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Tuesday 1st February 2022

1/2/2022

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Beside The Burn
On Beside The Burn this week, we turn to Daniel and find out how we can live in this world while putting our trust in God. This week Daniel Chapter 3 and Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and the Fiery Furnace.
Join me each week-day for a short devotional video including a bible reading and prayer to encourage us in our faith.

​Videos About Daniel That You May Find Helpful
All of these have been mentioned on the Blog before but you may have missed them.


The Book Of Daniel
This is an excellent retelling of the story of Daniel,
Free on YouTube or a higher quality version is available with a Amazon Prime subscription or can be rented from Amazon for £1.99.
https://youtu.be/FYDvYkbnabk


Another Daniel Film
Here is another film of the story of Daniel
https://youtu.be/xtwy-cLpoi0


Daniel An Overview (9 minute video)
This is an overview of the book from the Bible Project.
https://youtu.be/9cSC9uobtPM

​Let’s Pray For Tracey Nicholl (deaconess, St James’, Ballymoney)  
Pray that Tracey would be led by the Lord Jesus in all aspects of her ministry and witness in the congregation. Pray for the ‘Living Hope Community’ as members of the congregation reach out to their local community. Pray that people will sense the love of Christ.


Carrigart & Dunfanaghy (Co Donegal)
Pray for these linked congregations which are vacant at present. Pray for the kirk sessions and members as they seek God’s guidance. Pray too for Rev Brian Brown, vacancy convener.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Cross To Bear

​Facing The Canon
J.John speaks with Julie Sheldon, a former ballerina who was miraculously healed of dystonia.

Bible Readings When Near Death
10 Bible passage to read when near death​

https://www.crossway.org/articles/
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Confessing Sin
If My Sins Are Fully Forgiven, Why Must I Confess My Sins Daily? 
​Sam Storms explores more in this video.

If My Sins Are Full Forgiven in Christ, Why Must I Confess My Sins Daily? from Crossway on Vimeo.


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Praying For Afghanistan
Open Doors are encouraging us to pray for Afghanistan this Month.
More Details Here - https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/pray-afg-week-1/

Since the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan last year, our persecuted church family in Afghanistan have been crying out for us to join them in prayer. Throughout the month of February, find daily prayer points to help you pray with our Afghan brothers and sisters. All names have been changed for security reasons. 

Since the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan last year, it has never been more dangerous to be a secret Afghan believer – and our persecuted church family there are crying out for us to join them in prayer. 

It can be hard to know how to pray, but we serve a mighty God who hears our prayers and draws near in the darkness. Join with the church in Afghanistan as we pray through four of God’s names in the Bible – El Roi, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Jireh and Jehovah Nissi – throughout the month of February.  

El Roi – The God who sees  
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 

Tuesday 1 February  

There is a very small minority of secret believers in Afghanistan – and because of the threat of death upon their faith being found out, many of them don’t ever tell the people they love that they have chosen to seek and follow Jesus. Not knowing who to trust, not all of them have communities to lean on for support. 

When the Taliban returned to power, rumours of what they could do to Christians spread, and surprise house visits from armed men became a common occurrence. In fear, secret believers went into hiding, and many have tried to flee the country. Yet there are still believers who have chosen to stay, even with the prospects of a very grim future; they are trusting God for what comes next. 

Saad is a secret believer who has decided to remain in Afghanistan with his wife, Fatimah. On the night the Taliban returned, Fatimah gave birth to a daughter. “When the Taliban took control, it was everything we feared,” Saad says. “The night the Taliban took control, I felt someone step into my memories and try to snuff them out, to speak fear to me.”  

Today, pray that secret believers in Afghanistan will not let fear of the Taliban reign over how they live; pray that God will give them courage.  

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

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Play the "Ballycastle Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1d6b67df223e

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Monday 31st January 2022

31/1/2022

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Beside The Burn
On Beside The Burn this week, we turn to Daniel and find out how we can live in this world while putting our trust in God. This week Daniel Chapter 3 and Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and the Fiery Furnace.
Join me each week-day for a short devotional video including a bible reading and prayer to encourage us in our faith.

Sermon From Sunday
Here is the sermon from Sunday in case you missed it.

​Videos About Daniel That You May Find Helpful
All of these have been mentioned on the Blog before but you may have missed them.


The Book Of Daniel
This is an excellent retelling of the story of Daniel,
Free on YouTube or a higher quality version is available with a Amazon Prime subscription or can be rented from Amazon for £1.99.
https://youtu.be/FYDvYkbnabk


Another Daniel Film
Here is another film of the story of Daniel
https://youtu.be/xtwy-cLpoi0


Daniel An Overview (9 minute video)
This is an overview of the book from the Bible Project.
https://youtu.be/9cSC9uobtPM

He Maketh No Mistake
Some of you have asked for the poem from Sunday.


My Father's way may twist and turn,
My heart may throb and ache,
But in my soul I'm glad to know,
He maketh no mistake.

My cherished plans may go astray,
My hopes may fade away,
But still I'll trust my Lord to lead
For He doth know the way.

Tho' night be dark, and it may seem
That day will never break,
I'll pin my faith, my all in Him,
He maketh no mistake.

There's so much now I cannot see.
My eyesight's far too dim;
But come what may, I'll simply trust
And leave it all to Him

For by and by the mist will lift
And plain it all He'll make,
Through all the way, tho' dark to me,
He made not one mistake.

Let’s Pray For Moderator
Give thanks that the Moderator is once again able to resume some of the usual activities and visits in this, the last phase of his year in office. Pray for the Sunday morning service at Windsor which will be taken by the Moderator – the final one before the congregation at Windsor re-locates. Pray also for the Ards Presbytery Day of Prayer – culminating in a Presbytery wide service at Hamilton Road, Presbyterian Church, Bangor.


Worship: Duty and joy 
‘Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.’
Psalm 95:1. 
As we worship today ask God to help us to do so as joyful duty, with hearts that want to declare him worthy of our praise.


Myanmar 
Pray for the people of Myanmar one year on from the 2021 military coup. Pray for a just and fair government which will seek to support everyone living in Myanmar. Pray for the leaders and members of the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar, may they be assured that God is with them and be strengthened in their faith.


Afghanistan
Pray for the people of Afghanistan, especially those struggling to afford enough food and other basic necessities. Pray for our partners Christian Aid Ireland and Tearfund as they seek to get aid to those in need.  ​
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​Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Highways And Hedges

​Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
J.John is joined by Rico Tice of Christian Explored Ministries to discuss the gospel, evangelism and Hope Explored.

​Saying Sorry
Old tweets and the importance of our words
The power of our words has been brought into sharp focus recently, says Evangelical Alliance researcher Richard Martin in this short reflection
https://www.eauk.org
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​Handle With Care
Helen Johnston, PCI’s Mission Support Officer responsible for overseeing member care for those called to ministry and mission posts at home and overseas, reflects on the lessons she draws about caring for ourselves when life feels fragile from her own experience as an overseas mission worker and her present work for the church.
https://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 10:05
Eddie 10:59

Play the "Balintoy Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1d93aeb5a392​

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Friday 28th January 2022

28/1/2022

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Beside The Burn
On Beside The Burn this week, we turn to Daniel and find out how we can live in this world while remaining citizens of the Greatest Kingdom.


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

Let’s Pray For Social Witness 
Pray for Denise Keegan, Head of Older Peoples Services. Pray for wisdom and guidance as she supports managers and care staff. Give thanks for the knowledge and experience Denise brings, especially during the increase in numbers of positive Covid-19 cases within in our homes and units. 


Palliative Care 
Give thanks for those medical staff who provide care to those coming to the end of their life. Pray that in the face of limited resources they would continue to be able to respond effectively and compassionately to ease pain and suffering.


General Council
Pray for congregations and especially kirk sessions making decisions about weekly activities in light of changing Covid restrictions. Ask God for wisdom to be given, not only for elders, but also for those who agree recommendations for the church.


Council for Training in Ministry  
Around the time that voting takes place for the Moderator of the Assembly, the Moderator of each Presbytery also changes. Presbytery Moderators chair meetings, lead services and help pastor ministers. A training day for new presbytery moderators is planned for Wednesday 2 February. Pray for the new Presbytery Moderators and those leading the training.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Life Does Not Consist of the Abundance of Possessions

The Heartbreaking Flood!
From UCB Check out Genesis 6-10 - What most breaks God’s heart? - Surely we know best? - Do we have God’s word that he keeps his promises? Bible Surprises In 30 Minutes.
https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/428221

Pearls Before Swine
What biblical phrases are we no longer using? Pearls before swine tops a list of 50 expressions that are falling out of usage. Listen here -

https://player.lightcast.com/0MTMzMDN
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:09
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Today’s puzzle is from one of the Kite Festivals held at Mussenden Temple a few years ago.
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Play the "Kite Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0411469c819a

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Thursday 27th January 2022

27/1/2022

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Wednesday Blog
Depending on how you access the Blog you may not have been able to read it yesterday. If that is the case you can READ WEDNESDAY BLOG HERE 
Beside The Burn (WEDNESDAY)
Below is Beside The Burn for Wednesday (in case you missed it) followed by the video for today.

Beside The Burn (THURSDAY)
On Beside The Burn this week, we turn to Daniel and find out how we can live in this world while remaining citizens of the Greatest Kingdom.


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 the film from last week in case you haven’t had an opportunity to watch it.
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 Rev Ivan Neish (chaplain in Antrim Area Hospital) 
Pray for Ivan as he works part time at the hospital and that he will be a blessing and encouragement to patients, staff and relatives and bring a message of hope to them.


Craigavon
Pray for Rev Lachlan Webster and the congregation of Craigavon that they will be a people of faith, love and hope. Pray especially for the congregation’s youth and children’s work and all involved in leading it.
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Be Thou My Vision
A new 31 Day Devotional Book to give structure to worship at home. I have been using this book during January and have found it extremely helpful.
Crossways have reduced the price of the ebook version - FIND OUT MORE HERE

 READ A SAMPLE HERE  

And watch a short video about the book below. 

Introducing 'Be Thou My Vision' from Crossway on Vimeo.


Return To The Hiding Place
Drama presentation of 'Return to the Hiding Place' by the Searchlight Theatre Company. This will be in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church on Thursday 10th February at 7.30pm.  A suggested donation of £5 will be payable at the door. 
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
The Crumbs Under Your Table

Storms Of Life
Anyone who has lived for much time at all knows that in life storms will surely come. Sometimes, seemingly out of nowhere, we are faced with an unexpected job loss, a grim diagnosis, the painful passing of a loved one, or the sorrow of goodbyes. Like the disciples caught in the storm on the Sea of Galilee, we can feel overwhelmed by these trials, as if our boat were sinking
Alistair Begg
https://www.truthforlife.org
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Don't Look Up
If you have Netflix you may have watched their big Christmas Movie “Don’t Look Up”
Tony Watkins talks to Paul about the film and why we get a bit jaded with warnings of impending doom.

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/31342/429867
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

​Eddie 3:30

​Play the "White Rock Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=03d88b89b4ab

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Wednesday 26th January 2022

26/1/2022

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Beside The Burn
On Beside The Burn this week, we turn to Daniel and find out how we can live in this world while remaining citizens of the Greatest Kingdom.


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

​Let’s Pray For Derek & Jane French (global mission workers, Spain) 
Pray for God’s blessing on Bilbao International Church and Grupos Bíbilcos Unidos and remember Derek and Jane as they continue their work.


World Development 
Give thanks for all who have supported the ‘Weathering the Storm‘ World Development Appeal which will support Christian Aid and Tearfund projects in Ethiopia, Haiti and other countries helping vulnerable communities. Pray that through the projects, many will be blessed with fullness of life in Jesus Christ.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
The Head Of John The Baptist

​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.
Revelation Summary


https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/066-revelation-summary
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World Watch List
More than 2,000 tuned in to Wednesday's special prayer webinar to mark the launch of the #WorldWatchList. If you missed it – or you'd like to rewatch or share with others – the full recording is here:

​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 2022. 
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/


This week the focus is on Afghanistan the most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here 


https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/afghanistan/
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Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.


24 – 30 January
Pray for two churches in the Dublin area who would love to restart an international cafe for students. Pray for willing volunteers and pray students would come to know the love and welcome of Jesus through the love and welcome of his people. 
Pray for the Events Week sub–committee in University College Dublin as they too begin to finalise events and speakers for their Events Week in February. Pray for speakers as they prepare and pray the Holy Spirit would be at work in the hearts of all the students who hear the gospel.
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Winter Olympics - Praying For Christians in China
Pastor Wang Yi has been in prison more than 1,100 days and is serving a nine-year prison sentence for leading a large unregistered church in Chengdu, China. He was open about his ministry, even posting sermons on YouTube. He was also open about his loyalties; he made it clear that while he loves his nation, his first loyalty is to Jesus Christ.
To Communist officials, Pastor Wang is a grave threat. His church has been continually harassed, and police have detained or arrested many of its members. Since her husband’s arrest, Pastor Wang’s wife has essentially been under house arrest, unable to interact with other church members.
Pastor Wang Yi and his family are among millions of Christians in China who are suffering persecution for proclaiming the truth of Christ. As you watch the Olympic Games, remember to pray for them.

https://www.prayforchina2022.com/?_source_code=EM22A9A
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw​

Jean 2:30
Eddie 3:39

Play the "Dovecot Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3c42ed70f591

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