May 2017

May 29, 2017

Focusing on the First Third of Life

Posted 5:19pm

Ministries supported by the Pentecost Offering reach people during this critical stage For years, researchers have highlighted the importance of early life experiences for brain and social development. In a similar way, many congregations realize how important Christian formation is during the first third of life, from childhood through young adulthood. Children, youth, and young… Read more »

May 22, 2017

Seeing faith through a different lens

Posted 5:15pm

Young Adult Volunteer program opens eyes to the church’s relevance in our world Sitting on a city bus in Washington, DC, with the plight of homeless people weighing heavily on him, Andy Thomas experienced a homecoming of faith. This Presbyterian Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) had attended a memorial service for the 41 homeless people who… Read more »

May 15, 2017

Extending the Spirit of Pentecost

Posted 5:04pm

Congregation sees the Holy Spirit at work through the Pentecost Offering At Parkway Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, Texas, Pentecost Sunday worshipers are urged to seek a Spirit-filled common life that will permeate the congregation’s mission and ministries. “Pentecost is a big part of our church’s identity,” says Laura Neely, Parkway’s associate pastor. In Pentecost… Read more »

May 8, 2017

Creating Hope for Today and Tomorrow

Posted 5:13pm

Pentecost Offering helps teen mothers and their children flourish As a high school student, Lily Jones had a beautiful 18-month-old daughter and a strong desire to finish school. Lily knew the importance of education to her future and that of her daughter Sophia, but day care posed a problem. Lily’s family and Sophia’s father’s family… Read more »

May 1, 2017

A more promising future

Posted 3:17pm

“For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away…” (Acts 2:39) Promise. As a verb, it’s one of the earliest concepts we learn. To promise means to offer a firm commitment—not just “I will,” but “I DEFINITELY will.” It can also be a noun, expressing assurance or hope… Read more »

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