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Thursday 30th June 2022

30/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

July & August
“Burnside Blog” & “Beside The Burn” will be taking a holiday during July & August this summer and God willing will be back again in early September. Thank you to everyone who has logged on each weekday as we have explored God’s word and what it means to live for Christ in today’s world. I hope to be back in September and the plan is to delve into the book of Revelation, which should be quite an adventure. You will still find the Sunday service available on the Burnside Website each week (www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk). I pray that you may have a great summer and be refreshed by our glorious Saviour.

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

Carndonagh, Greenbank, Malin and Moville (Co Donegal) Pray that the people of the four churches and the surrounding community will come to see Jesus more clearly, love him more deeply and follow him more closely. Pray for the summer holiday Bible club and the team from Newmills helping to lead it.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
J.John speaks with Dr Liz Jones who founded Lovewise to help parents and their carers to teach their children about sex, relationships and marriage.

PCI Podcast
Interviews with Rt. Rev. Dr. John Kirkpatrick, Rt. Rev. Dr. David Bruce, Rev Liz Hughes and Rev. Trevor Gribben before last weeks General Assembly.

Bible Trek
Watch all three parts of Bible Trek at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVd2LhShWEv1Zseh5HkWY9fOZpwrbxwq1

A Pastoral Letter About Roe V Wade
READ MORE HERE

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:43
​Jean 2:52

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Play the "White Rock Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=123eabfe8b11

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Wednesday 29th June 2022

29/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.
July & August
“Burnside Blog” & “Beside The Burn” will be taking a holiday during July & August this summer and God willing will be back again in early September. Thank you to everyone who has logged on each weekday as we have explored God’s word and what it means to live for Christ in today’s world. I hope to be back in September and the plan is to delve into the book of Revelation, which should be quite an adventure. You will still find the Sunday service available on the Burnside Website each week (www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk). I pray that you may have a great summer and be refreshed by our glorious Saviour.

Let’s Pray For Volker and Jinhyeog Glissmann (global mission workers, Southern Africa)Give thanks for the students who completed the pilot of Theological Education by Extension Malawi’s new ‘Knowing the Spirit’ course, and pray for the course writers as they finalise the course and make it available more widely. 

James and Heather Cochrane (global mission workers, Portugal)  Pray for plans for the summer in the Comunidade Pedras Vivas church plant in Porto, especially that there will be an opportunity to get the young people together over the summer months.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.
24 – 30 June
Pray for A, a friend of a small group leader in Ulster University, Jordanstown who came along to “HUMAN” Belfast, has attended a Christianity Explored course and was also excited by the invitation to come along to the CU small group.
Pray too for students in Trinity College Dublin who have had conversations with friends off the back of their Events Week in February. Pray for D, who came along to CU meetings and was getting to know the CU.
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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 2022. 
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/


This week the focus is on China the 17th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/china/
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How To Hear God
Watch Pete Greig explain how to Hear God

Bible Trek Part 3 of 3
Join Andrew Ollerton in this three-part series, as he heads off to the beautiful Brecon Beacons in South Wales to experience key themes from the Bible while exploring the great outdoors:
How should we begin to read the ancient book of Genesis and what does it have to say about the beauty and brokenness of our world? The purpose of humanity, the problem of evil and the hint of a rescuer to come are all covered in this amazing origins story.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:26
Eddie 2:30

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Play the "Ballycastle Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3f20c28118cc

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Tuesday 28th June 2022

28/6/2022

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​Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

July & August
“Burnside Blog” & “Beside The Burn” will be taking a holiday during July & August this summer and God willing will be back again in early September. Thank you to everyone who has logged on each weekday as we have explored God’s word and what it means to live for Christ in today’s world. I hope to be back in September and the plan is to delve into the book of Revelation, which should be quite an adventure. You will still find the Sunday service available on the Burnside Website each week (www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk). I pray that you may have a great summer and be refreshed by our glorious Saviour.

Let’s Pray For Forces chaplains
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The work of our forces chaplains requires that they be away from home and absent from their families for long periods of time. Pray that chaplains and their families will know how sufficient the grace of God is for such times of separation. 

Forces chaplains
Pray for those who serve as reserve chaplains as they balance their extra duties with the demands of ongoing congregational life. Some Presbyterian ministers give up valuable time to serve as cadet chaplains. Pray that the Lord will bless them at cadet camps this summer.
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​Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.

Bible Trek Part 1 of 3
Join Andrew Ollerton in this three-part series, as he heads off to the beautiful Brecon Beacons in South Wales to experience key themes from the Bible while exploring the great outdoors:
How should we begin to read the ancient book of Genesis and what does it have to say about the beauty and brokenness of our world? The purpose of humanity, the problem of evil and the hint of a rescuer to come are all covered in this amazing origins story.

Abortion
Canon J.John gives his views on the overturning of Roe V Wade in the USA and gives some words of caution for Christians in the UK.
READ MORE HERE
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:59
Jean 3:00

Play the "Portballintrae Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=02ff3d11131e​

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Monday 27th June 2022

27/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

July & August
“Burnside Blog” & “Beside The Burn” will be taking a holiday during July & August this summer and God willing will be back again in early September. Thank you to everyone who has logged on each weekday as we have explored God’s word and what it means to live for Christ in today’s world. I hope to be back in September and the plan is to delve into the book of Revelation, which should be quite an adventure. You will still find the Sunday service available on the Burnside Website each week (www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk). I pray that you may have a great summer and be refreshed by our glorious Saviour.

Let’s Pray For ModeratorAs the decisions taken at the General Assembly are prepared for implementation, pray for the Assembly councils and commissions, including their conveners and secretaries, who will begin planning for the next phase of work into the autumn and winter. Pray for godly and wise deliberations.

Worship in the family of GodHow good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1.
Give thanks that the local church is one of the few remaining places in our society in which people of different ages, backgrounds and perspectives come together as one and ask that this oneness in Christ might find expression in your worship today.

Ukraine 
Pray for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the war. Pray for all directly affected – especially those grieving, the injured and the millions living in constant fear for themselves and / or their loved ones. Pray too for the Christian community in Ukraine as they continue to worship God and pray for their country. 


Refugees   Pray for those who have fled conflict in Ukraine and in others parts of the world. Pray they will find safety and receive the humanitarian and medical assistance they need, both now and in the months ahead. Pray for all trying to get aid to those in need including Christian Aid, Tearfund and Hungarian Reformed Church Aid.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.

Resources About Abortion And The Sanctity Of Life
Last week came the dramatic news in the USA that Roe v Wade had been overturned. Perhaps you would like to think about what the bible says about Abortion and what our response as Christians should be. The link below will take you to a page from publisher Crossway with lots of articles about Abortion and the Sanctity of Life and a download of a free ebook.

READ MORE HERE 
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Bible Trek Part 1 of 3
Join Andrew Ollerton in this three-part series, as he heads off to the beautiful Brecon Beacons in South Wales to experience key themes from the Bible while exploring the great outdoors:

How should we begin to read the ancient book of Genesis and what does it have to say about the beauty and brokenness of our world? The purpose of humanity, the problem of evil and the hint of a rescuer to come are all covered in this amazing origins story.

​Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 10:45
Derek 14:29
Eddie 14:39


Play the "Mussenden Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=351c35f77206
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Friday 24th June 2022

24/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

Let’s Pray For Mission in Ireland  Pray for wisdom and guidance as important decisions are made regarding mission in Ireland at the General Assembly tonight. Pray for Rev Dr Frank Sellar (Convener) and Rev Jim Stothers (Acting Secretary) as they present the report. Give thanks for the service of Jim and Rev Robert Bell (Acting Chaplaincy Secretary) to the Council for the past two years as they step down from their roles.

Public AffairsPray for Rev Daniel Kane as he presents the report from the Council for Public Affairs to the General Assembly tomorrow. Pray that the Council, its Committee and Panels would continue to find ways to speak grace and truth into the public square.

Congregational Life & Witness

The Council for Congregational Life and Witness seeks to support and develop the weekly work and outreach of congregations. Pray for its work as it continues to accompany congregations on their journey beyond the pandemic and plan and prioritise for the future that emerges for churches, leaders and their members.

Social Witness Pray for Dermot Parsons as he gives his first Council for Social Witness report to the General Assembly today, alongside the Convener, Rev David Brice. Pray that the report will be well received and grant wisdom to both those presenting. Remember the Council staff in Assembly Buildings as they support Dermot in his work.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Details of the General Assembly reports and the livestream for today can be found at the link below.

https://www.presbyterianireland.org/ga22
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

​Jean 2:07
Eddie 2:23
Derek 2:46
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Play the "Sunset Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3735f148a8a9
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Thursday 23rd June 2022

23/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

Let’s Pray For Training in MinistryThe Council will report to the Assembly this afternoon on its work during the past church year. Whilst still affected by covid, there is much to give thanks for. Pray that the Church will truly praise the Lord for his blessings in this area, and we will respond by seeking to serve him with renewed vigour in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Global MissionPray for wisdom and guidance as important decisions are made regarding our church’s work and witness globally at the General Assembly tomorrow. Pray for Rev Dr Liz Hughes (Council Convener) and Rev Uel Marrs (Council Secretary) as they present the report. Give thanks for Liz’s devoted service over the past 7½ years as she steps down from the role.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Details of the General Assembly reports and the livestream for today can be found at the link below.
12:15 Worship Service
7:45 Evening Celebration with the New Irish Orchestra and Peter Lynas

https://www.presbyterianireland.org/ga22

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

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

​Eddie 1:56
Jean 2:32
Derek 2:38
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​Play the "White Rock Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=07d7de086a85
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Wednesday 22nd June 2022

22/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

Let’s Pray For Opening Night Pray for the Opening Night Service of General Assembly as the new Moderator, Rev Dr John 
Kirkpatrick is installed. Pray that all invited guests: civic, overseas and those from other denominations will feel especially welcome, and that the service and indeed, all the meetings during Assembly, may bring glory to God.

General Council Pray for the opening session this morning at General Assembly as the business of the General Council is presented.  Pray that as we gather under the Lordship of Christ we will seek to be sensitive to his Spirit in our discussions, and submissive to his will in our decisions. 

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

General Assembly
The General Assembly begins tonight.
Find out more about the Assembly and the reports HERE

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Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.
17 – 23 June
Praise God for the number of students reached with the first-ever Belfast city-wide mission (“HUMAN”) in February and for the unity shown by the CUs. Pray for a continuation of this in the months and years ahead!
Praise God for L who became a Christian during the follow-up from “HUMAN” Belfast! Pray for her as she starts her walk with Jesus and for her friends and the wider Queens CU as they seek to support her and others who have become Christians in recent months.
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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 2022. 
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/


This week the focus is on Maldives the 16th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/maldives/
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:31
​Derek 2:38
Eddie 3:04

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Play the "Reflective Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=128dde865d28
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Tuesday 21st June 2022

21/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

Let’s Pray For Mission in IrelandGive thanks for the committed service of Mission in Ireland personnel, deaconesses, Irish mission workers, chaplains and community outreach workers supported by mission grants. Pray that each will know God’s blessing and encouragement as they continue to serve him and share the gospel in Ireland.

Mission in IrelandGive thanks and pray for the ongoing work and witness of home and urban mission congregations and in particular for the ministers of each of these congregations.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.

Moderator Reflects on Time In Office
The Moderator’s office is a small room found near the end of a corridor on the second floor of Assembly Buildings. It overlooks Howard Street and the dirty dark-red brick of the little remembered former Presbyterian War Memorial Buildings opposite. While the view is unremarkable, the view that PCI’s two-term Moderator has had of the church since June 2020 has been anything but unremarkable, describing this time as ‘a great honour and a fascinating season’ in his life - as Mark Smith, the denomination’s press officer, discovered.
READ MORE HERE
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

​Derek 2:38
Eddie 3:00
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​A memory from the Beginning of the Pandemic when even the playground was closed.

​Play the "Playground Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3aaaf1530071
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Monday 20th June 2022

20/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

Let’s Pray For ModeratorThe Moderator will reflect upon his two-year term of office at the opening night of the General Assembly this week. Following a deeply turbulent season for the whole of society, pray that the Church will grow in confidence in Christ as we emerge.

Worship in the family of GodDearfriend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you. 3 John 1:5.

In this week of General Assembly, give thanks for our denominational family. Pray for a sense of God’s presence in PCI congregations meeting to worship God all over Ireland today.

Global mission workers 

Give thanks for the dedicated service of PCI’s global mission workers. Pray that each will know the Lord’s leading and guidance in all aspects of their work and witness. Pray too for their health and safety at all times, and for their families.

Global mission partners   Give thanks for the faithful witness of PCI’s partner churches and mission organisations around the world. Pray for the Listening to the Global Church presentation to the Assembly on Thursday at 2.45pm and that our church will be challenged by what is shared.
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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.

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Setting The Scene For The General Assembly
Presbyterians from across Ireland will gather in Belfast next week for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI). From Cork to Coleraine, Dublin to Donaghadee ministers and elders from the denomination’s 500-plus congregations, will listen, debate and discuss a range of church matters and issues that affect broader society across the island.
READ MORE HERE
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Remembering Your Joy
A Conference for women, watch some of the Keynote speakers
WATCH HERE



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Learning To Lament - Daring To Hope
Andrew Dickson, Community Partnerships Manager at the Bible Society in Northern Ireland, explores the importance of lament as we edge out from the shadow of the pandemic and introduces a new resource, Daring to Hope.
READ MORE HERE
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 12:25

Derek 13:33
​Eddie 15:27

Play the "Ballycastle Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3ab2460f5da8
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Friday 17th June 2022

17/6/2022

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Beside The Burn
We continue in Paul’s letter to the Philippians - Finding Joy Right Here. Paul reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven but we still have to live right here everyday as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each day we have a short devotional video based on some verses from the letter.

Let’s Pray For Dementia In NI the number of people diagnosed with dementia is increasing; currently there are approximately 20,000 people diagnosed. In our Older People Services care homes we have over 40 beds registered specifically for people with dementia. Pray that people will not feel alone and isolated, and that they will be able to get advice and support from both Health and Social Care services and voluntary services specialising in this area.

EducationAs another school year comes to an end give thanks for those who care for and educate our children and young people in various roles across all educational settings. Pray that summer would provide a time of rest and refreshment for all. 

General Council

Pray for the meeting of the General Assembly which begins with Opening Night on Wednesday 22 June. Remember the outgoing Moderator, Dr David Bruce and his successor, the incoming Moderator, Dr John Kirkpatrick in your prayers.

Training in Ministry David Leach, Professor of Ministry, has completed his first academic year in post. Give thanks for him and all that he has contributed in fulfilling this demanding role, and pray that he will have opportunity to reflect and be refreshed over the summer period.
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​Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.

General Assembly
With the clock ticking down to the start of the 2022 General Assembly, which opens next Wednesday, Rev Dr John Kirkpatrick, minister of Portrush Presbyterian Church, and PCI’s next Moderator, has issued an open invitation to the Assembly’s Evening Celebration, which takes place next Thursday.
READ MORE HERE
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Drop In
Thank you to everyone who is helping to make our Thursday Drop In such a success. You can join us between 10:30am - 12noon.
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:15
​Eddie 2:49
Derek 3:13

Today a challenging puzzle from our Jubilee Morning.
Play the "Shortbread Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=01a3ca076f19
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