This week we continue our series Finding Jesus! We are going to the Old Testament into the book of Genesis to Find Jesus at Babel, as we discover Jesus in places we never noticed before. Something a little different for Friday but still keeping on the Theme of Babel.
Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for our work in Disability Services, Older People Services, Taking Care and Specialist Services – for the ongoing protection of our residents and tenants, staff and volunteers. Pray that we will be able to recruit staff to fill the vacancies in our teams. Give thanks that we have had long periods of being Covid-19 free. Health Care Pray for those who work in the health and social care sector and feel under increasing pressure due to the continued effects of Covid-19, and the onset of annual winter pressures. Pray for wisdom and guidance for those making decisions in response to these challenges. General Council Pray for all in Assembly Buildings next week as they make final preparations in the week preceding the start of General Assembly. Pray that all the necessary preparations will go well to ensure a safe environment for all attending and for the various departments (IT, Conference & Facilities and CPD) and the staff members responsible for logistics and technical input. Council for Training in Ministry Two student deaconesses have recently begun a 3-year training programme at Union – Heather Healy and Cathy Smith. Pray for Heather and Cathy as they begin study, and settle into congregational placements in Wellington Ballymena and Whiteabbey respectively. Ask God to equip them for service in his Church. |
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Sackcloth And Ashes
Proverbs (5 minute video)
Paul Trip is releasing a series of short videos on the book of Proverbs. Each video is about 5 minutes long and is well worth listening to. I will include the videos on the Blog over the next few weeks. https://www.paultripp.com/proverbs/posts/015-proverbs-proves-gods-grace |
Sir David Suchet reads John’s Gospel. As one person has commented, “ He reads this Gospel as if he is there on the scene, as if it is happening in real life, every word and sentence has it’s right tone. It is captivating.”
The General Assembly meets next week at Assembly Buildings, Belfast and will also be streamed online. The latest PCI Podcast looks ahead to what we can expect.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7949316-042-lets-talk-about-the-general-assembly?
From Monday you will be able to watch the Livestream of the General Assembly on the Presbyterian Church Website.
https://www.presbyterianireland.org/
More details about the General Assembly can be found here.
https://www.presbyterianireland.org/Resources/General-Assembly/2021-General-Assembly/General-Assembly-2021-Overview.aspx
The Reports to the General Assembly (The Blue Book) can be read here
https://www.presbyterianireland.org/Resources/General-Assembly/2021-General-Assembly/General-Assembly-2021-Reports.aspx
A Gospel Moment on YouTube: Alistair Begg on the Thief on the Cross
Alistair imagines what happened when the Thief On The Cross arrived at the gates of heaven.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/a-gospel-moment-on-youtube-alistair-begg-on-the-thief-on-the-cross/
Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw Janice 2:08 Jean 3:36 Derek 4:20 Eddie 4:28 It is Friday again, so a few extra pieces in the puzzle. Play the "White Rocks Friday" puzzle! https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=360e1b8a46c0 |