Dear Friends of Burnside,


This Sunday our Girls’ Brigade join us for their annual enrolment service. Come along to show your support to our girls and stay for a cuppa in the Church Hall. The loose Offering on Sunday will be for GB Funds


Thank you to everyone who made our Harvest Services so special. All the food items were taken to Ashes To Gold on Monday morning and   £540 was raised on Sunday evening at our Joint Harvest Service for Ashes To Gold.


We look forward to worshipping with you!


Livestream Of Service
If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week.  
Girls’ Brigade Enrolment Service
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-19th-october-2025


Sundays In Burnside
There is a lot happening during the next two months, here is a summary.


19th October 11:00am
Girls’ Brigade Enrolment Service
Cuppa in Church Hall after service.


2nd November 11:00am
Stephen Dinsmore
Returning Shoe Boxes


9th November 11:00am
Remembrance Sunday


16th November 9:03am
Radio Ulster Broadcast Service
Combined Service with Portstewart Presbyterian (Hosted in Portstewart PCI)
Everyone to be seated by 8:30am


23rd November 11:00am 
Communion Service


23rd November 7:00pm
Communion Thanksgiving Service


30th November 11:00am
First Sunday Of Advent




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Shoebox Appeal
Shoeboxes are available in the church Vestibule and should be returned on or before Sunday 2nd November 2025
An information video can be viewed here - https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/how-to-pack-a-shoebox


Friendship Hour
2:00pm Tuesday 21st October 2025
With Heather Mercer - Every Home Crusade / Revival Movement Association
Everyone Welcome


PW
The PW that was cancelled last week has been rescheduled for Monday 27th October 2:00pm With Carolyn Maybin - Talk On Crafts


Indoor Bowling Club
7:15pm Monday & Thursday in Main Hall
New Members Very Welcome


Girls’ Brigade
Every Tuesday
EXPLORERS (age 3-7) 6.15pm - 7.15pm
COMPANY SECTION (age 8 -18)  7.15pm - 8.30pm
All girls welcome! 


Prayer Meeting
Continues 9:30am Wednesday


Community Cafe - Drop-In
10:30am - 12noon Every Thursday. Come along for a chat, free cup of tea/coffee and a scone.


United Appeal
Each year at our Harvest Thanksgiving Service we give towards the United Appeal Of Our Church. Please give generously. More details at the link below.
United Appeal | Presbyterian Church Ireland


Radio Ulster Broadcast Service 
A Joint Radio Ulster Sunday Service will take place with Portstewart Presbyterian Church on Sunday 16th November 2025.
The service will be Broadcast live from Portstewart PCI. Starting at 9:03am and concluding at 9:45am we will need to be seated by 8:30am. This is an early start but please make the effort to ensure that this is a successful witness from the two congregations.


Communion Season
Communion Preparation 7:00pm Wednesday 19th November 2025
Communion 11:00am Sunday 23rd November 2025
Communion Thanksgiving 7:00pm Sunday 23rd November 2025


Beside The Burn
The Blog and Daily Devotional Podcast continue every weekday.
Each day we develop what we have been thinking about on Sunday.
Each episode offers Bible teaching, prayer, and quiet reflection.
You can watch the Podcast on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  or you can listen via the Podcast software on your device https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


What Is Happening In The Wider Church


The Smilies Foundation
The Romanian Executive Team visits the UK. Everyone is invited to an evening of Worship, News, Updates and Stories, 7:30pm Terrace Row Church Hall on Friday 14th November 2025


May we know God’s Blessing this week,


Richard


Burnside Presbyterian Church
Mill Road, Portstewart, BT55 7SW
Charity Commission of N.I. Charity No. 105542
​

Dear Friends of Burnside,


Join us this Sunday in Burnside as we consider what we believe.
This email should be encouraging you to come to the service, so here are some of the highlights for Sunday.


We will be -
Singing a Christmas Carol. (I know it is only just October)
Thinking about the Greek word homoousious (Not as boring as it sounds)
And considering why it is important that we know Jesus was begotten not Created 


We look forward to worshipping with you!


Livestream Of Service
No Livestream is available of the service today.


Sundays In Burnside
There is a lot happening during the next two months, here is a summary.


5th October 11:00am
1700th Anniversary of the Nicene Creed
Launch of Shoe Box Appeal - https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/how-to-pack-a-shoebox


12th October 11:00am
Harvest Thanksgiving
Food Bank for Ashes To Gold
United Appeal 


12th October 7:00pm 
Combined Service with Portstewart Presbyterian (Hosted in Burnside)
Combined Choir & Portstewart PCI Praise Group
Harvest Supper In Hall


19th October 11:00am
Girls’ Brigade Enrolment Service


2nd November 11:00am
Stephen Dinsmore


9th November 11:00am
Remembrance Sunday


16th November 9:03am
Radio Ulster Broadcast Service
Combined Service with Portstewart Presbyterian (Hosted in Portstewart PCI)
Everyone to be seated by 8:30am


23rd November 11:00am 
Communion Service


23rd November 7:00pm
Communion Thanksgiving Service


30th November 11:00am
First Sunday Of Advent




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Choir Practices For Harvest
Practices will take place after church this Sunday


PW
2:00pm Monday 13th October 2025
With Caroline Maybin (Faith Mission) Arts And Craft
All Ladies Welcome


Friendship Hour
2:00pm Tuesday 21st October 2025
With Heather Mercer - Every Home Crusade / Revival Movement Association
Everyone Welcome


Indoor Bowling Club
7:15pm Monday & Thursday in Main Hall
New Members Very Welcome


Girls’ Brigade
Every Tuesday
EXPLORERS (age 3-7) 6.15pm - 7.15pm
COMPANY SECTION (age 8 -18)  7.15pm - 8.30pm
All girls welcome! 


Prayer Meeting
Continues 9:30am Wednesday


Community Cafe - Drop-In
10:30am - 12noon Every Thursday. Come along for a chat, free cup of tea/coffee and a scone.


United Appeal
Each year at our Harvest Thanksgiving Service we give towards the United Appeal Of Our Church. Please give generously. More details at the link below.
United Appeal | Presbyterian Church Ireland


Radio Ulster Broadcast Service 
A Joint Radio Ulster Sunday Service will take place with Portstewart Presbyterian Church on Sunday 16th November 2025.
The service will be Broadcast live from Portstewart PCI. Starting at 9:03am and concluding at 9:45am we will need to be seated by 8:30am. This is an early start but please make the effort to ensure that this is a successful witness from the two congregations.


Communion Season
Communion Preparation 7:00pm Wednesday 19th November 2025
Communion 11:00am Sunday 23rd November 2025
Communion Thanksgiving 7:00pm Sunday 23rd November 2025
 
Beside The Burn
The Blog and Daily Devotional Podcast continue every weekday.
Each day we develop what we have been thinking about on Sunday.
Each episode offers Bible teaching, prayer, and quiet reflection.
You can watch the Podcast on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  or you can listen via the Podcast software on your device https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside




May we know God’s Blessing this week,
 
Richard
 
Burnside Presbyterian Church
Mill Road, Portstewart, BT55 7SW
Charity Commission of N.I. Charity No. 105542

​Dear Friends of Burnside,


We warmly invite you to join us this Sunday in Burnside as we gather for worship, reflection, and fellowship.


Our service this week centres on the theme Encounter - God’s Call to Gather, guided by the words of Psalm 100:
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” Whether you are a regular attender or a newcomer, you are most welcome.


No matter how your week has been, we hope you will find a place of rest and renewal in God’s presence.
Bring your family, bring a friend, or simply bring yourself—we would love to welcome you.


If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.


Livestream Of Service
If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week.  
Encounter - The Greatest Invitation We Will Ever Get
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-14th-september-2025


What Is Happening In Burnside 


Community Cafe - Drop-In
Starting back this Thursday 18th September 2025


Choir Practices For Harvest
Practices will take place after church on Sundays 21st & 28th September and 5th October 2025


Girls’ Brigade
Every Tuesday
EXPLORERS (age 3-7) 6.15pm - 7.15pm
COMPANY SECTION (age 8 -18)  7.15pm - 8.30pm
All girls welcome! 


PW
PW are organising a lunch for ladies in Royal Court on Tuesday 16th September at 2pm. There will be a sheet of paper on vestibule table on Sunday for signatures.


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 22nd September in Minor Hall


Harvest Thanksgiving
11:00am & 7:00pm Sunday 12th October 2025


Girls’ Brigade Enrolment Service
11:00am Sunday 19th October 2025


Prayer Meeting
Continues 9:30am Wednesday
 
Beside The Burn
The Blog and Daily Devotional Podcast continue every weekday.
Each day we develop what we have been thinking about on Sunday.
The inspiration is Psalm 23 - 
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul.
Psalms 23:1-3 (NIV)
Burnside Church was first planted beside a burn (a stream) and each day I want to encourage you to take time to sit down beside the burn with the word of God and ask the Holy Spirit to restore your soul. 
Each episode offers Bible teaching, prayer, and quiet reflection.
You can watch the Podcast on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  or you can listen via the Podcast software on your device https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


What Is Happening In The Wider Church


European Heritage Open Days
On Saturday 13 September, Union Theological College will be open to the public as part of the European Heritage Open Days (EHOD). The theme of EHOD 2025 is 'Architectural Heritage: Past Structures, Future Connections.’ The College will be open from 9.30am until 5pm.


Semeron - Cancer Support Group
Psalm 23 Ken Curtis - 11:00am Saturday 13th September 2025 in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney.


Church Resources Exhibition
Thursday 18th September 2025 in Stormont Hotel, Belfast.
More details and Free Admission Tickets Here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/church-resources-2025-belfast-tickets-1203780944209


Eilidh Patterson in Concert
7:30pm Saturday 20th September 2025 in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, Portrush.
Spend an evening with Eilidh as she shares her story of faith and performs songs from her albums Journey Maker & Safe Place.


Barnabas Aid
Light In The Darkness:  The Witness Of Middle Eastern Christians.
Come and hear how hope is being brought to suffering Christians.
1-3pm Saturday 20th September 2025 at House of Vic-Ryn, Lisburn.
Contact [email protected]


God’s World: Our Responsibility?
A Presbyterian Church in Ireland Creation Conference
10:00am-4:00pm Saturday 27th September 2025, Assembly Buildings, Belfast
Book Tickets Here: https://gods-world-our-responsibility.eventbrite.com/
Information Video: https://vimeo.com/presbyterianireland/gods-world-our-responsibility?share=copy


Sing For Freedom
Belfast Community Gospel Choir Concert in support of International Justice Mission, 7:00pm Saturday 27th September 2025, Portstewart Baptist Church


Safeguarding Training
Safeguarding Training which will take place for our Presbytery at 7:30pm Monday 29th September in Ballyrashane Presbyterian Church.
Safeguarding training is for anyone who has contact with children or vulnerable adults and needs to be updated every three years 
Bookings can be made here https://form.jotform.com/232914535605355


Ruling Elder’s Fellowship
Meeting in Aghadowey Presbyterian Church (or hall) on Thursday 2nd October, 2025, at 8pm. With Ian Bingham from CARE, on the topic of "Counter Culture". As part of this presentation, we expect Ian will address a number of the issues facing Christians in society, in these troubling and turbulent times. 


May we know God’s Blessing this week,
 
Richard
 
Burnside Presbyterian Church
Mill Road, Portstewart, BT55 7SW
Charity Commission of N.I. Charity No. 105542

​Dear Friends of Burnside,


This week we conclude our short series on the Holy Spirit.
As we compare Life By The Spirit with Life In The Flesh


So I say, live by the Spirit, 
and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
Galatians 5:16 (NIV)


We discover

• The Command: To Walk By The Spirit
• The Contrast: Flesh vs. Spirit
• The Character of Christ: The Fruit of the Spirit
• The Call: Crucify the Flesh, Keep in Step

We will also be praying for the Middle East and the Israel Iran conflict.


Join us on Sunday at 11:00am and pray with us for a movement of the Holy Spirit in Revival across our land. 


 
Information For The Week Ahead
 
Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In on Thursday 10:30am-12noon 
Last one of the season, starting back in September
 
Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting 9:30am Wednesday
Last one of the season, starting back in September
  
Stewartstown Presbyterian Church Girls' Brigade
Will be staying in our Church Halls next weekend 27th - 29th June 2025


The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues each week day, then takes a break over the summer.
www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk 
 
Keswick @ Portstewart
Saturday 5th - Friday 11th July
More Details Here - https://www.keswickatportstewart.org/2025-convention
Previous Years can be watched here https://youtube.com/@keswickportstewart?si=5lxOZl80-wvHhv0o


New Horizon
Saturday 2nd - Friday 8th August 2025
Find Out More Here https://newhorizon.org.uk


CSSM
Monday 7th July - Friday 18th July
The team will be reporting on Sunday 6th & Sunday 13th July
The team stay at the Baptist Church Halls and will be using Burnside Church Halls for youth meetings during the fortnight.


Blood Transfusion Service
Will be using our halls on Tuesday 15th July 11am-8pm
(CSSM will not be using the hall that day)


Livestream Of Services
If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week.  
Life By The Spirit
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-22nd-june-2025


May we know God’s Blessing this week,
 
Richard
 
Burnside Presbyterian Church
Mill Road, Portstewart, BT55 7SW
Charity Commission of N.I. Charity No. 105542