Newsletter - Sunday 27th October 2024

Dear Friends of Burnside,


We warmly invite you to join us this Sunday as we see once again that Jesus Changes Everything - Darkness To Glory. We will be reading from John 13:18-32. Next week we welcome Norman McCracken back to Burnside.


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.


We look forward to seeing you on Sunday.


Information For The Week Ahead


Evening Services
7:00pm Sunday 17th November 2024 - Communion Thanksgiving
7:00pm Sunday 22nd December 2024 - Carol Service


Shoe-Box Appeal
Shoe boxes are available in the vestibule, please return with £5 delivery donation by Sunday 3rd November 2024
More details Shoe Box Appeal


Trick Or Treat (and Tracts)
If you want to spread the Good News of the Gospel this Halloween, there are a number of Halloween Tracts available free of charge in the vestibule this Sunday. If you are giving out Sweets to callers at your door why not include one of the Tracts.


Christmas Meal
The PW and Friendship Hour are organising a Christmas Meal which is open to everyone. 12:30pm Tuesday 26th November 2024 in the Church Hall, Cost £18 see Helen Murphy for details.


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. 
On Sunday there will be a sheet to sign so that we can order the books in time for December.
Buying the books in bulk will result in significant discounts so please consider also buying for friends and family as a meaningful gift this year.
The books are £7 each but if we order multiple copies the price reduces (£5 each for 10) (£4 each for 25) (£2 each for 50) (£1 each for 100)
You can read a sample here Sing In Exhultation
From the cover of the book:
Carol singing is as indispensible to the festive season as decking the halls and swapping gifts. Each daily devotional unpacks a verse from a well-known carol, uncovering riches in the familiar words we love to sing. This book will help you tune your heart (and mind) to the melody (and mystery) of the gospel.


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


Committee Election
Thank you to everyone who voted in the committee elections. The members of the new Committee will be confirmed in the next few weeks. Thank you to all who have agreed to serve so far.


Committee Meeting
Next Committee Meeting will be 7:45pm Monday 18th November 2024
Please note date and time.
Those who have been newly elected onto Committee are asked to meet at 7:00pm for orientation.


Christian Unions Ireland
The North West Supporter Prayer Group meet the first Sunday Evening of each month at 8:15pm, beginning Sunday 3rd November 2024 . If you have an interest in this ministry to students please speak to Jewel Carson.


Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting continues this week 9:30am on Wednesday morning


Bowling Club
Continues at 7:30pm on Monday & Thursday. New Bowlers will be very welcome. 


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 


Communion 
We will be meeting around the Lord’s Table in November
Communion Preparation 7:00pm Wednesday 13th November 2024
Communion Service 11:00am Sunday 17th November 2024
Communion Thanksgiving Service 7:00pm Sunday 17th November 2024


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


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.


Cancer Support Group - Semeron
Rev. John Coulter will share of God’s Grace to him during his cancer experienc, in Main Street Church Hall, Garvagh, BT51 5AA, 11:00am-12:30pm Saturday 9th November 2024
To register www.semeron.org


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.  
Sunday 27th October 2024


Sunday 3rd November 2024




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