Burnside Blog
The Burnside Blog returns for the new Church year with a few changes, watch the video below to find out what’s new.
The Burnside Blog returns for the new Church year with a few changes, watch the video below to find out what’s new.
Beside The Burn
A short devotional video available each weekday to enable us to take time beside the still waters of God’s word and listen for His voice.
A short devotional video available each weekday to enable us to take time beside the still waters of God’s word and listen for His voice.
Monday 5th September 2022
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Wednesday 7th September 2022
Thursday 8th September 2022
Friday 9th September 2022
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Book Recommendation
On Monday I recommended the new book by Nancy Guthrie - Blessed. I will be roughly following the structure of the book in our weekly studies of Revelation. Here is a link to the book on Amazon but it can be bought/ordered in the Faith Mission. Find It On Amazon |
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Death Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
I am sure you are saddened to hear of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Below are some articles that I have found on the internet that you may find helpful at this time.
I am sure you are saddened to hear of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Below are some articles that I have found on the internet that you may find helpful at this time.
Statement From The Moderator
Presbyterian Moderator, Right Reverend Dr John Kirkpatrick, has offered the Church’s ‘deepest, heartfelt and sincere condolences’ to His Majesty the King, on this evening’s announcement that Her Majesty the Queen passed away peacefully this afternoon at Balmoral.
Read The Full Article Here.
Presbyterian Moderator, Right Reverend Dr John Kirkpatrick, has offered the Church’s ‘deepest, heartfelt and sincere condolences’ to His Majesty the King, on this evening’s announcement that Her Majesty the Queen passed away peacefully this afternoon at Balmoral.
Read The Full Article Here.
Evangelical Alliance
As we mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, we thank God for her faith and her life, defined by service and commitment to her God and country. The longest-reigning monarch, the Queen was well-respected around the world, and an inspiration to many Christians as she lived out her faith as a leader in the public square.
Read The Full Article Here
As we mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, we thank God for her faith and her life, defined by service and commitment to her God and country. The longest-reigning monarch, the Queen was well-respected around the world, and an inspiration to many Christians as she lived out her faith as a leader in the public square.
Read The Full Article Here
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Bible Society
‘With the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II we have lost not only our longest-serving monarch and a remarkable public servant, but also the presence of a much-loved and respected Christian leader, during a period of extraordinary change.’ Paul Williams, Bible Society CEO |
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Keswick Ministries
We give thanks to God for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and her faithful service throughout her reign, as she is welcomed by the Lord she has trusted all her life, her Saviour, Jesus Christ. |
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Newsround
For those of you with little people in the house, trying to explain the sad news of Queen Elizabeth’s death… @BBCNewsround have put together a special bulletin looking back at her life.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround
For those of you with little people in the house, trying to explain the sad news of Queen Elizabeth’s death… @BBCNewsround have put together a special bulletin looking back at her life.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/news/watch_newsround
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Queen Elizabeth II served Christ
Our Queen’s faith in Jesus Christ was central to her life, says Mark Woods. We should be deeply grateful to God for her life-long service to Christ reflected in her life-long service to her people. Read The Full Article Here |
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‘The Queen has died.’ We have always known that someday we would hear those words, but that certainty has not robbed them of either their sadness or their solemnity. In the sea of tributes now overwhelming us, how should we react?
Read The Full Article Here
Read The Full Article Here
Prayer
Below are some prayer topics and also the Let’s Pray Topics for the whole week.
Do check back as additional topics may be added during the week.
Below are some prayer topics and also the Let’s Pray Topics for the whole week.
Do check back as additional topics may be added during the week.
Turning The Tide
You can still use the Turning The Tide resources from last week. They can be found in last week’s Blog, (Click Below)
Turning The Tide
You can still use the Turning The Tide resources from last week. They can be found in last week’s Blog, (Click Below)
Turning The Tide
Let’s Pray - Sun 4 Sept - Sat 10 Sept 2022
Sunday 4 September
• Moderator | Pray for the Moderator of the General Assembly, the Right Reverend Dr John Kirkpatrick - praying especially for safety as he travels, often accompanied by his wife, Joan, to the wide range of meetings and commitments in his diary.
• Knowing the blessings of God in worship | The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26.
Ask that as you worship today you may know the blessings of God’s favour, grace and peace.
Monday 5 September
• Global Mission | Give thanks for the work and witness of PCI’s partners in global mission around the world. Give thanks too for PCI’s global mission workers and pray for God’s leading and blessing on their work.
• Council for Global Mission | Pray for Rev Stephen McCracken (Council Convener) and Rev Uel Marrs (Council Secretary), along with members of the Council for Global Mission. Pray that they will have wisdom and guidance from God in their work throughout the year ahead.
Tuesday 6 September
• Mission in Ireland | Give thanks for everyone in PCI congregations who engages in mission. At the start of a new ‘church year’, pray each person will be envisioned & filled with the Spirit as they share God’s love with other people.
• Council for Mission in Ireland | Pray for Rev Dr Frank Sellar (Council Convener), Rev Dr David Bruce (Council Secretary) and Rick Hill (Council Secretary-Designate), along with members of the Council for Mission in Ireland. Pray that they will have wisdom and guidance from God in their work throughout the coming year.
Wednesday 7 September
• World Food Crisis | There are increasing concerns of a global hunger catastrophe unfolding and cost of living crisis across the world. Pray for people who are living in poverty, especially those who are dependent on food aid. Remember also the aid agencies helping them, including Christian Aid and Tearfund.
• Refugee Crisis | Pray for people throughout the world who are displaced within their own country or who have fled to another country due to conflict, economic hardship or fear of persecution or attack. Pray they will receive the humanitarian assistance they need.
Thursday 8 September
• David Moore (West Belfast) | Pray for David as he settles into his new role as minister for special work in West Belfast. Pray for God’s leading and guiding and for the establishing of new relationships.
• Rosemary Spiers (deaconess, Greenwell Street, Newtownards) | Give thanks for great attendance at the summer Bible Club and pray that all the children will come along to organisations starting this month. Pray for a service of remembrance and thanksgiving on 11 September for those who died during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Friday 9 September
• Social Witness | Pray for our children as they begin a new school year. Give thanks for our education system & the safe haven school can provide for the vulnerable. Pray for families struggling with costs of school uniforms & supplies.
• Further and Higher Education | Pray for young people moving to other parts of the UK and Ireland in order to further their education, especially those leaving home for the first time. Pray that they might find Christian fellowship and support through local churches and organisations like Christian Unions, and give thanks for those who will volunteer to welcome students and share the love of Jesus.
Saturday 10 September
• General Council | Pray for Dr Damian Jackson in his new role as General Secretary to the Irish Council of Churches, replacing Dr Nicola Brady. Pray for him in his role co-ordinating the work of the Council, the Irish Inter-Church Committee and his involvement with the Church Leaders Group (Ireland) supporting the President of the ICC.
• Training in Ministry | An induction day for ministry students is planned for 16 September - giving time for worship, prayer and fellowship along with preparation for the new academic year. Pray for the four new students starting their training & for the 2nd & 3rd year students who are returning to full-time study after their summer placements.
Sunday 4 September
• Moderator | Pray for the Moderator of the General Assembly, the Right Reverend Dr John Kirkpatrick - praying especially for safety as he travels, often accompanied by his wife, Joan, to the wide range of meetings and commitments in his diary.
• Knowing the blessings of God in worship | The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26.
Ask that as you worship today you may know the blessings of God’s favour, grace and peace.
Monday 5 September
• Global Mission | Give thanks for the work and witness of PCI’s partners in global mission around the world. Give thanks too for PCI’s global mission workers and pray for God’s leading and blessing on their work.
• Council for Global Mission | Pray for Rev Stephen McCracken (Council Convener) and Rev Uel Marrs (Council Secretary), along with members of the Council for Global Mission. Pray that they will have wisdom and guidance from God in their work throughout the year ahead.
Tuesday 6 September
• Mission in Ireland | Give thanks for everyone in PCI congregations who engages in mission. At the start of a new ‘church year’, pray each person will be envisioned & filled with the Spirit as they share God’s love with other people.
• Council for Mission in Ireland | Pray for Rev Dr Frank Sellar (Council Convener), Rev Dr David Bruce (Council Secretary) and Rick Hill (Council Secretary-Designate), along with members of the Council for Mission in Ireland. Pray that they will have wisdom and guidance from God in their work throughout the coming year.
Wednesday 7 September
• World Food Crisis | There are increasing concerns of a global hunger catastrophe unfolding and cost of living crisis across the world. Pray for people who are living in poverty, especially those who are dependent on food aid. Remember also the aid agencies helping them, including Christian Aid and Tearfund.
• Refugee Crisis | Pray for people throughout the world who are displaced within their own country or who have fled to another country due to conflict, economic hardship or fear of persecution or attack. Pray they will receive the humanitarian assistance they need.
Thursday 8 September
• David Moore (West Belfast) | Pray for David as he settles into his new role as minister for special work in West Belfast. Pray for God’s leading and guiding and for the establishing of new relationships.
• Rosemary Spiers (deaconess, Greenwell Street, Newtownards) | Give thanks for great attendance at the summer Bible Club and pray that all the children will come along to organisations starting this month. Pray for a service of remembrance and thanksgiving on 11 September for those who died during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Friday 9 September
• Social Witness | Pray for our children as they begin a new school year. Give thanks for our education system & the safe haven school can provide for the vulnerable. Pray for families struggling with costs of school uniforms & supplies.
• Further and Higher Education | Pray for young people moving to other parts of the UK and Ireland in order to further their education, especially those leaving home for the first time. Pray that they might find Christian fellowship and support through local churches and organisations like Christian Unions, and give thanks for those who will volunteer to welcome students and share the love of Jesus.
Saturday 10 September
• General Council | Pray for Dr Damian Jackson in his new role as General Secretary to the Irish Council of Churches, replacing Dr Nicola Brady. Pray for him in his role co-ordinating the work of the Council, the Irish Inter-Church Committee and his involvement with the Church Leaders Group (Ireland) supporting the President of the ICC.
• Training in Ministry | An induction day for ministry students is planned for 16 September - giving time for worship, prayer and fellowship along with preparation for the new academic year. Pray for the four new students starting their training & for the 2nd & 3rd year students who are returning to full-time study after their summer placements.
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Open Doors - World Watch List
Open Doors has updated the World Watch List. The list of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian in 2022. The full list can be found here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/ This week the focus is on Qatar the 18th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/qatar/ |
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Belfast City Mission
The annual report and prayer guide for the Belfast City Mission is available to read at the link below.
The annual report and prayer guide for the Belfast City Mission is available to read at the link below.
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European Missionary Fellowship
The latest newsletter and prayer diary for the month are available below.
http://clickeu.actmkt.com
The latest newsletter and prayer diary for the month are available below.
http://clickeu.actmkt.com
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Bible Society Prayer Report
Outreach to the Police and Army - Honduras
Outreach to the Police and Army - Honduras
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Honduras has the highest rate of intentional homicide in the world. San Pedro Sula, the second largest city of the country, is often called “the world’s capital city of crime”. Corruption is common in the police force and army. The jails are overpopulated and the conditions are often inhumane.
The Bible Society of Honduras wanted to help these situations by sharing God's Word with the men and women involved in the police, army and those who are prisoners. It is their prayer that the message of peace and justice the Bible teaches, reaches the hearts of these people and promotes peace in their land. The Bible Society of Honduras does this by providing Bibles to these groups of people, as well as study materials to help them understand what they read.
We recently had an update on how this project has been going in 2022. There had been a worry that a recent change of government would mean that the Bible Society of Honduras would no longer be able to distribute scripture to the armed forces and the prisoners of their country. However, God has continued to open doors to share his Word among these people groups.
There was another obstacle as the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that there was a delay in the arrival of Scripture to Honduras at the start of 2022. The Bible Society here used this time to strategically plan how they would distribute the Scripture when it arrived, and are pleased to report that over the summer they have been able to implement these strategies and give out hundreds of copies of God's Word.
Pray for this project:
The Bible Society of Honduras wanted to help these situations by sharing God's Word with the men and women involved in the police, army and those who are prisoners. It is their prayer that the message of peace and justice the Bible teaches, reaches the hearts of these people and promotes peace in their land. The Bible Society of Honduras does this by providing Bibles to these groups of people, as well as study materials to help them understand what they read.
We recently had an update on how this project has been going in 2022. There had been a worry that a recent change of government would mean that the Bible Society of Honduras would no longer be able to distribute scripture to the armed forces and the prisoners of their country. However, God has continued to open doors to share his Word among these people groups.
There was another obstacle as the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that there was a delay in the arrival of Scripture to Honduras at the start of 2022. The Bible Society here used this time to strategically plan how they would distribute the Scripture when it arrived, and are pleased to report that over the summer they have been able to implement these strategies and give out hundreds of copies of God's Word.
Pray for this project:
- Pray for the political situation in Honduras, and for leaders of the country. Pray that they would continue to lie the distribution of Scriptures among armed forces and prisoners.
- Pray for those who receive a Bible through this project. Asked that they would be inquisitive and read it, taking God's Word to heart and turning to him for salvation.
- Pray for the safety of Bible Society staff and volunteers who distribute the Scriptures among these people groups.
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Pakistan Floods: How You Can Pray
Tearfund have provided a guide for individuals, groups and churches to pray for people affected by the devastating flooding in Pakistan. Find out more at the link below. https://www.tearfund.org/ |
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Crown Jesus Ministries
The Crown Jesus team have had the privilege of sharing the good news of Jesus with many over the summer months and have led over 80 people in a prayer of salvation. They have also had over 170 people attend our evangelism training. You can read more and find out what's coming up in their Newsletter, just click the link below: Newsletter Sept/Oct 2022: |
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Articles
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How To Care For Your Refugee Neighbours
Christians are strangers and exiles. And in the gospel, God offers us a home in a better country through Christ. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/care-refugee-neighbors/ |
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Spurgeon’s Greatest Sermon
There is no sermon more relevant for today than the one Spurgeon preached with his life, as he faced suffering within the bounds of faith. https://twitter.com/TGC/status/1561391432904089609 |
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Helping Those In Hospital
Jesus calls us to love one another not with the pastel sentimentality of greeting cards, but with robust sacrifice. https://twitter.com/TGC/status/1561217786499809281 |
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4 Comforts For Anxious Christians
Following Christ doesn’t prevent us from struggling with anxiety and depression, but we’re called to struggle differently than those who don’t follow Christ. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/comforts-anxious-christians/ |
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Martin Luther’s New Testament
One of the world’s greatest publishing sensations will be the focus of an international conference to be held in Belfast next month, when Union Theological College (UTC) will examine the legacy of Martin Luther’s translation of the New Testament, which celebrates its 500th anniversary this September. Read more here |
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Best Advice - Go To Church
What does this generation need most? One Gen Z writer shares the life-changing advice he received: Go to church. Read more here |
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Bible Society Garden
At St Margaret’s Church in Binsey, Oxfordshire, a local team worked to reignite interest in their medieval pilgrimage site by turning overgrown church grounds into a garden that expresses the message of Psalm 23. These beautiful new surroundings for St Margaret’s Well were inspired by the Bible Society-sponsored Psalm 23 garden at last year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Find out what the team at St Margaret’s did and the difference it’s making. |
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Videos
Facing The Canon
J.John speaks with Roy Crowne, president of HOPE Together, about raising up a generation of gospel entrepreneurs.
J.John speaks with Roy Crowne, president of HOPE Together, about raising up a generation of gospel entrepreneurs.
Music
Canyon by Ellie Holcomb
There is a review of Ellie’s latest album in the September Herald (page 56). You may have encountered her singing with Keith and Kristyn Getty. Below is the title track from her album and you can listen to the whole album on YouTube or below on Spotify.
There is a review of Ellie’s latest album in the September Herald (page 56). You may have encountered her singing with Keith and Kristyn Getty. Below is the title track from her album and you can listen to the whole album on YouTube or below on Spotify.
Jigsaw
Each day a Jigsaw puzzle for a little bit of fun. Share your time in the comments below to encourage others. Please include which day’s puzzle the time is for.
Each day a Jigsaw puzzle for a little bit of fun. Share your time in the comments below to encourage others. Please include which day’s puzzle the time is for.
Monday
This week I thought I would share some of the places we travelled to on holiday this year. We began our travels staying in the New Forest in the south of England and today’s puzzle is Lymington Harbour where you can catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight.
Best Times
Derek 5:10
Eddie 3:23
Play the "Lymington Harbour Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=248ea5aea459
This week I thought I would share some of the places we travelled to on holiday this year. We began our travels staying in the New Forest in the south of England and today’s puzzle is Lymington Harbour where you can catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight.
Best Times
Derek 5:10
Eddie 3:23
Play the "Lymington Harbour Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=248ea5aea459
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Today’s puzzle is from the New Forest. Everywhere you go the New Forest Ponies are just wandering along the roads and they do not get out of the way for anyone.
Best Times
Derek 3:14
Eddie 3:26
Play the "New Forest Ponies Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=127db7b43001
Today’s puzzle is from the New Forest. Everywhere you go the New Forest Ponies are just wandering along the roads and they do not get out of the way for anyone.
Best Times
Derek 3:14
Eddie 3:26
Play the "New Forest Ponies Tuesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=127db7b43001
Wednesday 7th September 2022
In the New Forest we visited the beautiful village of Beaulieu, this is a view across the lake which the village is built alongside. Beaulieu is well known for the Beaulieu Motor Museum which we didn’t go to this time but we have been to before.
Best Times
Eddie 3:59
Derek 4:15
Play the "Beaulieu Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3d5b6d77cf37
In the New Forest we visited the beautiful village of Beaulieu, this is a view across the lake which the village is built alongside. Beaulieu is well known for the Beaulieu Motor Museum which we didn’t go to this time but we have been to before.
Best Times
Eddie 3:59
Derek 4:15
Play the "Beaulieu Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3d5b6d77cf37
Thursday 8th September 2022
While staying in the New Forest we were very close to the town of Christchurch and today’s puzzle is of the Beach Huts at Hengistbury Head, Mudeford in Christchurch. Many of these Beach Huts sell for upwards of £100,000 and yet they have no mains electricity or running water.
Best Times
Eddie 2:30
Play the "Mudeford Beach Huts Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=35c88ac99029
While staying in the New Forest we were very close to the town of Christchurch and today’s puzzle is of the Beach Huts at Hengistbury Head, Mudeford in Christchurch. Many of these Beach Huts sell for upwards of £100,000 and yet they have no mains electricity or running water.
Best Times
Eddie 2:30
Play the "Mudeford Beach Huts Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=35c88ac99029
Thursday 9th September 2022
One day we took the Ferry from Sandbanks in Poole and rode our bikes to Swanage and then Corfe Castle. As we were going to be away for quite some time we decided to take Dougal with us. Today’s puzzle is of Corfe Castle, I hope you remember that the Friday Puzzle is a little bit more challenging. Also you can watch a video of some of the highlights of our trip to Corfe Castle.
Best Time
Derek 11:49
Play the "Corfe Castle Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=12650c7d9448
One day we took the Ferry from Sandbanks in Poole and rode our bikes to Swanage and then Corfe Castle. As we were going to be away for quite some time we decided to take Dougal with us. Today’s puzzle is of Corfe Castle, I hope you remember that the Friday Puzzle is a little bit more challenging. Also you can watch a video of some of the highlights of our trip to Corfe Castle.
Best Time
Derek 11:49
Play the "Corfe Castle Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=12650c7d9448
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