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Monday 31st October 2022

31/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day, this week from Revelation 19

Let’s Pray For Moderator

Pray for the Moderator as he commences his second Presbytery Tour – of Route. Pray that the various engagements and interactions with churches, community groups and other agencies might be a source of encouragement.

Worship: Respond to God    

My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Psalm 51:17. 

Give thanks that God accepts us as we come humbly before him and ask that experiencing
his presence in worship today might better shape our hearts to live for him.

Edwin and Anne Kibathi (global mission workers, England)

Give thanks for the recent ‘Kenya and Friends in the Park’ outreach and Women’s Guild seminars. Pray that these events will continue to advance God’s Kingdom. 

Church of Central Africa Presbyterian Malawi  

Pray for the Church’s witness in the current context of chronic food insecurity, fuel shortages, power blackouts, and soaring prices. 

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Halloween: Trick or Treat?
A short video from Glen Scrivener
Halloween can often be a time associated with ghosts, devils and darkness, which makes it the perfect opportunity to share the good news that Jesus is the light of the world.
Watch it below and pass it on today!

Jigsaw

​Play the "Portstewart Monday" puzzle!
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Friday 28th October 2022

28/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day.

Let’s Pray For Specialist Services 


Pray for Rev John Stanbridge and the Specialist Services Committee. Pray for Thompson House, David Farrow (Director) and his committed staff, who work alongside men released on license from prison. Pray for Carlisle House, David Cuthbert (Director) and his dedicated staff as they work with those struggling with addiction. 

Pray for wise counsel for staff to be able to relate to each resident on an individual basis in light of their personal circumstances. Remember Gray’s Court, managed by Frances Craig and her staff, pray that the service will be well utilised by those continuing to recover from addiction issues.

Retail 

Pray for those who work in retail, from the big supermarkets to small independent shops. Pray for their protection in the busy run up to Christmas and that God would grant them grace, patience and stamina as they work long hours and serve customers who may be experiencing their own hassles and stress.

General Council

Pray for the meeting of the Irish Council of Churches Executive Committee that takes place next Thursday 3 November. Remember PCI’s representatives in particular – Rev Helen Freeburn (Church Relations convener), Rev Trevor Gribben (Clerk) and Rev Dr Paul Bailie.

Training in Ministry 

This coming week is the mid-point of the semester in Union College. It is marked by the
pausing of classes and students having a reading week. This is an important time for students to study, both to catch up and to prepare for future assignments. Pray that the Lord would enable them to use this time profitably for their preparation for ministry.

 
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Afghan Christians
In the first eight months following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan last year, Abdullah and his family moved three times to stay ahead of those who would persecute and even kill them because they are followers of 
Isa al Masih, Jesus the Messiah. Despite the risks, Abdullah chose to stay in the country, where he continues to carefully share Isa with others.
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE

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Facing The Canon
​J.John shared this news this week - Jennifer Rees Larcombe 1942–2022
The passing of Jennifer Rees Larcombe on the the 24th October 2022 will have come as a sad loss to the many thousands of people who were challenged and helped by her unique speaking and writing ministry. I share that sorrow, deepened by the fact that I had the privilege of being linked by marriage: Jen was my wife’s godmother, and her father, Tom Rees, my wife’s great-uncle.
​Watch his interview with Jennifer below.

Doxology
A version of the Doxology by Reawaken Hymns

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Halloween: Trick or Treat?
A short video from Glen Scrivener
Halloween can often be a time associated with ghosts, devils and darkness, which makes it the perfect opportunity to share the good news that Jesus is the light of the world.
Watch it below and pass it on today!

Jigsaw
Something a little more challenging at the end of the week.

Best Times For Thursday
Eddie 2:33
​Derek 2:47

Play the "Portrush Friday" puzzle!
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Thursday 27th October 2022

27/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day
Let’s Pray For ​Lesley and Mabel Brush (community outreach workers in Tartaraghan)  

Give thanks for relationships being built and opportunities to share the gospel through various activities and visitation.  Pray particularly for “Men @ 10.30” that has recently resumed and Leslie as he revisits all the homes near Tartaraghan.

Arklow, Co Wicklow  

Pray for wisdom for the Kirk Session as they plan for the year ahead following their AGM in October. Pray that many more people will come to faith and find a home in the congregation.

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4 Distinct Ways That God Is Unchangeable
By Stephen Charnock
He who has not being from another cannot but be always what he is: God is the first being, an independent being; he was not produced of himself or of any other but by nature always has been, and therefore he cannot by himself, or by any other, be changed from what he is in his own nature. 


READ MORE HERE
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New Prime Minister
Dr John Kirkpatrick @PCIModerator has written to @RishiSunak @10DowningStreet assuring him of his prayers as the UK’s new Prime Minister, & that he will be enabled to make good the pledge that he made ‘to serve with integrity & humility…’ Read Full statement:
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Paul Givan: Former Northern Ireland First Minister on living out faith in frontline politics

Tim Farron is joined this week by Paul Givan, a former First Minister of Northern Ireland.
They unpack the challenges of serving in Northern Irish politics and the importance of being open about matters of faith.
Tim also unpacks how to handle imposter syndrome
LISTEN HERE

Jigsaw 


Best Times For Wednesday
Eddie 2:57

Play the "Portstewart Thursday" puzzle!
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Wednesday 26th October 2022

26/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day

Let’s Pray For ​Volker and Jinhyeog Glissmann (global mission workers, Southern Africa) 

Pray for the Glissmann family as they settle back into life in Malawi following home assignment; for Volker’s work in TEE programme development and Jinhyeog as she teaches music at Phoenix School.

Church of North India 

Give thanks for Rt Rev Silvans Christian who has now served ten years as Bishop of Gujarat Diocese, CNI. Pray that he would know wisdom and resilience in the years to come.


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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 Algeria the 22nd most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/algeria/
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How To Pray
UCB's CEO, David L’Herroux shares some thoughts on how to pray in the midst of all the chaos following the Prime Minister's resignation last week.
READ MORE HERE
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Evangelical Alliance
The director of advocacy Danny Webster explains three things we can do and three traps to avoid when responding to the current political chaos 
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Jigsaw


Best Times For Tuesday
Jean 2:17
​Eddie 2:41


Play the "Rainbow Wednesday" puzzle!
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Tuesday 25th October 2022

25/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day.
Let’s Pray ​Rev Ken Doherty (chaplain, Mater Hospital, Belfast) 

Pray for Ken as he draws alongside patients and staff in the hospital. Pray for the love and comfort of Jesus Christ to be evident in all of his encounters.

Aghada and Cork, Co Cork 

Pray that the members and elders would grow in their love for the Lord and all their neighbours. Pray also for a change of heart and mindset among members who don’t regularly attend Sunday worship, asking that they would prioritise it as a vital part of their profession of faith.
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How Jesus Changes Sinners
​A short video by Nancy Guthrie

How Jesus Changes Sinners from Crossway on Vimeo.


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Jigsaw


Best Times For Monday
Jean 2:38
​Eddie 3:02
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​Play the "Arcadia Tuesday" puzzle!
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