 Locked Doors Are Opened By God
John 20:19-30 Dear Friends of Burnside, This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Burnside Presbyterian Church and to mark the occasion the Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray will conduct worship at 11:00am on Sunday 6th April 2025. We would love you to join with us on that Sunday for Worship This Sunday, we continue to think about Doors, looking at how Locked Doors Are Opened By God and we will be reading John 20:19-30. Join us this Sunday at 11:00am Why not bring a friend who needs to open the door to Jesus? 50th Anniversary Next Sunday, 11:00am 6th April 2025 we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Congregation with Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland. Everyone is very welcome to join us. If you have booked for the meal please make sure that you have paid by this Sunday. Information For The Week Ahead Summary Highlights (More Details Below) Choir Practice : 12pm This Sunday 30th March Committee Meeting : 7:00pm Monday 31st March 50th Anniversary : 11am Sun 6th April Dawn Service - 6:00am Easter Sunday 20th April Annual Bowling Service Thank you to everyone involved with our Annual Bowling Service last Sunday Evening. £1004 was raised for The Alzheimer’s Society. Committee Meeting 7:00pm Monday 31st March 2025 in Minor Hall Lenten Bible Study - Quietness & Trust The Lenten Bible Study continues Monday to Saturday, you can follow along on the Church Website. Choir Practices In Preparation For Easter. After Worship, Sunday 30th March & 13th April. Easter Young People’s Mission Week 14th-18th April organised by the youth workers in the local churches with events taking place at Portstewart Baptist Church. Kids Club 10:30am-12:30pm Street Reach 10:30am-12:30pm Youth 7:30pm-9:30pm Anyone 14+ can volunteer to help and Adults especially needed for Street Reach, helping in practical ways around the town. Help with Catering and providing traybakes for the week would also be appreciated. See Richard for more details. Dawn Service Joining with Portstewart Presbyterian and Portstewart Baptist Churches at 6:00am Easter Sunday 20th April on the Harbour Hill, followed by breakfast in Portstewart Presbyterian Church Hall Girls’ Brigade Every Tuesday Night. Explorers - Age 3-7 years old 6:00pm - 7:00pm Company - Age 8-18 years Old 7:00pm - 8:15pm Contact Julie Craig 07990533156 for more details Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting continues 9:30am Wednesday Bowling Club 7:15pm on Monday & Thursday. Barnabas Aid Food Appeal With the help of Barnabas Aid, the PW are contributing dried food to be sent by Container to Christians in Lebanon. If you would like to help, please bring food and leave in the vestibule over the next few weeks. Items that are required - Rice, Salt, Sugar, Lentils, Chickpeas, Dried Beans, Dried Broad Beans and Dried Peas, in bags only (No Tins) Please ensure that the Best Before Date is at least 10 months ahead. See Anne Freeman for more details. Community Cafe - Drop-In Drop-In continues 10:30am-12noon Thursday The Burnside Blog The Blog continues each week day. www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk Music Exams There will be Music Exams taking place in the Church Halls on Tuesday 1st (8am - 1pm) and Wednesday 2nd April (8am-8pm) Please plan ahead if you need access to the Halls. Music Festival The Portstewart Music Festival will be held in the Church Halls from Monday 7th April - Saturday 12th April. There will be access to the church and Room 1 but not the rest of the Halls. Samaritan’s Purse (Shoebox Appeal) A number of events are being hosted by First Coleraine Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 4th June 2025 Breakfast for Elders and Committee Members 9:30am Please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday 16th April, this will help with catering arrangements. Also 2 Information Events, which are free but you must book if planning to attend. Wednesday Afternoon, 3pm 4th June event - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1280528849259?aff=oddtdtcreator Wednesday Evening4th June event - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1251403695139?aff=oddtdtcreator Livestream Of Services If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week. Jesus Opens Locked Doors https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-30th-march-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
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I Stand At The Door And Knock …
Dear Friends of Burnside, This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Burnside Presbyterian Church and to mark the occasion the Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray will conduct worship on Sunday 6th April 2025. We would love you to join with us on that Sunday for Worship, you are also invited to a meal in the church hall after the service (details below). Also do let others know about this special Sunday. This Sunday, we hear Jesus say, Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation 3:20 (NIV) Join us this Sunday at 11:00am Why not bring a friend who needs to open the door to Jesus? 50th Anniversary After the Service on Sunday 6th April 2025 Caterers will provide a meal in the Church Hall (costing £23 per person) Please sign sheet in Vestibule on Sunday if you intend to stay for the meal and indicate menu choices. You are very welcome to come to the service even if you are not staying for the meal. Main Course - Roast Silverside of Beef or Roast Supreme Of Chicken wrapped in Smoked Bacon Dessert - Homemade Apple Tart with Custard or Strawberry Roulade Payment can be placed in an envelope and given to Janice or Rea or placed on Offering Plate. Everyone is welcome, including our seasonal visitors. You can email details to [email protected] if you will not be in Burnside before April. Information For The Week Ahead Summary Highlights (More Details Below) Choir Practice : 12pm This Sunday 23rd March Bowling Service : 7pm Sun 23rd March Committee Meeting : 7:00pm Monday 31st March 50th Anniversary : 11am Sun 6th April Dawn Service - 6:00am Easter Sunday 20th April Presbytery Mission Rally The Annual Presbytery Mission Rally will take place at 7:00pm this Sunday 16th March 2025 in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church in Coleraine. Everyone is welcome to join us as we support the Mission of our Presbyterian Church. The Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray will be the special guest as he tells us about his recent trip to Poland. Annual Bowling Service Organised by Burnside Presbyterian Church Indoor Bowling Club at 7:00pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025. The guest speaker will be Rev. Alan Dickey and our worship will be led by Coleraine Community Choir. An Offering will be taken at the service for The Alzheimer’s Society. Service followed by supper in the Church Hall. Everyone very welcome. Lenten Bible Study - Quietness & Trust The Lenten Bible Study continues Monday to Saturday, you can follow along on the Church Website. Choir Practices In Preparation For Easter. After Worship, Sunday 16th, 23rd, 30th March & 13th April. Easter Young People’s Mission Week 14th-18th April organised by the youth workers in the local churches with events taking place at Portstewart Baptist Church. Kids Club 10:30am-12:30pm Street Reach 10:30am-12:30pm Youth 7:30pm-9:30pm Anyone 14+ can volunteer to help and Adults especially needed for Street Reach, helping in practical ways around the town. Help with Catering and providing traybakes for the week would also be appreciated. See Richard for more details. Dawn Service Joining with Portstewart Presbyterian and Portstewart Baptist Churches at 6:00am Easter Sunday 20th April on the Harbour Hill, followed by breakfast in Portstewart Presbyterian Church Hall Samaritan’s Purse Janice would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Box Appeal. 76 Shoe Boxes, were sent from Burnside, a magnificent total. Girls’ Brigade Every Tuesday Night. Explorers - Age 3-7 years old 6:00pm - 7:00pm Company - Age 8-18 years Old 7:00pm - 8:15pm Contact Julie Craig 07990533156 for more details Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting continues 9:30am Wednesday Bowling Club 7:15pm on Monday & Thursday. Barnabas Aid Food Appeal With the help of Barnabas Aid, the PW are contributing dried food to be sent by Container to Christians in Lebanon. If you would like to help, please bring food and leave in the vestibule over the next few weeks. Items that are required - Rice, Salt, Sugar, Lentils, Chickpeas, Dried Beans, Dried Broad Beans and Dried Peas, in bags only (No Tins) Please ensure that the Best Before Date is at least 10 months ahead. See Anne Freeman for more details. Friendship Hour The next Friendship Hour will be the Easter Afternoon Tea (you can skip lunch in preparation) at 2:00pm on Tuesday 18th March 2025. Everyone is welcome. If you haven’t already, please sign the sheet in the vestibule or speak to Helen or David Murphy so that we know numbers for catering. Committee Meeting 7:00pm Monday 31st March 2025 in Minor Hall Community Cafe - Drop-In Drop-In continues 10:30am-12noon Thursday The Burnside Blog The Blog continues each week day. www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk Music Exams There will be Music Exams taking place in the Church Halls on Tuesday 1st (8am - 1pm) and Wednesday 2nd April (8am-8pm) Please plan ahead if you need access to the Halls. Music Festival The Portstewart Music Festival will be held in the Church Halls from Monday 7th April - Saturday 12th April. There will be access to the church and Room 1 but not the rest of the Halls. Sperrin Gold The Sperrin Singers (Formerly known as The Regan Singers) will be celebrating 50 Years with Sperrin Gold an evening of sacred gospel and popular music, in Portstewart Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm Saturday 22nd March 2025. Subscription £10 Livestream Of Services If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week. I Stand At The Door And Knock https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-16th-march-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,
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Burnside Presbyterian Church and to mark the occasion the Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray will conduct worship on Sunday 6th April 2025. We would love you to join with us on that Sunday for Worship, you are also invited to a meal in the church hall after the service (details below). Also do let others know about this special Sunday. This Sunday, we are asking once again, “Who Are You Jesus?” To help us understand who he is, Jesus once again takes an everyday object and tells us, I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. John 10:9 (NIV) Join us this Sunday at 11:00am Why not bring a friend who might be searching for light in their own life. 50th Anniversary After the Service on Sunday 6th April 2025 Caterers will provide a meal in the Church Hall (costing £23 per person) Please sign sheet in Vestibule on Sunday if you intend to stay for the meal and indicate menu choices. You are very welcome to come to the service even if you are not staying for the meal. Main Course - Roast Silverside of Beef or Roast Supreme Of Chicken wrapped in Smoked Bacon Dessert - Homemade Apple Tart with Custard or Strawberry Roulade Payment can be placed in an envelope and given to Janice or Rea or placed on Offering Plate. Everyone is welcome, including our seasonal visitors. Samaritan’s Purse Janice would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Box Appeal. 76 Shoe Boxes, were sent from Burnside, a magnificent total. Join us on Sunday as we hear accounts of where some Shoeboxes were sent. Information For The Week Ahead Summary Highlights (More Details Below) Choir Practice : 12pm Sun 16th March Mission Rally: 7pm Sun 16th March-Terrace Row Friendship Hour : 2pm Tue 18th March Bowling Service : 7pm Sun 23rd March Committee Meeting : 7:00pm Monday 31st March 50th Anniversary : 11am Sun 6th April Presbytery Mission Rally The Annual Presbytery Mission Rally will take place at 7:00pm this Sunday 16th March 2025 in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church in Coleraine. Everyone is welcome to join us as we support the Mission of our Presbyterian Church. The Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray will be the special guest as he tells us about his recent trip to Poland. Annual Bowling Service Organised by Burnside Presbyterian Church Indoor Bowling Club at 7:00pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025. The guest speaker will be Rev. Alan Dickey and our worship will be led by Coleraine Community Choir. Service followed by supper in the Church Hall. Everyone very welcome. Lenten Bible Study - Quietness & Trust The Lenten Bible Study has started, there are only two copies available in the vestibule costing £2, you can also follow along on the Church Website. Choir Practices In Preparation For Easter. After Worship, Sunday 16th, 23rd, 30th March & 13th April. Easter Young People’s Mission Week 14th-18th April organised by the youth workers in the local churches with events taking place at Portstewart Baptist Church. Kids Club 10:30am-12:30pm Street Reach 10:30am-12:30pm Youth 7:30pm-9:30pm Anyone 14+ can volunteer to help and Adults especially needed for Street Reach, helping in practical ways around the town. Help with Catering and providing traybakes for the week would also be appreciated. See Richard for more details. Girls’ Brigade Every Tuesday Night. Explorers - Age 3-7 years old 6:00pm - 7:00pm Company - Age 8-18 years Old 7:00pm - 8:15pm Contact Julie Craig 07990533156 for more details Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting continues 9:30am Wednesday Bowling Club 7:15pm on Monday & Thursday. PW 2:00pm Monday 10th March 2025 with Callum Webster from the Christian Institute. The PW have widened the invitation to anyone who is interested in the work of the Christian Institute. (Women & Men) Barnabas Aid Food Appeal With the help of Barnabas Aid, the PW are contributing dried food to be sent by Container to Christians in Lebanon. If you would like to help, please bring food and leave in the vestibule over the next few weeks. Items that are required - Rice, Salt, Sugar, Lentils, Chickpeas, Dried Beans, Dried Broad Beans and Dried Peas, in bags only (No Tins) Please ensure that the Best Before Date is at least 10 months ahead. See Anne Freeman for more details. Friendship Hour The next Friendship Hour will be the Easter Afternoon Tea (you can skip lunch in preparation) at 2:00pm on Tuesday 18th March 2025. Everyone is welcome. If you haven’t already, please sign the sheet in the vestibule or speak to Helen or David Murphy so that we know numbers for catering. Committee Meeting 7:00pm Monday 31st March 2025 in Minor Hall Community Cafe - Drop-In Drop-In continues 10:30am-12noon Thursday The Burnside Blog The Blog continues each week day. www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk Music Exams There will be Music Exams taking place in the Church Halls on Tuesday 1st (8am - 1pm) and Wednesday 2nd April (8am-8pm) Please plan ahead if you need access to the Halls. Music Festival The Portstewart Music Festival will be held in the Church Halls from Monday 7th April - Saturday 12th April. There will be access to the church and Room 1 but not the rest of the Halls. Sperrin Gold The Sperrin Singers (Formerly known as The Regan Singers) will be celebrating 50 Years with Sperrin Gold an evening of sacred gospel and popular music, in Portstewart Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm Saturday 22nd March 2025. Subscription £10 Livestream Of Services If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week. I AM THE GATE https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-9th-march-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,
This Sunday, after discovering that we are The Light Of The World, we consider how we can Walk In The Light. Join us this Sunday at 11:00am Why not bring a friend who might be searching for light in their own life. 50th Anniversary This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Burnside Presbyterian Church and to mark the occasion the Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray will conduct worship on Sunday 6th April 2025. Afterwards there will be a meal in the Church Hall costing £23 per person (Payment can be placed in an envelope and given to Janice or Rea) Please sign sheet in Vestibule on Sunday if you intend to stay for the meal and indicate menu choices. Main Course - Roast Silverside of Beef or Roast Supreme Of Chicken wrapped in Smoked Bacon Dessert - Homemade Apple Tart with Custard or Strawberry Roulade Everyone is welcome, including our seasonal visitors. Information For The Week Ahead Lenten Bible Study - Quietness & Trust There are a few additional copies available if you didn’t manage to order, costing £2 and starting this week on Ash Wednesday (5th March 2025). Choir Practices In Preparation For Easter. After Worship, Sunday 16th, 23rd, 30th March & 13th April. Easter Young People’s Mission Week 14th-18th April organised by the youth workers in the local churches with events taking place at Portstewart Baptist Church. Kids Club 10:30am-12:30pm Street Reach 10:30am-12:30pm Youth 7:30pm-9:30pm Anyone 14+ can volunteer to help and Adults especially needed for Street Reach, helping in practical ways around the town. Help with Catering and providing traybakes for the week would also be appreciated. See Richard for more details. Girls’ Brigade Every Tuesday Night. Explorers - Age 3-7 years old 6:00pm - 7:00pm Company - Age 8-18 years Old 7:00pm - 8:15pm Contact Julie Craig 07990533156 for more details Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting continues 9:30am Wednesday Bowling Club 7:15pm on Monday & Thursday. Annual Bowling Service Organised by Burnside Presbyterian Church Indoor Bowling Club at 7:00pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025. The guest speaker will be Rev. Alan Dickey and our worship will be led by Coleraine Community Choir. Service followed by supper in the church Hall. Everyone very welcome. PW 2:00pm Monday 10th March 2025 with Callum Webster from the Christian Institute. All ladies welcome. Barnabas Aid Food Appeal With the help of Barnabas Aid, the PW are contributing dried food to be sent by Container to Christians in Lebanon. If you would like to help, please bring food and leave in the vestibule over the next few weeks. Items that are required - Rice, Salt, Sugar, Lentils, Chickpeas, Dried Beans, Dried Broad Beans and Dried Peas, in bags only (No Tins) Please ensure that the Best Before Date is at least 10 months ahead. See Anne Freeman for more details. Friendship Hour The next Friendship Hour will be the Easter Afternoon Tea (you can skip lunch in preparation) at 2:00pm on Tuesday 18th March 2025. Everyone is welcome. If you haven’t already, please sign the sheet in the vestibule or speak to Helen or David Murphy so that we know numbers for catering. Christian Unions Ireland The next CUI meeting is at 8:15pm on Sunday 2nd March 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. Community Cafe - Drop-In Drop-In continues 10:30am-12noon Thursday Presbytery Mission In Ireland Rally The Presbytery Mission in Ireland Rally will take place at 7:00pm on Sunday 16th March 2025 in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church in Coleraine. Everyone is welcome to join us as we support the Mission in Ireland of our Presbyterian Church. The Burnside Blog The Blog continues each week day. www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk Sperrin Gold The Sperrin Singers (Formerly known as The Regan Singers) will be celebrating 50 Years with Sperrin Gold an evening of sacred gospel and popular music, in Portstewart Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm Saturday 22nd March 2025. Subscription £10 Livestream Of Services If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week. WALKING IN THE LIGHT https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-2nd-march-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 |
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