels reminding you and yours to “Be still and know.” Some people will know the rest of the verse: “that I am God.” Fewer will know the reference.
But what do these eight words mean? Ripped from their context, they’re elastic enough to mean whatever we want.
READ MORE HERE

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The Life and Ministry of D. A. Carson

In today's episode, D. A. Carson talks about his life and ministry, how God led him to the academy, the original vision behind the Gospel Coalition, and what it looks like to pursue simple faithfulness before God in his stage of life.
LISTEN HERE

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Advent Playlist
A Playlist for Advent containing 75 songs. Fill your soul with thoughtful music this Christmas.

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:58​
Derek 3:07​
Jean 3:12

A More Challenging Snow Covered Cranagh for a Friday 
Play the "Cranagh Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2e807d7663b3