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Friday 31st December 2021

31/12/2021

Beside The Burn
There will be no Beside The Burn this week, instead enjoy The Chosen.

The Chosen
This week on the Blog I am highlighting “The Chosen”, a dramatisation of the biblical story of Jesus. It is available free to watch and there are two seasons each with 8 episodes. At a time of year when we may be looking for something good to watch on TV but struggling to find anything why not take a bit of time to enjoy The Chosen.
I will share a few of the episodes each day, and you can find out more on the The Chosen Website. If you are using a phone or tablet you can download the app. (Link on the website below of search for The Chosen in your App store.
All details are on the Website : https://www.peoplemustknow.thechosen.tv

All the episodes from the first season can be watched again below.
There are also lots of behind the scenes videos available to watch here
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChosenSeries/videos

The Chosen: Season One - Episodes 1 & 2
https://youtu.be/q6sHNLmYbAM
The Chosen: Season One - Episodes 3 & 4
https://youtu.be/wRBv1r5JJ0s

The Chosen: Season One - Episodes 5 & 6
https://youtu.be/tDhpGbKPJSk
The Chosen: Season One - Episodes 7 & 8
https://youtu.be/5fldru4OUAo

The Shepherd - A Story Of The First Christmas

New Horizon
It is still possible to watch all the sessions from New Horizon this summer.
https://www.youtube.com/c/newhorizonNI/videos

Best Songs Of 2021
Brett McCracken recaps the year in Christian music, including 2021’s best overall albums, the 100 best songs, best albums of hymns, “straight from Scripture” music, and more.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/best-christian-music-2021/

Jigsaw

Janice 1:35
Frances 2:43
Eddie 2:57

Play the "Portstewart Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=01ad06e9c2ea

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Thursday 30th December 2021

30/12/2021

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Beside The Burn
There will be no Beside The Burn this week, instead enjoy The Chosen.

Roe Valley Christian Radio - RVCR
Roe Valley Christian Radio Thurs 30th Dec - Sat 1st Jan 106 FM Listen Online
http://www.rvcr.info/

New Horizon
It is still possible to watch all the sessions from New Horizon this summer.
https://www.youtube.com/c/newhorizonNI/videos

Jigsaw

Janice 1:42
Jean 2:40
Derek 2:46
Frances 3:04
Eddie 3:16

Play the "Crescent Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=092f472e162e

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Wednesday 29th December 2021

30/12/2021

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Beside The Burn
There will be no Beside The Burn this week, instead enjoy The Chosen.

New Horizon
It is still possible to watch all the sessions from New Horizon this summer.
https://www.youtube.com/c/newhorizonNI/videos

Jigsaw

Janice 1:43
Derek 2:41
Jean 3:09
Eddie 3:12

Play the "Bann Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2611f637274a

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Tuesday 28th December 2021

28/12/2021

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Beside The Burn
There will be no Beside The Burn this week, instead enjoy The Chosen.

New Horizon
It is still possible to watch all the sessions from New Horizon this summer.
https://www.youtube.com/c/newhorizonNI/videos

Jigsaw

Eddie 2:40
Derek 2:45
Jean 2:51

Play the "Portrush Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1951e1b92b7a

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Monday 27th December 2021

27/12/2021

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Beside The Burn
There will be no Beside The Burn this week, instead enjoy The Chosen.

The Chosen: Season One - Episodes 1 & 2

More episodes later in the week.

New Horizon
It is still possible to watch all the sessions from New Horizon this summer.
https://www.youtube.com/c/newhorizonNI/videos

2021
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Melissa B. Kruger discuss their favorite recent reads and the top theology stories of 2021. They also preview the year ahead in 2022—and reveal a surprise for 2023.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/gospelbound/top-10-theology-stories-of-2021/

Jigsaw

Derek 11:08
Jean 11:50

Play the "Portrush Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3677501b2776

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Friday 24th December 2021

24/12/2021

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Christmas Eve
Thank you to everyone who has journeyed with me on The Blog this past year and listened in to Beside The Burn each day. It has been so encouraging to hear your excitement at learning new things each week as we have taken a little time to delve deeper into the stories that we hear each Sunday. As you can imagine I have been learning lots of new things as well and I can’t wait each week to share them with you. I hope you have a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Next week on the blog while I take a break from recording Beside The Burn, I will be sharing The Chosen with you. It is an eight part dramatisation of the New Testament story of Jesus which I hope you will enjoy. There might not be as many other articles but there should still be a Jigsaw each day.
Happy Christmas!

Beside The Burn
On the Burnside Blog today we reach the end of our journey with Ruth through Advent, Finding “Hope Under Bethlehem Skies”. This is a short devotional video drawing us towards Jesus.

Music to accompany - Finding Hope Under Bethlehem Skies

The full playlist on Spotify
Or search for “Finding Hope Under Bethlehem Skies” on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/

The Playlist as it grows on YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIY5l1NKZ7v-VnhF57R6uV2b

The Song For Today
Andrew Peterson - "Matthew's Begats"
Perhaps this is one of the greatest songs you will ever listen to. (You may need to listen to it several times)

Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Tritonville Close is an independent sheltered housing complex for older people in Dublin. Give thanks that it is a happy community where every resident is valued and respected. Pray for Richard Zipser, resident manager, and the residents this Christmas season as they come together to celebrate.

Experiencing loss
Pray that those feeling the pain of loss, or dealing with trauma, whether recent or from a long time ago, would know and be assured of the hope and restoration that Jesus, Light of the World, can bring this Christmas.

General Council
Pray for those who teach in schools who will be looking forward to the holiday break and for their refreshment as they prepare to return to their vital roles in January.

Council for Training in Ministry
In Ephesians 3:8, the riches of Christ are described as “unsearchable”, “incomprehensible”, “incalculable”, “immeasurable”, “boundless” in English versions. So many different words are used by translators because it’s impossible to describe the immensity and wonder of the riches of Christ. Today particularly, we mark his birth – God becoming man, Jesus Christ, the one who blesses his believing people with such riches. Praise him!

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
You Must Be Born Again

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/048-2-corinthians-summary

Christmas Carol Countdown
Each day this week Keith & Kristen Getty are releasing a Christmas Carol and encouraging us to sing along at home.
Today's carol, "Elizabeth," was written by Kristyn Getty and Ellie Holcomb and recorded live at the Grand Ole Opry House as part of the Sing! Conference. It draws the listener into the story of Elizabeth, who while pregnant with John the Baptist, was filled with the Holy Spirit and blessed the coming King within Mary’s womb—the Living Hope who would fulfill centuries of promises and overcome the grave!

Getty Advent Playlist
A collection of their favorite Christmas songs recorded over the years in a Spotify Playlist

https://gettymusic.us10.list

Joy (“Elizabeth”)
A song by Poor Bishop Hooper about Elizabeth

Hope
In his Christmas Message, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Right Reverend Dr David Bruce, recalls the time earlier this year when he was asked if he had a theme for his second year in office. On finding out it was ‘Hope’ his inquirer responded, “Hope? Catch yourself on!”

https://t.co/XFBcU7HBok

Christmas - But Not As We Know It
Peter Lynas writes - “In the days of Prime Minister Boris, a decree was issued that all should receive a booster jab. And everyone, well, almost everyone, went to their nearest vaccine centre to register.”
Read more here :
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/its-christmas-but-not-as-we-know-it

Christians In India
Amid growing hostility and proposed changes to the law, police have warned Indian Christians that they cannot protect them against violent attacks. Instead, they’re advising them to close their churches and cancel Christmas.
Read More Here:
https://www.premierchristianity.com/

Songs Of Salvation
Luke records the songs sung by Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon in response to the coming of the Lord Jesus. Read what each of these songs teaches us about salvation in the article "The Song of Salvation"
https://blog.truthforlife.org/the-song-of-salvation?src=21SPLC0C&utm_content=191805025&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-38740252

Christmas Grief
If you’re grieving this holiday season, consider finding solace in the sorrow and robust hope of Christmas carols.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/joy-grieving-world/

The Bible
You can read a chapter from Andrew Ollerton's book The Bible.
Read 'Messiah puts a face to the name: The birth of Jesus'
Follow the link
https://www.hachette.co.uk/

NEW HOPE AT CHRISTMAS BLOG
Moderator’s Chaplain, Rev Niall Lockhart reflects on hope as we find it in the story of Joseph.
Read:
https://t.co/VMsWQMDlnX

O Come, O Come Emmanuel
By Josh Garrels

Mary Consoles Eve
Mary Consoles Eve by Sandra McCracken, a beautiful song imagining Mary speaking to Eve.

Expect The Unexpected
I’m very aware as I write this article, that by the time you read it our family plans for Christmas may well have had to change. I feel like every conversation I’m having with people involves the phrases lateral flow, PCR, or booster jab. I did expect this Christmas to be different from last year. Maybe that was naïve of me. And yet, here we are in another Christmas period full of uncertainty due to Covid-19. It’s most likely Jesus was born in September – I’m starting to think we should move Christmas!
Read More Here -
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/expect-the-unexpected-this-christmas?utm_source=twitter

Celebrate Christmas with Bible Society!
Check out an animated version of the children's nativity story, ‘The Impossible Promise’ from the Bible Society
https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/get-involved/christmas/

Tearfund Happy Christmas
Hark the Herald Angels Sing / King of Heaven | Tearfund International Choir

Alfie Spreading Christmas Cheer all around Burnside.
You have to watch this.
https://twitter.com/C_lyons13/status/1473966896701755396

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Jean 2:37
Eddie 3:16
Derek 3:18

The Challenging snow covered Friday Puzzle for Christmas.

Play the "Burnside Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=36a7e52f966c

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Thursday 23rd December 2021

23/12/2021

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Beside The Burn
On the Burnside Blog this week we continue our journey with Ruth through Advent. Each day finding “Hope Under Bethlehem Skies”. This is a short devotional video drawing us towards Jesus.

Let’s Pray For Forces chaplains
Pray for PCI forces chaplains and members of the armed forces who are serving overseas at present. Pray for their safety and health and remember them, and their families who are remaining at home, over Christmas.

Healthcare chaplains
Prayfor protection, strength, stamina and encouragement for hospital staff and PCI healthcare chaplains who have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic. For those in hospital pray for healing, and pray for patients and their families to seek strength, comfort and peace in Christ.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Weeping And Wailing And Gnashing Of Teeth

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/047-1-corinthians-summary

Christmas Carol Countdown
Each day this week Keith & Kristen Getty are releasing a Christmas Carol and encouraging us to sing along at home.
Today's carol, "O Children Come," was written by Keith & Kristyn Getty and blends their Irish roots with a folk-gospel melody that calls the wearied and toiling sinner to come rest in the promises of Christ!

Getty Advent Playlist
A collection of their favorite Christmas songs recorded over the years in a Spotify Playlist

https://gettymusic.us10.list

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Keith and Kristen Getty

Joy To The World
Keith and Kristen Getty

Christmas Carols
Tis the season when Christians around the world engage in singing Christmas carols. Here are nine things you should know about this holiday tradition.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-know-christmas-carols/

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Eddie 3:36
Derek 3:38

Today a picture of snow on the Promenade, you can see the old railings in the photo.
Play the "Snow Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=08ef279ff4f6

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Wednesday 22nd December 2021

22/12/2021

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Let’s Pray For Global mission workers
Pray for all PCI global mission workers this Christmas, whether they are overseas or in Ireland. Pray that each will be blessed and encouraged as they celebrate the birth of Christ.

Global mission partners
Give thanks for the work and witness of PCI’s global mission partners over the past year. Pray that the leadership team of each partner will know God’s wisdom, guidance and encouragement as they continue to serve him and engage in mission in the coming year.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Outer Darkness

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
Romans Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/046-romans-summary

Christmas Carol Countdown
Each day this week Keith & Kristen Getty are releasing a Christmas Carol and encouraging us to sing along at home.
Today's song, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," is a traditional English carol dating back to the 1650s that heralds the joyous news of the "blessed Babe" whose humble birth marked the end of Satan's power!

Getty Advent Playlist
A collection of their favorite Christmas songs recorded over the years in a Spotify Playlist

https://gettymusic.us10.list

SU E3
The latest update and prayer letter from Andrew Neill are now available.

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Open Doors - World Watch List
Open Doors has released the World Watch List. The list of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian in 2021.
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/

This week the focus is on Bhutan the 43rd most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here

https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/bhutan/

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.

24 – 31 December
Give thanks for our Father’s care and provision over the past year. Pray he will continue to supply all we need for the work he’s called us to.

Bible A Month
Find out about the Bible Society, Bible a month Campaign
https://www.biblesociety.org.uk

Pray It Till You Feel It
We’re not being inauthentic when we pray psalms expressing emotions we aren’t feeling. We’re training our hearts to align with what God cares about.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/feel-praying/

Jesus, Coming Light by 1517 Music. This is a great new four-song EP from 1517 Music, which hosts hymn sings and seeks to supply theologically sound and musically accessible resources for every season of the church calendar.

A Soulful Holiday by Liz Vice. The title of this EP captures it well. You’ll want to include these fun, soulful takes on familiar standards in your Christmas party playlists!

Tell Me the Story by Jonathan and Emily Martin. Produced by Asher Peterson and heavily influenced by the Martins’ home church, Immanuel Nashville, this new Christmas album beautifully reflects on the birth, humility, and mission of Christ

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Derek 2:52
Eddie 3:04

Play the "Snow Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=38c566fffb69

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Tuesday 21st December 2021

21/12/2021

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Let’s Pray For 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. Give thanks for all the staff, volunteers and all who support the work in various ways.

International Meeting Point
Pray for people who have made their home in Ireland in recent times. Pray that they will come into contact with local congregations and find a warm welcome and hear the good news.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Building On Sand

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
Acts Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/045-acts-summary

Christmas Carol Countdown
Each day this week Keith & Kristen Getty are releasing a Christmas Carol and encouraging us to sing along at home.
Today's carol, "Brightest And Best," blends the timeless lyrics of 19th century Anglican Bishop Reginald Heber's seasonal carol with the bluegrass style of Ricky Skaggs and the Irish sounds of Keith & Kristyn Getty and the band.
There are two versions to watch, one with lyrics and one with the singers.

Getty Advent Playlist
A collection of their favorite Christmas songs recorded over the years in a Spotify Playlist

https://gettymusic.us10.list

New City Catechism
Q) What Does Christ’s Resurrection Mean for Us?
A) Christ triumphed over sin and death by being physically resurrected, so that all who trust in him are raised to new life in this world and to everlasting life in the world to come. Just as we will one day be resurrected, so this world will one day be restored. But those who do not trust in Christ will be raised to everlasting death.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-does-christs-resurrection-mean-for-us/

Bethlehem
More than just a “little town” of Christmas carol melodies, Bethlehem is a real place with significant biblical history and theological importance.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/bethlehem-little-town-big-significance/

Advent Songs
Advent Songs by The Porter’s Gate. The Isaac Wardell-produced collections from The Porter’s Gate are always strong—musically rich and lyrically thoughtful. This new Christmas collection, recorded this year in Paris, is no different. Features artists like Liz Vice, Jonathan Ogden, Tenielle Neda, Paul Zach, and more.
https://slinky.to/AdventSongs

Hymns II
Hymns II by Poor Bishop Hooper. The second hymns EP released by Poor Bishop Hooper in 2021, Hymns II (releasing Nov. 26) is focused on classic Christmas hymns, including “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” and “Of the Father’s Love Begotten.

In The Bleak Midwinter
Keith & Kristen Getty

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Derek 3:09
Eddie 3:32

Another snowy picture leading up to Christmas.
Play the "Snow Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=37b716b4696d

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Monday 20th December 2021

20/12/2021

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Music to accompany - Finding Hope Under Bethlehem Skies

The full playlist on Spotify
Or search for “Finding Hope Under Bethlehem Skies” on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/

The Playlist as it grows on YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIY5l1NKZ7v-VnhF57R6uV2b

The Song For Today
Sing We The Song Of Emmanuel by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa

Let’s Pray For Moderator
Refugees and asylum seekers face perpetual uncertainty. Pray that we, as God’s people, might be the means of bringing comfort and hope to them in this season.

Worship as witness this Christmas
‘When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.’
Luke 2:17-18.
Pray that our Christmas worship will be a means of spreading the word as a witness to those who only attend at this time of year.

World Development
This year’s World Development Appeal – ‘Weathering the Storm’, seeks to support Christian Aid and Tearfund projects in Ethiopia, Haiti and other countries helping vulnerable communities suffering from both climate change and Covid-19. Pray that the Appeal will be well supported.

Refugees
Pray for refugees and internally displaced people in many parts of world. Pray that they will receive humanitarian assistance to rebuild their lives and they will have hope in Jesus Christ.

Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them

Paul Tripp
The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time is a resource from Paul Tripp, in which he summarizes each book of Scripture in a brief video segment and reveals how it points back to Jesus Christ.
John Summary

https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/john-summary

Christmas Unwrapped
Join J.John, Killy, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir David Suchet and Matt Redman for this special Christmas episode.

Roe Valley Christian Radio
Roe Valley Christian Radio will be on air from Thursday 30th December to Saturday 1st January 2022. Those living in the immediate Limavady area can tune in on 106FM. The broadcasts will also be streamed online.
Simply visit www.rvcr.info and follow the link.
Full details can also be found on the RVCR Facebook page.

Christmas For The Weary
O come all ye faithless, joyless and defeated. O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. If your life isn’t instagram worthy, Christmas is for you.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christmas-weary/

Football - Mission Field
Is the football field also a mission field? Watch this amazing interview with Richard Gamble, former Chaplain of Leicester City Football Club and discover how to bring your faith onto the pitch and share the gospel in the world of sport.
https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21324/211834

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

Derek 10:26
Jean 10:56
Eddie 11:41

Play the "Boats Snow Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=074da7aad965

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