Burnside Presbyterian Church

Friday 21st January 2022

21/1/2022

Beside The Burn
On Beside The Burn this week, we turn to Daniel and find out how we can find blessing as we live a second choice life.

Join me each week-day for a short devotional video including a bible reading and prayer to encourage us as we enter 2022.

The Book Of Daniel
This is an excellent retelling of the story of Daniel, explaining how the various kings fit into the story. I highly recommend watching it. It lasts about an hour and a half and I will include the link each day this week so that you can watch it a section at a time if you don’t have time for the whole film. A higher quality version is available with a Amazon Prime subscription or can be rented from Amazon for £1.99.

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
The New Year can be especially difficult for those with mental health problems. Give thanks for volunteers who staff helplines at this demanding time of year. Give thanks too for resources and television campaigns that promote the importance of seeking help and of talking through issues.

Education
Preparations are underway for PCI Talks Education at Assembly Buildings on Saturday 29 January. Give thanks for all those across PCI who serve in various roles in the education sector, and pray that this morning would provide an opportunity to encourage and envision all those involved.

General Council
The General Council is the most representative body within PCI after the General Assembly. Pray for its convener, the Very Rev Dr Noble McNeely, giving thanks for his wise leadership. Pray for its significant work in coordinating the activities of all its Councils, in addition to making responses on major issues which arise during the year.

Council for Training in Ministry
Licentiates, or assistant ministers, are placed in congregations to continue their training ‘on the job’. An important part of this is supervision by the minister of the congregation. Pray for these ministers as they meet to be trained in this vital role on Thursday 27 January. Pray for Professor David Leach as he leads this.

Next Moderator
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) announced on Thursday the names of four ministers that will go before the Church’s 19 regional presbyteries on 1 February, when they meet to select the all-Ireland denomination’s next Moderator.
Read more here

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
He Who Has Ears Let Him Hear

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.
1 John Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/063-1-john-summary

How To Evangelise Effectively
Canon J.John has spent decades equipping the church to share the gospel. Here he explains how to start a conversation about God and overcome fears or inadequacies
https://www.premierchristianradio.com

There Can Be Hope in Grief
Sooner or later, we will face grief as a loved one leaves this life. The question is not whether we will grieve; the question is how.
Alistair Begg teaches at Truth For Life
https://www.truthforlife.org

Freedom - Hillsong
No more chains on me
Now in Christ I live
Thank you Jesus
I am free

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:41
Jean 2:42

Sometimes the Jigsaw Website features one of our puzzles and lots of other people try to solve it. Today’s puzzle has already been attempted over 5000 times the fastest time so far is 3:26 so that is something to aim for.

Play the "Dunluce Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3bdc70837a29

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Thursday 20th January 2022

20/1/2022

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Let’s Pray For Graham Stockdale (prison chaplain – Maghaberry)
Pray for Graham as he continues to provide pastoral care and reaches out to prisoners and staff. Give thanks and pray for those who have committed themselves to following Jesus, many of whom continue to struggle with the legacy of their pasts.

Carndonagh, Greenbank, Malin and Moville (Co Donegal)
Pray for these congregations as they continue to navigate the pandemic, prioritising discipleship in church life. Pray too for their minister, Rev Philip Poots.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Come To Me All You Who Weary And Burdened

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.
2 Peter Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/062-2-peter-summary

Re-surrender
“It begins with a decision, but then this life with Jesus, actually becoming a follower of Jesus and yielding to more and more means ‘resurrender’.”
Whether in the northern or southern hemisphere, these same skies unite us, all of God’s children, as many as the stars in the sky, just as the Lord promised Abraham. It is under these same skies that Christ’s church, His body on earth, exists today. Though separated by oceans and borders the mandate of Hillsong Worship continues under these same skies. One in heart and spirit, unified in mission and cause—to glorify the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to build His Church, and to serve His Church with the new song. New From Hillsong.

You Must Be Born Again
This message from John 3:1–21 titled You Must Be Born Again from Tim Keller was given at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Trees At The Heart Of Creation
Andrew Peterson and Tim Mackie (of the Bible Project) present a talk titled “The Trees at the Heart of Creation” from 2021’s Hutchmoot: Homebound, in both video and audio form:
https://omny.fm/shows

Refreshment for Harder Days
All of us have surely found ourselves in a spiritual valley when we expected to be on a mountaintop. Perhaps when we least anticipated it, physical fatigue set in, or we received discouraging news, or a besetting sin returned to plague us. Troubling circumstances in our lives often converge, precipitating a change from faith to fear
https://www.truthforlife.org

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:23
Eddie 2:56

Play the "Arcadia Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2b42d6f365d9

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Wednesday 19th January 2022

19/1/2022

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Let’s Pray For Naomi Leremore (global mission worker, Kenya)
Pray for Naomi and her colleagues on the Theological Education by Extension team. Pray that the new mentorship course will be well used throughout the Presbyterian Church of East Africa and be a useful tool in reaching out to and discipling teenagers across Kenya.

Pakistan
Pray for leaders and members of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan as they live out their faith in Christ. Pray for strength and protection for Christians suffering persecution in Pakistan and around the world.

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

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.
1 Peter Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/061-1-peter-summary

Why We Pray
Sometimes, when a person starts to understand Reformed theology and the sovereignty of God for the first time, it can confuse her prayer life. If God has already determined what is going to happen, why pray? Yet God’s Word commands us to pray! The Bible clearly doesn’t see a contradiction between God’s absolute sovereignty and the fact that he works through our prayers.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/lets-talk-podcast/lets-talk-why-we-pray/

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 Malaysia the 46th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here

https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/malaysia/

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.
17 – 23 January
Coleraine CU have endeavoured to develop their small groups into missional gospel hubs this year and have been running a series of ‘Go’ nights to invite non–Christian friends along. Pray small group members continue to be welcoming and missional as they build towards an Events Week in week four of this semester.
Pray for Sally in the CUI office as she works with our two sets of auditors (NI and ROI) to complete the audits of both sets of annual accounts for the end of February.

World Watch List
The World Watch List 2022 is launched on Wednesday 19 January – sharing the countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution, and equipping you with the information and stories you need to pray for, support and share the stories of the persecuted church.
You’re invited to a World Watch List prayer webinar tonight at 8.15pm to pray for Christians living in the top 10 countries where following Jesus costs the most.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

Chinese Christians & The Winter Olympics
The Following is from Voice Of The Martyrs
As the eyes of the world turn toward Beijing and the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, we invite you to join believers around the globe in praying for our Christian brothers and sisters who are suffering persecution at the hands of China’s Communist government.

Though they aren’t considered Olympians, many Chinese Christians walk or bicycle great distances to deliver the gospel, lift countless boxes of Bibles for delivery to new believers and endure great suffering for the name of Christ — even in Chinese prisons and concentration camps.

We invite you to join Christians around the world who are using the Winter Olympic Games, hosted by China’s Communist government, as a daily reminder to pray for Christians in China. Add your name below to indicate your commitment to pray for persecuted Christians in China each day during the Winter Olympic Games.

Here are two specific ways you can pray for Chinese Christians during the Olympic Games:
= Pray that pastors and church leaders will stand for biblical truth despite government pressure to compromise.
- Pray that Chinese believers will be encouraged, experiencing unity and fellowship as members of the body of Christ.
Click the link below for more ways to pray and to join Christians around the world who are committing to pray for China’s Christians during the Olympic Games.

More Ways To Pray
https://etools.vomusa.org/

Blue Monday
Monday past is known as "Blue Monday". Have you been hit by mid-January blues or are you loving 2022?
No matter how you're faring (or how your resolutions are holding up) take a moment to recommit your year to our good God with this special prayer for 2022.

"Prayer gives us permission to leave circumstances undone. We can entrust them to the God who watches over them and never blinks." (John Onwuchekwa)

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:12
Eddie 2:39

Play the "Portstewart Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3466794d772a

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Tuesday 18th January 2022

18/1/2022

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Let’s Pray For Roberta Irvine (deaconess, Greystone Road, Antrim)
During the covid-era vacancy, pray that members would not just ‘tread water’ spiritually, but would take discipleship and disciple-making even more seriously. Pray they will rise to the challenges of the era and area, with cultural intelligence and biblical, servant lives.

Cahir (Co Tipperary) & Fermoy (Co Cork)
Pray for members of the congregation as they engage in outreach ministries. Pray in particular for the continued efforts to reach out to young people.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
My Name Is Legion For We Are Many

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.
James Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/060-james-summary1

New Book
The Bible: A Story That Makes Sense of Life
What is the Bible and how is it relevant to me? This book is the perfect read for anyone asking those questions in the 21st century. The Bible: A Story That Makes Sense of Life helps readers see how the narratives and themes of the Bible connect to their own lives.
https://www.biblesociety.org.uk

Coastguard Appoints First Ever Full-time Chaplain
A full-time chaplain has been appointed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for the first time in its 200-year history.
Reverend Tom Ebbens, who will be based in Cornwall, has been appointed to the position after a pilot project.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-60009141

Faith Communities Vital To Pandemic Recovery
Government and Christian leaders discussed the church’s role in Covid recovery at first ChurchWorks summit. On Tuesday, 11 January, more than 80 individuals representing a wide range of church denominations, Christian charities and government came together to discuss ways in which the church and policymakers can work more collaboratively in 2022.
https://www.eauk.org

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:42
Eddie 3:17

Play the "Tea And Ice Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1c41cf6b7a8c

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Monday 17th January 2022

17/1/2022

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The Book Of Daniel
Tomorrow I am going to include a link to a film based on the book of Daniel. I cannot recommend the film highly enough as an introduction to the story. You can watch a trailer for the film today and hopefully that will whet your appetite for tomorrow.

Let’s Pray For Moderator
Presbyteries will seek to elect a new Moderator of the General Assembly on 1 February. Pray for a successful outcome, and for the Moderator elect, as they will begin a journey of preparation for their new responsibilities in June.

Worship: Part of something bigger
‘Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.’ Psalm 117:1.
As we worship today ask God to increase our awareness that we participate in the worship of the worldwide people of God.

Peter & Valerie Lockwood (global mission workers, Nepal)
Give thanks that the Lockwood family arrived safely back in Northern Ireland in December having completed their work in Nepal. Give thanks for their dedicated service with United Mission to Nepal and pray for them as they settle back here and undertake deputation.

South Sudan
Pray for the work and witness of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan. Pray for those that are dependent on food aid and for the church as they seek to help. Pray too for peace, justice and political progress.

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

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.
Hebrews Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/059-hebrews-summary

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
The fourth in a 4-part series on the Bible; J.John speaks with Mike Beaumont about the Letters and Revelation.

PCI - BLOG - Refined In Relationship
Joe Campbell, a member of 1st Holywood PC and PCI’s Conciliation Panel, reflects on the need to handle our relationships with one another with care amid the ongoing stresses and strains of living with the pandemic
https://www.presbyterianireland.org/

Rule Breaking Rule Makers
Garden parties and rules that apply to other people. Why we need to pay attention to how our leaders act as well as their policies. Danny Webster from Evangelical Alliance writes
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views

Casting Crowns
New Album - The Healer is here! If you've felt fear, depression, darkness in the last season, this album is for you. God is ALWAYS at work. God can be trusted. God heals. Stream at
https://castingcrowns.lnk.to/HealerAlbumTW!CC

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 10:15

Play the "Dunseverick Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=02a56a3ef93c

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Friday 14th January 2022

14/1/2022

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Beside The Burn
On Beside The Burn this week, This World Is Not My Home - Do you have a longing for a better place? All this week we examine what it means to be living in Exile with a strong desire for the promised land. Join me each week-day for a short devotional video including a bible reading and prayer to encourage us as we enter 2022.

Daniel
This week has been an introduction to the idea of Exile, next week we begin a series looking at Exile through the eyes of Daniel. In preparation for our series in Daniel, you might like to read the first 6 chapters and remember the stories from Sunday School.
You could also listen to Daniel being read in either the Contemporary English Version, the King James or the NIV by clicking on the videos below. It will take about an hour to listen to the whole book and about 30 minutes to listen to the first 6 chapters

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for comfort for those who mourn today. Pray that they will feel God’s presence, whether the loss is recent or more distant. Strengthen those whose loss was sudden, and those who foresaw the end and had to cope with the knowledge that time was short. May we all be aware of the sadness of others and support them.

Business
Pray for those who run their own businesses, especially those who find this time of year to be a difficult time, and those who continue to respond to pandemic restrictions. Pray that God would equip them with the strength, stamina and wisdom that they need at this time.

General Council
Pray for the various Task Groups appointed to carry forward work decided by the 2021 General Assembly. Remember especially one of those Task Groups, which is meeting during the incoming week - seeking to review PCI’s response to the Covid-19 Pandemic and discern theological, moral and spiritual principles to guide the Church in any similar situation which could arise in the future.

Council for Training in Ministry
The Assignments Panel assigns ministry students to congregations for placements and assistantships – a vital aspect of students’ preparation for ministry, providing valuable opportunities to learn alongside a supervising minister. Pray for the Panel as it meets on Thursday 20 January, that the Lord would guide its decisions.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Whoever Finds His Life Will Lose It

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.
Philemon Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/058-philemon-summary2

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Jean Scott 3:03
Eddie 3:08

Play the "Impossible Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=18ce551fd92b

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Thursday 13th January 2022

13/1/2022

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Let’s Pray For Jason Sime (community outreach worker in Alexandra, Belfast)
Pray for Jason who began working in youth and children’s ministry in Alexandra in the autumn. Pray that the Lord will guide and encourage him and that many more children and young people in the local community will come to faith in Jesus.

Bray (Co Wicklow) & Blackrock (Co Dublin)
Pray for Rev Andrew Gill, the kirk session and members of the congregations as they continue to seek opportunities to share the gospel with others.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
The Very Hairs Of Your Head Are All Numbered

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.
Titus Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/057-titus-summary

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 3:05

Play the "Ship Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2077284bb433

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Wednesday 12th January 2022

12/1/2022

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Let’s Pray For Csaba & Ilona Veres (global mission workers in Romania)
Pray for Csaba and Ilona who are on home assignment as they speak about what God is doing in Transylvania. Pray for protection and stamina for the Diakonia home care nursing team as they continue to help those in need, despite the challenges of covid and the cold winter months.

Latvia
Pray for the Evangelical Reformed Church of Latvia and the Baltic Reformed Theological Seminary. Pray that God will build up his church in the Baltic region for his glory.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Shout It From The Rook Tops

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.
2 Timothy Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/056-2-timothy-summary

PRAYER
Every Wednesday on the Blog we concentrate on prayer.

Martyr Anniversary
On 8th January 1956, missionaries Jim Elliot, Pete Fleming, Ed McCully, Nate Saint and Roger Youderian were violently killed by the Waodani tribe in Ecuador.

Spot The Lie
World: “Follow your heart.”
Jesus: “Follow me.”

World: “Discover yourself.”
Jesus: “Deny yourself.”

World: “Believe in yourself.”
Jesus: “Believe in me.”

The mantras of the world are pathetic substitutes for the words of Christ.
Read More Here

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-follow-heart/

A Prayer for a Fresh Start
God,
I’m excited for a new year, and I want to step into it with boldness and confidence. But if I’m being honest, I’m uncertain of what the year will hold—and that can feel unsettling.
Search me, God, and refresh my heart.
Please help me surrender my expectations for this year. Transform my mind as I draw near to You.
Search me, God, and align my heart with Yours.
As I pursue the plans You have for me, let me remember what You’ve already helped me overcome.
Search me, God, and heal my heart.
Whatever this year holds, I know You hold me. Nothing is impossible for You!
Restore me, God, and make me new.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
(A prayer from YouVersion the Bible App)

I'm Praying for You
A book by Nancy Guthrie to encourage us to pray for others and let them know that we are praying. Watch Nancy talking about the book below.
Read a Sample Here
https://beta.10ofthose.com/cmsfiles/Samples/9781913896256_sample.pdf

Buy The Book Here
https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/27293/im-praying-for-you

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 Mozambique the 45th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/mozambique/

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.

10 – 16 January
Our International Student Ministries Ireland Team is attending the Friends International Conference this week together with colleagues from across the UK & Ireland. Pray for refreshment, inspiration, and a time to be encouraged in their work with international students in Belfast and Dublin.
Dóchas (NUI Galway) and University of Limerick CU are currently in the midst of organising Events Weeks which is a new endeavour for many students in those CUs. There will be a week in Galway followed by a week in Limerick and all the Relay Workers from CUI will be coming to speak. Pray the students and CUI workers would depend on God and be prayerful throughout it all.

TearFund Prayer
An old way to pray about today’s challenges
We are just into the new year, yet it can already feel overwhelming to look at the headlines in the news and think about how, as Christians, we should respond. One of the ways we can combat these feelings is to look to Christian spiritual practices that enable us to slow down and hear God’s voice, and to inspire us to take action. Practices such as Lectio Divina.
Lectio Divina (Holy Reading) is an ancient Bible-meditation practice (originating from the Hebraic tradition of the Shema), which involves listening with the heart. It allows us to focus on the text we are reading, to slow down and hear what God is wanting to say to us through the passage. It helps us hear specifically and individually from God through scripture, while being guided by the Holy Spirit.
Open the PDF below for prayer ideas.

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Janice 1:43
Eddie 3:14

Play the "Rainbow Wednesday" puzzle!
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Tuesday 11th January 2022

11/1/2022

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Let’s Pray For John Gilkinson (chaplain, Belfast City Hospital)
Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide John as he provides pastoral care to patients, staff and family members and that he will bring words of comfort, strength and hope in every conversation, so that people will come to know Christ or be strengthened in their Christian faith.

Bellasis, Cavan, Drumkeeran, Killeshandra (Monaghan Presbytery)
Pray for these linked congregations, continuing to worship and witness during the pandemic, and remember their minister, Rev Jean Mackarel.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Wise As Serpents Innocent As Doves

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.
1 Timothy Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/055-1-timothy-summary

New City Catechism
Q) What Hope Does Everlasting Life Hold for Us?
A) It reminds us that this present fallen world is not all there is; soon we will live with and enjoy God forever in the new city, in the new heaven and the new earth, where we will be fully and forever freed from all sin and will inhabit renewed, resurrection bodies in a renewed, restored creation.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-hope-does-everlasting-life-hold-for-us/

Andrew Watson: The beginning, ending and in-between
As a new year begins and we look back on the end of another, Rev Andrew Watson reflects on another beginning and ending - the first and last pages of the Bible... An article from there Irish News.
Read More Here

Ruth Perrott - Optometrist
Ruth Perrott is an optometrist who recently received an MBE from Prince William for her work in supporting visually impaired patients in Africa.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:28
Eddie 2:43

Play the "White Rocks Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=108de9c06c5f

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Monday 10th January 2022

10/1/2022

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Let’s Pray For Moderator
From January to March, Councils and Committees will prepare their work for presentation to the General Assembly in June. Pray for the Conveners and Secretaries of these groups, having to work in a shorter timeframe this year, because of the delayed General Assembly in October 2021. Pray that debates and decisions required will be facilitated well.

Worship: Searched and known
‘You have searched me, LORD, and you know me.’ Psalm 139:1.
As we worship today invite God to search the hearts of his people and to address their deepest needs.

Edwin & Anne Kibathi (global mission workers in the UK)
Pray for Edwin and Anne as they continue to minister and reach out to the East African expatriate community in the UK. Give thanks and pray for the church in East London and the growing fellowships in Reading and Luton.

Indonesia
Give thanks and pray for our continuing partnership with the Christian Church of Sumba. Pray the God’s blessing on the church, that it will be a strong shining light for Christ on the island of Sumba and beyond.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Like Sheep Among Wolves

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.
2 Thessalonians Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/054-2-thessalonians-summary

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
The second in a 4-part series on the Bible; J.John speaks with Mike Beaumont about the Old Testament.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 14:18
Jean 15:26

Play the "Portstewart Harbour Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2c058cca3039

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