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Friday 15th October 2021

15/10/2021

Beside The Burn
Today on Beside The Burn we reflect on the new internet connection in the church and how we can maintain our connection with God through prayer.

Trypraying
Today in Beside The Burn I mentioned Trypraying, find out more here
https://www.trypraying.org/
Or download the Trypraying App to your Smartphone.

Climate Sunday
Some final hymns and songs on the Creation/Environment theme.

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for those who have survived abuse and are in recovery, that they may find the appropriate help, a safe place and ongoing support. Pray for those who have yet to tell their story, that they may find the strength to disclose. Give thanks for individuals and organisations who provide specialist help and training in this area.

Adoption
The NI Assembly is considering reforms to legislation around adoption, fostering and looked after children and young people. Give thanks for those who provide care to children and young people – families and social workers – and pray that through these reforms better pathways and support would be available for all involved.

General Council
Pray for the meeting of the Church Leaders taking place this week as they consider sensitive and sometimes complex issues affecting not only the churches, but also the perception of the church in wider society and the public square.

Council for Training in Ministry
The Pastoral Care for Ministers and Their Families Panel meets this Tuesday, 19 October at 11am. Give thanks for the support that the Panel gives, and pray for it and its convener, Rev Niall Lockhart, that the Lord will use it to encourage and sustain ministers and their families as they serve him in these challenging times.

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

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/the-danger-of-missing-the-point

Shoebox Appeal
The video that was shown in church on Sunday.
Shoeboxes are available in the church vestibule. You can fill a box and return by 7th November 2021.

Word For Today
Thanks to the amazing generosity of a UCB donor and help from SparNI, copies of the UCB Word For Today are now available to pick up free in selected Spar stores across Northern Ireland. Pray for all who will pick up the booklets.

Nehemiah
How leaders react to challenging circumstances reveals their characters and sets the tone for the reactions of others. As Alistair Begg demonstrates, Nehemiah is an excellent model of God-centered leadership. In prayerful dependence on God, Nehemiah established a vision and a practical plan for rebuilding the dilapidated wall around Jerusalem. Through his example, we see how God equips ordinary people with extraordinary gifts to meet out-of-the-ordinary challenges for His glory.
https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/sermon/establishing-a-vision/

Nehemiah
Men and women of the Bible didn’t possess superhuman qualities; they were ordinary people, just like us. So where did Nehemiah, a cupbearer, find the courage to face an extreme challenge? Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.

https://www.truthforlife.org/broadcasts/2021/10/13/establishing-a-vision-part-2-of-2-/?src=21SPJN0P&utm_content=183147387&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-38740252

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Derek 2:51
Eddie 2:54

Something a little more challenging for a Friday.
Play the "Rainbow Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=00737f43c7f0

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Thursday 14th October 2021

14/10/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we continue to focus on the Trees Of The Bible and the lessons they can teach us.

Climate Sunday
Some more hymns for Harvest and the Environment.

Let’s Pray For Prison chaplains
Pray for PCI’s prison chaplains: Rev Graham Stockdale (full-time); and Rev Colin Megaw (part-time) and Rev Gary Aitcheson (part-time). Remember them as they meet with prisoners and share the message of hope and transformation which is available to everyone through Christ.

Irvinestown, Pettigo & Tempo, Co Fermanagh
Pray for ongoing true conversions to Christ to take place wherever the different groups in our congregations gather together. Give thanks for a growing hunger for God and his gospel that is manifest in small but significant ways.

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

Shoebox Appeal
Every shoebox gift matters! Watch this very special message—to you—from shoebox recipients around the world.

Shoebox Appeal
Rebeca received a shoebox gift as a child while growing up in Romania. She now lives in the UK and packs shoeboxes with her own children. Watch as she travels back to Romania and shares her very special shoebox story.

BBC One - Songs of Praise, 60th Anniversary
On Sunday 3rd October, Westminster Abbey hosted this 60th birthday edition of Songs of Praise with special guests and favourite hymns. Aled Jones is joined by fellow presenters from the past and present, including Katherine Jenkins, Sally Magnusson and David Grant, and there’s a special performance from Westminster Abbey Choir.

Mission Accomplished (30 minute audio)
The best runners aren't looking around during the race; they focus on the finish line and run hard. Alistair Begg uses a similar metaphor to reflect on Paul's ministry. Find out how to persevere in faith to the end, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg:
https://www.truthforlife.org/broadcasts/2021/10/09/mission-accomplished-/?src=21SPJN0P&utm_content=182471798&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-38740252

Who Shall Separate Us?
A musical memory song based on Romans 8 v 35-39 (ESV) from Immanuel Worship.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 2:57
Derek 3:08
Jean 3:26

Play the "Thursday Strand" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1faf53676387

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Wednesday 13th October 2021

13/10/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we continue to focus on the Trees Of The Bible and the lessons they can teach us.

Climate Sunday
Some more hymns and songs to guide our thoughts at Harvest.

Let’s Pray For Malawi
Pray for the work and witness of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP). Pray especially for its healthcare ministries. Pray for protection for healthcare staff and for cases of Covid-19 to be kept to a minimum in CCAP’s hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Indonesia
Give thanks that the members of the Evangelical Christian Church of Timor have remained a strong community of faith despite the crises of Covid-19 and devastation caused by Cyclone Seroja.

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

Shoebox Appeal
Remember empty shoeboxes are available on Sunday to be returned on Sunday 7th November.
Here is a video from Samaritan’s Pursue - The Importance of Prayer - Pray with Operation Christmas Child

Scripture Union Zoom Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting for the E3 North Coast work of Scripture Union on Monday 25th October 2021 via Zoom.

Improving Your Prayer Life (30 minute video)
Dr. David Jeremiah offers some tips for improving your prayer life—an essential part of being the overcomer God wants you to be.

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 Nepal the 34th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here

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

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.

8 – 14 October
Waterford IT CU are hosting an open mic night to build relationships with unbelievers and people in other college societies. Pray for boldness as they also plan to host an evangelistic event and talk early in the semester.
Pray for the plans for a Munster CU’s weekend away at the end of October; that it would be able to happen within restrictions and that it would fire students up for mission.
Molly (Relay Worker) and Elin (Staff Worker) are both very new to Galway/the West. Praise God for how he has looked after them so far and pray for peace as they continue to adjust to a new place and that they would develop good relationships with CU members, churches and non–Christians.

15 – 21 October
Praise God for the zeal given to the Royal College of Surgeons CU committee and for their willingness to try new things in faith that God will work. Pray that they would continue to grow deeper in love for God and his Word and find great joy as they serve him and their campus.
Galway and Limerick CU students at the end of EQUIP: Galway in August were filled with passion for the mission of introducing fellow students to Jesus. We’re thankful for gospel communities that are excited for mission and not ashamed of the gospel. Pray that there would be many opportunities to witness on campus this semester.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:40
Eddie 3:53

Play the "Wednesday Strand" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=172410e10e46

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Tuesday 12th October 2021

12/10/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we continue to focus on the Trees Of The Bible and the lessons they can teach us.

Harvest Thanksgiving
What an overwhelming response to provide items for the Ashes To Gold Food Bank at our Harvest Service. I was able to deliver all the items to David McCracken who was absolutely delighted and has asked me to pass on his thanks for your generosity. You can find out about all aspects of the work that Ashes To Gold is involved in Coleraine here : https://www.ashestogold.uk/
Below is just a selection of the items you brought along on Sunday - Thank You!

Climate Sunday
Some hymns and songs about Harvest and the Environment.

Let’s Pray For Forces chaplains
Pray for the families of our 11 Forces chaplains; often the requirements of duty mean long periods of separation for chaplains and their families.

Forces chaplains
Pray for Rev Simon Hamilton, recently appointed as chaplain and already deployed overseas, that the Lord will make his ministry a blessing to the ship's crew where he serves.

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

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/023-fresh-starts-and-new-beginnings

Shoebox Appeal
On Sunday we launched this year’s Shoebox Appeal. Empty boxes are available on Sunday or you can fill a box online. https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Shoebox Appeal (12 minute video)

Lola’s Lion
A heartwarming story of Lola, a lonely little girl living in an orphanage, who receives an adventurous stuffed lion in an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The gift and a child's letter enclosed in the box help Lola experience God's love, realizing that she is never alone.
Lola's uplifting story is perfect family viewing and shows the impact that a simple, prayerfully packed shoebox can have in the life of a child.

Never Walk Alone
An acoustic version of a new song from Hillsong

Bible Books In 30 Minutes
Episode 35 - John
Why is this gospel so different to the other three?
When does the story of Jesus actually begin?
What is revealed from Jesus’ meetings in private?

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/394569

New City Catechism
Q. What is the Lord’s Prayer?
A. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-is-the-lords-prayer/

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:39 (Turkey)
Eddie 2:47 (Portstewart)

Play the "Tuesday Strand" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0772a140ba4d

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Monday 11th October 2021

11/10/2021

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Beside The Burn
This week we continue to focus on the Trees Of The Bible and the lessons they can teach us.

Climate Conversations
To accompany the Climate Sunday initative, two films have been produced featuring PCI Moderator, Right Rev Dr David Bruce in conversation with Olivia Elwood, an Environmental Management student and member of Bloomfield Presbyterian Church. Dr Bruce and Olivia discuss climate change, why the Church should care and what we can do.

Climate Change
10 practical steps that we can take.
https://www.presbyterianireland.org/getmedia/d69ef23c-2600-4eef-99a5-c5834081062f/ClimateSunday_Commit_10steps.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdf

Harvest Worship
Some songs to help you worship at Harvest.

Let’s Pray For Moderator
Pray for the Moderator, now in his second year of office, as he is able to resume more visits to churches and attendance at various public events on behalf of PCI. Pray for safety for him and for Zoe as they travel and as they seek to connect with and encourage congregations and engage with external organisations.

Refreshed by God in worship
In these days when many are tired and weary through the stresses and strains of living through the difficulties of the last 18 months, pray that as we gather for worship we will know God’s refreshing of heart, soul, mind and strength.

Global mission workers
Pray for the families of global mission workers who have young adults starting or
settling back into tertiary education. Pray for families as they adjust to the changes and that students will settle well into their studies, university / college life, and life in UK / Ireland.

Middle East
Pray for the staff and students of JETS as they continue teaching and learning. Pray too for Christian churches in the region as they reach out to refugees who are traumatised by recent experiences.

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

Facing the Canon (30 minute video)
This week, J.John speaks with Michael Emmett, former career criminal and reformed 'naughty boy'.

Free Audiobook
Beyond Betrayal - Phil Waldrep
We all know what it's like to be lied to, cheated, tricked, or swindled. Whether you want revenge or to protect yourself from future harm, Phil Waldrep understands your pain.

https://christianaudio.com/free/?

Hope, Chapel Lane Belfast.
(Old Berry Street Presbyterian)
Mitch from Crown Jesus Ministries has some exciting news for this Friday about Berry Street Presbyterian Church

Harvest
Not everyone is able to get to a church’s in-person Harvest Festival – but you can still provide for those in need. How? @UCBNewsTeam reports.

https://player.lightcast.com/0ATN0kTO

Shoebox Appeal
As well as collecting a box at church on Sunday, you can fill a box online.
Boxes are to be returned by 7th November 2021.

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Derek 12:58

Play the "Monday Rockpools" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0ff916a60f60

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