This week we continue week 4 of the Journey of Lent, a journey of 40 days through the Wilderness with Jesus Christ towards Easter. We will discover that Wilderness is a much more positive experience than we might imagine and we pray that we will be drawn into a deeper relationship with Jesus as we embark on a Sorrowful Journey with Jesus
Let’s Pray For Diane Cusick (global mission worker in Zambia)
Pray for Diane as she continues to lead CCAP’s Zambia Synod Early Childhood Development work, mainly from her home in Lusaka. Pray for teachers and children who are back in school, that they will be able to manage the health and safety guidelines and for good teaching. Myanmar Pray for Myanmar following the recent military coup. Pray for peace, for a fair and just government for all the people of the country. Pray too for the leaders and members of the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar. |
Information about the World Day Of prayer was added to the Blog on Friday morning after it had first been published, if you missed it you can catch up on Friday here
Joining J.John on Facing the Canon this week is social entrepreneur and co-founder of Christian Concern, Pastor Ade Omooba.
It would seem that some of the NI Executive, after a year of the Pandemic may be getting ready to ask God for help.
https://www.newsletter.co.uk/health/coronavirus/stormonts-green-light-for-easter-day-of-prayer-in-ni-churches-3156786?fbclid=IwAR1DLYkNEQ2QkUOp9wI5I7_PFhbbQGNznU3CF7K4tlgRJd0xEMq4Ddg88VE
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Jehovah Jireh
Do It Again Lord - Layman’s Revival - America 1857 (28 minute video)
This Week we are focusing each day on a different Revival.
Gordon Pettie talks with the revival historian Mathew Backholer about the events surrounding the Layman’s revival in America in 1857. Their prayer is that God will do it again in our times.
Last Wednesday there was an opportunity to watch the life story of Corrie Ten Boom.
https://youtu.be/GHjiGwG4cFY
The Hiding Place
This week we share “The Hiding Place” in instalments a film based on Corrie Ten Boom’s book of the same name.
This week I continue to suggest a film each day. These videos are free to watch but may take a little longer than the usual video to fully appreciate.
John Bunyan: The People's Pilgrim (50 minute Video)
This documentary reveals the story of John Bunyan's life, his personal struggles, his triumphs, and his remarkable legacy. Join us as we follow the well-trod path of John Bunyan from the "Slough of Despond" through the narrow gate and on to the "Celestial City."
For World Book Day, here's author Jo Sheringham talking about her creative, sci-fi reimagining of the story of Jonah from the Bible – ????? ??? ??? ????-?????? ???????? ????.
On Friday Rev. Nigel Craig (a frequent visitor to Burnside) recommended we listen to this song by City Alight.
Portstewart the 3rd lowest number of cases in Ireland last week
I thought you might like to see this photo of the promenade from 1925. I’m sure many of you remember a time when there was no railing along the footpath.
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Jean 12:13
Derek 15:25
Play the "Portstewart Monday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3fcc1205a874