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Thursday 16th September 2021

16/9/2021

Beside The Burn
This week we continue a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

The Look
Take a few minutes today to listen to this beautiful hymn. John Newton imagines meeting the eyes of Jesus as he was dying on the cross.
What a powerful hymn set to beautiful haunting music by Sovereign Grace's Bob Kauflin in the album "Songs for the Cross-Centered Life".

Reversal of The Fall (40 minute audio)
The book of Leviticus isn’t just a bunch of random rules. It provides an answer to the problem that’s been swirling over God’s people since Genesis 3 (the Fall): How can a sinful people dwell in the midst of a holy God? Here is a podcast looking at Leviticus 1-7.

https://www.9marks.org/conversations/leviticus-1-7-on-the-difference-between-being-the-quarterback-and-tailgating-outside-the-stadium-bible-talk-ep-36/

Let’s Pray For Colin Megaw (prison chaplain)
Chaplaincy ministry returned to Woodlands Juvenile Justice in an in-person format at the start of August and chaplains are delighted to be back with the staff and young people. Please pray for their ongoing outreach and support work.

Great Victoria Street (Belfast)
Following the pandemic, please pray for a recovery period where Great Victoria Street congregation can start to build again. Give thanks for the opportunities they have had to support one another. Pray that the congregation can find its way to flourish in whatever is to come.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Can A leopard Change His Spots

Proverbs (5 minute video)
Paul Trip is releasing a series of short videos on the book of Proverbs. Each video is about 5 minutes long and is well worth listening to. I will include the videos on the Blog over the next few weeks.

https://www.paultripp.com/proverbs/posts/every-proverb-reveals-the-grace-of-god

Climate Change (7 minute audio)
Churches should be leading climate change action, says Church of Scotland
Local students in Liverpool will be calling for world leaders to take urgent action on the climate crisis at two major landmarks in the city today. It is part of a campaign by Christian charity CAFOD involving over 14,000 schoolchildren, ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. Some of them will be holding an 'Eyes of the World' banner at the Liver Building and the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral later. Meanwhile, the Church in Scotland’s been highlighting the effects of climate change as the conference in November nears. Carol Finlay from the Church shared some stories with UCB News reporter Ethel Mudavanhu.

Do Miracles Happen Today?
What is a miracle? Do miracles still happen today? How do we know a real miracle? Do we need to protect the church from falsehood? How do we access a miracle? What do we say to those who are still waiting for their miracle? Author, Faculty Member of Crosslands Training and Elder at Grace Church Boroughbridge Dr. Tim Chester joins Paul to discuss all of these issues.
https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/371360

God's Peace Broke Through My Depression - Claire Ashby
Do you or someone you know live with depression? Watch Claire's empowering story about how encountering the presence of the living God lead to a peace that was stronger than her fear. Listen and be encouraged that there is hope.
https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21324/191220

Jesus In Luke (30 minute audio)
What’s Jesus’ amazing message for society’s rejects? Why is Jesus so controversial about children? How has Jesus revolutionised prayer? Find out in this episode of 'Bible Books in 30 Minutes' as we study the book of Luke.

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/393684

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Derek 3:03
Eddie 3:12
Jean 3:26

Play the "Portstewart Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=354cdcf066bf

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Wednesday 15th September 2021

15/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we continue a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

Yesterday’s Blog
There seemed to be a problem with yesterday’s Blog which resulted in some people being unable to access it.
You can read the entire Blog by CLICKING HERE
or watch yesterday’s Beside The Burn below.

Let’s Pray For Csaba and Ilona Veres (global mission workers, Romania)
Pray for Diakonia’s new LINK-IN ministry aimed at calling, training and equipping volunteers to serve in their children’s ministries. Pray for recruitment meetings and training events to inspire local mission through the work of Diakonia.

Latvia
Pray for our partners in Latvia, the Evangelical Reformed Church of Latvia and the Baltic Reformed Theological Seminary. Pray for their work and witness through the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

Proverbs (5 minute video)
Paul Trip is releasing a series of short videos on the book of Proverbs. Each video is about 5 minutes long and is well worth listening to. I will include the videos on the Blog over the next few weeks.
https://www.paultripp.com/proverbs/posts/every-proverb-is-rooted-in-gods-law

Prayer
Its Wednesday and the focus of the Blog is Prayer

Myanmar
Christians in Myanmar are asking “Please don’t forget about us,” as the latest developments in the country’s recent upheaval see the democratic movement say they will revolt against the military government.

https://opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/myanmar-revolt/

Prayer - Pete Greig
The more we see Christ in prayer, the more we see him everywhere we go and in everyone we meet. The whole of life becomes an invitation to worship.
– How to Pray p.133

Iraq And Syria
How to pray for persecuted Christians in Iraq and Syria
Open Doors have 4 suggestions.
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/pray-for-middle-east/

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 Colombia the 30th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here

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

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.

9 – 15 September
Pray for Ulster University Belfast CU’s photography competition happening during Freshers’ Week, that people would be intrigued by the message of hope shared.
Praise God there is a committee in place for Maynooth CU this year as it was touch and go as to whether they would have the required number of students for a while.
16 – 22 September
Hundreds of thousands of school leavers don’t know Christ: pray that even the uncertainties of Covid would make them question what truly matters most in life and they will connect with a CU and hear the message of hope in the gospel.
Pray that our loving Father would supply financially what we need as CUI for the mission he has called us to. Give thanks for the partnership of so many already in this way.

EMF
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Jigsaw

Time for yesterday’s puzzle
Eddie 4:01

Play the "Portstewart Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=028782347671

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Tuesday 14th September 2021

14/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we continue a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

Let’s Pray For Cheryl Meban (university chaplain)
Prayfor Cheryl in her role as chaplain in the Ulster University campuses at Belfast and Jordanstown, particularly as students prepare for a new term. Pray for those students who will be starting their first year of university, that they will adjust well to university life.

Douglas
Pray for the congregation of Douglas as they seek to return to something approaching normality after the disruption caused by Covid-19. Pray that the Kirk Session will have wisdom in the decisions they make for Church Life.

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

NI 100: Parliament's temporary home in a Belfast college
It is 100 years since a Presbyterian college in south Belfast began operating as a makeshift Northern Ireland parliament. The students moved out and politicians took over in September 1921, while they waited for Stormont to be built.
Read More Here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-58543083

New City Catechism

Q. How Does the Holy Spirit Help Us?
A. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, comforts us, guides us, gives us spiritual gifts and the desire to obey God; and he enables us to pray and to understand God’s Word.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/how-does-the-holy-spirit-help-us/

New Recording From The Gettys
Announcing "It Is Well With My Soul," a new single from Keith & Kristyn Getty in anticipation of their upcoming album! This new arrangement of a classic hymn will be featured in the upcoming film, Sabina: Tortured for Christ, The Nazi Years, releasing in theaters worldwide Nov. 8-10.

https://va.lnk.to/itiswell?mc_cid=1194a4ce70&mc_eid=def46f1922

New Album
New recording from Matt Papa and Matt Boswell
Listen Here :

https://gettymusic.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa4cd9a5b4688d5ec76f457cb&id=f50e5496f6&e=def46f1922

Dinner
You can invite two people from Old Testament times over for dinner. Who would you invite, and why?

So Loved
I haven’t read this book but I saw it recommended by Mitch from Crown Jesus Ministries. It is based on John3:16

https://ivpbooks.com/so-loved

What will eternal life be like?
https://ivpbooks.com/blog/what-will-eternal-life-be-like.html

An interview with Martin Salter
https://ivpbooks.com/blog/an-interview-with-martin-salter.html

So what actually is Christian Faith?
https://ivpbooks.com/blog/so-what-actually-is-christian-faith.html

Betty Thompson
Many of you knew Mrs Betty Thompson wife of the late TBF Thompson who passed away last week, a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Betty Thompson took place in 1st Garvagh - Saturday 11th September 2021 at 2pm

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:54
Derek 3:07
Eddie 3:08

Play the "Portstewart Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=32b52de6a48f

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Monday 13th September 2021

13/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we continue a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

Let’s Pray For Moderator
Pray for the Moderator as he visits the congregation of Upper Clonaneese on Sunday to dedicate and open the new suite of halls. Pray for safety for him and for Zoe as they travel to different venues and events now that a more normal schedule is gradually being resumed.

Regrouping and regathering for worship
Thank God for those who lead worship - preparing the building, preaching, providing accompaniment for praise and providing technological input. Pray for continued passion and perseverance.

Peter and Valerie Lockwood (global mission workers, Nepal)
On top of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, monsoon season has brought considerable flooding to the Terai region of Nepal. Pray for the team and local partner organisations as they coordinate with local and district-level stakeholders to support food relief to the neediest.

Syria and Lebanon
Pray for the work and witness of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon, especially for the efforts to bring humanitarian aid and education to refugees and displaced people in the region.

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

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
J.John talks with Nancy Goudie about a life in music, evangelism and spiritual health.

9/11
At the weekend it was 20 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York. Here are a few a articles relating to that day, that perhaps will focus our minds on God in the midst of uncertainty.

Tim Keller’s Sermon after 9/11
The Sunday after 9/11 Tim Keller preached in Redeemer Presbyterian in New York, you can read it here.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/tim-kellers-sermon-9-11/

How God Used 9/11
An account from one couple who lived 500 feet from the twin towers.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-god-used-september-11/

Where Was God in 9/11
John Piper answered questions on a radio phone-in just after 9/11
Listen here.
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/john-pipers-9-11-radio-interview

Recorded
A Podcast remembering the events of 9/11
Psalm 102 reminds us to record what God has done so that future generations will praise him. TGC's narrative podcast, Recorded, chronicles a variety of stories of God’s redemptive and transformative work. These narratives testify to the beauty of the gospel on display in this generation—in many places and in surprising ways. Whether your faith is strong or struggling, tune in to Recorded for encouraging snapshots of God’s faithfulness, nearness, and love.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/recorded/

UCB (16 minute audio)
Remembrance events will be taking place this weekend to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. #UCB1's Vicky has been speaking to Chad Hammond, a director at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association who served at Ground Zero in the aftermath.

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/31342/399410

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 11:27
Derek 12:12
Eddie 16:07

Play the "Portballintrae Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=35b4583e2fac

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Friday 10th September 2021

10/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we begin a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
As the new school year begins, pray for children and young people who are experiencing bullying, for strength not to give in and to always tell a trusted adult. Pray especially for those targeted by bullies online.

On These Steps
Today a special event takes place at Union Theological College marking the role it played in hosting the first NI Parliament 100 years ago. Pray that those who attend and watch online would have an opportunity to reflect on our shared past and also be enabled to look forward with Christian hope to a shared future across these islands.

General Council
Pray for the Clerk, Deputy Clerk and all the staff in the General Secretary’s Department as
they make final preparations for the General Assembly. Pray especially that there will be time for the necessary precautions in what is a very busy autumn period in church life.

Council for Training in Ministry
The Auxiliary Ministry Scheme training course that started in Jan 2020, has been completed, after a Covid-19 delay, with the Service of Accreditation tomorrow night. Give thanks for the nine trainees. Pray that Auxiliary Ministry posts will be created in congregations, and that the Lord will use them to build his Church.

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

Corrie Ten Boom
Christian performers bring Corrie Ten Boom’s story to the stage, David Robinson from Searchlight Theatre joined Vicky Gibbens on UCB 1’s Talking Point to share his excitement to be back touring churches soon with the new production of Return To The Hiding Place, based on Corrie Ten Boom’s life.

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/31342/397031

3 Ways To Surrender To Christ
Trusting in Christ is our heart throwing itself into the arms of Jesus renouncing its own will, and yielding itself to his sovereign will.
https://www.crossway.org/articles/3-ways-to-surrender-your-will-to-christ/

Fanny Crosby
Fanny Crosby was a prolific hymnist, writing more than 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, and the most remarkable thing about her was that she did so in spite of her blindness. Fanny didn’t just find comfort in Jesus Christ, she found contentment.
Read More Here:
https://canonjjohn.com/2021/09/04/heroes-of-the-faith-fanny-crosby/

My Life as a Christian Under a Communist Regime
Reflections on the 100th Birthday of the Chinese Communist Party by Pastor Zhang San

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christ-communist-regime/?

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:50
Jean 2:54

Play the "Portrush Sunrise Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3401d5fc0895

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Thursday 9th September 2021

9/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we begin a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

Let’s Pray For Dave Gray (chaplain in Derryvolgie, Q.U.B. & U.T.C.)
Praise God for the summer mission team in August, that many kids were blessed with Bible camp and two young men came to faith in Jesus. Pray for students at Derryvolgie and the wider campus; for safety, health, friendships, community and for the new Assistant Chaplain, Lyndsey Watterson.

Drogheda
Pray for the members, that they will know God’s leading as they plan the autumn season, for growth in godliness and for opportunities to share the gospel with the local community.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
No Rest For The Wicked

Jeremiah 29:11
Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You?
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
This verse can often be taken out of context as a promise of prosperity so can we apply it to our own lives?
Read More Here:

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/jeremiah-2911-apply/

Commonwealth Games
How can churches engage better with sport ahead of the Commonwealth Games next year? UCB News reports.
The Olympics and Paralympics may have only just finished, but thoughts are already turning to the next major international athletics event – which, unlike the Toyko Games, is also being held in the UK. The Church of England and Salvation Army are among groups now planning for mission events during next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Warren Evans – the Chief Executive of Sports Chaplaincy UK – told UCB News reporter David Peek that they want to see a lasting legacy of churches engaging better with sport.

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/31343/398579

Esther
"God put Esther in a unique position for a unique purpose. And He has done the same for you." —Alistair Begg
Part 1 (20 minute audio)
https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/sermon/such-time-part-one/
Part 2 (20 minute audio)
https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/sermon/such-time-part-two/

The Gift Of Fiction (44 minute audio)
Peter Lynas (Portstewart Local) and Jo Frost from Evangelical Alliance interview author Professor Karen Swallow Prior on the gift of fiction, reading well and how she hopes the church can be transformed. This is the first episode of the podcast.
https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/the-interviews/being-human-the-interviews-karen-swallow-prior

In the Lord I Take Refuge
Daily Devotions through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund.
Crossway’s newest podcast, In the Lord I Take Refuge:
Daily Devotions through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund.
Join author and pastor Dane Ortlund Monday through Friday each week on a journey through all 150 psalms in the Bible. Listen as he reads and reflects on each psalm in full, helping us see what these Scriptural songs tell us about God, about ourselves, and about the grace the Lord offers to us with open hands.
Subscribe Today:

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:37
Jean 2:38
Derek 2:46
Frances 3:07

Play the "Portstewart Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2cdc2f3ffc26

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Wednesday 8th September 2021

8/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we begin a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

Let’s Pray For Edwin and Anne Kibathi (mission to East Africans in the UK)
Thank God for the success of the recent Kenya and Friends In The Park event, pray that the spirit of God will continue ministering to those who were reached. Pray that more people will have the confidence to come back to church. Pray also for the Lord’s guidance for the future.

Nepal
Pray for Nepal as it continues to recover from a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Pray that the hospitals there would have adequate staffing and resources to meet the needs of the people.

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

Prayer On Wednesday
As always on Wednesday the focus of the Blog is Prayer.

North Korea
"The campaign to exterminate all Christian adherents and institutions in North Korea has been brutally effective."
Please pray that a report into religious freedom violations in #NorthKorea will lead to real change for our persecuted family.
Read more: https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/north-korea-report/

A Prayer Of Thankfulness
Paul Tripp shares this prayer of thankfulness.

https://www.paultripp.com/wednesdays-word/posts/thank-you-lord

Ray Ortlund
Ray shares a meaningful prayer for starting this day and every day:

Why Confess Sin
Garret Kell explains what happens when we confess sin

https://www.crossway.org/articles/the-fruit-of-confessing-sin/?utm_source=Crossway+Marketing&utm_campaign=26b371b13b-20210726+-+Pastors+-+10+Question+Catechism+Pastor&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0275bcaa4b-26b371b13b-283323045

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for last week as we have no new ones this week.

26 August – 1 September
Due to the changing restrictions, Equip plans have been adapted for the end of the summer.
Pray for the Southern Team as they go to Dublin, Cork, and Galway to host three Equip days to encourage and equip CU students as they start classes again and look ahead to Freshers’ joining CU.
Pray for the Northern Team running Equip:Small Group Leaders, Equip:Refresh, and Equip:Freshers during the last week of August.
Pray for the logistics of these events and energy for the CUI team, including all the new Staff and Relay Workers, as they host! Pray that students would come and be excited by the vision of sharing the good news of Jesus.

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 Qatar the 29th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here

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

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:56
Derek 3:02
Eddie 3:45

Play the "Dunluce Castle Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1cee5896d0c3

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Tuesday 7th September 2021

7/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we begin a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

Let’s Pray For Michelle Purdy (deaconess in Ballyclare)
Give thanks that Michelle has been able to return to work part-time after surgery in April. Please pray for her as work life begins to return to normal. Pray for her role in the collective work of the local churches as they address the results of poverty, mental health issues and debt.

Dundalk
Pray for God’s blessing as the congregation continues to meet together for Sunday worship and for vision on how to open more church activities as the restrictions ease. Pray for all those who are suffering loss at this time, that they may know God’s strength, healing and peace.

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

New City Catechism
Q. What Do We Believe About the Holy Spirit?
A.That he is God, coeternal with the Father and the Son, and that God grants him irrevocably to all who believe.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-do-we-believe-about-the-holy-spirit/

Richard Baxter’s Catechism
This is the catechism that pastor Richard Baxter used in his parish when he met with members of his congregation to help them understand what they believed. 10 Straight forward questions and answers that will help any of us understand clearer.

https://www.crossway.org/articles/a-10-question-catechism-for-one-on-one-pastoral-care/?utm_source=Crossway+Marketing&utm_campaign=26b371b13b-20210726+-+Pastors+-+10+Question+Catechism+Pastor&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0275bcaa4b-26b371b13b-283323045

John Calvin
A free course detailing the five points of Calvinism from John Piper.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/tulip-the-five-points-of-calvinism/#introduction

Sunflowers
Cloudy, rainy, chilly days in the middle of our British summer do not warm the heart. Recently, on such a gloomy day, Killy and J.John were given some sunflowers. They immediately smiled, their spirits lifted, and since then They’ve been thinking a lot about sunflowers.
Read More Here
https://canonjjohn.com/2021/09/05/the-sunflower/

Football Field - Mission Field (30 minute audio)
Is the football field also a mission field? Watch this amazing interview with Richard Gamble, former Chaplain of Leicester City Football Club and discover how to bring your faith onto the pitch and share the gospel in the world of sport.
https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21324/211834

Dr. Peter Orr
Another interview from the Belfast Telegraph, this week Alf McCreary speaks to Dr. Peter Orr, a Dungannon man who teaches in a Theological College in Australia.

Portstewart Town Hall
On Sunday in Church I mentioned the campaign to save the Town Hall. The details are in the leaflet below

Portstewart Wheel
I thought you might like to see the Portstewart Wheel being dismantled on Monday

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 3:04
Eddie 3:14 (Apology to Eddie for missing his time for the Friday puzzle 15:13)
Derek 3:22

Play the "Dunseverick Castle Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3c4259eced91

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Monday 6th September 2021

6/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we begin a new series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before.

Finding Jesus In Genesis
The sermon from Sunday to introduce the studies for this week

Finding Jesus in Genesis
Huge Themes in Genesis 1-11
This week we have begun to find Jesus in Genesis. This bible study with Phil and David explore the first 11 chapters of Genesis, introducing the big themes of the Bible and why it's vital to understand that we are all God's creation.

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/248662

4 Ways Your Whole Bible Points To Jesus
This week we have started a new series “Finding Jesus” this article looks at 4 ways the bible points to Jesus.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/4-ways-bible-points-jesus/

Let’s Pray For Moderator
During September a short conference for ministers contemplating retirement will be held. Pray for ministers who are reaching this time of transition, and for the those who are commencing training for the ministry at Union College.

Regrouping and regathering for worship
Thank God for the way in which congregations have been able to regroup and regather for worship despite ongoing challenges. Pray for continued momentum as the summer draws to a close.

Volker and Jinhyeog Glissmann (global mission workers in Malawi)
Give thanks for the overwhelming response in a local church where 36 members signed up to take the "Knowing God" course. This is the highest number from one congregation ever to join the training.

Leaders-in Training
Pray for students from overseas partner churches whose studies are supported by PCI, that as many courses resume for the autumn season there will be little disruption from Covid-19 restrictions.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Led Like A Lamb To The Slaughter

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
Education and Christianity: J.John interviews Steve Beegoo

General Assembly
This year the General Assembly will take place from 4th-6th October here is Trevor Gribben sharing some details.

https://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2021/General-Assembly-to-meet-next-month.aspx

On These Steps
To mark the role played by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and its Union Theological College in hosting the first Northern Ireland Parliament 100 years ago, and to mark the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, and the partition of Ireland, the Church announced today that it would be holding a special commemorative event later this month at the College – the first home of the Parliament of Northern Ireland.
https://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2021/On-these-steps-major-centenary-event-announced.aspx?viewmode=0&fbclid=IwAR0LoS9J7-VFWKoBzw57cbzeezJ8MuPH4b-IRxiJ7IVqMS6m_ivxwoo0MmQ

Persevere
"Judas is a chilling reminder that some who profess to follow Jesus Christ do not continue to the end and are not saved." —Alistair Begg
Listen to this message from Alistair Begg:
https://www.truthforlife.org/broadcasts/2021/09/02/deep-seated-corruption-westmont-/?src=21SPIN0P&utm_content=178388594&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-38740252

Reaching Your Full Potential
Do you ever feel like you're not much use in the world? Know this: God put you here on PURPOSE, and He wants you to reach your full potential. Be encouraged by this message from UCB's CEO, David L'Herroux, Reaching Your Full Potential with a ‘Can Do’ Attitude’ - Part 1

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21323/372946

Portstewart Town Hall
Yesterday in Church I mentioned the campaign to save the Town Hall. The details are in the leaflet below

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 14:02
Eddie 15:13
Derek 17:30

Play the "Dunluce Castle Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=362812811a9f

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Friday 3rd September 2021

3/9/2021

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Beside The Burn
Something different for the end of the week, no spiders but lots of webs and a thought about our own mortality.

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for Taking Care as they respond to the increasing demand for Access (NI) and GARDA checks and requests for training. Pray for the team as they deal with concerns within congregations and manage the issues within the CSW Homes / Units. Give thanks that Taking Care is well established within PCI.

Back to school
Pray that our children and young people would thrive and grow during this school year. Pray especially for those who are starting school for the first time or who have moved to a new school that any anxiety would dissipate and new friends would be made easily.

General Council
As preparations are being made for the General Assembly in the first week of October, pray for the Moderator, Clerk, Deputy Clerk and the staff in the General Secretary’s Department who will seek to ensure that the practical arrangements are in place, and the business of the Assembly is managed well.

Council for Training in Ministry
New licentiates, or assistant ministers, who finished college study last June, are due to start their licentiate training this week. This training is one Friday per month, helping licentiates learn more about ministry while they practice it themselves. Pray that the Lord would shape them as they serve in congregations, and continue their training.

Pray For Afghanistan
With the conclusion of the airlifts from Kabul, PCI has urged its members across #Ireland to pray for #Afghanistan and its people, especially its small Christian community, and consider responding to the emergency relief effort. Story and #prayer points

https://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/August-2021/Presbyterians-urged-to-pray-for-Afghanistan.aspx?viewmode=0

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

9 Things You Should Know About Secular Humanism
Harvard University’s organization of chaplains has elected as its next president an atheist and secular humanist named Greg Epstein. Along with his role as chief chaplain, Epstein also serves as the humanist chaplain at Harvard and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Epstein was ordained as a humanist rabbi through the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism.
Here are nine things you should know about secular humanism.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-secular-humanism/

Virtual Church Isn’t Really Church
In this short talk, Jonathan Leeman argues that virtual church isn’t really church. At best, it’s a brief fix for emergency situations (like pandemics), but it’s not good for your spiritual health. Physical church gatherings are the ideal, he argues.
Gathering as churches is crucial for your evangelistic witness, growth, discipleship, and perseverance in the faith.

Praise On Freedom Sunday
Paul Huxley suggests 15 Songs to sing on Freedom Sunday. Although most churches have been allowed to sing in a limited manner throughout the pandemic, recently most restrictions on congregational singing were removed in England, so Paul suggests some songs to sing in the new found freedom. There are links to all the songs on Youtube so that you can watch and listen.

https://christianconcern.com/comment/13-songs-to-sing-on-freedom-sunday/

Sharing Your Faith When Your Plane Is About To Crash
When your plane is attempting an emergency landing, with passengers sobbing around you, evangelism suddenly becomes urgent.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/30-second-sermon-crash/

Peter And The Roman Centurion
Peter, after his vision on the rooftop of Simon the Tanner's house, walked 40 kilometres from the town of Joppa to the coastal port of Caesarea and to the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Watch and read more here.

https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/explore-the-bible/bible-trek/peter-and-the-roman-centurion-bible-trek-caesarea-series-03/?source_code=98002_post&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Bible+Trek&utm_term=&utm_content=

Alistair Begg (43 minute video)
Holding grudges while minimizing our own wrongs is a struggle we all face. So how can we overcome it? Join us on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg teaches us how God’s grace can bring about reconciliation even when it seems humanly impossible:

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:36
Jean 2:51

The Challenging puzzle for the weekend.
Play the "Wheel Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1ad5deaf6619

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