Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift. . . [God] handed out gifts above and below . . . [God]… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Leadership”
Changing General Assembly: Can It be Possible?
The General Assembly constitutes the bond of union, community, and mission among all its congregations and governing bodies. (Book of Order G-13.0103) A couple weeks ago, I… Read more “Changing General Assembly: Can It be Possible?”
Mary & Martha: Women in Ministry in the 21st Century
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had… Read more “Mary & Martha: Women in Ministry in the 21st Century”
Interactive Ideas for Stewardship
9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops. (Proverbs 3.9) Most churches focus on stewardship in the month of November. A few… Read more “Interactive Ideas for Stewardship”
He Said, She Said: a Personal Journey through the Use of Inclusive Language
9 ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, . . . ” (Matthew 6.9) Growing up, the use of inclusive language was a foreign concept. Although I… Read more “He Said, She Said: a Personal Journey through the Use of Inclusive Language”
Covenant: Intergenerational Faith Community
12 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for… Read more “Covenant: Intergenerational Faith Community”
No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant & Worship Part II
1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took… Read more “No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant & Worship Part II”
No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant & Worship Part I
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. (Luke 2.16) Every year around this time, congregations… Read more “No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant & Worship Part I”
Advent: A Prayer, My Subaru, & Community
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house… Read more “Advent: A Prayer, My Subaru, & Community”
Interactive Prayer Stations
27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” (John… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations”
Still Waters 