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Posts Tagged: peacemaking
July 16, 2013
Apply today to host Dr. Fathallah Since 1989, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program has brought 200 International Peacemakers from 57 countries to visit 160 presbyteries, six synods, and several Presbyterian colleges to share their experiences as peacemakers in their own lands. These visits have informed Presbyterians, opened hearts and minds, touched lives, built relationships, and inspired new… Read more »
July 15, 2013
There is still time to request an International Peacemaker for September/October 2013 as the deadline has been extended. The Peacemakers’ itineraries are filling up, so submit your request today. International Peacemakers present a unique opportunity for the hosts who receive them, sharing their personal stories of God’s work in places where cultural, religious and ethnic… Read more »
July 12, 2013
Conference to take place April 28-May 10 Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Mosaic of Peace conference in Israel/Palestine. During this twelve day conference participants will walk in the footsteps of the Prince of Peace and witness the inspirational stories of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders who work faithfully to bridge the divide… Read more »
December 25, 2012
by Stephanie Quintana Martinez, young adult volunteer (Tucson, Arizona) 1 John 4:16 As far back as I can remember I have always questioned the motives of why things happen in a certain way. Events in our lives are woven together to form a mysterious path that only God understands. Nativity sparks interest in our hearts… Read more »
December 24, 2012
by Rachel Brunner, food sovereignty organizer, Presbyterian Hunger Program (Louisville, Kentucky) Isaiah 35:1-10 This is the season of hope and celebration! As we prepare for Christmas and are surrounded by friends and family, it is easy to be joyful and refreshed like the parched desert and the blossoming crocus. Jesus Christ is to be born… Read more »
December 23, 2012
by Margryette Boyd, minister of Christian Education (Auburn, Alabama) Luke 1:57-66 This passage is about a cosmic connection in Christ in which Zechariah could not speak until his actions said, “Yes, I trust you Lord.” Elizabeth called Mary blessed because Mary said, “Yes, I trust you Lord.” Neither Elizabeth nor Zechariah fret, fuss, nor worry… Read more »
December 22, 2012
by Nathan Young, owner UnWiredIT (Seattle, Washington) Luke 1:39-48 Responses from both Elizabeth and Mary in this passage are spontaneous outpourings of spiritual emotion. Elizabeth bestows blessing upon Mary, declaring that the child within her is the Lord. Mary responds in passionate verse, expressing her humble and profound gratitude to God. It is no wonder… Read more »
December 21, 2012
by Brennan Pearson, teaching elder, First Presbyterian (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Psalm 130 Waiting is hard. Ask any child anxiously awaiting the arrival of Christmas morning. Consider asking Mary what her long journey of waiting was like, nestling the world’s Savior in her womb while struggling to conceal her pregnancy from the scrutiny of public eye…. Read more »
December 20, 2012
by Noha Khoury (Whitehall, Pennsylvania) Psalm 126 Have you ever noticed how catchy vacation Bible school songs are? You can be going about your day until suddenly a trigger gets you singing (and performing the choreographed movements)! Psalm 126 triggered for me a song entitled “Great Things.” As music leader for the week, that song… Read more »
December 19, 2012
by John Russell Stanger, organizer of mission and advocacy, Presbyterian Welcome (New York, New York) Isaiah 11:10-16 As we anticipate the coming of Christ, this passage reminds us of God’s promise to renew all things. Yet, the brokenness of the world cuts so deep that we are often overwhelmed. We see it on global, national,… Read more »
