Newsletter - Sunday 14th September 2025

​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