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July 6, 2018
Lamb (and Chicken) Power 2018 is the year of Lamb Power at Discovery Presbyterian Church in Omaha, NE. Discovery prides itself on being a very mission driven congregation, and each year they choose a theme that guides their ministry. The theme for this year was deemed “Lamb Power,” derived from the Book of John. This… Read more »
June 14, 2018
Meet us in St. Louis The 223rd General Assembly (GA) kicks off this weekend in St. Louis, MO, and we are looking forward to spending the next week with thousands of other Presbyterians as we come together to witness for truth and justice in our communities and the world. In the midst of this action-packed… Read more »
May 18, 2018
Hands and Feet of Jesus The same Spirit that descended on the earliest followers of Jesus on the Day of Pentecost continues to work in the lives of believers today. Across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), people are hearing and following the Holy Spirit’s call to be the hands and feet of Jesus in today’s world… Read more »
May 4, 2018
Being a Christian in the Global World More than 2,000 youth from three denominations, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), saw a snapshot of the world last year through the lens of faith. These youth experienced a sampling of international cultures at the Faith in 3D weekend at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Against the backdrop of… Read more »
April 27, 2018
Retaining 40% of the Pentecost Offering You probably know that a gift to the Pentecost Offering helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people while also addressing the needs of at-risk children. What you might not know is that 40% of the Pentecost offering can be retained by individual congregations wanting to make… Read more »
April 23, 2018
For 20 years, the Pentecost Offering has served to connect the outpouring of the Holy Spirit with ministries that build a life of faith in children, youth, and young adults. Since the Pentecost Offering started in 1998, Presbyterians have raised more than $14 million for Children-at-Risk, Ministries for Youth, and Young Adult Volunteers, committing to… Read more »
April 20, 2018
Illinois congregation prioritizes ministry with children at risk The celebration in 2008 of 150 years of ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Homewood, Illinois, was a time to both cherish the past and embrace the future. As it looked toward future opportunities, the congregation decided one focus should be children considered at risk served by the… Read more »
April 10, 2018
“O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.” ~ Psalm 71:17 The Pentecost Offering unites us in a church-wide effort to support young people in Christ and inspire them to share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts with the church and the world. Each year on Pentecost… Read more »
March 15, 2018
Your Giving Repairs the Breaches that Separate People from Lives of Wholeness When the forces of chaos and calamity rip the fabric of human life, your One Great Hour of Sharing gifts are there to sew it back together. Your generosity fulfills a vision rooted in the biblical witness and beautifully stated in Isaiah 58:12…. Read more »
March 8, 2018
The Front Porch Café Serves as an Entry Way to Hope and Transformation The Front Porch Café in Akron, Ohio, serves up healthy portions of food and friendship for people needing a new start in life. At the Front Porch, individuals recovering from addiction or re-entering society after spending time in prison can eat… Read more »