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Newsletter - Sunday 29th October 2023

29/10/2023

Dear Friends of Burnside,

This Sunday as most of our refurbishment work has been completed, we begin a short series on Building The Church. We turn to Matthew 16:13-20 and hear Jesus say, “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” During the service we will also give thanks to God for his blessings and dedicate the work on the windows and the entrance to His glory.
Next Sunday 5th November we welcome Lee McAllister back to Burnside to conduct worship.

Weekly Newsletter
This Newsletter is also available on the church website each week. www.burnsidepci.co.uk

Shoebox Appeal
Shoeboxes are available in the vestibule. Each box contains a leaflet with instructions, please return with £5 to cover transport costs please return by this Sunday 29th October 2023.

Stained Glass Window Refurbishment
The refurbishment of the two circular stained glass windows is almost complete, there are five panels that require further work and will be fitted in the near future.

Communion
Our November Communion Season is approaching and here are the dates and times.
7:00pm Wednesday 15th November 2023 - Communion Preparation Service and admitting new members.
11:00am Sunday 19th November 2023 - Communion Service
7:00pm Sunday 19th November 2023 - Communion Thanksgiving Service
If anyone would like to join the church by transfer or by professing faith please let me know.
Please note with our new elders now ordained the district lists are being amended.

PW
2:00pm Monday 13th November 2023 with Neville McCormick from the Barnabas Fund. I had the privilege of meeting with Neville recently and hearing about this fascinating work which supports persecuted Christians financially. Many people when they turn to Christ, are living in countries where they are shunned by their families and they can no longer gain employment. Barnabas Fund enables them to develop new sources of income and get out of debt. All ladies are very welcome.

Friendship Hour
2:00pm Tuesday 21st November 2023. John Gilmour will be sharing “Remembrance” - Non-Combatants at War. The story of Brigadier John Alexander Sinton, VC OBE, FRS, DL. Everyone Welcome.

Christmas Meal
The PW and Friendship Hour will be joining together for Christmas dinner at the Lodge Hotel, 12:30pm Tuesday 12th December 2023. Cost is £20 and menu options can be obtained from Anne Freeman or Helen Murphy. Everyone is welcome to attend even if you don’t normally attend either organisation.

Girls’ Brigade
GB continues this Tuesday.
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6pm-7pm
Company section (8 - 18year olds) 7pm- 8.15pm

Bowling Club
7:15pm Monday & Thursday. New members will be very welcome.

Prayer Meeting
There will be no prayer meeting on Wednesday 1st November but resumes again on Wednesday 8th November at 9:30am

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 and biscuits.

Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 6th November 2023

PCI Calendar
The PCI Calendar is available for order (See Richard) Featuring verses of Scripture and scenes from around the church Cost is £5

The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues every weekday, there will be a short devotional Podcast/Video 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

Church Finances
After our recent Committee meeting we realise that everyone has extra demands upon their finances, but it also means that Church expenses have increased significantly over the last year. We have taken a number of measures to reduce our expenditure but giving has also decreased over the last year. We have four months before the year end to address this and would ask you to prayerfully consider your response. The offering each week is received before and after the service via the plates in the vestibule or by transfer into the main Church Account no. 71013858 Sort Code 95-04-28

Treasurer
After 10 years serving as church treasurer, Francis Kerr has decided it is time to hand over the responsibilities. We thank Francis for his dedication in this job, if you think you could help the church as treasurer then speak to Francis, Jeremy or Richard for more details.

Hope & Glory Choir
From the kingdom of Eswatini, an incredible ladies choir sharing their stories of hope through singing, dancing and testimonies. 7:30pm Friday 27th October 2023 in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church.

Livestream Of Service
If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week.
Sunday 29th October 2023
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-29th-october-2023

Sunday 5th November 2023
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-5th-november-2023

I pray that you may know the Lord’s blessing this week.

Richard

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Newsletter - Sunday 22nd October 2023

22/10/2023

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Dear Friends of Burnside,

This Sunday we welcome the girls and their families from our GB Company for the annual Girls’ Brigade Enrolment Service. Do come along to encourage everyone. The loose offering on Sunday will go towards GB Funds.

Weekly Newsletter
This Newsletter is also available on the church website each week. www.burnsidepci.co.uk

Shoebox Appeal
Shoeboxes are available in the vestibule. Each box contains a leaflet with instructions, please return with £5 to cover transport costs by Sunday 29th October 2023.

Stained Glass Window Refurbishment
The refurbishment of the two circular stained glass windows is almost complete, there are five panels that require further work and will be fitted in the near future.

Students’ Bursary Fund
Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the £675 raised for the Students’ Bursary Fund at the recent ordination of elders.

Communion
We will be meeting around the Lord’s Table on Sunday 19th November 2023. Please note that there will be a Communion Preparation Service on Wednesday 15th November and a Communion Thanksgiving service on Sunday 19th November both at 7pm If anyone would like to join the church by transfer or by professing faith please let me know.

Girls’ Brigade
GB continues this Tuesday.
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6pm-7pm
Company section (8 - 18year olds) 7pm- 8.15pm

Bowling Club
7:15pm Monday with no Thursday evening meeting in the hall this week. New members will be very welcome.

Prayer Meeting
9:30am Wednesday, come and join us for this vital part of church work.

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 and biscuits.

Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 6th November 2023

PCI Calendar
The PCI Calendar is available for order (See Richard) Featuring verses of Scripture and scenes from around the church Cost is £5

The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues every weekday, there will be a short devotional Podcast/Video 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

Church Finances
After our recent Committee meeting we realise that everyone has extra demands upon their finances, but it also means that Church expenses have increased significantly over the last year. We have taken a number of measures to reduce our expenditure but giving has also decreased over the last year. We have four months before the year end to address this and would ask you to prayerfully consider your response. The offering each week is received before and after the service via the plates in the vestibule or by transfer into the main Church Account no. 71013858 Sort Code 95-04-28

Treasurer
After 10 years serving as church treasurer, Francis Kerr has decided it is time to hand over the responsibilities. We thank Francis for his dedication in this job, if you think you could help the church as treasurer then speak to Francis, Jeremy or Richard for more details.

Hope & Glory Choir
From the kingdom of Eswatini, an incredible ladies choir sharing their stories of hope through singing, dancing and testimonies. 7:30pm Friday 27th October 2023 in Ballywillan Presbyterian Church.

Relationships and Sexuality Education
Many of you will have heard of the proposed changes to the Relationships and Sexuality Education curriculum in post-primary schools in Northern Ireland. With this in mind the Evangelical Alliance are holding a number of events to provide information, our local venue will be Portstewart Baptist Church at 6:30pm on Sunday 22nd October 2023.

Livestream Of Service
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-22nd-october-2023

I pray that you may know the Lord’s blessing this week.

Richard

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Newsletter - Sunday 15th October 2023

15/10/2023

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Dear Friends of Burnside,

This week is Harvest Thanksgiving. Join us at 11:00am & 7:00pm as we give thanks for God’s provision for us this year. The praise at both services will be led by the choir. Join us after the evening service for supper in the hall.

There will be an opportunity to bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to the food bank at Ashes to Gold in Coleraine. There will also be an opportunity to give towards the United Appeal of the Presbyterian Church.

Weekly Newsletter
This Newsletter is also available on the church website each week. www.burnsidepci.co.uk

PW
All ladies are invited to PW 2:00pm This Monday 9th October with Deborah Ford from Tearfund

Girls’ Brigade Enrolment
11:00am Sunday 22nd October 2023

Communion
We will be meeting around the Lord’s Table on Sunday 19th November 2023

Girls’ Brigade
GB continues this Tuesday.
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6pm-7pm
Company section (8 - 18year olds) 7pm- 8.15pm

Bowling Club
7:15pm Monday & Thursday Evening. New members will be very welcome.

Prayer Meeting
9:30am Wednesday, come and join us for this vital part of church work.

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 and biscuits.

Friendship Hour
Colin Jenkins from Seamen’s Christian Friend Society makes a return to the first Friendship Hour of the season to give an update on his work in Cork. 2:00pm Tuesday 17th October 2023. Everyone very welcome.

PCI Calendar
The PCI Calendar is available for order (See Richard) Featuring verses of Scripture and scenes from around the church Cost is £5

The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues every weekday, there will be a short devotional Podcast/Video 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

Scripture Union E3 North Coast
20th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE - This year SU will be celebrating 20 years of the E3 Project in the North Coast. To kickoff celebrations there will be a service 6:30pm Sunday 15th October in New Row Presbyterian Church. Pray this would be a joyful evening as we thank God for all He has done.

Forever Mine
The love story behind the world's best loved hymn comes to Coleraine First Presbyterian Church. 2023 marks the 250th anniversary of “Amazing Grace” – the world’s best-loved hymn – and a stage play of the life of man who wrote the lyrics, John Newton, is coming to Coleraine.
‘Forever Mine’ will be performed in First Presbyterian Coleraine on October 14 at 7.30pm.

Climate Change Survey
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is conducting a survey to hear from a range of people within PCI regarding climate change. This will help to provide a better understanding of thinking, perceptions and positions within the denomination. This research by the Council for Global Mission, along with other data collection, will help shape how PCI can best engage with the issue of climate change and creation care. The survey is anonymous and should only be completed by members of PCI congregations.
The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete and will be available to complete from 20 September – 31 October. It can be found on the PCI website by visiting: https://www.presbyterianireland.org/stewardshipofcreation

Church Finances
After our recent Committee meeting we realise that everyone has extra demands upon their finances, but it also means that Church expenses have increased significantly over the last year. We have taken a number of measures to reduce our expenditure but giving has also decreased over the last year. We have four months before the year end to address this and would ask you to prayerfully consider your response. The offering each week is received before and after the service via the plates in the vestibule or by transfer into the main Church Account no. 71013858 Sort Code 95-04-28

Stained Glass Window Refurbishment
The two large circular stained glass windows have been removed for refurbishment. The Triple glazing panels have broken down and need to be replaced. Any donations towards this work can be directed to the Building Fund. Acc No. 41014986 Sort Code 95-04-28

Treasurer
After 10 years serving as church treasurer, Francis Kerr has decided it is time to hand over the responsibilities. We thank Francis for his dedication in this job, if you think you could help the church as treasurer then speak to Francis, Jeremy or Richard for more details.

Relationships and Sexuality Education
Many of you will have heard of the proposed changes to the Relationships and Sexuality Education curriculum in post-primary schools in Northern Ireland. With this in mind the Evangelical Alliance are holding a number of events to provide information, our local venue will be Portstewart Baptist Church at 6:30pm on Sunday 22nd October 2023.

Relationships and Sexuality Education
Another meeting this time organised by the Christian Institute. Monday 16th October 8pm-9pm Tullyglass House Hotel, 178 Galgorm Road, Ballymena.

Livestream Of Service
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-8th-october-2023

I pray that you may know the Lord’s blessing this week.

Richard

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Newsletter - Sunday 8th October 2023

8/10/2023

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Newsletter - Sunday 1st October 2023

1/10/2023

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Dear Friends of Burnside,

This week we have two services. In the morning we are continuing to look for Jesus in the story of Moses and at the Evening service we have the ordination of our new Elders.

Lynne McGowan and Eric Leslie will be ordained as Elders in our congregation at a service conducted by the Presbytery of Coleraine and Limavady which will take place at 7:00pm on Sunday 1st October in Burnside. Do make sure that you are able to be part of this special occasion. There will be a special offering for the Student’s Bursary Fund of our church to help train new Ministers and supper afterwards in the Main Hall.

Weekly Newsletter
I apologise if you are receiving the Newsletter twice. The Newsletter is also available on the church website. www.burnsidepci.co.uk

Harvest Thanksgiving Services
Harvest Thanksgiving will take place on Sunday 8th October with services at 11:00am and 7:00pm with the praise being led by our choir. There will be an opportunity to bring non-perishable food items which will be donated to the food bank at Ashes to Gold in Coleraine. There will also be an opportunity to give towards the United Appeal of the Presbyterian Church.

Choir Practices
The next Choir practice will be after morning worship this Sunday 1st October 2023.

PW
All ladies are invited to PW 2:00pm Monday 9th October with Deborah Ford from Tearfund

Girls’ Brigade Enrolment
11:00am Sunday 22nd October 2023

Communion
We will be meeting around the Lord’s Table on Sunday 19th November 2023

Girls’ Brigade
GB continues this Tuesday.
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6pm-7pm
Company section (8 - 18year olds) 7pm- 8.15pm

Bowling Club
7:15pm Monday & Thursday Evening. New members will be very welcome.

Prayer Meeting
9:30am Wednesday, come and join us for this vital part of church work.

Community Cuppa - Drop-In
The Drop-In continues on Thursday 10:30am - 12noon.

Big Coffee Break for Hospice
We will be having a special Drop-In this Thursday (28th September). This will be part of the Big Coffee Break for Hospice and all donations that day will be given to Hospice. Why not take this opportunity to invite others to join us.

The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues every weekday, there will be a short devotional Podcast/Video some topics for prayer, articles to read, music to listen to and Jigsaws to puzzle you.

Friendship Hour
Colin Jenkins from Seamen’s Christian Friend Society makes a return to the opening Friendship Hour to give an update on his work in Cork. 2:00pm Tuesday 17th October 2023. Everyone very welcome.

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

Climate Change Survey
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is conducting a survey to hear from a range of people within PCI regarding climate change. This will help to provide a better understanding of thinking, perceptions and positions within the denomination. This research by the Council for Global Mission, along with other data collection, will help shape how PCI can best engage with the issue of climate change and creation care. The survey is anonymous and should only be completed by members of PCI congregations.
The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete and will be available to complete from 20 September – 31 October. It can be found on the PCI website by visiting: https://www.presbyterianireland.org/stewardshipofcreation

Church Finances
After our recent Committee meeting we realise that everyone has extra demands upon their finances, but it also means that Church expenses have increased significantly over the last year. We have taken a number of measures to reduce our expenditure but giving has also decreased over the last year. We have four months before the year end to address this and would ask you to prayerfully consider your response. The offering each week is received before and after the service via the plates in the vestibule or by transfer into the main Church Account no. 71013858 Sort Code 95-04-28

Stained Glass Window Refurbishment
The two large circular stained glass windows have been removed for refurbishment. The Triple glazing panels have broken down and need to be replaced. Any donations towards this work can be directed to the Building Fund. Acc No. 41014986 Sort Code 95-04-28

Treasurer
After 10 years serving as church treasurer, Francis Kerr has decided it is time to hand over the responsibilities. We thank Francis for his dedication in this job, if you think you could help the church as treasurer then speak to Francis, Jeremy or Richard for more details.

Relationships and Sexuality Education
Many of you will have heard of the proposed changes to the Relationships and Sexuality Education curriculum in post-primary schools in Northern Ireland. With this in mind the Evangelical Alliance are holding a number of events to provide information, our local venue will be Portstewart Baptist Church at 6:30pm on Sunday 22nd October 2023.

Presbytery's Elders' Fellowship
Thursday 5th October at 8pm in Main Street, Garvagh, when the speaker will be David Farrow from Thompson House - the hostel run by the PCI for ex-offenders located on Belfast's Antrim Road.

Livestream Of Service
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-1st-october-2023

I pray that you may know the Lord’s blessing this week.

Richard

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