HAPPY CHRISTMAS
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.
We will be taking a break after Christmas Day and returning in the New Year - Monday 6th January 2024
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.
Read Sunday’s Blog Here
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 PCI global mission workers
Pray for all PCI global mission workers (GMWs) wherever they are located around the world. Pray that each will know God’s abiding presence as they celebrate the birth of Christ. Pray for the families of GMWs, including those children separated from parents who are serving abroad this Christmas.
Portugal
Pray for the country of Portugal with a population of over 10 million of which 3% are evangelical Christian. Give thanks for the growth of the church plant Comunidade Pedras Vivas in Porto and pray for the members as they meet to celebrate Christ’s birth.
Ballina & Killala, Rev David Clarke, vacancy convener
Give thanks for those who faithfully attend and serve in the congregation week by week. Pray for encouragement, spiritual growth and a growing sense of prayerful expectation within the congregation in this period of vacancy. Pray for wisdom, discernment and vision for those making decisions about the future.
Roberta Irvine, deaconess, Elmwood
Pray for Roberta as she continues to serve as a deaconess in Elmwood Presbyterian Church, Lisburn. Give thanks for the many initiatives she is involved in, particularly those seeking to reach out in the local community. Pray that Roberta would find a sense of refreshment in her ministry at this time of year.
Safeguarding
Almost 2,000 children in NI were identified as needing protection from abuse this year. Pray for these vulnerable children. Pray for ministers, designated persons and others within congregations who are dealing with difficult child protection issues. Pray for guidance and wisdom as they work together with Jayne Bellingham, PCI Safeguarding Lead, to resolve issues.
Loneliness
Pray for those of any age who feel isolated and lonely, especially during the Christmas holidays when normal activities are paused. Pray for opportunities to look out for neighbours and friends, and to share with them the love and hope of Jesus.
General Council
Give thanks for the faithfulness of God to our denomination throughout 2024. Pray for God’s guidance, wisdom and blessing upon our church as the new year begins.
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. God has become man, Jesus Christ, the One who blesses his believing people with such riches. Praise him!
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:
Jean 3:10
Eddie 4:41
Play the "River Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=172a60633766
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.
We will be taking a break after Christmas Day and returning in the New Year - Monday 6th January 2024
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.
Read Sunday’s Blog Here
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 PCI global mission workers
Pray for all PCI global mission workers (GMWs) wherever they are located around the world. Pray that each will know God’s abiding presence as they celebrate the birth of Christ. Pray for the families of GMWs, including those children separated from parents who are serving abroad this Christmas.
Portugal
Pray for the country of Portugal with a population of over 10 million of which 3% are evangelical Christian. Give thanks for the growth of the church plant Comunidade Pedras Vivas in Porto and pray for the members as they meet to celebrate Christ’s birth.
Ballina & Killala, Rev David Clarke, vacancy convener
Give thanks for those who faithfully attend and serve in the congregation week by week. Pray for encouragement, spiritual growth and a growing sense of prayerful expectation within the congregation in this period of vacancy. Pray for wisdom, discernment and vision for those making decisions about the future.
Roberta Irvine, deaconess, Elmwood
Pray for Roberta as she continues to serve as a deaconess in Elmwood Presbyterian Church, Lisburn. Give thanks for the many initiatives she is involved in, particularly those seeking to reach out in the local community. Pray that Roberta would find a sense of refreshment in her ministry at this time of year.
Safeguarding
Almost 2,000 children in NI were identified as needing protection from abuse this year. Pray for these vulnerable children. Pray for ministers, designated persons and others within congregations who are dealing with difficult child protection issues. Pray for guidance and wisdom as they work together with Jayne Bellingham, PCI Safeguarding Lead, to resolve issues.
Loneliness
Pray for those of any age who feel isolated and lonely, especially during the Christmas holidays when normal activities are paused. Pray for opportunities to look out for neighbours and friends, and to share with them the love and hope of Jesus.
General Council
Give thanks for the faithfulness of God to our denomination throughout 2024. Pray for God’s guidance, wisdom and blessing upon our church as the new year begins.
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. God has become man, Jesus Christ, the One who blesses his believing people with such riches. Praise him!
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/
__________________________________________________________
Please note that there could be some additional articles or videos after the Jigsaw.
__________________________________________________________
Jigsaw
Best Times For Yesterday’s Puzzle:
Jean 3:10
Eddie 4:41
Play the "River Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=172a60633766
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