Friday 23rd June 2023

Burnside Blog
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Read Thursday’s Blog Here


Beside The Burn
A short  devotional video each day, this week we continue new series in Acts with the work of the Holy Spirit.

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Let’s Pray For Council for Global Mission 
Pray for the Listening to the Global Church presentation to the Assembly today at 2.45pm, especially for all those participating from the front, and that Assembly delegates would be challenged by what is shared.

Council for Mission in Ireland            
Pray for wisdom as decisions are made regarding mission in Ireland and in particular church planting at the General Assembly tonight. Pray for the Very Rev Dr Frank Sellar (Council convener) and Mr Rick Hill (secretary) as they present the report.
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Council for Congregational Life and Witness The Council for Congregational Life and Witness seeks to support the development of the weekly work and outreach of congregations. Pray for its work as it continues to connect with needs on the ground so as to effectively envision, equip and enable leaders and members for ministry and mission among all ages. Pray for the Council and its committees and panels, that they might know God’s leading and discernment in what to do and how best to do it. Pray for the staff who administer and deliver the Council’s work that they might know God’s refreshing and renewal this summer after what has been an especially demanding year.

Council for Training in MinistryPray for Nigel McCullough, the Council convener, as he presents the Council’s report to the General Assembly this afternoon. Pray for the Assembly, as it hears the report, and considers the recommendation that flexible pathways for ministry students should be extended.

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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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General Assembly
This week from Wednesday to Saturday
Full details can be found here:
https://www.presbyterianireland.org/Resources/General-Assembly/2023-General-Assembly/General-Assembly-2023-Overview.aspx
The General Assembly, including the Opening Night Service and the daily worship services will be live-streamed on the PCI website.
https://www.presbyterianireland.org

​Hosted by Mark Smith, PCI's Press Officer, he is joined by four guests - outgoing Moderator, Dr John Kirkpatrick, the Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev Trevor  Gribben, the Deputy Clerk, Rev Dr David Allen and PCI's Public Affairs Officer, Karen Jardine - who look ahead to this year's General Assembly. You can listen to the podcast here.

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:31
Derek 2:55
​Eddie ​2:56

Play the "West Strand Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3822ba76406a