Newsletter - Sunday 15th March 2026

Dear Friends of Burnside,


This Sunday (15th) we continue our series for Lent - The Road To The Cross. See below for details of our daily Lent Devotions.


We are travelling with Jesus to Jerusalem guided by the travel diary recorded by Luke from chapter 9 verse 51 and the following chapters.


If you haven’t been at church for a while this is a good time to return and prepare for Easter.
You can catch up here with the Sunday Services and the daily Podcast or Lent :
ROAD TO THE CROSS


LENT
This year for Lent we are going to travel with Jesus on The Road To The Cross through the Gospel according to Luke. We will be using a book by Sinclair Ferguson - To Seek And To Save - Daily Reflections On The Road To The Cross. A few books are still available on Sunday at a cost of £6. 
If you won’t be in Burnside books can be ordered from
10 Of Those : https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781784984458/to-seek-and-to-save-paperback
Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/ 


SCAMWISE - Another Reminder
Please be aware that there are many email based scams doing the rounds at the moment.
As a church we will NEVER ask you to send money or vouchers via text or email. If you do receive such communication please ignore it or report it. If we ever do present a financial need the safest way of giving to the church is through Free Will Offering on a Sunday.




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream Sunday 15th March 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-15th-march-2026


Choir Practices For Easter
Continuing this Sunday at 12noon after morning worship
Practices on 22nd & 29th March 2026
New singers very welcome


Friendship Hour
St. Patrick’s Day Afternoon Tea. 
Starting Sharp at 2:00pm Tuesday 17th March 2026


Dawn Service Breakfast
It is our turn to host the Easter Sunday Breakfast, after the Dawn Service. 
If you would be willing to help please speak to Iris or Richard


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 16th March 2026


Audio/Visuals
If you would like to help with the Audio/Visuals on a Sunday in Church please speak to Sam or Richard. (Full training will be given) We hope to form a rota so that the commitment would be one Sunday a month.


Indoor Bowling Club
7:15pm Monday & Thursday in Main Hall
New Members Very Welcome


Girls’ Brigade
EXPLORERS (age 3-7) 6.15pm - 7.15pm
COMPANY SECTION (age 8 -18)  7.15pm - 8.30pm
All girls welcome! 


Prayer Meeting
9:30am Wednesday


Drop-In Community Cafe
Due to other events the Drop-In is taking a break and will be back on Thursday 16th April 2026


On-line Safety Information
Representatives from Community Policing will attend Drop-In on Thursday 28th May 2026 to give information about on-line safety.


Beside The Burn
Series for Lent - The Road To The Cross
You can watch the Podcast on the Church Website www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk  
or you can listen via the Podcast Software on your Phone or Tablet https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burnside


What Is Happening In The Wider Church


Presbytery Mission Rally
With Gary and Mary Reid in 1st Limavady on Sunday 19th April at 7.00 p.m.
Everyone Welcome


PCI Special Assembly
Following the recent Special General Assembly a new edition of The Review has been produced. The Review provides a brief overview of the business and key decisions taken on 18 February 2026.
The Review can  be viewed here:
PCI Website
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The worship Service can be viewed here www.presbyterianireland.org/specialga26


Morning Conference For Women
Saturday 16 May 2026 | 10.30am-1.45pm
Assembly Buildings, Belfast
Speaker: Jo Frost
The conference welcomes women of all ages from PCI congregations, PW groups and women’s groups. It offers a chance to gather from across Ireland to worship and celebrate God’s work in our lives and in his church. The theme will be, “Generation to generation” (Psalm 79:13), encouraging women to think biblically about the God of every generation and how faith can be passed on in a chaotic world.
The cost is £10 (euro equivalent). Early bird offer available.
To book your place click here


Faith In The Fire
Experience a Documentary About Nigerian Christians who remain steadfast in the face of persecution by Barnabas Aid.
7:00pm Sunday 22nd March, Ballywillan Presbyterian Church.


Considering Lament
Thursday 26 March 2026 | 7-9pm
Assembly Buildings, Belfast
In 2019, PCI’s Considering Grace project shared powerful first‑hand stories from those affected by the Troubles. PCI’s Peace and Reconciliation Panel has created eight new congregational Psalm settings, each accompanied by prayers to help God’s people bring their hurts and hopes before him.
The evening will include singing all eight new Psalms and hearing insights from those involved in their composition. Booklets will be available to take home for congregational use.
Worship leaders, singers, musicians and all interested members are warmly encouraged to attend.
To find out more about the event and to register please click here.




With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard