This week we begin 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, beginning this week at the Home of Simon The Pharisee.
Each day we look in a little more detail at the passage from Sunday - Luke 7:36-50
Let’s Pray For Naomi Leremore (global mission worker, Kenya)
Pray for continued progress in the development of the various writing projects which Naomi and her colleagues are working on including: the Vacation Bible School peace lessons for children, the TEE mentorship guide book for teens, and The Chosen worksheets for youth. Pakistan Pray for the work and witness of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan. Pray for Christians in the country who are suffering persecution to remain steadfast in their faith. Pray too for the Covid-19 situation. |
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child
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 Turkey the 25th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/turkey/ |
Christian Unions Ireland Prayer Guide This Week
The prayer points for this week. 22 – 28 July There are a variety of conferences in Northern Ireland that the CUI team are hoping to support in the summer. Pray for opportunities to connect with and to support those coming to university despite these conferences all looking different than usual. Pray for Trinity College Dublin CU “Events Week” committee: that a committee would be formed, they would be committed and passionate about sharing the Gospel on campus, and the Lord would be preparing the hearts of these students over the summer so they are ready to start planning when term starts. |
Hatun Tash
You may have heard about Hatun Tash being stabbed at Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park, London at the weekend. Here is an article from Premier Christianity giving more details. https://www.premierchristianity.com/stories/hatun-tash-the-radical-christian-who-was-stabbed-after-criticising-islam/5276.article |
Many of you enjoyed the interview with Marilyn Baker on Facing the Canon this week, here is an audio recording from 1986 of an evening with Marilyn Baker to enjoy.
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.
We begin today with the Sunday Celebration
The Northern Trust Mobile Vaccination Team will be in:
Thursday 29 July - Tilly Molly’s Centre, Armoy from 10am – 5pm
Saturday 31 July - Town Hall, Coleraine 10am to 6pm
Sunday 1 August – Town Hall, Coleraine 1pm – 5pm.
The teams will be administering the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to any NI residents over the age of 18 who have not yet been vaccinated.
With the rise in the Delta variant and associated hospital pressures, healthcare professionals are keen to get as many people vaccinated as possible.
There is no need to book in advance but people should bring personal ID. This can include Passport, Driving licence, Bus pass, Carer’s card or bring a document that confirms your name and address such as an electric/gas/phone bill.
People will need to return to the area in six weeks to receive their second dose.
If you are on Facebook try the link below, which should take you to some photos that Deirdre took when we returned home at the weekend. We took a trip to the new viewpoint at Magheracross. On Saturday the view was stunning but on Sunday the Sea Mist had descended, although the car park was still in bright sunshine. It did provide a beautiful display of a Fogbow.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=deirdre.gregg.14&set=a.888954495375735
Yesterday’s Jigsaw
Jean 3:17
Play the "Torquay Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0385e1f893e8