WELCOME
Welcome to our online service of worship from Burnside.
Below are a number of video clips which when watched in order will lead you through a service of worship, of course if you do not have time for the full service you can skip to the parts that interest you most. I do not know how we are going to do this when we are allowed to gather again.
If you don't normally attend a church and are following along, why not Trypraying. You can find out more at www.Trypraying.co.uk or download the Trypraying app to your phone or tablet.
If you would rather watch the whole service as one video playing continually, without the extra text parts, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the last video.
Sadly this version does not include the Crown Jesus Video (due to YouTube restrictions) but you can still watch it below.
Welcome to our online service of worship from Burnside.
Below are a number of video clips which when watched in order will lead you through a service of worship, of course if you do not have time for the full service you can skip to the parts that interest you most. I do not know how we are going to do this when we are allowed to gather again.
If you don't normally attend a church and are following along, why not Trypraying. You can find out more at www.Trypraying.co.uk or download the Trypraying app to your phone or tablet.
If you would rather watch the whole service as one video playing continually, without the extra text parts, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the last video.
Sadly this version does not include the Crown Jesus Video (due to YouTube restrictions) but you can still watch it below.
LET US WORSHIP GOD
PSALM 130
As we are reminded of the crowds on Palm Sunday praising God because of the miracles that they had seen, we open our service with the words of Psalm 103, which could have been sung by those crowds. The Metrical version is sung unaccompanied by Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. The words of the Psalm are below.
PSALM 130
As we are reminded of the crowds on Palm Sunday praising God because of the miracles that they had seen, we open our service with the words of Psalm 103, which could have been sung by those crowds. The Metrical version is sung unaccompanied by Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. The words of the Psalm are below.
PSALM 103
Praise the Lord, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits–
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his deeds to the people of Israel:
8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.
9 He will not always accuse,
nor will he harbor his anger forever;
10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
13 As a father has compassion on his children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
14 for he knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are like grass,
he flourishes like a flower of the field;
16 the wind blows over it and it is gone,
and its place remembers it no more.
17 But from everlasting to everlasting
the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children’s children–
18 with those who keep his covenant
and remember to obey his precepts.
19 The Lord has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all.
20 Praise the Lord, you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his bidding,
who obey his word.
21 Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,
you his servants who do his will.
22 Praise the Lord, all his works
everywhere in his dominion.
Praise the Lord, O my soul.
Praise the Lord, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits–
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.
7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his deeds to the people of Israel:
8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.
9 He will not always accuse,
nor will he harbor his anger forever;
10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;
12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
13 As a father has compassion on his children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
14 for he knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are like grass,
he flourishes like a flower of the field;
16 the wind blows over it and it is gone,
and its place remembers it no more.
17 But from everlasting to everlasting
the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children’s children–
18 with those who keep his covenant
and remember to obey his precepts.
19 The Lord has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all.
20 Praise the Lord, you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his bidding,
who obey his word.
21 Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,
you his servants who do his will.
22 Praise the Lord, all his works
everywhere in his dominion.
Praise the Lord, O my soul.
INTRODUCTION
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
This is what is coming up in the rest of the service
Opening Prayer - Ernie Rocks (Audio Only)
Children's Message from Crown Jesus Ministries with Stevo & Grandpa
Work Sheet - The Rainbow Prayer
Bible Reading - Luke 19:28-44 Read by Jeremy Bertenshaw
Prayer For Others with details about - These Three Remain & A Call to prayer on Sunday between 3pm & 4pm (Not 4-5pm as I say in the video)
Praise Ride On, Ride On In Majesty
Message - Looking For Peace And Finding it in Jesus
Praise Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord - Mat Redman
Benediction
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
This is what is coming up in the rest of the service
Opening Prayer - Ernie Rocks (Audio Only)
Children's Message from Crown Jesus Ministries with Stevo & Grandpa
Work Sheet - The Rainbow Prayer
Bible Reading - Luke 19:28-44 Read by Jeremy Bertenshaw
Prayer For Others with details about - These Three Remain & A Call to prayer on Sunday between 3pm & 4pm (Not 4-5pm as I say in the video)
Praise Ride On, Ride On In Majesty
Message - Looking For Peace And Finding it in Jesus
Praise Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord - Mat Redman
Benediction
OPENING PRAYER - Ernie Rocks
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE from Stevo & Grandpa (Crown Jesus Ministries)
ACTIVITY SHEET
Lots of people have been remembering the hope that God gave to Moses in the sign of a Rainbow, and they have been sharing the hope by drawing a rainbow and displaying it in their windows. You can see lots of the rainbows in house windows around Portstewart. Below is an activity sheet to help you pray a Rainbow. Click to Download and view all of the sheet.
Lots of people have been remembering the hope that God gave to Moses in the sign of a Rainbow, and they have been sharing the hope by drawing a rainbow and displaying it in their windows. You can see lots of the rainbows in house windows around Portstewart. Below is an activity sheet to help you pray a Rainbow. Click to Download and view all of the sheet.
BIBLE READING
Luke 19 v 28-44 Read by Jeremy Bertenshaw
Luke 19 v 28-44 Read by Jeremy Bertenshaw
PRAYERS FOR OTHERS
CALL TO PRAY
Palm Sunday, 5 April from 3pm-4pm (Not 5-6pm as I say in the video)
Church Leaders encourage the community and call Ireland to pray
In a joint statement today (27 March), following a video conference, the leaders of the Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the Irish Council of Churches, have paid tribute to everyone in the health and social care services and those in the frontline, for their courage in the battle against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The leaders of Ireland’s main Churches, together with other denominations and Christian organisations, also issued a call to pray, which will take place on Palm Sunday, 5 April from 3pm-4pm.
Church Leaders’ joint statement in full
“In these days when we can no longer gather and ‘be church’ in the traditional way, the call to live out the Gospel as agents of God’s mercy and compassion through the sacrifices that we make to protect the vulnerable, and by finding new ways to be Good Samaritans and good neighbours is as powerful as ever.
“To all who are suffering, have lost loved ones and are anxious in these unprecedented days, we pray that you may find strength and comfort in the loving presence of Christ who promised to be with his people always (Matthew 28:20).
“As Church Leaders, we want to thank everyone in our health and social care services and those working on the frontline, for their courage as they work selflessly to minimise the suffering caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Alongside our chaplains and pastoral teams, they have chosen to walk towards the danger for our sake. We owe it to them to play our part in limiting the spread of this virus by staying home and practising social distancing when we need to go out.
“With this crisis has come a heightened awareness of our interconnectedness and interdependency and a new recognition of the vast array of jobs that are essential to the functioning of our society. All our workers, whether called into service at this time, or asked to stay home, need to be adequately protected.
“In the midst of this suffering, however we can see many signs of hope. The speed with which local communities, involving churches, community groups, charities, businesses and other local community leaders, who have mobilised in response to this unprecedented challenge, has been a great reassurance to many.
“We still have a long way to go in the fight against Covid-19 and its consequences. We will need many volunteers for our health service and to protect the vulnerable. Charities that provide much-needed support, also need donations, so please consider giving online. We are all called to make sacrifices, but the burden of suffering will not be evenly shared.
“In a short space of time the rhythm and pattern of our everyday lives has changed. There is however one constant throughout – an ever-loving God who tells us, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10.)
“As we look to Him with our pastoral and practical concerns during these unparalleled times, as the island battles this pandemic, standing alongside other denominations and Christian organisations, we are today issuing a call to pray.
“As Christians, we believe that prayer sustains our life as followers of Christ. In the midst of this global pandemic, we turn to Jesus in our time of need. As Church leaders, we join together in calling all our people to pray. As we begin the journey through Holy Week towards Good Friday and Easter, we invite all Christians from across the whole Church to join in prayer on Palm Sunday, 5 April, from 3pm to 4pm - remembering that we should only gather to pray within our own households, in line with government advice.
“God loves the world and everyone in it. We will pray for those who are sick, and those feeling fearful; we will pray for those who have been bereaved and those who are isolated and alone. We will pray for our healthcare professionals, delivery drivers, essential workers and all who continue to work on the frontline. We will pray for, and with those in our communities, who are fearful about their employment and for those reaching out to provide food and shelter. We will pray for our families and friends, neighbours and civic, business and political leaders for the inevitable challenges that will arise in the coming days. We also remember those across our world who are similarly suffering. We pray for those working hard to produce new treatments and vaccines.
“Though we cannot meet as the gathered Church, we will end the hour united in prayer, asking for the Lord’s healing touch on our land and all its people. All are invited to pray, regardless of where they are in their own journey of faith, even if they have never prayed before. At this critical moment we will bring this land and our world before our loving God in prayer remembering that, “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy” (Daniel 9:18).”
Rt Rev Dr William Henry
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Palm Sunday, 5 April from 3pm-4pm (Not 5-6pm as I say in the video)
Church Leaders encourage the community and call Ireland to pray
In a joint statement today (27 March), following a video conference, the leaders of the Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the Irish Council of Churches, have paid tribute to everyone in the health and social care services and those in the frontline, for their courage in the battle against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The leaders of Ireland’s main Churches, together with other denominations and Christian organisations, also issued a call to pray, which will take place on Palm Sunday, 5 April from 3pm-4pm.
Church Leaders’ joint statement in full
“In these days when we can no longer gather and ‘be church’ in the traditional way, the call to live out the Gospel as agents of God’s mercy and compassion through the sacrifices that we make to protect the vulnerable, and by finding new ways to be Good Samaritans and good neighbours is as powerful as ever.
“To all who are suffering, have lost loved ones and are anxious in these unprecedented days, we pray that you may find strength and comfort in the loving presence of Christ who promised to be with his people always (Matthew 28:20).
“As Church Leaders, we want to thank everyone in our health and social care services and those working on the frontline, for their courage as they work selflessly to minimise the suffering caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Alongside our chaplains and pastoral teams, they have chosen to walk towards the danger for our sake. We owe it to them to play our part in limiting the spread of this virus by staying home and practising social distancing when we need to go out.
“With this crisis has come a heightened awareness of our interconnectedness and interdependency and a new recognition of the vast array of jobs that are essential to the functioning of our society. All our workers, whether called into service at this time, or asked to stay home, need to be adequately protected.
“In the midst of this suffering, however we can see many signs of hope. The speed with which local communities, involving churches, community groups, charities, businesses and other local community leaders, who have mobilised in response to this unprecedented challenge, has been a great reassurance to many.
“We still have a long way to go in the fight against Covid-19 and its consequences. We will need many volunteers for our health service and to protect the vulnerable. Charities that provide much-needed support, also need donations, so please consider giving online. We are all called to make sacrifices, but the burden of suffering will not be evenly shared.
“In a short space of time the rhythm and pattern of our everyday lives has changed. There is however one constant throughout – an ever-loving God who tells us, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10.)
“As we look to Him with our pastoral and practical concerns during these unparalleled times, as the island battles this pandemic, standing alongside other denominations and Christian organisations, we are today issuing a call to pray.
“As Christians, we believe that prayer sustains our life as followers of Christ. In the midst of this global pandemic, we turn to Jesus in our time of need. As Church leaders, we join together in calling all our people to pray. As we begin the journey through Holy Week towards Good Friday and Easter, we invite all Christians from across the whole Church to join in prayer on Palm Sunday, 5 April, from 3pm to 4pm - remembering that we should only gather to pray within our own households, in line with government advice.
“God loves the world and everyone in it. We will pray for those who are sick, and those feeling fearful; we will pray for those who have been bereaved and those who are isolated and alone. We will pray for our healthcare professionals, delivery drivers, essential workers and all who continue to work on the frontline. We will pray for, and with those in our communities, who are fearful about their employment and for those reaching out to provide food and shelter. We will pray for our families and friends, neighbours and civic, business and political leaders for the inevitable challenges that will arise in the coming days. We also remember those across our world who are similarly suffering. We pray for those working hard to produce new treatments and vaccines.
“Though we cannot meet as the gathered Church, we will end the hour united in prayer, asking for the Lord’s healing touch on our land and all its people. All are invited to pray, regardless of where they are in their own journey of faith, even if they have never prayed before. At this critical moment we will bring this land and our world before our loving God in prayer remembering that, “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy” (Daniel 9:18).”
Rt Rev Dr William Henry
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
BOOKLET TO HELP YOU PRAY
LET'S PRAY for this week
THESE THREE REMAIN - Faith, Hope & Love
To accompany the many things that congregations are doing in the current cessation of all regular gatherings of church members, the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has launched an initiative called These three remain…
While so many things have changed in recent days, we want to remind ourselves of what remains core to our expression of life in God. And so we gladly recall the words of the Apostle Paul to the Corinthian Christians in 1 Corinthians 13:13,
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
The aim of the initiative is to draw congregations together in God to express his life and witness in this moment.
Content can be found at www.presbyterianireland.org/thesethreeremain and initially includes:
Hopefully there is something here that will be of encouragement to you and that you can share with members of your congregation as we journey together with God through this difficult season.
To accompany the many things that congregations are doing in the current cessation of all regular gatherings of church members, the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has launched an initiative called These three remain…
While so many things have changed in recent days, we want to remind ourselves of what remains core to our expression of life in God. And so we gladly recall the words of the Apostle Paul to the Corinthian Christians in 1 Corinthians 13:13,
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
The aim of the initiative is to draw congregations together in God to express his life and witness in this moment.
Content can be found at www.presbyterianireland.org/thesethreeremain and initially includes:
- TIDES daily devotional
- Let’s Pray weekly prayer points
- In this moment a weekly prayer in direct response to some aspect of current events
- TTR Blog reflecting on aspects of congregational life and worship in these days
- TTR Podcast (coming soon) a weekly conversation on what is happening around congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
- Links to Sunday Worship listing congregations broadcasting worship in addition to the Moderator’s weekly service
Hopefully there is something here that will be of encouragement to you and that you can share with members of your congregation as we journey together with God through this difficult season.
PRAYER FOR OTHERS
Loving God,
In this moment when we feel,
locked in to a terrible set of circumstances,
locked up in our homes,
locked down by fear and uncertainty;
help us to find freedom in faith,
healing in hope,
liberty in your love.
In this time when tempers can get frayed in relationships,
give us the fruit of your Spirit in our lives, our homes, our dealings with one another in society.
We pray for - Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control.
Be especially with those who feel most isolated and alone.
Grant them a deep sense of your presence through long days and lonely hours,
bring comfort and calm,
strength and support.
Help us to appreciate simple pleasures in a fresh way through our unusual circumstances,
the blessing of home,
the joy of loved ones,
the view from our windows,
the voice of a friend on the phone.
Lord, hear our prayers.
For we ask them in Jesus Name,
Amen
Loving God,
In this moment when we feel,
locked in to a terrible set of circumstances,
locked up in our homes,
locked down by fear and uncertainty;
help us to find freedom in faith,
healing in hope,
liberty in your love.
In this time when tempers can get frayed in relationships,
give us the fruit of your Spirit in our lives, our homes, our dealings with one another in society.
We pray for - Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control.
Be especially with those who feel most isolated and alone.
Grant them a deep sense of your presence through long days and lonely hours,
bring comfort and calm,
strength and support.
Help us to appreciate simple pleasures in a fresh way through our unusual circumstances,
the blessing of home,
the joy of loved ones,
the view from our windows,
the voice of a friend on the phone.
Lord, hear our prayers.
For we ask them in Jesus Name,
Amen
PRAISE
Ride On Ride On In Majesty - Songs Of Praise
Ride On Ride On In Majesty - Songs Of Praise
MESSAGE
PRAISE
Blessed Be Your Name - Matt Redman
It is based on Psalm 103 that we read and sang at the beginning of the service.
Whatever the Circumstances we will say BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD
This hymn deals with the contrast of Blessing God in all circumstances.
In the land that is plentiful
&
When I'm found in the desert place
When the sun's shining down on me
&
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name.
Words are on the video and displayed below.
Blessed Be Your Name - Matt Redman
It is based on Psalm 103 that we read and sang at the beginning of the service.
Whatever the Circumstances we will say BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD
This hymn deals with the contrast of Blessing God in all circumstances.
In the land that is plentiful
&
When I'm found in the desert place
When the sun's shining down on me
&
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name.
Words are on the video and displayed below.
Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name
Every blessing You pour out, I'll
Turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing You pour out I'll
Turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will…
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name
Every blessing You pour out, I'll
Turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing You pour out I'll
Turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will…
BENEDICTION
LET US PRAY
We have gathered with the crowds crying Hosanna!
Because even if we were silent
the stones themselves would have called out.
We have shared the hope for a world about to be changed,
and then it changed.
We have walked with another crowd.
One that called words of scorn and condemnation.
And now we follow the crowd as it leads out to the cross,
and yet even as the world grows dark,
we cannot lose hope.
Because God is with us.
God will be with us.
Whatever happens.
We are not alone.
And so we watch the crowd and we follow...
Seeking the blessing of Father Son And Holy Spirit
AMEN
LET US PRAY
We have gathered with the crowds crying Hosanna!
Because even if we were silent
the stones themselves would have called out.
We have shared the hope for a world about to be changed,
and then it changed.
We have walked with another crowd.
One that called words of scorn and condemnation.
And now we follow the crowd as it leads out to the cross,
and yet even as the world grows dark,
we cannot lose hope.
Because God is with us.
God will be with us.
Whatever happens.
We are not alone.
And so we watch the crowd and we follow...
Seeking the blessing of Father Son And Holy Spirit
AMEN
A LITTLE EXTRA
Many of you said how much you enjoyed the little extra at the end of the service last week, worshipping with Keith & Kristyn Getty and their daughters, well they were doing it again this week, so please enjoy the high energy, enthusiasm and faith of a worshipping family.
Getty Family Hymn Sing LIVE 3.31.2020
Songs this week include
“Blessed Assurance,”
“His Mercy Is More,”
“He Will Hold Me Fast,”
the “Doxology”
and “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus,”
along with a special time of prayer and devotion.
Download free hymn book for tonight’s broadcast at www.gettymusic.com/hymnsing
Many of you said how much you enjoyed the little extra at the end of the service last week, worshipping with Keith & Kristyn Getty and their daughters, well they were doing it again this week, so please enjoy the high energy, enthusiasm and faith of a worshipping family.
Getty Family Hymn Sing LIVE 3.31.2020
Songs this week include
“Blessed Assurance,”
“His Mercy Is More,”
“He Will Hold Me Fast,”
the “Doxology”
and “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus,”
along with a special time of prayer and devotion.
Download free hymn book for tonight’s broadcast at www.gettymusic.com/hymnsing
COMPLETE SERVICE
Click below to watch the complete service as one video.
Unfortunately (Due to YouTube restrictions) This video does not include the children's section from Crown Jesus Ministries
Click below to watch the complete service as one video.
Unfortunately (Due to YouTube restrictions) This video does not include the children's section from Crown Jesus Ministries
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