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Friday 30th July 2021

30/7/2021

Beside The Burn
This week we begin a brand new series for the summer, “Meals With Jesus!”.
One of the things that we have all missed during the Covid Restrictions is being able to eat together with friends and family. These are always such important occasions when we catch up, encourage one another and learn about each other’s lives. In church we have missed sharing those cups of tea and catching up, so this summer we are going to eat a number of meals with Jesus, beginning this week at the Home of Simon The Pharisee.
Each day we look in a little more detail at the passage from Sunday - Luke 7:36-50

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray that the programme of visits for family and friends will continue to develop over the
summer months and begin a more normal regime of regular visiting. Give thanks for the new visiting arrangements, which have greatly lifted the moral of residents and family and friends over the past few weeks.

Legacy
Pray for those who have found recent Government announcements and news reports about legacy and dealing with the past painful and distressing. Pray that they would know the comfort of the God of all peace, and be able to rest in Him.

General Council
Pray for churches as they adapt to the potential easing of restrictions (in NI at present) and work out what that will mean for the running of services, children’s and other activities. Pray that leaders will be given wisdom as they seek to take responsibility for the safety of all church members and visitors and as they encourage the return to church of those who have been absent for some time and who may be nervous about returning.

Council for Training in Ministry
Drew Gibson, Professor of Practical Theology in Union College, retires today after 15 years teaching in the College. Give thanks for Drew and the godly influence he has had on students over the past 15 years, and pray that the Lord would bless and use him as he retires from full-time work.

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

Keswick At Portstewart
While we were in Keswick in The Lake District, Keswick At Portstewart was taking place virtually, some of you may already have watched the broadcasts during Convention Week, but in case you have missed any I will share them on the Burnside Blog over the next few days.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 3:07
Jean 3:18

It’s Friday so something a little more challenging.
Play the "Friday Brixham" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3b3ced4f993d

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Thursday 29th July 2021

29/7/2021

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Let’s Pray For Leslie & Mabel Brush (community outreach workers in Tartaraghan, Co Armagh)
Give thanks that the Women’s Bible Study has continued online. Pray for wisdom with regards to resuming the “Men @ 10.30” outreach regularly.

Ballyhobridge, Clones, Newbliss & Stonebridge (Monaghan Presbytery)
Give thanks for good attendances at the recent children's services and summer joint services, and pray that God's Word may be seen in action. Pray for leaders as they pray, plan and prepare over the summer months for the new church year ahead.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

Cleaning Staff In The Pandemic
(6 minute audio)

Marco Pierre White has noticed a change in how we see cleaners in Hotels and restaurants and shares with Becs this positive change from the pandemic.

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/31342/382539

10 Bible Verses About Freedom
As Christians, we’ve been released from the power and sin and death by Jesus and his substitutionary death on the cross. Remember the meaning of true freedom by reading these Bible verses.

https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-key-bible-verses-on-freedom/

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Frances 3:08
Eddie 3:37

Play the "Cockington Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0b0e6c10dae0

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Wednesday 28th July 2021

28/7/2021

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Let’s Pray For Naomi Leremore (global mission worker, Kenya)
Pray for continued progress in the development of the various writing projects which Naomi and her colleagues are working on including: the Vacation Bible School peace lessons for children, the TEE mentorship guide book for teens, and The Chosen worksheets for youth.

Pakistan
Pray for the work and witness of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan. Pray for Christians in the country who are suffering persecution to remain steadfast in their faith. Pray too for the Covid-19 situation.

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

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 Turkey the 25th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here

https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/turkey/

Christian Unions Ireland Prayer Guide This Week
The prayer points for this week.
22 – 28 July
There are a variety of conferences in Northern Ireland that the CUI team are hoping to support in the summer. Pray for opportunities to connect with and to support those coming to university despite these conferences all looking different than usual.
Pray for Trinity College Dublin CU “Events Week” committee: that a committee would be formed, they would be committed and passionate about sharing the Gospel on campus, and the Lord would be preparing the hearts of these students over the summer so they are ready to start planning when term starts.

Hatun Tash
You may have heard about Hatun Tash being stabbed at Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park, London at the weekend. Here is an article from Premier Christianity giving more details.

https://www.premierchristianity.com/stories/hatun-tash-the-radical-christian-who-was-stabbed-after-criticising-islam/5276.article

An Evening With Marilyn Baker Live, 1986 (49 minute audio)
Many of you enjoyed the interview with Marilyn Baker on Facing the Canon this week, here is an audio recording from 1986 of an evening with Marilyn Baker to enjoy.

Keswick At Portstewart (1 hour video)
While we were in Keswick in The Lake District, Keswick At Portstewart was taking place virtually, some of you may already have watched the broadcasts during Convention Week, but in case you have missed any I will share them on the Burnside Blog over the next few days.

We begin today with the Sunday Celebration

Covid-19 Vaccinations
The Northern Trust Mobile Vaccination Team will be in:

Thursday 29 July - Tilly Molly’s Centre, Armoy from 10am – 5pm
Saturday 31 July - Town Hall, Coleraine 10am to 6pm
Sunday 1 August – Town Hall, Coleraine 1pm – 5pm.

The teams will be administering the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to any NI residents over the age of 18 who have not yet been vaccinated.
With the rise in the Delta variant and associated hospital pressures, healthcare professionals are keen to get as many people vaccinated as possible.
There is no need to book in advance but people should bring personal ID. This can include Passport, Driving licence, Bus pass, Carer’s card or bring a document that confirms your name and address such as an electric/gas/phone bill.
People will need to return to the area in six weeks to receive their second dose.

Holiday Photos From Being Back Home
If you are on Facebook try the link below, which should take you to some photos that Deirdre took when we returned home at the weekend. We took a trip to the new viewpoint at Magheracross. On Saturday the view was stunning but on Sunday the Sea Mist had descended, although the car park was still in bright sunshine. It did provide a beautiful display of a Fogbow.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=deirdre.gregg.14&set=a.888954495375735

Jigsaw
Yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 3:17

Play the "Torquay Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0385e1f893e8

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Tuesday 27th July 2021

27/7/2021

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Let’s Pray For Rosemary Spiers (deaconess in Greenwell Street, Newtownards)
Give thanks for seeing people 'face to face' at church, doorsteps and gardens. Pray for the Kirk Session, that the Lord would guide them in deciding what activities to restart. Pray that the Lord would transform lives from fear and despair, to hope in Christ.

Ballymagrane (Co Tyrone)
Pray for the congregation and its linked congregation, Aughnacloy, as they continue to seek to be Christ-centred and people-focused and as they resume some in-person activities.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
This week joining J.John are Marilyn Baker and Tracy Williamson, a remarkable couple of friends who will inspire you with the way that they live and compliment each other with blindness and deafness.
This is part two of the Interview from yesterday and well worth watching.
BLOG HIGHLIGHT TODAY!

New City Catechism
Every Tuesday I have been sharing a Question and Answer from the New City Catechism, which is a great opportunity for us to be reminded about what we believe. This week we reach Question 32.

Q32. What Do Justification and Sanctification Mean?
A. Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made possible by Christ’s death and resurrection for us. Sanctification means our gradual, growing righteousness, made possible by the Spirit’s work in us.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-do-justification-and-sanctification-mean/

Holiday Photos From The Lake District
If you are on Facebook try the link below, which should take you to some photos that Deirdre took while we were on the second half of our holiday in The Lake District.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=deirdre.gregg.14&set=a.888689678735550

Jigsaw
We are back into the normal routine for Jigsaws again, just one time from yesterday.
Eddie 3:22

Another puzzle from our holiday. This time the view from Dartmouth across the River Dart to Kingswear which was about a mile from our Camp Site. You can see the little ferry platform being towed across the river.

Play the "Dartmouth" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=18a07c39140c

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Monday 26th July 2021

26/7/2021

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Welcome back to the Burnside Blog.
With just arriving back from holiday the Blog is a little later this morning. Normal service will hopefully return tomorrow.

Beside The Burn
This week we begin a brand new series for the summer, “Meals With Jesus!”.
One of the things that we have all missed during the Covid Restrictions is being able to eat together with friends and family. These are always such important occasions when we catch up, encourage one another and learn about each other’s lives. In church we have missed sharing those cups of tea and catching up, so this summer we are going to eat a number of meals with Jesus, beginning this week at the Home of Simon The Pharisee.
Each day we look in a little more detail at the passage from Sunday. Luke 7:36-50
If you missed the service from Sunday you can listen to message below Beside The Burn.

Beside The Burn - Monday

Sunday Message
Meals With Jesus - Simon The Pharisee’s House

Let’s Pray For The Moderator
Pray for healthcare workers and the healthcare systems which have been under significant
pressure due to Covid-19. Many staff are deeply fatigued and resources are scarce.

Fanning the flame of congregational life: Being open
Ask God to help congregations to be open to not everything about church life returning to the way it was before, so that we can learn from our experience of the pandemic and be reshaped as God desires.

Csaba & Ilona Veres (global mission workers, Romania)
Pray for the Mission’s summer school in the village of Méra for children who are behind with their studies. Pray for the children to be motivated and committed and that it will help them catch up with reading, writing and maths, and prepare them for the new school year.

Indonesia
Pray for the work and witness of the Evangelical Christian Church in Timor. Pray especially for the church’s continued efforts to help those still suffering from the damage caused by Cyclone Seroja in April.

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

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
This week joining J.John are Marilyn Baker and Tracy Williamson, a remarkable couple of friends who will inspire you with the way that they live and compliment each other with blindness and deafness.
This is part one of the Interview with the second to follow tomorrow.
BLOG HIGHLIGHT TODAY!

Holiday Photos From Devon
If you are on Facebook try the link below, which should take you to some photos that Deirdre took while we were in Devon.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=deirdre.gregg.14&set=a.888686085402576

Jigsaw
There are no times to report for previous Jigsaws, so today we start back with a clean slate and there are going to be some pictures from our recent holiday. This week from the South Coast of England where we stayed in the fishing town of Brixham about 6 miles away from Torquay. Do post or send in your times for the Jigsaw, I know that you like to be encouraged (or discouraged) by checking how others are doing.

Today is the Kingswear to Paignton Steam Train.
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=392fc2097839

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