Dear Friends of Burnside,


This Sunday we begin a new series, “Jesus The True And Better …”
Beginning with the Ark.


Many know Noah’s Ark as a children’s tale with animals and a rainbow, but Scripture presents it as a sobering story of judgment and grace.
Genesis 6:1-22


Peter tells us that the flood and the ark “correspond” to our salvation in Christ and to baptism, pointing deliberately beyond Noah to Jesus.
1 Peter 3:18-20


This Sunday we aim to see Jesus The True and Better Ark and to discover how our Salvation in Jesus is pictured in the Ark


We will also be singing a version of Psalm 103 https://youtu.be/ZKKTIFCr1Js?si=ImmrZWGQqF1L2uy1


Join us on Sunday at 11:00am




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-11th-january-2026


World Development Appeal
Thank You to everyone who contributed £1990 to Hives Of Hope this year. 


United Appeal
Thank You to everyone who contributed £5967 to the United Appeal this year.


FWO Envelopes
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Church Finances during 2025. Envelopes for 2026 are now available in the vestibule.


PW
2:00pm Monday 12th January 2026 with Lisa Cromie - Samaritan’s Purse (Shoebox Appeal)


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
9:30am Wednesday


Drop-In Community Cafe
10:30-12noon on Thursday
Join us for a chat and free Tea, Coffee & Scones


Friendship Hour
2:00pm Tuesday 20th January 2026 with Andrew & Carolyn Maybin, The Faith Mission Gospel Truck. You may remember the truth from our Drive-In Carol Service a few years ago.


Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In will take a break over Christmas, starting back again on 15th January.


Christian Unions Ireland
The next CUI meeting is at 8:15pm on Sunday 4th January 2025. If you have an interest in supporting the Christian Unions that meet in the North West (Coleraine, Magee and Letterkenny) then you will be very welcome. See Jewel Carson for more information.


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 19th January 2026


Beside The Burn
The Blog and Daily Devotional Podcast continues every weekday.
You can watch the Podcast on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


May God Bless


Richard




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

Dear Friends of Burnside,


I want to begin this Announcement Email by wishing you a Happy New Year.
This week in Burnside we consider our Psalm of the year - The Unshakeable God In A Shaken World - Psalm 46


Why not read through the Psalm
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2046&version=NIV


And listen to “Ancient Of Days” which we will be singing
https://youtu.be/cJUtAw21qAM?si=nbXADIfITefBEdlb


Join us on Sunday at 11:00am




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-4th-january-2026


World Development Appeal
Thank You to everyone who contributed £1990 to Hives Of Hope this year. 


United Appeal
Thank You to everyone who contributed £5967 to the United Appeal this year.


Blood Transfusion Service
The Blood Transfusion Service will be using our halls all day This Wednesday (7th January 2026) please be aware of this if you need access to the church.


FWO Envelopes
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Church Finances during 2025. Envelopes for 2026 are now available in the vestibule along with a note of giving to date. If you give by standing order there will be an envelope with your giving to date contained inside. Please note that totals are to the end of November and do not include Sunday 7th December 2025. Thank you to Jeremy for organising the new envelopes.


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
9:30am Wednesday


PW
2:00pm Monday 12th January 2026 with Lisa Cromie - Samaritan’s Purse (Shoebox Appeal)


Friendship Hour
2:00pm Tuesday 20th January 2026 with Andrew & Carolyn Maybin, The Faith Mission Gospel Truck. You may remember the truth from our Drive-In Carol Service a few years ago.


Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In will take a break over Christmas, starting back again on 15th January.


Christian Unions Ireland
The next CUI meeting is at 8:15pm on Sunday 4th January 2025. If you have an interest in supporting the Christian Unions that meet in the North West (Coleraine, Magee and Letterkenny) then you will be very welcome. See Jewel Carson for more information.


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 19th January 2026


Beside The Burn
The Blog and Daily Devotional Podcast continues every weekday.
You can watch the Podcast on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


May God Bless


Richard




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

Dear Friends of Burnside,

This week is the fourth Sunday in Advent when we continue our series - Songs Of Expectation -  Advent Anthems Of Hope. 

Each Sunday in Advent we will be looking at another Christmas Carol and what we can learn about Emmanuel - God With Us. 

This week is “Angels From The Realms Of Glory”.

The morning service at 11:00am will be led with special pieces of music from Eileen and our Choir.

In the evening we Join together in Portstewart Presbyterian Church for our Joint Carol Service at 6:30am

Also remember our Christmas Morning Service on Thursday at 10:00am

Please note the times of all these services

Livestream
We had a problem with the livestream last week, but a recording of the service was available later in the day.

Sunday Morning
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-21st-december-2025

Joint Carol Service
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-21st-december-2025-joint-carol-service

Christmas Morning
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/thursday-25th-december-2025-christmas-morning-service

Sunday 28th December 2025
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-28th-december-2025

We look forward to worshipping with you!

Services In December

Sunday 21st December 2025
11:00am in Burnside - Christmas Service

6:30pm in Portstewart Presbyterian - Joint Carol Service

Thursday 25th December 2025
10:00am Christmas Morning Service

Sunday 28th December 2025
11:00am When Jesus Was A Refugee

What Is Happening In Burnside 

Advent Devotional
Our Advent Devotional Book this year is - Love Came Down At Christmas by Sinclair Ferguson.

FWO Envelopes
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Church Finances during 2025. Envelopes for 2026 are now available in the vestibule along with a note of giving to date. If you give by standing order there will be an envelope with your giving to date contained inside. Please note that totals are to the end of November and do not include Sunday 7th December 2025. Thank you to Jeremy for organising the new envelopes.

Girls’ Brigade
Takes a break over Christmas

Prayer Meeting
Takes a break until Wednesday 7th January 2025

Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In will take a break over Christmas, starting back again on 15th January.

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

Roe Vally Christian Radio
Tuesday 30th December 2025 - Thursday 1st January 2026
Broadcasting from 1st Limavady Presbyterian Church
More details and listen at www.rvcr.info 
Ask Alexa “Limavady Radio”
Or search on Facebook
Lee McAlister will be brioadcastion from 10:00am - 11:00am each day.

World Development Appeal
The World Development Appeal this year is entitled: “Hives of Hope. Working Together for a Better Tomorrow.”
Envelopes will be available on Sunday and can be returned on any Sunday during Advent.

New Year’s Day Tractor Run
Dungiven Presbyterian Church
Meeting at the Guildhall 9:30, Move Off 10:30 In Aid of Foyle Hospice.

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 is our Communion season beginning this evening with Communion Preparation at 7:00pm, Communion on Sunday at 11:00am and Communion Thanksgiving at 7:00pm.
We will be meeting in the Main Hall for all of these services as the painting work continues in the Church. We are likely to be in the Hall for another week as we are taking this opportunity to carry out some much needed cleaning while we have scaffolding and access around the pews.


There is no livestream while we meet in the Hall but I will try and make a recording available later.


We look forward to worshipping with you!


Recording Of Service
Communion Preparation 
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/communion-wednesday-19th-november-2025
Communion
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/communion-sunday-23rd-november-2025
Communion Thanksgiving
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/communion-thanksgiving-sunday-23rd-november-2025


Sundays In Burnside
Communion Season
19th November 2025 7:00pm (Wednesday) - Communion Preparation
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 


Advent Devotional
Our Advent Devotional Book - Love Came Down At Christmas, is now available Cost £4.50
There are a few extra books available if you didn’t manage to order one, please see Richard


Shoebox Appeal
Thank you to everyone who returned Shoeboxes and to Janice for organising.
77 Shoeboxes were donated this year.


PW & Friendship Hour Meal
12:30pm Tuesday 2nd December 2025 in Church Hall
Cost £19.50 Please sign sheet in vestibule with Menu Choices (If you haven’t already indicated your attendance.


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. Envelopes available in the Vestibule.
United Appeal | Presbyterian Church Ireland
 
Christian Unions Ireland
The next CUI meeting is at 8:15pm on Sunday 7th December 2025. If you have an interest in supporting the Christian Unions that meet in the North West (Coleraine, Magee and Letterkenny) then you will be very welcome. See Jewel Carson for more information.


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


Scripture Union Schools Project North Coast
Table Quiz and Chinese Takeaway
7:00pm Saturday 22nd November in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church
Adults £10 Children £5 (Includes Chinese Takeaway)


Alzheimer’s Society
A series of free online information sessions for anyone caring for or supporting someone with diagnosis of dementia or anyone with an interest in dementia. Email [email protected] for more information.
Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 2.30pm
Nutrition and Dysphagia in Dementia
Oonagh Moffett and Erin Kelly - Northern Trust Dietetic Service
Tuesday 26 November 2025 at 2.30pm
My Care Encompass Information Session
Encompass is the new digital records system used by Health and Social Care throughout Northern Ireland. My Care is a patient portal to accessing certain health information, the session will explain key features, how to access and use it.
Suzanne Doherty - Credentialed Trainer with Business Services Organisation




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 join with our sisters and brothers in Portstewart Presbyterian Church for the Joint Radio Ulster Broadcast Service.
Please note the earlier time of 9:00am and please make sure you are seated by 8:30am in Portstewart Presbyterian.
Please bring your FWO envelopes to Burnside next Sunday, while this week there will be a special offering for the United Appeal of PCI.


We look forward to worshipping with you!


This Sunday we will be commenting on the Safeguarding Failures in the Presbyterian Church and praying for those who have not been listened to. So far very few details have been shared and all of this has come as a shock. The latest statements by the Presbyterian Church and details of helplines are available at  https://presbyterianireland.org/news


Livestream Of Service
Although the service will be broadcast on Radio Ulster you can also watch on the Portstewart Presbyterian Livestream
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-16th-november-2025
And Listen Again on BBC Sounds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002m9d7




Sundays In Burnside
There is a lot happening in November, here is a summary.


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


Communion Season
19th November 2025 7:00pm (Wednesday) - Communion Preparation
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
Thank you to everyone who returned Shoeboxes and to Janice for organising.
77 Shoeboxes were donated this year.


Friendship Hour
2:00pm Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Remembrance. All Welcome


PW & Friendship Hour Christmas Meal
12:30 Tuesday 2nd December 2025 in Church Hall
See Helen Murphy for more details


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. Envelopes available in the Vestibule.
United Appeal | Presbyterian Church Ireland


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
 
Christian Unions Ireland
The next CUI meeting is at 8:15pm on Sunday 7th December 2025. If you have an interest in supporting the Christian Unions that meet in the North West (Coleraine, Magee and Letterkenny) then you will be very welcome. See Jewel Carson for more information.


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


Ballyclare Male Voice Choir
7:00pm Sunday 16th November 2025 in Balteagh Presbyterian Church


Scripture Union Schools Project North Coast
Table Quiz and Chinese Takeaway
7:00pm Saturday 22nd November in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church
Adults £10 Children £5 (Includes Chinese Takeaway)


Alzheimer’s Society
A series of free online information sessions for anyone caring for or supporting someone with diagnosis of dementia or anyone with an interest in dementia. Email [email protected] for more information.
Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 2.30pm
Nutrition and Dysphagia in Dementia
Oonagh Moffett and Erin Kelly - Northern Trust Dietetic Service
Tuesday 26 November 2025 at 2.30pm
My Care Encompass Information Session
Encompass is the new digital records system used by Health and Social Care throughout Northern Ireland. My Care is a patient portal to accessing certain health information, the session will explain key features, how to access and use it.
Suzanne Doherty - Credentialed Trainer with Business Services Organisation




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 is Remembrance Sunday and we will begin our Service with an Act of Remembrance.
A wreath will also be laid at the Sunday Service on the Promenade.


This week we will be Remembering Jesus and thinking about some of the things about Jesus that we may have forgotten.
Also Remember your bible as we will be in the Church Hall again.


We look forward to worshipping with you!


Livestream Of Service
We will be in the Church Hall again on Sunday due to redecoration of the Meeting House. 
There will be no live streaming available but we do hope to record the service and make it available later at the link below.
Sunday 9th November 2025 - Remembrance Sunday - Remember Jesus
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-9th-november-2025




Sundays In Burnside
There is a lot happening in November, here is a summary.


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
Breakfast Afterwards in Portstewart Church Hall


Communion Season
19th November 2025 7:00pm (Wednesday) - Communion Preparation
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
Thank you to everyone who returned Shoeboxes and to Janice for organising.


PW
2:00pm Monday 10th November 2025 with Heidi England - Deaconess, Railway Street, Lisburn. All Ladies Welcome.


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 10th November 2025 in Minor Hall


Friendship Hour
2:00pm Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Remembrance. All 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. Envelopes available in the Vestibule.
United Appeal | Presbyterian Church Ireland


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
 
Christian Unions Ireland
The next CUI meeting is at 8:15pm on Sunday 7th December 2025. If you have an interest in supporting the Christian Unions that meet in the North West (Coleraine, Magee and Letterkenny) then you will be very welcome. See Jewel Carson for more information.


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


Sacrifice Remembered
Poppy Festival Of Reflection & Remembrance in Dungannon Presbyterian Church,
Friday 7th November - Sunday 9th November 2025


Remembrance Service
10:50am Tuesday 11th November 2025 at the War Memorial, The Promenade. All welcome for a short Act of Remembrance 


The Smiles 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


Ballyclare Male Voice Choir
7:00pm Sunday 16th November 2025 in Balteagh Presbyterian Church


Scripture Union Schools Project North Coast
Table Quiz and Chinese Takeaway
7:00pm Saturday 22nd November in First Coleraine Presbyterian Church
Adults £10 Children £5 (Includes Chinese Takeaway)


Alzheimer’s Society
A series of free online information sessions for anyone caring for or supporting someone with diagnosis of dementia or anyone with an interest in dementia. Email [email protected] for more information.
Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 2.30pm
Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney
Jane Millar - Partner, Macaulay Wray Solicitors
Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 2.30pm
Nutrition and Dysphagia in Dementia
Oonagh Moffett and Erin Kelly - Northern Trust Dietetic Service
Tuesday 26 November 2025 at 2.30pm
My Care Encompass Information Session
Encompass is the new digital records system used by Health and Social Care throughout Northern Ireland. My Care is a patient portal to accessing certain health information, the session will explain key features, how to access and use it.
Suzanne Doherty - Credentialed Trainer with Business Services Organisation




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 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