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

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.


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 Naomi Leremore, global mission worker, KenyaPray for Naomi as she serves in the Theological Education by Extension (TEE) department of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA). Pray for the TEE Bible Study guides being used by district fellowship groups; that they will sharpen Christian thinking and challenge faulty beliefs, as well as spark creative ideas for outreach.

MalawiGive thanks for the joyful celebrations held in August to mark the centenary of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP). Pray for Rev Dr Mwawi Chilangosi in her role as General Secretary of the General Assembly and for all those in positions of leadership in CCAP.



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.
__________________________________________________________


Jigsaw


Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:

Jean 9:56
Eddie 10:16



​Play the "Ballintoy Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=292cbf14ab55