Ballyrashane Presbyterian Church

08/09/2026

1 Chronicles 16:34 (KJV)
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!

- 1 Chronicles 16:34

His love endures forever!

Take a moment to think about this amazing truth.

The love of God is relentless, immeasurable, unending… it can endure and persevere through anything! He is the forever God of forever love!

Since God’s love is steadfast and enduring, it means God will never give up on you. God will never leave you or forsake you. How good He is!

Because of how good He is, we always have a reason to give thanks and lift up praise to Him.

Even when bad things are happening around the world or our situations look dire, the unchanging goodness of God still stands yesterday, today and forever!

He is the God of joy, peace, mercy, grace, power, majesty, beauty, love and so much more.

His goodness knows no limits, and so our praise and worship of Him should never be limited either!

Today, be reminded of God’s goodness and His steadfast love for you. He hasn’t stopped loving you and never will. He is waiting for you today with open arms to embrace you and wrap you with His unfailing love.

Lift up praise and thanks to His name, for He is good!

“Lord, how good you are! I choose to lift up praises to your name no matter the circumstances, for I know your goodness and love know no limits.”

Prayer

Lord, thank You for being good, even when life feels uncertain. Help me to trust Your heart when I don’t understand my circumstances. Teach me to live with gratitude, not because everything is easy, but because Your love never fails. Remind me today that You are with me, steady and faithful in every moment. Amen.

06/09/2026

FUSE safeguarding form link:

06/09/2026

Hello!

FUSE Youth Club @ Ballyrashane starts back for the new session on Saturday 19th September from 7:30-9pm in the Church Hall.

It’s for all young people who are in year 8 and above.

We meet on the 1st & 3rd Saturday nights of the month.

We look forward to seeing your young people again this year as well as any siblings or friends they’d like to bring with them😀

The link to our safeguarding form is in the message below, it’s be great if you could complete and return one for each young person before the start date but we will also have hard copies to fill on available on the night.

Thanks

FUSE Leaders 😀

06/09/2026

Phil started a new series on the Sermon on the Mount today:

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04/09/2026

04/09/2026

For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.
- Psalm 32:7

He is your hiding place.

When the noise and stresses of life have worn us out, it is easy to want to run and find a place to get away.

If you’ve desired for a place where you can hide away to rest, be refreshed and undisturbed, God wants to be that for you.

Throughout scripture, we see followers of Christ who found their hiding place in God.

In the Psalms, we see how often David sought out refuge in God to hide away from trouble (and David dealt with a lot of trouble!) and God was always faithful to him.

Have you felt surrounded by troubles lately? Know that even when it looks or feels as though stresses, and fears are all around, God is still there, surrounding you with His songs of deliverance and victory.

Every time troubles come your way, no matter how big or small, make God the first one to run to. He is your refuge and strong tower, and you can rest under the shadow of His wings.

The more you make this a habit, the more peace and joy you will experience. God has already fought the battle and won the victory for you, and He surrounds you with those songs of victory over your enemies even when you ‘feel’ otherwise.

Do you need refreshment, peace, or strength today?

Your Heavenly Father is waiting for you, where His protective arms will wrap you in love and safety, hiding you away while His Spirit instills supernatural peace and strength back into you.

“Lord, there is no better hiding place than in your sweet presence! Help me to always run to you when I am weary and troubles seem to be surrounding me, for I know your songs of victory are more than enough to drown out the noise of the enemy.”

Prayer -

Lord, thank You for being my safe place in every season. When I feel overwhelmed or afraid, help me to run to You instead of trying to handle everything on my own. Surround me with Your peace and remind me that I am never alone. Teach me to rest in Your protection and trust Your presence today.

Remember, even now, He is your hiding place. Not someday. Not when things get better. Right here, in the middle of it all. And you don’t have to earn that safety—you just have to enter it.

03/09/2026

For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with hands...but [He entered] into heaven itself, now to appear in the very presence of God on our behalf.
- Hebrews 9:24

Guilt is a liar.

It tells you to repent over and over for mistakes.

Guilt makes sure to remind you of where you have failed.

Guilt always has a bit (or a lot) of truth to it so it’s hard to push back on this bully!

But, here’s a better truth:

Jesus came down from the cross and humiliated the enemy and his hordes! He then went to heaven and made all petitions on our behalf before The Lord.

Your forgiveness is a finished work, you simply need to say yes to it.

Today -
Guilt may be based on FACT but forgiveness is the TRUTH of who you are in Christ!

If anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. 1 John 2:1

Hebrews 9:24 offers a powerful reassurance: Jesus stands in the presence of God on your behalf. You are not forgotten, overlooked, or unseen. In moments where you feel distant from God, this verse reminds you that Jesus bridges that gap. He represents you with compassion, grace, and complete understanding.

Prayer
Lord, thank You for being present before God on my behalf. When I feel distant or unseen, remind me that I am always known and represented by You. Help me to trust in Your presence and rest in the assurance that I am never alone. Strengthen my faith and draw me closer to You each day. Amen.

02/09/2026

****L A D I E S****
Some dates for your diaries. These are the events planned for our ladies’ fellowship for autumn. Please keep them free if you can. We are really looking forward to them!
We are taking names for the breakfast in October, so if you would like to come, please speak to Jenny, Louise or Terry to give your name, or add it to the sheet in church. Please feel free to bring a friend if you wish!

31/08/2026

🎶 HOPE, HYMNS & HARMONY 🎶

An Evening of Music, Worship & Giving

We’re delighted to invite you to a very special evening at Ballyrashane Presbyterian Church as we come together for Hope, Hymns & Harmony.

Join us for an uplifting evening of music, worship, congregational singing and special performances, featuring some wonderful guests:

🎤 Clover Watts – Soloist
🎶 Carolyn Saunderson – Harpist
🎹 Sam Murray – Organist & Pianist
🎵 The Route Singers – Choir

We’ll also be using the evening to support two charities doing incredibly important work in our community and beyond:

Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
Macmillan Cancer Support

An offering will be received during the service, with the proceeds going to support the work of these two charities. There is, of course, no obligation to give — everyone is simply welcome to come and enjoy the evening.

📅 Sunday 13th September 2026
🕖 7.00pm
⛪ Ballyrashane Presbyterian Church

And after the music finishes, please stay with us — supper will be provided afterwards, with an opportunity to enjoy some food, conversation and fellowship together.

There’s no need to book and everyone is warmly welcome. Whether you’re part of a church or not, we’d love you to come along, bring your family and friends, and enjoy what promises to be a really special evening.

🎶 Great music. Favourite hymns. Christian hope. Supporting two wonderful causes. And a warm Ballyrashane welcome.

Please share this post far and wide and help us spread the word. We’d love to see you there!

(Unfortunately, Sylvia Burnside is unable to join with us on this occasion, as has been previously publicised)

30/08/2026

Here's the link to this morning's family service: