Sunday 7th June 2020

WELCOME 
Welcome To Portstewart and to Burnside At Home
Thank you for joining with us today as we worship God

Today we are into a new Month,
This is the 14th Service since we entered lockdown
And our Theme is Faith Over Fear

Phone Burnside
Phone Burnside continues, where you can listen to the sermon by telephone even if you have no internet access. An exciting addition this week to Phone Burnside is that on Wednesday the complete Bible Study from the previous week will be available to listen to.

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Sunday School
This week I am delighted that we have Sunday School once again.
There will still be a Children's Message as part of the service but we also have this 20 minute Sunday School from Campaigners Northern Ireland. You can either allow children to watch on a 2nd screen while you listen to the sermon, but better by far is to watch together and learn the songs and talk about the story. 
Even if you are not of Sunday School age, I know of several adults who have enjoyed going back to Sunday School as last few weeks.  Thanks to Laura at Campaigners for providing this.

COMPLETE SERVICE
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Individual Parts Of The Service
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INTRODUCTION
Today we are into a new Month,
This is the 14th Service since we entered lockdown
And our Theme is Faith Over Fear

It started off this week as Faith Not Fear,
But I very quickly realised that we can’t simply swap fear for Faith.
There are lots of things that we should fear at the moment
 The fear that we have is helping us stay alive.
But the problem comes when that fear takes over and stops us living.
So Faith isn’t instead of fear.
Faith is Over Fear.
Faith gives us a perspective on life
Faith enables us to deal with the fear that we have

So today I encourage you to find faith
And put faith over everything else in your life.

CALL TO WORSHIP
We believe in God the Father,
who reveals his love to us in Jesus Christ.
We believe in God the Son,
who pours out God's Holy Spirit on us.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
who teaches us God's truth.​

We believe in one God:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Who this day brings us Faith over Fear
Amen.

OPENING PRAYER

Mysterious God
power behind all we see
grace beyond all we know
love before all we meet,
We cannot comprehend your majesty
we only know your presence in our lives:
you, who knew us before we were born
you, who will cradle us after our last breath…
We cannot encompass your glory
instead we marvel at all the works your hand has made
and we worship and adore you.

It seems too good to be true
that you would care for mere mortals like us…
in our messy lives
often caught-up in trivialities,
that you would mould us in your own image
social creatures with a divine spark…
So good, we’d rather not believe:
rather not see your image in those around us
crying out for love and companionship
rather not see your wisdom underpinning creation
groaning at our wanton waste and exploitation

God above all, help us with our unbelief
our incredulity
our self-preserving acts
which isolate and harm…

Pour mercy into our hearts and souls
giving us eyes to see and ears to hear
your gift 
in every person
every place
every moment;
For your greatness is seen in all the world:
may our words and actions be our praise of you
reaching up and out
into your Kingdom,
May our Faith in You be over all our Fear

OPENING PRAISE

And Can It Be?

And can it be that I should gain
An int’rest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain--
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

Refrain:
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

’Tis myst’ry all: th’ Immortal dies:
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.

He left His Father’s throne above--
So free, so infinite His grace--
 Emptied Himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam’s helpless race:
’Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For, O my God, it found out me!

Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray--
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach th’ eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

CCCLI : 59593

COMING UP​

Coming Up In Our Service Today
Louise Glenn joins us once again to sing Cornerstone.
Rev. Terry McMullan is sharing about Malawi
And Jasmine Morris is playing Violin

WHY JESUS?

Jesus is the light of the world​

"God is light; in him there is no darkness at all" (1 John 1:5). 
"The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear?" (Psalms 27:1).

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 
This children’s message was sent to the Key Worker & Vulnerable children who are in Portstewart Primary School each day

PRAISE

Though I Feel Afraid - Ian White

THOUGH I FEEL AFRAID
Of territory unknown,
I know that I can say
That I do not stand alone.
For Jesus, You have promised
Your presence in my heart;
I cannot see the ending,
But it’s here that I must start.

And all I know is You have called me,
And that I will follow is all I can say.
I will go where You will send me,
And Your fire lights my way.

What lies across the waves
May cause my heart to fear;
Will I survive the day,
Must I leave what’s known and dear?
A ship that’s in the harbour
Is still and safe from harm,
But it was not built to be there,
It was made for wind and storm. 

CCCLI : 59593
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OFFERING​

Lord as we give thanks to you today 
We thank you for the faith that you have given us
We thank you that you take away fear
May our faith in you always be over our fear today.
Thank you for your goodness and help us now 
to trust you more and accept your security
Amen

PRAISE
Jasmin Morris - Violin Duet
Thank you to Jasmine for recording and editing this beautiful duet. She also updates us on what she has been doing since going to Manchester.

BIBLE READING
Mark 5:35-43
35 While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any more?”

36 Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. 
38 When they came to the home of the synagogue ruler, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. 
39 He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” 
40 But they laughed at him.
After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. 
41 He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). 
42 Immediately the girl stood up and walked around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. 
43 He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat

Mission Report On Malawi
Rev. Dr. Terry McMullan updates us on the current situation in Malawi with regards to Covid-19 and other issues.

PRAISE

Cornerstone - Louise Glenn
​Louise Glenn joins us from Bristol and sings Cornerstone. You can find the words below if you would like to join in.
At a time when we are focused on Faith over Fear, Louise sings,
Our Hope Is Built On Nothing Less Than Jesus Blood And Righteousness.

My Anchor holds within the veil.

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust is Jesus' name

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust is Jesus' name

Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Savior's love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all

When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil

Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Saviour's love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all
He is Lord
Lord of all, Christ alone

Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Saviour's love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all
Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Saviour's love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all

When he shall come with trumpet sound
Oh, may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless, stand before the throne

Cornerstone
Oh, yeah, in the Saviour's love
He is Lord
Lord of all

Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Saviour's love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all

Songwriters: Eric Liljero / Jonas Myrin / Reuben Morgan / Edward Mote / William Batchelder Bradbury
Cornerstone lyrics © Capitol Christian Music Group

CCCLI : 59593

MESSAGE

Faith Over Fear
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36 Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
Mark 5:36

PRAISE
Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

“Great is Thy faithfulness!” 
“Great is Thy faithfulness!”
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided--
“Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

CCCLI : 59593

BENEDICTION


So now we leave this time of worship
And while so much of the road ahead is uncertain,
the path constantly changing,
we know some things that are as solid and sure
as the ground beneath our feet,
and the sky above our heads.
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We know God is love.
We know Faith is places in Jesus
And We know the Holy Spirit takes away fear
Go in peace.
Amen

A LITTLE EXTRA
Getty Family Hymn Sing
Normally we end our services with the Getty Family Hymn Sing but it was not broadcast this week, instead they released this statement.

Today [Tuesday] we will be singing of the good news of Jesus as a family, as we hope you do.
Yet, in light of the deep trials and pain so many in our community are enduring, we will not be broadcasting our hymn-sing online, as an expression of quiet lament and prayer.
We look forward to seeing you all next week.
Keith, Kristyn and the girls.