Friday 15th October 2021

Beside The Burn
Today on Beside The Burn we reflect on the new internet connection in the church and how we can maintain our connection with God through prayer.

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Trypraying
Today in Beside The Burn I mentioned Trypraying, find out more here
https://www.trypraying.org/
Or download the Trypraying App to your Smartphone.

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Climate Sunday
Some final hymns and songs on the Creation/Environment theme.

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Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for those who have survived abuse and are in recovery, that they may find the appropriate help, a safe place and ongoing support. Pray for those who have yet to tell their story, that they may find the strength to disclose. Give thanks for individuals and  organisations who provide specialist help and training in this area.  


Adoption 
The NI Assembly is considering reforms to legislation around adoption, fostering and looked after children and young people. Give thanks for those who provide care to children and young people – families and social workers – and pray that through these reforms better pathways and support would be available for all involved. 


General Council
Pray for the meeting of the Church Leaders taking place this week as they consider sensitive and sometimes complex issues affecting not only the churches, but also the perception of the church in wider society and the public square.


Council for Training in Ministry  
The Pastoral Care for Ministers and Their Families Panel meets this Tuesday, 19 October at 11am. Give thanks for the support that the Panel gives, and pray for it and its convener, Rev Niall Lockhart, that the Lord will use it to encourage and sustain ministers and their families as they serve him in these challenging times.

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

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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.


https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/the-danger-of-missing-the-point

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Shoebox Appeal
The video that was shown in church on Sunday.
Shoeboxes are available in the church vestibule. You can fill a box and return by 7th November 2021.

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Word For Today
Thanks to the amazing generosity of a UCB donor and help from SparNI, copies of the UCB Word For Today are now available to pick up free in selected Spar stores across Northern Ireland. Pray for all who will pick up the booklets.

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Nehemiah 
How leaders react to challenging circumstances reveals their characters and sets the tone for the reactions of others. As Alistair Begg demonstrates, Nehemiah is an excellent model of God-centered leadership. In prayerful dependence on God, Nehemiah established a vision and a practical plan for rebuilding the dilapidated wall around Jerusalem. Through his example, we see how God equips ordinary people with extraordinary gifts to meet out-of-the-ordinary challenges for His glory.
https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/sermon/establishing-a-vision/

Nehemiah
Men and women of the Bible didn’t possess superhuman qualities; they were ordinary people, just like us. So where did Nehemiah, a cupbearer, find the courage to face an extreme challenge? Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.


https://www.truthforlife.org/broadcasts/2021/10/13/establishing-a-vision-part-2-of-2-/?src=21SPJN0P&utm_content=183147387&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-38740252

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw


Derek 2:51
Eddie 2:54

​Something a little more challenging for a Friday.
​Play the "Rainbow Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=00737f43c7f0