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Sunday 27th December 2020

27/12/2020

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Beside The Burn
Join us during the “Twelve Days Of Christmas” as we explore a potential meaning behind the strange lyrics of the song, and discover the gifts that God has for those who love him.

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Saturday 26th December 2020

26/12/2020

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Beside The Burn
Join us during the “Twelve Days Of Christmas” as we explore a potential meaning behind the strange lyrics of the song, and discover the gifts that God has for those who love him.

Let’s Pray For General Council
Pray for the Council as it responds to changing government legislation and guidelines and as it encourages and guides congregations as they respond to varying levels of restrictions across the country. Pray that the balance may be found between ensuring the safety of congregations and enabling them to participate in worship in the run up to Christmas.


Council for Training in Ministry
Ministry students are on Christmas break until 4 January. The last semester was testing, with some teaching moving online, and some students and staff isolating and testing positive for Covid-19. Pray that students and staff of Union would know the Lord’s refreshing and be prepared for the next semester’s study.
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The Bronze Serpent
Today on Beside The Burn we consider Jesus being lifted up on the cross like the bronze Serpent was lifted up by Moses in the Wilderness.
In John 3:9–15, Nicodemus, a “master of Israel,” receives a remedy for his troubled soul from the Master Physician. The Son of God gives this night-disciple an eye to behold the Messiah lifted up on the cross of suffering and death. To do this, Jesus brings in vital imagery of the bronze serpent from Numbers 21:7–9 to reframe Nicodemus’s knowledge of the Torah. In so doing, he makes us lift up our heads as well.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/look-live-christ-true-bronze-serpent/
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Friday 25th December 2020

25/12/2020

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Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas to everyone who reads the Blog each day. Thank you to everyone who has kept in touch through reading and listening and watching bits of the content each day on the Blog. This has been an unexpected way to stick together during the last 9 months may you all know God’s Blessing on this special day.
Beside The Burn
Join us during Advent as we realise, “Christmas Is Different - Jesus Is Better”. Each day we delve into the book of Hebrews, fix our eyes on Jesus and realise that He is better than everything else. Better than the worst things of this year, but also better than the best things we have ever experienced. Each day there is a short video based on a passage from Hebrews. By Christmas Day we will have read through the whole book of Hebrews, but more importantly we will have looked to Jesus each day and discovered that “Jesus is Better!”

Christmas Morning Service
Do remember taht we have an Online Christmas Morning Service this year
Find out more here. (Extra videos to watch are available at this link)

Burnside At Home - Carol Service
Don’t forget we also have a Carol Service from Sunday night.
Find Out more Here

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for residents and tenants of residential / nursing homes and Supported Living Units as they celebrate the birth of Jesus. Give thanks for the dedication of staff who are having to work on Christmas Day, away from their own family.


Christmas
Pray that those feeling the pain of loss, or dealing with trauma, this Christmas would know and be assured of the hope and restoration that Jesus, Light of the World, can bring. ​
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Jasmine Morris
Jasmine was taking part in our Carol Service on Sunday, here is another opportunity to hear her perform, this time with the Youth Orchestra, playing Scenes from Domodossola, an arrangement from a piece by contemporary British composer Thomas Hewitt Jones.

The Cork Nativity (5 minute Video)
A beautiful telling of the Christmas story by residents of Cork.

The Hope Of Christmas
Matt Chandler tells us about the Hope of Christmas despite having been diagnosed with a tumour on his brain at age 34.
Read The Story Here.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/look-forward-better-christmas/

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10 Bible Verses About The Incarnation
Here are 10 verses that tell us something about the Incarnation


10-key-bible-verses-on-the-incarnation/
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A Christmas Message of Light And Hope (2 minute Video)
A beautiful short video from the Bible Society.

St. Peter’s Brighton (50 minute video)
The Carol service from St. Peter’s Church, Brighton. A few years ago we had a very lively Sunday Morning as we visited this church on holiday.

Mission Africa Carol Service (1:15 hour video)
​Below is the Carol Service from Mission Africa with Very Rev. Dr. William Henry preaching.

Jigsaw

​Times for yesterday.
jean 2:55
Even on Christmas Day there is a Jigsaw, and because it is the weekend, we have a few extra pieces.

Play the "Snow in Coleraine" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=15c0f22f6d8f

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Thursday 24th December 2020

24/12/2020

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Beside The Burn
Join us during Advent as we realise, “Christmas Is Different - Jesus Is Better”. Each day we delve into the book of Hebrews, fix our eyes on Jesus and realise that He is better than everything else. Better than the worst things of this year, but also better than the best things we have ever experienced. Each day there is a short video based on a passage from Hebrews. By Christmas Day we will have read through the whole book of Hebrews, but more importantly we will have looked to Jesus each day and discovered that “Jesus is Better!”

Let’s Pray For Immigrants to Ireland 
Pray for people who have made their home in Ireland in recent times. Pray that they will come into contact with local congregations, find a warm welcome and hear the Good News.


International Meeting Point
Pray for the work and witness of the International Meeting Point in reaching out with the gospel to an increasingly multi-cultural Belfast. Pray especially for those who have been coming along to the Bible studies, that each will come to a deep faith in Christ.
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Christmas Unwrapped
Here is a wonderful Christmas Service with J.John, Christmas Unwrapped CBC with David Suchet. (A Christmas event to watch with your friends and family!)

The Christmas Candle
A Christmas Film by well known Christian Author - Max Lucado.
One comment I keep hearing from people these days is, “There is nothing on TV these days.” Revelation Media have made this Christmas film available free to watch for a limited time. It is described as a family movie of hope, prayers, and the miracle that IS Christmas.
I haven’t been able to watch the film yet but I recommend it on the strength of Max’s books which are always thought provoking and biblically based. The cast includes Sylvester McCoy, John Hannah and Susan Boyle. 
Click the link below and enter your email address to access the film.
https://bible.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a5608db6bcb167ca214a5c1f6&id=39b17f032f&e=d4e9a76369
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Holy Trinity Bromley (45 minute video)
Christmas Carol service from Sunday 13th December 2020

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At Home For Christmas
Rev Alistair McCracken, minister of Cloughwater congregation reflects on gospel ministry, bringing hope and celebrating Jesus in the rural story this year.
https://t.co/BcSdMYj0r5
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Moderator’s Christmas Message
@pcimoderator writes of what home is - a place of acceptance, love & hospitality. He meets two people, who like Mary & Joseph that first Christmas, the shepherds & the magi, who will be far from home this Christmas: 
https://t.co/rWEkpxdTLX
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Jigsaw
Another snow themed puzzle for this Christmas week.

​Jean 2:35
Derek 2:57​
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Play the "Snow On The Promenade" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=338545b4345c

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Wednesday 23rd December 2020

23/12/2020

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Beside The Burn
Join us during Advent as we realise, “Christmas Is Different - Jesus Is Better”. Each day we delve into the book of Hebrews, fix our eyes on Jesus and realise that He is better than everything else. Better than the worst things of this year, but also better than the best things we have ever experienced. Each day there is a short video based on a passage from Hebrews. By Christmas Day we will have read through the whole book of Hebrews, but more importantly we will have looked to Jesus each day and discovered that “Jesus is Better!”

Let’s Pray For Moderator's Christmas Appeal
Pray that the Moderator’s Christmas Appeal – ‘At home for Christmas?’ which seeks to support people in fragile, vulnerable countries suffering due to Covid-19, will receive generous support.


Refugees
Pray for all around the world who are refugees or internally displaced. Pray that they will receive humanitarian assistance to rebuild their lives and that they will have hope in Jesus Christ.
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Advent Devotional (2 Minute Video)
Here is a short devotional meditation from the Bible Society and Movement Day UK

Joy Has Dawned Upon the World
"Joy Has Dawned Upon the World w/ Angels We Have Heard on High" - Keith & Kristyn Getty - Recorded LIVE at the Grand Ole Opry House at the Sing! Conference 2019

Songs Of Hope
A Gospel Coalition Concert of Christ-centred songs, spoken word poetry and Scripture to offer hope in a difficult year, featuring among others Shane & Shane and the Gettys.

J.John
Many of you have enjoyed J.John in his Word For the Day, join him as he interviews another inspirational guest. Facing the Canon this week is Andy Economides, the person who introduced J.John to Jesus Christ. I first heard J.John as a student at Queens when he came to speak at a mission.

Kings Cross Church Carol Service (1:20 hour video)
A lively Carol Service from Kings Cross Church.

Heroes of the Faith: Saint Nicholas
I imagine that Saint Nicholas would be very unhappy indeed at discovering that, like some careless performer in a Nativity scene, he had come to block the view of the infant Jesus through the transformation of his memory over the years to that of Santa.
https://t.co/yhIjNl20pN
Listen to the Podcast
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9ce016d2-e697-4141-81c6-8b8b2f0f1718
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How Is Christmas Good News For A Weary World
Paul Tripp reflects on how God’s answer to the brokenness of our world is not just a theology or a set of wisdom statements—it’s the gift of his Son.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/how-is-christmas-good-news-for-a-weary-world/
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Drive-In Cinema
Last night was the Drive-In Cinema with two screenings of The Star. What a great night with so many families from the community joining us.
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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Derek 4:01

​Another snow picture for Christmas.
Play the "River Bann Frozen" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=337d672a31ff

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