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While I am on holiday this is a reduced version of the blog.
It may not appear everyday depending on what access I have to internet, there are no photographs and you will have to click the links to watch the videos. If you have a time for completing the Jigsaw then please leave it in the comments as I won’t be able to gather any times sent by email or Whatsapp, and there won’t be a Where Is It?
I hope you still enjoy dropping in and seeing what is on offer.

Beside The Burn
During the holiday break, Beside The Burn is going to concentrate on The Names of God, each day that there is a blog, there will be a reading of a short chapter from a book Incomparable. Each day will look at one verse that reveals a name of God.
Watch the video here -
https://youtu.be/3FnCIgrP4Yw

Let’s Pray - In this moment
A prayer for ears to hear and eyes to see

Loving Lord,
you have so much to say to us,
so much to show us,
so much to teach us,
through our experience of these last few months.
But sometimes our ears are deaf to your gentle prompting,
our eyes are blind to what you want to reveal to us,
our hearts are so indifferent we shy away from your redirecting touch.
We simply want to get back to normal,
continue as if nothing had ever happened,
forget the trials by which you teach us your ways.
It is so much easier that way,
we don’t have to stop to think, pause to consider, dwell to assess.
Instead, we can fall back on what we know,
settle for staggering forward again into familiar routines,
stumbling along in reliable ruts and grinding grooves.
Break through our stubbornness and foolishness;
strengthen knees enfeebled by the weight of yesterday’s burdens
so that we might walk with purpose into tomorrow’s world.
Shatter our desire for safety,
give grace that we may grow,
faith that we might follow,
insight that inspires.
Give us ears to hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
May our eyes be blessed because they see,
and our ears because they hear,
and our hearts because they are open to learn from you.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Let’s Pray for Ministers
Give thanks for ministers who have been teaching and preaching God’s Word and offering pastoral care in very difficult circumstances, asking that God would continue to bless their laboursfor him.
Pray that ministers will know rest and renewal during the summer months, asking that they will be re-energised for the work that lies ahead in the new church year from September.

Lessons I’m learning in lockdown about being a better neighbour
Niall Lockhart minister of Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church reflects on what he is learning about being a better neighbour during lockdown. Read the These Three Remain Blog here.
https://t.co/FCV4Cz6t3B

The Beauty Of Quiet Faithfulness
Faithfulness isn’t just defending the faith to hostile secularists. It’s about washing the ever-increasing pile of dishes—to the glory of God.
Read the full article here https://t.co/gntIQmCCmA

Job - Everything Going Wrong (30 Minute Audio)
Have you ever felt like everything in life is going wrong? Job did too. In this episode of Bible Biogs, we look at his story... why DIDN'T he blame God when his fortunes changed?
Listen now on the UCB Player App: https://t.co/EAzip7uCdC

Jigsaw
Why not have a go at an old puzzle.
You may remember me asking Where Is It?
Play the "Where Is It?" puzzle!
Jigsaw Planet - Where Is It?

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27/7/2020

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26/7/2020

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Blog News
I know I said there would be no Blog, but there just seemed to be too many things to share so this is a very cut down simplified version of the Blog. It won’t look as pretty as normal there may not be as much content but the links should all work.
For Jigsaw fans I have included a link to a Jigsaw that has previously appeared on the Blog. If you have a time please submit it in the comments rather than emailing to me.

Beside The Burn
During the holiday break, Beside The Burn is going to concentrate on The Names of God, each day that there is a blog, there will be a reading of a short chapter from a book Incomparable. Each day will look at one verse that reveals a name of God.
Watch the video here -
https://youtu.be/akNiST_aw2E

Let’s Pray for The Economy
Give thanks to God that economic activity and retail and business life is beginning to recommence, asking that God would continue to enable it to bounce back to health.
Pray for those guiding recovery, either in individual businesses or government level, asking that God would give wisdom and resilience, blessing their work for the good of society as a whole.

Moderator’s Service
Presbyterian Moderator, Rt Rev Dr David Bruce Dr Bruce, continues his recorded weekly service of worship for the whole Presbyterian Church in Ireland family. While some restrictions are still in place, Dr Bruce will bring this service to you during the summer months. Today he explores the theme, ‘A living church’, from the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians and includes his personal testimony of coming to faith in Christ.
Read about and watch the service here - https://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/July-2020/The-Sunday-Service-A-living-church.aspx

Tearfund
Whatever the circumstances, we'll never stop giving praise to our God. Tearfund staff from across the world have joined together (online, of course) to sing this beautiful worship song by All Sons & Daughters. This video was shared at a Tearfund Live event.
Check out the video on YOUTUBE
https://youtu.be/LH5S66KGT4k

Drained and Depressed by the Internet? Go Outside.
Time in God’s creation can bring reality and sanity to the virtual insanity of today’s post-truth world.
Read the article here
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/drained-depressed-go-outside/

J.I. Packer
The Good Book Company have discounts on a selection of J.I. Packer books.
www.thegoodbook.co.uk/authors/j-i-packer

Jigsaw
Why not have a go at an old puzzle.
Play the "Portstewart At Night" puzzle!
Jigsaw Planet - Portstewart At Night

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