Newsletter - Sunday 30th March 2025

Locked Doors Are Opened By God
John 20:19-30




Dear Friends of Burnside,
 
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 at 11:00am on Sunday 6th April 2025. We would love you to join with us on that Sunday for Worship 
 
This Sunday, we continue to think about Doors, looking at how Locked Doors Are Opened By God and we will be reading John 20:19-30.


Join us this Sunday at 11:00am
 
Why not bring a friend who needs to open the door to Jesus?
 
50th Anniversary
Next Sunday, 11:00am 6th April 2025 we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Congregation with Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Murray, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland. Everyone is very welcome to join us. If you have booked for the meal please make sure that you have paid by this Sunday.
 
Information For The Week Ahead
 
Summary Highlights (More Details Below)
Choir Practice : 12pm This Sunday 30th March
Committee Meeting : 7:00pm Monday 31st March
50th Anniversary : 11am Sun 6th April
Dawn Service - 6:00am Easter Sunday 20th April
  
Annual Bowling Service
Thank you to everyone involved with our Annual Bowling Service last Sunday Evening. £1004 was raised for The Alzheimer’s Society.


Committee Meeting
7:00pm Monday 31st March 2025 in Minor Hall
 
Lenten Bible Study - Quietness & Trust
The Lenten Bible Study continues Monday to Saturday, you can follow along on the Church Website.
 
Choir Practices
In Preparation For Easter.
After Worship, Sunday 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. 


Dawn Service 
Joining with Portstewart Presbyterian and Portstewart Baptist Churches at 6:00am Easter Sunday 20th April on the Harbour Hill, followed by breakfast in Portstewart Presbyterian Church Hall
 
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.
 
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.
 
Community Cafe - Drop-In
Drop-In continues 10:30am-12noon Thursday 
 
The Burnside Blog
The Blog continues each week day.
www.BurnsidePCI.co.uk 
 
Music Exams
There will be Music Exams taking place in the Church Halls on Tuesday 1st (8am - 1pm) and Wednesday 2nd April (8am-8pm)
Please plan ahead if you need access to the Halls.


Music Festival
The Portstewart Music Festival will be held in the Church Halls from Monday 7th April - Saturday 12th April.
There will be access to the church and Room 1 but not the rest of the Halls.
 
Samaritan’s Purse (Shoebox Appeal)
A number of events are being hosted by First Coleraine Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 4th June 2025
Breakfast for Elders and Committee Members 9:30am Please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday 16th April, this will help with catering arrangements.


Also 2 Information Events, which are free but you must book if planning to attend.


Wednesday Afternoon, 3pm 4th June event - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1280528849259?aff=oddtdtcreator


Wednesday Evening4th June event - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1251403695139?aff=oddtdtcreator


Livestream Of Services
If you aren’t able to join with us on Sunday you can watch the Livestream at anytime throughout the week.  
Jesus Opens Locked Doors
https://burnsidechurch.weebly.com/sermons/sunday-30th-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