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Monday 24th October 2022

24/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day.
​This week from Revelation in preparation for our Communion Service On Sunday.

Let’s Pray For Moderator

Pray for the Moderator as he attends and participates in a number of General Assembly Council meetings during this week. Pray for the business conducted by the Councils and that the Moderator might be encouraged by his participation.

Worship: Listen to God    

Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts. Psalm 95:8. 

Give thanks for how God speaks in worship and ask that he might give you a receptive heart to what he wants to say to you. 

​James and Heather Cochrane (global mission workers, Portugal) 

Give thanks for the five small groups that recently began a new series, “Love your Church”. Pray that church members will be encouraged and challenged regarding their involvement in local church.

Leaders in Training 

Pray for the 21 Leaders in Training, from ten overseas partners, who have received scholarships towards further studies in theology, leadership, communications, and development; especially that their studies will equip them for more effective ministry.




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Girls’ Brigade
Wonderful to share the GB Enrolment Service with all the girls and families from our GB on Sunday. Here are the photos that were taken at the end of the service. As well as the serious photo the girls were promised a funny photo! Thank you to Julie, Sylvia, Heather and Carolyn.
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Some folk were asking for the words of the GB hymn sung on Sunday.

Our Girls’ Brigade for Jesus shall stand (Tune - Blessed Assurance)


Our Girls’ Brigade for Jesus shall stand,
Worship we Him with heart and with hand.
He is our Master, Saviour and Lord,
Through all our lives His Name be adored.

Chorus
This is our promise, this is our aim,
To serve our Lord and Worship His Name
This is our promise, this is our aim,
To serve our Lord and Worship His Name.


Serving at home, obedient and kind,
Serving at Church with heart and with mind,
Serving the people we meet every day,
Showing them Jesus in all that we say.

Chorus

Keeping our thoughts pure, guarding our tongue,
We shall be courteous to old and to young
Serving the whole world both near and far,
Trusting in Jesus to give us His power.

Chorus

Facing The Canon
Joining J.John is David Shearman; pastor, teacher and leader of leaders.

World Cup
Did you know that seven of the countries playing in this year's World Cup are on the Open Doors World Watch list? 

Open Doors have created a bundle of World Cup resources to raise awareness and prayer for Christians who are robbed of more than a game.

Open Doors say - 
Will you join us and help tackle persecution?

Whilst we acknowledge that many people will choose to not watch the tournament, for different reasons, we believe the tournament offers a precious opportunity to raise support for persecuted Christians living in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico, Cameroon and host nation Qatar. 
Order The FREE World Cup Resource HERE


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Dan Walker
Pete Greig writes the following - ​Dan Walker is - as those in the UK know - one of our best-known, most loved TV hosts / anchormen. And in yesterday’s The Guardian newspaper he talked with refreshing candour and very naturally about his Christian faith and how it affects his relationship with success and money…
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Best Times For Friday
​Jean 10:20
Derek 11:14
Eddie 11:47

​Play the "Portstewart Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1ab40de06162
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Friday 21st October 2022

21/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day.

Let’s Pray For Willow Brook  Willow Brook is a supported living scheme for adults with learning disabilities based in Coleraine. Pray for seven tenants as they travel to Blackpool for their first holiday since the start of the pandemic. Give thanks for this opportunity, and pray that all would stay safe and well throughout the trip.

Council for Public Affairs  The Council for Public Affairs is due to meet on Tuesday 25 October. Pray for Rev Daniel Kane, the convener, and the work of the Council as it seeks to support PCI engage with gracious gospel confidence in the public square.  

General Council

Pray for the members of the General Assembly’s General Council as they meet on Thursday 27 October to receive a number of reports. Pray particularly for wisdom regarding challenging decisions to be made on behalf of the General Assembly relating to finance for 2023.  

Training in Ministry 

The Linkage Commission meets next Tuesday, 25 October. Pray for the Commission as it 
seeks to take an overview of the denomination in providing resources for ministry, and pray for Rev Ker Graham, its new convener.

 

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24/7 Prayer Ireland
A special commissioning service took place at the weekend for a new initiative involving the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Lucan Centre and 24/7 Prayer Ireland, which it is hoped will bring about a new chapter in the story of the award-winning County Dublin centre for reconciliation and retreat.
READ MORE HERE
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Something a little more challenging for Friday

Best Times For Thursday
Eddie 2:10
​Jean 2:25


​Play the "West Strand Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=011318757892
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Thursday 20th October 2022

20/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day.

Let’s Pray For Rachel Cubitt (deaconess, Whiteabbey)  Pray for wisdom and strength for Rachel and staff as they minister pastorally to members going through difficult times. Give thanks for the Girls Association with a good number of new girls and leaders. Pray for the building of good relationships and sharing the gospel with them.

Westbourne, Belfast Pray for the congregation as they seek to share the love of Jesus with the community in which they are placed. Pray that they will know God’s blessing as they gather to worship each week.



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How People Are Saved In The Old Testament

In this video, Don Carson, president of TGC, provides a simple explanation of how people were saved in the Old Testament. God has always required that his people exercise faith, even when that faith lacked the clear connections to Jesus that we can see today.


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Best Times For Wednesday
Derek 2:30
Jean 2:32
Eddie 2:59


​Play the "White Park Bay Thursday" puzzle!
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Wednesday 19th October 2022

19/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day.

Let’s Pray For Stephen and Angelina Cowan (global mission workers, Kenya)  

Give thanks for the encouraging level of participation in September’s adult seminar. Pray for Stephen and Angelina on deputation in Ireland from 2 October to 20 November.

Theological Education by Extension Malawi 

Pray for the new Executive Director, Rev Chimwemwe Mitengo, and the staff as they progress the work, especially the ongoing revision of literature.


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Prayer Update Cousley Family
Many of you will remember Glenn Cousley from MAF Australia who spoke in Burnside a few years ago. Here is the latest prayer update from the Cousley family.
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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 Uzbekistan the 21st most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/uzbekistan/
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Best Times For Tuesday
Jean 3:14
Eddie 3:27
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Play the "Portrush Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3b92a401b083

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Tuesday 18th October 2022

18/10/2022

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Beside The Burn
A short devotional video each week day.

Let’s Pray For Rev Rodney Cameron (chaplain, Hydebank Wood College and Women’s Prison) 

Pray for Rodney who attends Hydebank Wood once a week to speak with the young people (under 22) and women in custody. Pray for good one to one as well as small group conversations about changing direction in life and following Jesus.

Tullamore, Co Offaly 

Pray for more volunteers to help with different aspects of the life of the church. Give thanks for the different activities which take place each week that build relationships with the local community.


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The Bible In Four Minutes
From the Bible Society a short 4 minute video to tell the story of the bible.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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Best Times For Monday
Jean 2:43
Derek 3:19
​Eddie 3:22
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Play the "Portbraddon Tuesday" puzzle!
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