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Wednesday 23rd June 2021

23/6/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we on Beside The Burn we turn back to James asking How Do We Cope WIth Eternity?

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 is the song for today


“All Glory Be to Christ,” The Door Church


Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.

​Let’s Pray For Steve & Rosie Kennedy (global mission workers, Romania) 
Pray for ongoing involvement in the daily life and witness of Tóköz congregation through the Youth Band and most recently Bible Class, alongside preaching for Steve and work in the Kindergarten for Rosie.


Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) 
Pray for the leadership and members of PCEA’s congregations (over 1,000 in Kenya and a small number in Tanzania and Uganda). Pray that the church will continue to grow.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
To The Ends Of The Earth

​Free invitation for the Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
You are welcome to join The Bible Society at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast on Friday 25 June, 8.00–8.45 am. It’s online and it’s free. MPs, peers and church leaders are coming together to pray for our Parliament, government and politics, and to reflect on the relevance of the Christian faith to public life. You can also choose from a selection of free webinars, including Re-imagining Mission, which runs 10.00–11.00 am. Register now. https://www.christiansinparliament.org.uk/prayer-breakfast/attend/
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Christians link up for coastal path Covid prayers
About 3,000 Christians formed prayer groups at one-mile intervals along a coastal path to pray for those bereaved by the pandemic.
Each group then prayed for 30 minutes at 10:30 BST as part of the event.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-57539591
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​4 (Possible) Reasons for Unanswered Prayer
Don’t be discouraged by unanswered prayers. If God is your Father, then prayer is a no-lose scenario. 
https://t.co/q5PvsfHZXO
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Help I’m Feeling Anxious About Everything
Universal Worry! Let’s be honest. We’re all worried, aren’t we? Some of us are worried about catching COVID-19 or spreading it. Some of us are worried about the economy and the impact on our jobs, our homes, our education, and our families. Our thoughts go round the same things again and again, each time imagining worse and worse outcomes and results. Our minds become a “What-If Factory,” playing out innumerable scenarios. What if this . . . what if that . . . what if the next thing . . . and on and on.
Here is a helpful article from Crossway.​

https://www.crossway.org/articles/help-im-feeling-anxious-about-everything/?utm_source=Crossway+Marketing&utm_campaign=bbcf763643-20210621+-+General+-+Anxious+about+Everything&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0275bcaa4b-bbcf763643-283323045
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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 Turkmenistan the 23rd most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here 


https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/turkmenistan/
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Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.
17 – 23 June
With dwindling numbers over the last year, pray that the CU at Waterford Institute of Technology (WITCU) would not be discouraged but press into the Lord. Praise God for those who are faithfully digging deeper into the Bible, and pray that God would lead them to reach out more and bless their efforts.
Pray that God would continue to grow the impact from the CU mission week at Ulster University Magee. Pray that the committee would develop a real excitement for the year ahead.
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No Covid Cases
Seven postcode regions recorded no new covid cases in the past week.
BT21 Donaghadee
BT55 Portstewart
BT57 Bushmills, Portballintrae
BT68 Caledon
BT69 Aughnacloy
BT74 Enniskillen
BT77 Augher

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw


Jean 2.17 (same time as Monday's) Very consistent Jean!
Eddie 2:39
Derek 2:55
Play the "Portrush Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3433d494c71c

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Tuesday 22nd June 2021

22/6/2021

2 Comments

 
Beside The Burn
This week we on Beside The Burn we turn back to James asking How Do We Cope WIth Eternity?

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 is the song for today


  • “Stir a Passion,” Josh Gauton


Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.

​Let’s Pray For Rev Norman Harrison (chaplain, Royal Group of Hospitals) 
Pray for wisdom and guidance for Norman as he provides pastoral care and support to patients, their families and staff during difficult times.  


Taughmonagh, Belfast 
Give thanks that the members of Taughmonagh have remained faithful to God during lockdown. Remaining a close church family, they continue to be generous in their giving and have welcomed some new faces with the return of in-person times of worship.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
My Cup Runneth Over

​New City Catechism
Q) What is Faith in Jesus Christ?
A) Faith in Jesus Christ is acknowledging the truth of everything that God has revealed in his Word, trusting in him, and also receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-is-faith-in-jesus-christ/

​New Release from Keith & Kristyn Getty!
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
How can we express the wonders of the love of God? This classic hymn by George Matheson focuses on how God’s love reaches us in the most difficult seasons of life. When our souls are weary, Christ gently gives us rest and never lets us go. When we walk through darkness, God lightens our path with the sunshine of his presence. Even in the midst of deepest pain, he ministers his promises to us, so that we might “trace the rainbow through the rain.” This is a love so strong, so sure, so beyond anything we could ever imagine or deserve, that all we can do in response is to devote ourselves fully to him. 
Sing along with Keith & Kristyn Getty and guest artist Dana Masters in this new arrangement of a song beloved through the generations—the first in an upcoming series reimagining timeless hymns for the 21st century.

Bible Books In 30 Minutes - Ezekiel
How do we handle the frustration when our best laid plans don’t happen? What are the dangers of explaining away what we don’t want to hear? Find out in this episode of 'Bible Books in 30 Minutes.' 

https://t.co/AJIBDjdBHB
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Why We Should Return To Church
Melanie Rainer, and her friend David Chaniotte have written about the importance of returning to church when able. We need real community. https://t.co/lc2MdsQKuN
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Thanksgiving Service
Today at 2:30pm the Thanksgiving Service for the Life of John Blanchard will take place at King’s Church, Chessington.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw


Jean 2:17

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Play the "Danger Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3ba125b0c8fb

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Monday 21st June 2021

21/6/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we on Beside The Burn we turn back to James asking How Do We Cope WIth Eternity?

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 is the song for today


  • “Burn for You,” Rivers & Robots


Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.
Burn For You
Wake me up from my slumber God
Fill my heart with Your fire God
I want to burn I want to burn for You
Wake me up from my slumber God
Fill my heart with Your fire God
I want to burn I want to burn for You


​Let’s Pray For Moderator
Give thanks that the Church Leaders of the major Christian traditions in Ireland can speak
together on matters of national concern, and do so with a united voice. Pray for the Irish Council of Churches and its current President, Very Rev Dr Ivan Patterson.


Being an obedient people
Ask God to help us to be an obedient people, aware of our tendency to want to go our own way, ready to trust that his ways for us are good and right and true.


Covid-19 
Pray for all affected by Covid-19 around the world; those who have the virus, those recovering, and those who have lost loved ones. Pray for people around the world who are suffering due to pressures on healthcare systems and those suffering great hardship due to economic effects of the pandemic. 


Gary & Mary Reid (global mission workers, Kenya) 
Pray for the church families in Olkinyei and Siana, that they will be guided by God. Pray that many more people in Maasailand will come to know Jesus as their Saviour.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

​J.John
This Father's Day, J.John explains how we can father our children in the same way our heavenly Father father's us.

​Free E-Book
This weeks FREE eBook, God’s Leader 


https://t.co/8qxrtrYkFf
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Jerusalem In The New Testament
Episode 1 of the Bible Society new ????? ???? series, 'Jerusalem in the New Testament' is out now!

​Top Ten Piers and Promenades in The UK
Last week the Guardian had an article listing the top ten Piers and Promenades in the UK and Portsewart featured. Read the article here: https://t.co/OmWz1dVh73
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw


Derek 11:26
Jean 12:01

​
Play the "Above The Strand Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0c5a3d796ac1

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Friday 18th June 2021

18/6/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we investigate some Encounters with Jesus from Matthew Chapter 9

​Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for all the home managers within CSW as they continue to work through the most challenging period in the life of the Social Care Sector – that they may guide their teams with renewed energy into this important transitional time of returning to more normal routines. Give thanks that we are blessed with managers, who have shown great dedication and compassion over the past 15 months. 


Council for Public Affairs
Following a recent meeting of the Council for Public Affairs pray for Rev Daniel Kane
in his role as convener and as the Church seeks to have its voice heard clearly in the public square.


General Council
As congregations in Northern Ireland plan ahead for summer activities, pray for guidance for
kirk sessions and youth and children’s leaders.  Please pray that restrictions in ROI will soon also allow such activities to take place.


Council for Training in Ministry  
Three lecturer posts are vacant in Union College due to recent or pending retirements, and through colleagues moving on to new roles. Pray for the interview and selection process, that the Lord will guide clearly and that people will be appointed who he will be pleased to use in teaching students and training ministers.
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​Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
The Lord Is My Shepherd

​CS Lewis’ Role In The Lord Of The Rings


https://www.crossway.org/articles/c-s-lewiss-role-in-the-lord-of-the-rings
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​Communion
Last week our studies focused on The Lord’s Supper, today we have a number of articles exploring Communion a little more.

​Communion Is a Meal of Remembrance
Do you remember Jesus’s last night with his disciples? He shared one last Passover meal with his closest friends before he was betrayed, beaten, and crucified. In these final moments, Jesus gave them a meal to remember him as they celebrated God’s rescue of his chosen people in the Passover.
Read More from Aubrey M. Sequeira


https://www.crossway.org/articles/communion
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10 Things You Should Know About The Lord’s Supper


https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-lords-supper/
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10 Things You Should Know About Communion With Christ


https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-communion-with-christ/
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3 Important Questions For The Church About The Lord’s Supper


https://www.crossway.org/articles/3-important-questions-for-the-church-about-the-lords-supper/
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Podcast: Are We Undervaluing the Lord’s Supper? (Tim Chester)


https://www.crossway.org/articles/podcast-are-we-undervaluing-the-lords-supper-tim-chester/
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:51
Jean 2:55
Derek 3:04

​Not quite as difficult as last week.
Play the Friday puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=33de3d8396db

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Thursday 17th June 2021

17/6/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we investigate some Encounters with Jesus from Matthew Chapter 9

​Let’s Pray For Philip Whelton (Irish mission worker, Arklow)
Pray for preparations to resume some activities in the autumn. This includes keeping parents updated regarding children and youth clubs, and maintaining a visible presence in town to remain in contact with people and assure them of the church’s care and concern for their well-being.  


Strand (East Belfast) 
Pray for good fellowship amongst the congregation meeting together on Sundays. Pray for the children and young people who go to Sunday Pals, that many will commit their lives to Christ.
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​Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Laughed To Scorn

Free E-Book
This week (June 14 to June 20) the free book giveaway from The Gospel Coalition is ‘Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of our Identity in Christ,’ edited by @MelissaBKruger.
Click here to download the free eBook: 
https://t.co/1Tb72I02PY
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​Morning Devotions
Leslie C. Glass is a Presbyterian and lives in Augusta, Georgia with her husband and children. She’s discovered hope and the kindness of God in faith-focused mornings. Now, she comes alongside other women desiring a closer walk with the Lord through her writing, mentoring, and prompted journals. You can find encouragement, tips, and tools from her on Instagram and her website.
Read here article on 4 Delights of Morning Devotions Here https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/new-mercies-morning-devotions/
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Struggling with doubt about your faith? (30 minute video)
The pastors at Heart Church chat about how to prepare for challenges that could lead you to doubt God's goodness, especially as a new Christian.
https://t.co/XekUiG7eHi
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​RE Classes in Schools
This article appeared in the newsletter on Saturday
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​World War 2
Last week I posted the story of the Arrow on the local Golf Course used for training bombing raids in WW2. Eddie kindly shared this Website which gives details of the Second World War in Northern Ireland


https://ww2ni.webs.com/
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​Hedgehogs In Your Garden (9 minute audio)
A rather unusual segment on UCB. 
Do you know how to check for hedgehogs in your garden? Hedgehog numbers are rapidly falling, so Presenter Paul Hammond spoke to Katy Bell, Senior Conservation Officer, to learn more.
https://t.co/tGfEPcNQzw
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw - Very tight at the top today only 8 seconds for 4 Jigsaws. (Very very close husband and wife, only one second)

Jean 2:48
Eddie 2:50
Frances 2:51 
Derek 2:56
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Play the "Cliff Walk Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=13bacb3a1a4c

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