​Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.

Read Monday’s Blog Here

Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


At the moment we are reminding ourselves of some of the things we have been learning from God’s word this year.


Let’s Pray For Galway, Rev Helen Freeburn, ministerPray for newly ordained elders and the election of a congregational committee this winter, that the congregation would continually grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus and be courageous, creative and Spirit filled witnesses in Galway.  Pray also for more Christ centred volunteers for the children’s ministry, youth and student ministries and for building projects at church, that the Lord would guide and provide the right people to help.

Louise Davidson, deaconessPray that Louise will continue to be a support and encouragement to the team, and to all who come through the doors of South Belfast Friendship House. Give thanks for the recent prayer week that took place in Friendship House. Some prayers have already been answered, as new children and adults have attended programmes which have recently commenced for the autumn.



Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/


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Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.

Paddington!
Thank you to Edith Blair who has sent in a photograph of Paddington Bear who has recently settled into life in Newtownards. Paddington is having his photo taken with various famous people. See photo at end of Blog.
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Jigsaw

Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:

Jean 2:41
Eddie 3:05


​Play the "Conniston TUESDAY" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=07a298e3589d

Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside

At the moment we are reminding ourselves of some of the things we have been learning from God’s word this year.

Let’s Pray For Worship: Shout to God ‘Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness.’ Psalm 100:1-2. 
Ask that God would help you to worship him with exuberance today, giving heart, soul, mind and strength to your participation in praise, prayer and listening to the preaching of his Word.

​Naomi Leremore, global mission worker, Kenya  

Pray for the work of Theological Education by Extension (TEE), especially Rev Ruth and Evangelist Benjamin who have joined the team that is writing the third Bible Study Guide Book called “No Other Gospel”.

Theological Education by Extension, Malawi (TEEM)Give thanks for the development of TEEM’s ministry in Makwapala and Mikuyu Prisons, Zomba District, especially that the inmates would be built up in faith and hope through their study of God’s Word. 


Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/

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Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.
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Jigsaw

Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:
Eddie 11:04
Jean 11:13

​Play the "Lake District Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=37b845bf9194

Harvest Thanksgiving
Thanks to everyone who helped with our Harvest Thanksgiving Services. What a special day, worship led by our Choir, floral arrangements by Rea & Ruth, incredibly generous donations to the Ashes To Gold Food Bank and an opportunity to support the PCI United Appeal. Thanks to all who helped with supper.

Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.


Read Monday’s Blog Here
Read Tuesday’s Blog Here
Read Wednesday’s Blog Here
Read Thursday’s Blog Here


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


At the moment we are reminding ourselves of some of the things we have been learning from God’s word this year.


Let’s Pray For CSW Business and Finance PanelPray for the Council for Social Witness’s Business and Finance Panel as it considers how best to use the resources available for the Council’s work. Pray that they may be blessed with wisdom in the decisions they make, with courage to face the challenges ahead and with compassion for the many people who depend on this ministry.

Council for Public Affairs Pray for the Public Affairs Officer, Rebecca Stevenson and Rev Daniel Kane, convener of the
Council for Public Affairs. Pray that they will have wisdom and can discern God’s leading as they work together with others to respond to consultations and inquiries, and speak into the public square.

General Council

Pray for the different committees, panels and task groups that will be finalising the reports for the October meeting of the General Council. Pray for the new groups set up by the 2024 General Assembly as they scope out the tasks they have been given and plan for the way ahead.

Training in MinistryGive thanks for the 16 people who have submitted applications to be considered as students for the ministry. Pray for the applicants and the interview panels, that the Lord would show very clearly his way forward for each applicant.


Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/


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Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.
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Jigsaw


Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:
Jean 1:20
Derek 1:32
Eddie 2:07


Play the "Wray Castle Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2a7407dabb86

Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.


Read Monday’s Blog Here
Read Tuesday’s Blog Here
Read Wednesday’s Blog Here


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


At the moment we are reminding ourselves of some of the things we have been learning from God’s word this year.


Let’s Pray For Church planting    Pray for the Church Planting Taster Day taking place in Maynooth on 16 November. Pray that this event will envision congregations and stir the hearts of individuals so we might see more churches planted in Ireland in the coming years.

Forces chaplainsPray for PCI’s forces chaplains as they provide pastoral care and seek to share the gospel and God’s love with people; thank God for opportunities provided for chaplains to get alongside forces personnel and provide a listening ear.


Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/


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Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.
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Jigsaw
The Puzzles this week are from the Lake District.

Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:
Jean 1:59
Eddie 2:28

Play the "Windermere Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3b2a34e0de25

Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.


Read Monday’s Blog Here
Read Tuesday’s Blog Here


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


At the moment we are reminding ourselves of some of the things we have been learning from God’s word this year.


Let’s Pray For Volker and Jinhyeog Glissmann, global mission workers, South AfricaGive thanks for home assignment during the summer, especially time reconnecting with family, and pray for Volker and Jinhyeog as they settle back into their respective roles based in Blantyre, Malawi.

Presbyterian Church of Myanmar (PCM) Pray for the staff and students at the Tahan Theological College, that their timetables may unfold without interruption in what is a very challenging context of conflict and uncertainty

Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/

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Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.

7th – 13th Oct
Please pray for RCSI as they hold their first CU of the new academic year. Pray that many new students would come and be welcomed into the community.  
Please pray for our team as they gather as an all Ireland team in Greystones on 9th-10th. Team days are a time of fellowship and training, where the team have an opportunity to open the bible together, pray together and deepen relationships across the team. Please pray that the team would encounter Christ in a new way, and feel equipped through the training. 
Sunday 13th is CUI Student Sunday! Please join us in celebrating the students in your church and on your local campuses and praying for them as they seek to boldly share the Gospel on their campus. 
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​Open Doors - World Watch List
Open Doors has updated the World Watch List. The list of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian in 2024. 
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/


This week the focus is on Algeria the 15th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here  https://www.opendoorsuk.org/countries-watch/algeria/

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Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.
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Jigsaw
Puzzles this week are from the Lae District

Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:

Eddie 3:14
Jean 4:16

Play the "Derwentwater Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=243e6a6836e4

Two Songs
Below are two songs shared by Jean McDonald