Wednesday 24th November 2021

Beside The Burn
On the Burnside Blog this week we begin our journey with Ruth through Advent. Each day finding “Hope Under Bethlehem Skies”. This is a short devotional video drawing us towards Jesus.
The book is now available as an ebook for immediate download and at the special price of £1.99
https://www.10ofthose.com/

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Music to accompany - Finding Hope Under Bethlehem Skies


The full playlist on Spotify
Or search for “Finding Hope Under Bethlehem Skies” on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/


The Playlist as it grows on YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIY5l1NKZ7v-VnhF57R6uV2b


The Song For Today

Deliver Us Andrew Peterson
The whole Album that this song comes from is also worth a listen at Christmas.
https://open.spotify.com/album/24WQoKJPICucZjGnvwgohy?si=12QqLp4BRKyQc62EZd8eCQ

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​Let’s Pray For Naomi Keefe (global mission worker, Brazil) 
Pray for preparations for an evangelistic street event at Christmas by the Good News Club children. Pray too for Beberibe congregation’s preparations to hold an evangelistic event for the first time in a nearby condominium block. Pray that God will prepare the hearts of people.


Scripture Union Malawi (SUM)
Prayfor the ongoing work of Scripture Union in Malawi reaching out to children and teenagers with the message of God’s love. Give thanks for all in leadership in (SUM) as they serve.

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Glen Scrivener
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Hallowed Be Your Name

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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.
Lamentations Summary


https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study/posts/lamentations-summary

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Open Doors - World Watch List
Open Doors has released the World Watch List. The list of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian in 2021. 
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/


This week the focus is on Brunei the 39th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here 


https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/brunei/

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Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.


26 November – 2 December
One of the most exciting events of the year in Belfast is the city–wide carol service on 8 December. We hope to see many hundreds of students across Belfast come and hear the gospel. Pray that the CUs across Belfast will unite together behind this vision and that CU students will be bold in their invitations.
Pray for CU committees as they take time to look back at the semester and to solidify plans for the next semester. Pray that through the end–of–semester tiredness they would know God’s faithfulness and not grow weary but lean on him and trust in his strength to carry them next semester again!

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A Prayer of Thanks
God, You are good, and Your steadfast love endures forever! Even in the hardest seasons, I always have a reason to worship You.
Thank You for giving me victory and abundant life in Jesus Christ! Although I don’t deserve it, You shower me with unconditional love and forgiveness.
And so no matter what the future may hold, I will shout for joy because You are with me. You comfort me and bless me in the presence of my enemies. Nothing compares to You and no weapon can stand against You. In all things, I am more than a conqueror through You!
Be glorified through me, God. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart bless Your name.
I want my life to bring You praise.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
From YouVersion - the Bible App for Smart Devices

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Crown Jesus Ministries
The latest newsletter from Crown Jesus is available to read here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/2411deba-d305-451b-8d81-d42f309c5751

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Getty Music Christmas Hymns
Keith and Kristyn Getty are offering a free download of a 15 song album of their favourite Christmas Hymns. simply provide you name and email address t the link below and download for free.


https://www.gettymusic.com/getty-christmas-hymnal?mc_cid=1b65ef2f34&mc_eid=def46f1922

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Trials
Inspired by yesterday’s trial on the Blog, Frances shared this hymn about trials with me.

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Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw


Jean 2:49
​Eddie 3:15

​Play the "Dunluce Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=21cdd1269e11