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Monday 24th May 2021

24/5/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we pause from our studies in the Book of James and we continue our thoughts from Sunday as we explore our relationship with the Holy Spirit and Jehovah Tsidkenu.
Jehovah Tsidkenu
The Full version of the video from the service on Sunday.
Sunday Service
​If you would like to see the service from Sunday
Let’s Pray For Moderator
Pray for a growing vision for outreach across the Presbyterian Church, especially that congregations will be able to speak clearly about the Good News at a time of great uncertainty about the future.  Give thanks for the good resources produced by the church centrally to help with this.


Peter & Jayne Fleming (Nepal)  
Pray for the people of Nepal where Covid-19 cases have been rising sharply. Pray the government will accept the new five-year agreement for UMN and for expat staff to be able to get work visas.


Indonesia
Pray for Timor, Sumba and nearby islands which were hit by Tropical Cyclone Seroja at Easter. Pray for all affected and for our partners, the Evangelical Christian Church in Timor and the Christian Church in Sumba, as they help those who are grieving and those who suffered damage to their homes, crops, livelihoods, etc. ​
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General Assembly Of The Church Of Scotland
This week the General Assembly Of The Church Of Scotland will be taking place with all of the week’s business being live-streamed through their website from 1pm each day from Monday to Friday: https://t.co/8gUal0TsZn
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J.John
Canon J. John unpacks what the Holy Spirit does in our lives.
Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
David & Goliath
God Is Good (25 minute video)
When you feel like you're at breaking point and you have no strength to carry on... that is the MOST important time to remember that God IS GOOD. Be encouraged by this message from Answers with Conley Bayless.
https://t.co/iheXcnigmV
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How Do We Watch TV
What has happened to us? When did we stop caring about honesty, truth and integrity? Donna Jennings (Evangelical Alliance) asks some challenging questions not about ‘what’ we watch, but how we watch and engage with screen stories in light of the God-story?
Check out her article: https://t.co/BDWokENok8
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PCI Podcast
This episode is focused on congregations can recover core elements of their life and witness that has been lost over the past year. We hear from Author and Pastor Karl Vaters who unpacks some key themes from his recently published book called “The Church Recovery Guide.” He explores the need to re-assess our programmes, re-engage with volunteers and continue to use digital technology to engage those outside our church. Host Rick Hill is also joined by PCI’s Children’s Development Officer Ruth Bromley to consider this theme from a children’s and family angle. To read more of Karl’s thoughts, check out this blog: What To Do If Church Volunteers Don’t Come Back For A While | KarlVaters.com
Prayer For Israel & Palestine
Using this prayer written by Evangelical Alliance we give thanks for the ceasefire and pray for Israel and Palestine.

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Theology Of Race And Justice
Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson talk live at TGC’s 2021 national conference with Tim Keller and Irwyn Ince about a biblical theology of race and justice.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/as-in-heaven/biblical-theology-race-justice-live-tgc21/
Jesus Teaches The Beatitudes (3 minute video)
The next video in the Bible Trek series from the Bible Society
Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw


Jean 13:28
Derek 14:12

Play the "Ballycastle Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=06c039e8bd0d

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Friday 21st May 2021

21/5/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we begin a new series “How do we cope with James?” This week we ask “How do we cope with ... Speaking?” We all face difficulties in life and James has some great advice.
Songs From The Book Of James
The Gospel Coalition have produced a playlist of 100 songs inspired by the book of James, and I intend to share some of those songs each day on the Blog, but you can listen to the full playlist during the next few weeks as we continue our studies in this book. I have benefited greatly from listening to these songs over and over again as I have asked God to speak from His word.
You can stream the playlist on Spotify or on Apple Music right now.


Here are the songs for today with a little thought about their subject matter.


  • “Proverbs 3:5–6,” John van Deusen - God’s wisdom to make good plans for us.
  • “The Perfect Wisdom of Our God,” Keith and Kristyn Getty


Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.
Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for the work and witness of the Disability Services Committee as they oversee the work of Willow Brook, Aaron House, Lawnfield and Peacehaven. Pray for the residents and tenants as they adjust to new freedoms within the new guidelines.


Victims and Survivors 
Pray for those who have been impacted by the conflict in Northern Ireland and for whom public discussions about dealing with the past trigger painful and distressing memories. Pray that they would know the reality of the peace and comfort that comes from God.   


General Council
Pray for the meeting of the Irish Inter Church Committee (IICC) taking place during the
incoming week.  This is the forum where the IICC’s denominations meet with representatives of the Bishops’ Conference to discuss issues of mutual concern.


Linkage Commission 
The Commission is due to meet on 25 and 26 May, with up to eight vacant congregations seeking permission to call a minister. Give thanks that the easing of Covid-19 restrictions now make it easier for congregations to hear and call a minister, and pray that the Lord will give wisdom to the Commission as they consider requests, and seek the upbuilding of the Lord’s Church.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Heart To Heart
Sandra McCracken (36 minute video)
Here is another interview with Sandra. What role should worship and the Psalms play in discipleship? In this episode, singer and songwriter Sandra McCracken explores that question with our host, Oliver Hersey. They talk about her new album Patient Kingdom, slated to release in October, 2020. Her new single “I Will Sing,” is based on Psalm 89 which Sandra wrote with Leslie Jordan, who also co-wrote the song “Steadfast” from God’s Highway.
Reading The Bible
This article is based on statistics from USA but is equally applicable here. Relatively few Americans—including Christians—read the Bible often. Here’s how to change that. https://t.co/wiyq06F5yf
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Suffering?
An Open Letter to Those Suffering in the Hospital
https://www.crossway.org/articles/an-open-letter
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The remedy for self-love is not self-loathing, but rather self-forgetfulness.
​ - Tim Keller
Ezra
How can we avoid the impact of discouragement? Listen to this study of Ezra and Nehemiah in 'Bible Books in 30 Minutes.'
https://t.co/Z938akkrfj
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Faithful Project
A song writing collaboration between, Sarah Kroger, Ginny Owens, and Sandra McCracken has resulted in an album entitled Faithful. Read an interview with the writers and listen to the album
https://t.co/d1Y9PCvUrq
Listen To The Album
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

​Janice 1:50
Derek 3:03 
Jean 3:18
Frances 3:45

Play the "Storm Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=15c2b8a190c3
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Thursday 20th May 2021

20/5/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we continue our series “How do we cope with James?” This week we ask “How do we cope with ... Speaking?” We all face difficulties in life and James has some great advice.
Songs From The Book Of James
The Gospel Coalition have produced a playlist of 100 songs inspired by the book of James, and I intend to share some of those songs each day on the Blog, but you can listen to the full playlist during the next few weeks as we continue our studies in this book. I have benefited greatly from listening to these songs over and over again as I have asked God to speak from His word.
You can stream the playlist on Spotify or on Apple Music right now.


Here are the songs for today with a little thought about their subject matter.


  • “Be Thou My Vision,” Shane and Shane
  • “Trust You,” Aaron Keyes


Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.
Let’s Pray For Lisbellaw, Lisnaskea, Maguiresbridge & Newtownbutler (Co Fermanagh) 
Pray for the work and witness of these home mission congregations. Pray for wisdom and guidance for Rev Rodney Beacom and the kirk sessions.


Maynooth
Pray for a return to face-to-face services and as they share their worship space with a new Irish school. Pray for the new building project - give thanks that the site contracts are finally ready for signing. ​
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Long Live The King
Facing The Giant Of Fear
Do you fear the news headlines? Or what the future holds? Take a look at our ebook 'Facing the giant of fear', with 28 days of Biblical readings to help you 'slay the giant of fear.'
Read the free ebook here -
 https://t.co/iypfGP9xxW
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Jesus Strong and Kind’ by City Alight. 
From the group that brought us “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me” we have “Jesus Strong And Kind” - Simple enough for every age, but profound, Jesus-centred, grace-filled, heart-warming and memorable. A wonderful song to meditate on.
Shane & Shane (56 minute video)
We have featured songs from Shane and Shane a number of times n the Blog, here is a full 56 minute concert from the LINGER Conference last year.
Sandra McCracken (15 minute video)
One of my best discoveries during the past year has been the music of Sandra McCracken. I’ve come very late to Sandra but her music is thoughtful and biblical, I’ve shared a number of her songs over the months, here she is in conversation about her songwriting with Matt Merker from Getty Music. Sandra shares about the hymns that have influenced her songwriting, how the biblical posture of lament reminds us that suffering is never meaningless, and the story behind her song "We Will Feast in the House of Zion."
Worship And God’s Word (2 minute video)
Jared C. Wilson explains the relationship between worship and Scripture in this first of three videos. https://t.co/pcs6REIwih
Free Audiobook
There is an extra free book this month. The Hiding Place - The amazing story of Corrie Ten Boom, a heroine of the Dutch Resistance who helped Jews escape from the Nazis and became one of the most remarkable evangelists of the 20th century, is told in her classic memoir, now retold for a new generation.
https://christianaudio.com/free/

This is a classic book that is well worth investing your time in.
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Yesterday was a bumper day for Jigsaw activity, and with the weather forecast not looking good for today we might have a few more times tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who attempts the Jigsaw each day and thank you to everyone who sends in their times.

Janice 1:56
Eddie 2:28
​Derek 2:52
Frances 2:54
Jean 2:57

Play the "Harbour Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3d3597f21e79
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Wednesday 19th May 2021

19/5/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we begin a new series “How do we cope with James?” This week we ask “How do we cope with ... Speaking?” We all face difficulties in life and James has some great advice.
Songs From The Book Of James
The Gospel Coalition have produced a playlist of 100 songs inspired by the book of James, and I intend to share some of those songs each day on the Blog, but you can listen to the full playlist during the next few weeks as we continue our studies in this book. I have benefited greatly from listening to these songs over and over again as I have asked God to speak from His word.
You can stream the playlist on Spotify or on Apple Music right now.


Here are the songs for today with a little thought about their subject matter.


  • “Psalm 19,” Jess Ray - Wisdom from above is first of all pure - Psalm 19 Purify my heart.
  • “Wisdom,” Jill Phillips


Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.
Let’s Pray For James & Heather Cochrane (global mission workers in Portugal) 
Pray that the new Bible Course which Comunidade Pedras Vivas is launching will help members to share the Bible with friends and neighbours.


Volker & JinHyeog Glissmann (global mission workers in southern Africa) 
Pray for Volker as he works with colleagues in the Theological Education by Extension College in Johannesburg, revising courses for their distance learning programme. They are working through the Christian Ethics workbooks at present.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Messiah
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 Myanmar the 18th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here 


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


20 – 26 May
– Continue to pray for the follow up from Ulster University Jordanstown CU online events week ‘Searching’ in March. Pray for the conversations that people had with their friends, and for everyone who is receiving and reading Uncover John with the CU, that they would find life and joy in the person of Jesus.
– Pray for UCCCU as they alternate between social events and outward–looking talks over this term. Pray that they would be able to build community despite the online format.
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How To Pray For Christian Doctors


https://www.crossway.org/articles/how-to-pray-for-christian-doctors
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What To Do When God Doesn’t Answer


https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-to-do-when-god-doesnt-answer
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Unanswered Prayer (40 minute audio)
When God doesn't answer our prayers... what should we think? How should we respond? Best-selling author @PeteGreig joins UCB to talk about what to do with unanswered prayer. 
https://t.co/wGborn4gPq
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Jesus At Simon Peter’s House (2 minute video)
Simon Peter, originally a humble fisherman from Galilee, was one of Jesus’ closest disciples. Despite great triumphs and failures, he became one of the most important leaders of the early Church
Psalms (30 minute audio)
How can the Psalms, a common book of prayers, help us with daily life? Find out in this episode of 'Bible Books in 30 Minutes.'
https://t.co/G3TqPESEHM
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Seeing Our Value
'Jesus’ response was to give the woman his full attention. To Jesus, she was deserving of acknowledgement, and he affirms her worth by calling her "daughter" ...' READ ARTICLE HERE
https://t.co/Lge5gRocL6
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Play the "Salmon House Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=25e80588466a
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Tuesday 18th May 2021

18/5/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we begin a new series “How do we cope with James?” This week we ask “How do we cope with ... Speaking?” We all face difficulties in life and James has some great advice.
Songs From The Book Of James
The Gospel Coalition have produced a playlist of 100 songs inspired by the book of James, and I intend to share some of those songs each day on the Blog, but you can listen to the full playlist during the next few weeks as we continue our studies in this book. I have benefited greatly from listening to these songs over and over again as I have asked God to speak from His word.
You can stream the playlist on Spotify or on Apple Music right now.


Here are the songs for today with a little thought about their subject matter.


  • “Every Praise,” The Recording Collective - Perhaps a little bit too American for some tastes but a song all about offering every praise to God
  • “Praise the Lord Ye Heavens,” Young Oceans, Harvest - another song about offering our praise to God.


Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.
Let’s Pray For University & College Chaplains 
Pray for Rev Dave Gray at Queen’s University Belfast and Derryvolgie Halls and Revs Cheryl Meban, John Coulter and Graeme Orr at the various campuses of Ulster University as they continue to support students and staff during Covid-19 restrictions. Pray for students preparing for and sitting exams.


Prison Chaplains 
As restrictions ease and chaplains are allowed more contact with prisoners, pray for wisdom and God’s guidance for them as they seek to bring the hope of the gospel and transformation to many.  ​
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Sheltering Under His Wings
New City Catechism​

Q. What Else Does Christ’s Death Redeem?
A. Christ’s death is the beginning of the redemption and renewal of every part of fallen creation, as he powerfully directs all things for his own glory and creation’s good.
Issues Facing The Church
In this episode of TGC Q&A, @PaulTripp and @JDGreear discuss the question, “What are the biggest issues the church will face in this decade?” https://t.co/RH3PV6MKg9
Jesus In The Synagogue
Jesus was a Rabbi (teacher). Rabbis would traditionally visit the synagogue to teach the Torah, but Jesus' teaching and miracles were sensational...
Francis Schaefer - Hero Of The Faith
Schaeffer was the right man at the right time, wisely guiding the global church through an upheaval of cultural change. Francis Schaeffer cared about the world, he cared about truth, he cared about people. Do we? https://t.co/dCXpWgIl1O
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw


Derek 2:55
Frances 3:02

Play the "Danger Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=15da7684cad8

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