 Finding Mercy In The Way Of Sorrow
Dear Friends of Burnside, This Sunday, we will celebrate Palm Sunday and the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. As we wave our palm branches and sing "Hosanna!", we will also explore the depths of sorrow and struggle that ultimately led to Christ's sacrifice and victory. The Scripture teaches us that "weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5). As we transition from Lament to Celebration during this Holy Week, may our hearts be prepared to fully experience the joy of the resurrection! I encourage you to join us this Sunday. Ordination Of Elders in Portstewart Presbyterian Church 3 New Elders will be ordained in Portstewart Presbyterian Church at 6:30pm Next Sunday 24th March when Anne Freeman and I will be part of the Commission of Presbytery and I will be preaching the charge to the New Elders. An invitation has been extended to our congregation to attend this special service. Information For The Week Ahead Choir Practices Choir practices continue this Sunday after church in preparation for Easter Sunday, new members of the choir will be very welcome. Easter Sunday - Sunday 31st March 2024 6:30am Dawn Service, Harbour Hill (Don’t forget the time changes!) with Portstewart Presbyterian and Portstewart Baptist. Breakfast at Portstewart Baptist Church 11:00am Easter Sunday Service in Burnside Prayer Meeting 9:30am Wednesday in Minor Hall Community Cafe - Drop-In The Drop-In will is back this Thursday 10:30am - 12noon. Do invite others to come and join us. Free tea/Coffee scones, biscuits and a chat. Presbytery Global Mission Evening 6:30pm Sunday 7th April 2024 in New Row, Coleraine with Rev. Brian Wilson speaking about the work of Mission Africa. Blood Transfusion Service Wednesday 10th April in Burnside Church Halls Communion Communion Preparation Service 7:00pm Wednesday 24th April Communion Service 11:00am Sunday 28th April Communion Thanksgiving 7:00pm Sunday 28th April Lent Devotional Series “Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow” by Robin Ham is our guide to the book of Lamentations this Lent. Books are still available for £3 in the vestibule. The Burnside Blog The Blog continues every weekday on the Church Website, there will be a short devotional Podcast/Video complimenting the book “Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow” during Lent with some topics for prayer, articles to read, music to listen to and Jigsaws to puzzle you. Podcast The daily devotional is also available as a Podcast and you can subscribe for free using your podcast software on your phone or tablet. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside Livestream Of Services If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week. https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-24th-march-2024 Grace and Peace Richard
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Finding Mercy In The Way Of Sorrow
Dear Friends of Burnside, This Sunday, March 17th, we will be remembering Patrick's Gospel legacy and once again we'll be exploring rich biblical truths from Lamentations 4. We will be considering how the Israelites thought “It will never happen to us!”. We will focus on how we can stand firm in our faith even during life's darkest trials. We'll discover hope and encouragement from God's Word as we learn to trust in His sovereign plan and await His promised restoration. Whether you are walking through a difficult season or simply need to be refreshed by the steadfast love of God, came and share in fellowship as we worship our risen Saviour. I pray you will join us this Sunday as we seek spiritual nourishment and long to have our faith strengthened. Let's gather together as God's people to proclaim His faithfulness and experience His abiding presence. Mission In Ireland Rally (Sunday Evening) The Presbytery Mission In Ireland Rally takes place at 7:00pm this Sunday 17th March in Terrace Row, Presbyterian Church, Coleraine, come along to hear about PCI Mission in Ireland with Rev. Graham Stockdale - Chaplain in Maghaberry Prision and Rev. Alistair Dunlop Jr. Minister in Howth and Malahide. Information For The Week Ahead Choir Practices Choir practices continue this Sunday after church in preparation for Easter Sunday, new members of the choir will be very welcome. There will also be a practices next Sunday 24th March. Friendship Hour Join us at the Friendship Hour for our Easter Afternoon Tea 2:00pm this Tuesday 19th March. Girls’ Brigade GB concludes this Tuesday. Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6pm-7pm Company section (8 - 18year olds) 7pm- 8.15pm Easter Sunday - Sunday 31st March 2024 6:30am Dawn Service, Harbour Hill (Don’t forget the time changes!) with Portstewart Presbyterian and Portstewart Baptist. 11:00am Easter Sunday Service in Burnside Prayer Meeting 9:30am Wednesday in Minor Hall Community Cafe - Drop-In The Drop-In will is back this Thursday 10:30am - 12noon. Do invite others to come and join us. Free tea/Coffee scones, biscuits and a chat. Ordination Of Elders in Portstewart Presbyterian Church 3 New Elders will be ordained in Portstewart Presbyterian Church at 6:30pm Next Sunday 24th March when Anne Freeman and I will be part of the Commission of Presbytery and I will be preaching the charge to the New Elders. An invitation has been extended to our congregation to attend this special service. Music Exams Music Exams will be taking place in the Church Halls all day Friday 22nd March 2024 Blood Transfusion Service Wednesday 10th April in Burnside Church Halls Defibrillator Training Thank you to everyone who came along to the Defibrillator training this week. Lent Devotional Series “Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow” by Robin Ham is our guide to the book of Lamentations this Lent. Books are still available for £3 in the vestibule. The Burnside Blog The Blog continues every weekday on the Church Website, there will be a short devotional Podcast/Video complimenting the book “Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow” during Lent with some topics for prayer, articles to read, music to listen to and Jigsaws to puzzle you. Podcast The daily devotional is also available as a Podcast and you can subscribe for free using your podcast software on your phone or tablet. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside Livestream Of Services If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week. https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-17th-march-2024 Grace and Peace Richard Finding Mercy In The Way Of Sorrow
Dear Friends of Burnside, Join us this Sunday as we continue our journey through Lent, Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow. We are discovering hope in Lamentations 3 Information For The Week Ahead This week the Portstewart Music Festival is taking place in the Church Hall from Monday to Friday, so please not any changes to the usual routine. Choir Practices Choir practices begin this Sunday after church in preparation for Easter Sunday, new members of the choir will be very welcome. Practices will also take place on Sunday 17th & 24th. Defibrillator Training Defibrillator training will take place at 7pm this Wednesday 13th March (duration 2) hours. Friendship Hour Join us at the Friendship Hour for our Easter Afternoon Tea 2:00pm Tuesday 19th March. If you would like to attend please give your name to Helen or David Murphy. Lenten Bible Study If you would like to discuss what we have been learning from our Lenten Journey there will be another opportunity to meet this Tuesday 12th March at 11:00am in the Church. Everyone is very welcome and last week we had a very helpful discussion about what we have been reading from Lamentations. Girls’ Brigade GB continues this Tuesday. Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6pm-7pm Company section (8 - 18year olds) 7pm- 8.15pm Prayer Meeting 9:30am Wednesday in Church Community Cafe - Drop-In The Drop-In will not be taking place this week but continues next Thursday 10:30am - 12noon. Do invite others to come and join us. Free tea/Coffee scones, biscuits and a chat. Mission In Ireland Rally 7:00pm Sunday 17th March in Terrace Row, Presbyterian Church, Coleraine, come along to hear about PCI Mission in Ireland with Rev. Graham Stockdale - Chaplain in Maghaberry Prision and Rev. Alistair Dunlop Jr. Minister in Howth and Malahide. Ordination Of Elders in Portstewart Presbyterian Church 3 New Elders will be ordained in Portstewart Presbyterian Church at 6:30pm on Sunday 24th March when Anne Freeman and I will be part of the Commission of Presbytery and I will be preaching the charge to the New Elders. An invitation has been extended to our congregation to attend this special service. Lent Devotional Series “Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow” by Robin Ham is our guide to the book of Lamentations this Lent. Books are still available for £3 in the vestibule. The Burnside Blog The Blog continues every weekday on the Church Website, there will be a short devotional Podcast/Video complimenting the book “Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow” during Lent with some topics for prayer, articles to read, music to listen to and Jigsaws to puzzle you. Podcast The daily devotional is also available as a Podcast and you can subscribe for free using your podcast software on your phone or tablet. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside Livestream Of Services If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week. https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-10th-march-2024 I pray that you may know the Lord’s blessing this week. Richard Finding Mercy In The Way Of Sorrow
Dear Friends of Burnside, Join us for both services this week. In the morning we continue our Lenten Journey - Finding Mercy In The Way Of Sorrow. Lamentations 2 In the evening we have our Annual Bowling Service at 7pm with Coleraine Community Choir and Rev. Stephen Williamson. Special Offering for Northern Ireland Chest Heart And Stroke. John 21:1-14 Information For The Week Ahead World Day Of Prayer 2024 7:30pm Friday 1st March in Agherton Parish Church Bowling Club 7:15pm Monday & Thursday. New members will be very welcome. Committee Meeting 7:00pm Monday 4th March 2024 Defibrillator Training Defibrillator training will take place at 7pm Wednesday 13th March (duration 2) hours. If you would like to receive training please speak to Janice or Richard Lenten Bible Study If you would like to discuss what we have been learning from our Lenten Journey there will be an opportunity to meet on Tuesday 5th & 12th March at 11:00am in Minor Hall. Everyone is very welcome. Girls’ Brigade GB continues this Tuesday. Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6pm-7pm Company section (8 - 18year olds) 7pm- 8.15pm Prayer Meeting 9:30am Wednesday in Minor Hall Community Cafe - Drop-In The Drop-In continues on Thursday 10:30am - 12noon. Do invite others to come and join us. Free tea/Coffee scones, biscuits and a chat. Mission In Ireland Rally 7:00pm Sunday 17th March in Terrace Row, Presbyterian Church, Coleraine. Ordination Of Elders in Portstewart Presbyterian Church 3 New Elders will be ordained in Portstewart Presbyterian Church at 6:30pm on Sunday 24th March when Anne Freeman and I will be part of the Commission of Presbytery and I will be preaching the charge to the New Elders. An invitation has been extended to our congregation to attend this special service. Music Festival The Portstewart Music Festival will be held in our church halls from Monday 11th - Friday 15th March. Lent Devotional Series “Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow” by Robin Ham is our guide to the book of Lamentations this Lent. Books will be available for £3 on Sunday. Extra copies are available even if you haven’t ordered. (If you buy the physical book an ebook copy is also available to read on Kindle/ipad if that is more convenient) The Burnside Blog The Blog continues every weekday on the Church Website, there will be a short devotional Podcast/Video complimenting the book “Finding Mercy On The Way Of Sorrow” during Lent with some topics for prayer, articles to read, music to listen to and Jigsaws to puzzle you. Podcast The daily devotional is also available as a Podcast and you can subscribe for free using your podcast software on your phone or tablet. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside Livestream Of Services If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week. https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-3rd-march-2024 Livestream for Bowling Service https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-3rd-march-2024-bowling-service I pray that you may know the Lord’s blessing this week. Richard |
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