Dear Friends of Burnside,
This week is the 3rd Sunday of Advent and we Embrace The Waiting With Joy as we explore the story of Mary from Luke 1.
This week we will begin our Advent Series SING IN EXULTATION, remember to follow along on the website everyday. https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/latest-blog
Whether you are a regular attendee, haven't been in a while, or are looking for a church home, why not join us this Sunday at 11:00am.
Information For The Week Ahead
Choir Practice
Practices continue on Sunday in preparation for Christmas. If you would like to be part of the Choir then wait behind after morning worship.
Advent Devotional Series
This year we are using the book “Sing In Exhaltation” by Jonathan Laundry Cruse to guide us through the Advent Season. There will be a supporting podcast each day on the Church Blog.
Carol Service
7:00pm Sunday 22nd December 2024 - Carol Service and Supper in Church Hall.
Christmas Morning Service
10:00am Wednesday 25th December 2024
FWO
Envelopes for 2025 are now available in the vestibule.
World Development Appeal
If you would like to give to this year’s World Development Appeal Envelopes are available in the Vestibule.
Herald
Subscriptions for the New Year are now due, £20 for 10 issues, please return envelope (Inside December Issue) to Ernie & Margaret Rocks.
Inspire (Formerly Wider Work)
Subscriptions for the New Year are now due, £10 please return envelope (Inside latest issue) to Joyce McMullan
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 this week 9:30am on Wednesday morning
Bowling Club
Continues at 7:15pm on Monday & Thursday.
Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In Continues this Thursday 10:30-12noon and then closes over Christmas and the New Year. Opening again on Thursday 9th January 2025
PW
Please return Mission Money to June Anderson.
If you would like to go to the PW Big Breakfast in the New Year please also see June.
FWO
As we approach the end of the year please consider the Free Will Offering of our congregation. The income this year is lower than this time last year so we need your help and generosity.
The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues this week, each day a short devotional video, some prayer topics, some articles and a Jigsaw.
www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk
Living And Dying Well
PCI have highlighted the following resources and asked us to pray https://www.presbyterianireland.org/livinganddyingwell There are some interesting talks to listen to.
Presbyterian Relief Fund
The Presbyterian Relief Fund exists to financially support Presbyterians of any age or families who are struggling with day to day bills. Support is either on a regular basis or can be for a one off emergency payment. If you or someone you know could benefit from this fund, pick up a green leaflet in the vestibule or speak to Richard in confidence.
Christmas Tree Festival
Portstewart Presbyterian Church
One last day Saturday 14th December 2024
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-15th-december-2024-service
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
This week is the 3rd Sunday of Advent and we Embrace The Waiting With Joy as we explore the story of Mary from Luke 1.
This week we will begin our Advent Series SING IN EXULTATION, remember to follow along on the website everyday. https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/latest-blog
Whether you are a regular attendee, haven't been in a while, or are looking for a church home, why not join us this Sunday at 11:00am.
Information For The Week Ahead
Choir Practice
Practices continue on Sunday in preparation for Christmas. If you would like to be part of the Choir then wait behind after morning worship.
Advent Devotional Series
This year we are using the book “Sing In Exhaltation” by Jonathan Laundry Cruse to guide us through the Advent Season. There will be a supporting podcast each day on the Church Blog.
Carol Service
7:00pm Sunday 22nd December 2024 - Carol Service and Supper in Church Hall.
Christmas Morning Service
10:00am Wednesday 25th December 2024
FWO
Envelopes for 2025 are now available in the vestibule.
World Development Appeal
If you would like to give to this year’s World Development Appeal Envelopes are available in the Vestibule.
Herald
Subscriptions for the New Year are now due, £20 for 10 issues, please return envelope (Inside December Issue) to Ernie & Margaret Rocks.
Inspire (Formerly Wider Work)
Subscriptions for the New Year are now due, £10 please return envelope (Inside latest issue) to Joyce McMullan
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 this week 9:30am on Wednesday morning
Bowling Club
Continues at 7:15pm on Monday & Thursday.
Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In Continues this Thursday 10:30-12noon and then closes over Christmas and the New Year. Opening again on Thursday 9th January 2025
PW
Please return Mission Money to June Anderson.
If you would like to go to the PW Big Breakfast in the New Year please also see June.
FWO
As we approach the end of the year please consider the Free Will Offering of our congregation. The income this year is lower than this time last year so we need your help and generosity.
The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues this week, each day a short devotional video, some prayer topics, some articles and a Jigsaw.
www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk
Living And Dying Well
PCI have highlighted the following resources and asked us to pray https://www.presbyterianireland.org/livinganddyingwell There are some interesting talks to listen to.
Presbyterian Relief Fund
The Presbyterian Relief Fund exists to financially support Presbyterians of any age or families who are struggling with day to day bills. Support is either on a regular basis or can be for a one off emergency payment. If you or someone you know could benefit from this fund, pick up a green leaflet in the vestibule or speak to Richard in confidence.
Christmas Tree Festival
Portstewart Presbyterian Church
One last day Saturday 14th December 2024
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-15th-december-2024-service
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