Monday 28th December 2020

Beside The Burn
Join us during the “Twelve Days Of Christmas” as we explore a potential meaning behind the strange lyrics of the song, and discover the gifts that God has for those who love him.

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Beside The Burn
You may have missed the start of our new series over the weekend.

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Let’s Pray For PCI global mission workers
Steve and Rosie Kennedy were commissioned as global mission workers on 23 December and are due to depart tomorrow for Cluj, Romania (along with their two children) where they will serve with the Tóvidéki congregation of the Hungarian Reformed Church.​

Steve and Rosie Kennedy 
Pray for the Kennedys as they travel and settle in to life, work and school in Cluj. Pray for the church’s new outreach ministry to English speakers which they will be involved in. 

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LOVE DIVINE 
From New Scottish Hymns Band

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When Restrictions Are Over
This is an article from America but many of the insights apply here as well.
At some point in 2021—depending on the coronavirus situation—parents will transition their families from quarantine back into more regular routines (Lord willing). It’s an attractive prospect, given the limitations and frustrations that sequestered life has created.
But along with our eagerness to ditch stay-at-home life, are we blind to its benefits? If all we can say of quarantine is, “Well I’m glad that’s over!” we’ve missed it. Wisdom means lamenting our losses, yes, but also recognizing gains. 
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-quarantine-rhythms-permanent/

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The Hardest Year and the Hope That Never Fails (1 hour audio)
As 2020 finally ends, it feels appropriate to look back on what we’ve learned and ultimately celebrate what God has done, even in the midst of one of the most difficult years ever collectively experienced.
A podcast from The Gospel Coalition.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/gospelbound/the-hardest-year-and-the-hope-that-never-fails/

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The Herods
Why was Herod the Great so paranoid? How did his descendants also pose a serious threat to Jesus and his followers? And what can be learned from their bad example about good leadership? Find out more with this episode of Bible Biogs! https://t.co/LhbuNT1l7t

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The Bible In 30 Minutes - Crossroads (30 Minute Audio)
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/21335/255460

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Best Christian Songs of 2020
A Playlist of the 100 best Christian songs of 2020. 
Find it on Spotify (https://t.co/odB9cF56S3) 
or Apple Music (https://t.co/1selJ3vfhR).

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Jigsaw

Try this puzzle of Portrush

Play the "Portrush Monday" puzzle!
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