Newsletter - Sunday 1st December 2024

Dear Friends of Burnside,


This week is the first Sunday of Advent and we Embrace The Waiting With Silence And Wonder as we explore the story of Zechariah from Luke 1. Also on Sunday Eden Craig is going to report back on her summer mission trip to London.


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 will be 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


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. New Bowlers will be very welcome. 


Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In Continues this Thursday 10:30-12noon


Christian Unions Ireland
The North West Supporter Prayer Group meet the first Sunday Evening of each month at 8:15pm, continuing Sunday 1st December 2024 . If you have an interest in this ministry to students please speak to Jewel Carson.


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 
Friday 6th - Monday 9th December 2024


Christmas Carol Festival
Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December 2024 in St. James Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney. www.stjpresbyterian.org.uk


Cake & Craft - Coffee morning and sale 
For Castlerock Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Christmas crafts, wreaths, children's fun, face painting, bran tub and much more.
Saturday 7th December - 10am - 12.30pm.
Everyone Welcome.


Coleraine And Limavdy Elders’ Fellowship
Christmas Dinner in Main Street Garvagh with the Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray 19:30 on Tuesday 10th December 2024. See Wilfred Dickey for more information.


Arked - Christian Market Place
Christmas Market, 6:30-9:30pm Friday 29th November 2024 in Portrush Town Hall. More details at www.wearearked.co.uk
Tickets www.wearearked.co.uk/christmasfaithmission


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-1st-december-2024-morning-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​