Newsletter - Sunday 2nd March 2025

​Dear Friends of Burnside,


This Sunday, after discovering that we are The Light Of The World, we consider how we can Walk In The Light.


Join us this Sunday at 11:00am


Why not bring a friend who might be searching for light in their own life.


50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Burnside Presbyterian Church and to mark the occasion the Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray will conduct worship on Sunday 6th April 2025. 
Afterwards there will be a meal in the Church Hall costing £23 per person (Payment can be placed in an envelope and given to Janice or Rea)
Please sign sheet in Vestibule on Sunday if you intend to stay for the meal and indicate menu choices.
Main Course - Roast Silverside of Beef or Roast Supreme Of Chicken wrapped in Smoked Bacon
Dessert - Homemade Apple Tart with Custard or Strawberry Roulade
Everyone is welcome, including our seasonal visitors.


Information For The Week Ahead


Lenten Bible Study - Quietness & Trust
There are a few additional copies available if you didn’t manage to order, costing £2 and starting this week on Ash Wednesday (5th March 2025).


Choir Practices
In Preparation For Easter.
After Worship, Sunday 16th, 23rd, 30th March & 13th April.


Easter Young People’s Mission Week
14th-18th April organised by the youth workers in the local churches with events taking place at Portstewart Baptist Church.
Kids Club 10:30am-12:30pm
Street Reach 10:30am-12:30pm
Youth 7:30pm-9:30pm
Anyone 14+ can volunteer to help and Adults especially needed for Street Reach, helping in practical ways around the town. Help with Catering and providing traybakes for the week would also be appreciated. See Richard for more details. 


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 9:30am Wednesday 


Bowling Club
7:15pm on Monday & Thursday.


Annual Bowling Service
Organised by Burnside Presbyterian Church Indoor Bowling Club at 7:00pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025. The guest speaker will be Rev. Alan Dickey and our worship will be led by Coleraine Community Choir. Service followed by supper in the church Hall. Everyone very welcome.


PW
2:00pm Monday 10th March 2025 with Callum Webster from the Christian Institute. All ladies welcome.


Barnabas Aid Food Appeal
With the help of Barnabas Aid, the PW are contributing dried food to be sent by Container to Christians in Lebanon. If you would like to help, please bring food and leave in the vestibule over the next few weeks. Items that are required - Rice, Salt, Sugar, Lentils, Chickpeas, Dried Beans, Dried Broad Beans and Dried Peas, in bags only (No Tins) Please ensure that the Best Before Date is at least 10 months ahead. See Anne Freeman for more details.


Friendship Hour
The next Friendship Hour will be the Easter Afternoon Tea (you can skip lunch in preparation) at 2:00pm on Tuesday 18th March 2025. Everyone is welcome. If you haven’t already, please sign the sheet in the vestibule or speak to Helen or David Murphy so that we know numbers for catering. 


Christian Unions Ireland
The next CUI meeting is at 8:15pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025. If you have an interest in supporting the Christian Unions that meet in the North West (Coleraine, Magee and Letterkenny) then you will be very welcome. See Jewel Carson for more information.


Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In continues 10:30am-12noon Thursday 


Presbytery Mission In Ireland Rally
The Presbytery Mission in Ireland Rally will take place at 7:00pm on Sunday 16th March 2025 in Terrace Row Presbyterian Church in Coleraine. Everyone is welcome to join us as we support the Mission in Ireland of our Presbyterian Church.


The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues each week day.
www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk 


Sperrin Gold
The Sperrin Singers (Formerly known as The Regan Singers) will be celebrating 50 Years with Sperrin Gold an evening of sacred gospel and popular music, in Portstewart Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm Saturday 22nd March 2025. Subscription £10


Livestream Of Services
If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week.  
WALKING IN THE LIGHT
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-2nd-march-2025


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