Newsletter - Sunday 20th September 2026

Dear Friend of Burnside,


Jesus is Enough, this is our theme for the next few weeks as we explore Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
This week, Jesus Is Enough for our Relationships. This week Philippians 2:1-11.


Access the Podcast each weekday on the Church Website to find out more about Philippians.


If you haven’t been at church for a while Sunday is a good time to return.




What Is Happening In Burnside 


Livestream Sunday 20th September 2026
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-20th-september-2026


Children’s Church
Available during the service, children leave during the hymn after the Bible Reading


Girls’ Brigade
GB continues this Tuesday
Explorers (3-7 year olds) 6:15pm-7:15pm
Company Section (8 - 18 year olds) 7:15pm- 8.30pm


Choir Practices For Harvest
Choir Practices continue this Sunday after morning worship.


Indoor Bowling Club
Monday & Thursday 7:30pm New Members Welcome


Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 11th October 2026


United Appeal
There will be an opportunity to give towards the United Appeal of the Presbyterian Church at our Harvest Services. Special envelopes will be made available.


Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Shoe boxes will be available at Harvest Thanksgiving


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 21st September 2026 in Minor Hall


PW Carvery Meal
12:30pm Monday 28th September in Bushtown Hotel. Please sign sheet in vestibule to choose Course Options


Friendship Hour
Rev Ian Harbinson will speak of the work of ‘Semeron’, a Cancer Support Ministry.
2:00pm Tuesday 20th October. 2:00 p.m.


Prayer Meeting
Continues 9:30am this Wednesday


Christian Unions Ireland 
North West Prayer Supporters Group 
Social Evening 7:00pm Monday 28th September 2026
Each year the supporters group meets with the Students from the CUs in Coleraine and Magee and provides a meal. If you would like to help this year please see Jewel Carson for more details


Drop-In Community Cafe
Drop-In is taking a break over the summer.


Beside The Burn
The daily blog continues this week 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


Blood Transfusion
Date :- Wednesday, 28th October 2026
In:- Burnside Presbyterian Church Hall, Portstewart 
Session hours:- 12:30 – 16:00 & 17:00 – 19:30   


What Is Happening In The Wider Church


Keswick Portstewart
You can watch all the talks from this year’s Keswick Convention on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@keswickportstewart


PW Rally
Speaker: Joanne Dunlop - Deaconess
8pm Thursday 1st October 2026 in Portstewart Presbyterian Church


Presbytery Mission Rally
Speakers: Stephen & Angeline Cowan
7pm Sunday 18th October 2026 in Hazelbank Presbyterian Church


Elders’ Fellowship
1st October 2026, Kilrea Presbyterian Church, with Street Pastors


With warmest Greetings In Christ,


Richard
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