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.
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The full playlist on Spotify
Or search for “Finding Hope Under Bethlehem Skies” on Spotify
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The Playlist as it grows on YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIY5l1NKZ7v-VnhF57R6uV2b
The Song For Today
O Come All Ye Faithful by Jonnyswim
Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Please remember Dermot Parsons, the new Director and Secretary to the Council for Social Witness. Give thanks for his appointment and pray that God will guide and bless both the Council and Dermot in the months and years ahead. Council for Public Affairs Rev William Hayes convenes the Republic of Ireland Panel which exists to articulate the distinctive public affairs responsibilities and challenges facing PCI within the Irish Republic. Pray for wisdom and guidance for William and the Panel as they seek to make a positive contribution to the public square. General Council As the faculty at Union Theological College prepare for 2022, pray for a new generation of ministers who may be sensing God’s call on their lives. Council for Training in Ministry Union College Management Committee meets on Monday 13 December to review the work of this term and plan for next year. Give thanks for successfully completed projects on the Library ceiling and the replacement of the heating system, both of which went smoothly and were within budget. Pray for the Committee with all of the matters before it this week. |
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
The More And The Beam
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. Haggai Summary https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/038-haggai-summary |
Once again this year, The Gospel Coalition have broadcast a special Advent Concert.
Watch it here https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/weary-world-rejoices-advent-concert/
A Word Of Hope
A Word Of Hope For The Exhausted. In this holiday season, new life can only be found one way––not by closing our eyes, but by opening them. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/word-of-hope-for-exhausted/ |
God’s Grace in Your Suffering
God's voice speaks deeper than what hurts, brighter than what is dark, more enduring than what is lost, truer than what has happened." - David Powlison • God’s Grace in Your Suffering Purchase here: https://www.ccef.org/book/gods-grace-suffering/ |
Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw Jean 2:43 Derek 3:08 Eddie 3:35 Based on yesterday’s Jigsaw, Eddie shared this map showing where the Sir David Attenborough Polar Adventurer is at the moment. Play the "Viewpoint Friday" puzzle! https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3096592c1102 |