Burnside Advent Blog
Each day during Advent (weekends included) there will be a new devotional video here on the Church Blog, also Advent music to listen to, topics for prayer, articles to read and a Jigsaw puzzle.
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.


Each Blog is based on a chapter from the Advent Devotional - Sing In Exultation by Jonathan Landry Cruse.
You can listen to a Playlist of all the Songs on Spotify here -
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KkX41ONybbMQnmq5y5C1Y?si=96759c2a44164e7c


See below for today’s song on Youtube.


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside




Let’s Pray For Moderator    
This Sunday the Moderator will be leading the service at Connor Presbyterian Church – pray that the service would go well and that those attending will be filled with hope and expectation at the start of this season of Advent. The Moderator will also embark on his overseas visit to Poland in the incoming week. Pray for safe travels and for a fruitful and encouraging visit.

Worship as an act of faith and love this Christmas ‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May your word to me be fulfilled.’ Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38. 
Pray that we might approach worship this Christmas season with all that we are, offering our lives afresh in faith and love to God.

Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/


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Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.
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Jigsaw
For Advent the Jigsaws are going to be snowy

Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:
Derek 7:53
Eddie 9:00
​Jean 11:00


Play the "Promenade Sunday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=19f84229a4c5

Joy To The World
Below are some versions of Joy To The World

Brian Houston (from Belfast) also has a whole album of Christmas music which is well worth a listen.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lhCT3XhEwstVBtU0oPlKkKfdrI3NEdD9Y&si=DTltIG7jbcMQVEeg

Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.


Read Monday’s Blog Here
Read Tuesday’s Blog Here
Read Wednesday’s Blog Here
Read Thursday’s Blog Here


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside




Let’s Pray For Peacehaven Trust The Trust has three residential properties for adults with a learning disability in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, and is currently working to extend the service provision. Pray for Michael Williams, manager, along with the staff and residents.

Irish Elections The 2024 Irish general election is today, please pray for the safety and protection of all candidates, their families, and all who are involved in their campaigns. Pray for the electoral officials and the Garda who ensure an efficient and safe election, and pray for wisdom as people consider how to use their vote.

Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/


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CHRISTMAS MEAL
Photos from the Christmas meal can be found after the Jigsaw
​(Sorry that the Photos did not work on Android phones on Wednesday so I am including them again today)
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Jigsaw


Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:
Derek 2:35
Jean 2:42

Play the "Portstewart Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=11a59767269d

Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.


Read Monday’s Blog Here
Read Tuesday’s Blog Here
Read Wednesday’s Blog Here


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside




Let’s Pray For Heidi England, deaconessPray that Heidi will grow in wisdom and grace, so that those whose lives she touches in the course of her work in Railway Street, Lisburn will be drawn to the Lord Jesus. May they look to him to meet their deepest needs.

MaynoothPlease join with us in giving thanks for the completion of our new building here in Maynooth. It is a truly wonderful blessing.  Pray for us as we continue our fundraising to fit-out our worship space and get our various rooms equipped and ready for use.  Please pray for our new Alpha Course with almost 30 participants, that all will be encouraged and drawn to Jesus through our discussions. Pray also for our four Christmas services/events in December, that many in our community will come and that the gospel will be clearly presented.

Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/


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Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.
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Jigsaw


Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:
Janice 1:55
Derek 2:45
Jean 3:06
Eddie 3:41

Play the "Portrush Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2e1dc606f11f

Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.

Read Monday’s Blog Here
Read Tuesday’s Blog Here


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


Let’s Pray For Csaba and Ilona Veres, global mission workers, HungaryGive thanks for the group of believers in the church plant in Bodaszőlő and for the recent evangelistic outreach. Pray for a permanent location for services, Bible studies and small groups, and for the necessary funding for this.

IndiaAs India continues on a path towards becoming a ‘Hindu First’ nation, pray for Christian communities throughout the country, especially those enduring persecution. Pray for the mission of the Church of North India (CNI), including its Moderator, Most Rev Bijaya Nayak and General Secretary, Rev Dr Ajith Kumar. Remember men and women being trained in evangelism and for pastoral ministry.


Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/

​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 2024. 
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/


This week the focus is on Laos the 21st most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here  https://www.opendoorsuk.org/countries-watch/laos/
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CHRISTMAS MEAL
Photos from the Christmas meal can be found after the Jigsaw

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Jigsaw


Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:
Janice 1:55
Derek 2:35
Eddie 3:00
Jean 3:11

Play the "Portrush Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=19e6d158f8cf

Burnside Blog
Each week day this Blog contains prayer topics, articles,  a short devotional video and a Jigsaw
There are also links below to the previous Blogs this week, so that you and catch up on any that you have missed.


Read Monday’s Blog Here​


Beside The Burn
A short devotional video (Above) to watch each day.
Or listen to via the Podcast software on your phone https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside




Let’s Pray For SligoGive thanks for the increasing numbers of students who are attending and pray for discernment as we seek to support them and provide discipleship opportunities. Give thanks for our Haven International Friendship Group and pray that those attending may experience the love of Christ in tangible ways, encouraging them in their faith or leading them to explore Christianity for the first time.

Robert Dalzell, project leader, South Belfast Friendship HouseGive thanks for a good uptake of our programmes so far this year, and for the relationships built. Give thanks for the lady from our Friendship Group who recently gave her life to the Lord, and pray for the adult Bible study that has started.





Word For Today
You may well have the printed copy of the Word For Today but you can also read it at the link below.
https://www.ucbireland.ie/word-for-today/todays-word-for-today/


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Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.
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Jigsaw


Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:

Janice 2:20
Eddie 3:32
Jean 3:45
Derek 3:47

​Play the "Ballycastle Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=01c312fc055f