This week we continue a brand new series for the summer, “Meals With Jesus!”.
One of the things that we have all missed during the Covid Restrictions is being able to eat together with friends and family. These are always such important occasions when we catch up, encourage one another and learn about each other’s lives. In church we have missed sharing those cups of tea and catching up, so this summer we are going to eat a number of meals with Jesus, continuing this week at the Home of Levi The Tax-Collector.
Each day we look in a little more detail at the passage from Sunday - Luke 5:27-32
If you missed the service on Sunday you can listen again here.
Let’s Pray For Moderator
Pray for PCI’s overseas partners in countries supported by the Moderator’s Appeal to address the needs of Covid-19. Thank God for the generous response for the church to this appeal (which is still open). Fanning the flame of congregational life: Being generous Ask God to help congregations be generous about approaching the lifting of restrictions on what we can do, remembering not only that we need to bring members back together, but that we have a part to play in helping others know God’s truth and touch as they recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Derek and Jane French (global mission workers in Spain) Pray for Bilbao International Church as they prepare for the coming church year. Pray for the French family for rest and refreshment over the summer. Refugee Crisis Pray for the millions of people around the world who are living as refugees or are internally displaced. Pray that they will receive humanitarian assistance, medical care and opportunities to work and for children to receive an education, as they strive to rebuild their lives. Pray that many will find hope in Christ. |
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Nothing New Under The Sun
J.John talks with Emma Revie, the CEO of The Trussell Trust, a UK charity supporting a nationwide network of food banks and campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.
Learn About The Olympics
Are you watching #Tokyo2020? Learn more about the Olympics from The Gospel Coalition by going here: https://t.co/BsZVDEUEQx |
Good Bible Reading Requires Humility
The first step in reading the Bible in the power of another is to begin with humility. It begins with the renunciation of pride. It begins with a real sense of how depraved and distorted our minds are, and how readily our hearts desire other things more than we desire God. John Piper https://www.crossway.org/articles/good-bible-reading-requires-humility/?utm_source=Crossway+Marketing&utm_campaign=0fa55641a7-20210710+-+Men+-+Bible+Reading+Requires+Humility&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0275bcaa4b-0fa55641a7-283323045 |
The latest release from Casting Crowns, considers how the pain we suffer on earth will be removed in heaven. This is such a powerful and moving song.
Below is the opening verse:
If I had only known the last time would be the last time
I would have put off all the things I had to do
I would have stayed a little longer, held on a little tighter
Now what I’d give for one more day with you
Counting The Cost
"This is a brilliantly written book that shows a truly Christian response to evil and suffering." A book recommendation from this year’s Keswick Convention. British missionaries David and Shirley Donovan were running a health centre in Nigeria when a pounding on their bedroom door tipped their lives upside down. Threatened at gunpoint, held hostage and ransomed for a billion naira, they tell of the grace that allowed them to witness to their kidnappers in the midst of the chilling and disturbing realisation of what man is capable of. https://t.co/tuqEwuaJZR |
While we were in Keswick in The Lake District, Keswick At Portstewart was taking place virtually, some of you may already have watched the broadcasts during Convention Week, but in case you have missed any I will share them on the Burnside Blog over the next few days.
New Horizon
It is not long now until you can join the folk at New Horizon from the comfort of your own home as they Livestream from Monday 9th to Friday 13th August via the New Horizon YouTube Channel. All content will also be available on the website and social media (@newhorizonni). New Horizon YouTube Channel website |
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Eddie 14:33
Jean 15:13
This week the Jigsaws are from photos of of our time in the Lake District.
Today is one of our favourite views of Derwentwater from Friar’s Crag.
Play the "Friar's Crag Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0b542804feba