Posts Tagged: youth

A more promising future

“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 »

Pentecost Offering Resources

girl with candle, Pentecost image It is about time to start thinking about the Pentecost Offering! Each year on Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit as a bringer of new life with an Offering intended to nurture the faith of those newest among us. The Pentecost Offering unites us in a churchwide effort to support young people in Christ… Read more »

Giving Back

Food for thought Usually, when you hear about Presbyterian Pan American School on this blog, it is because they are recipients of the Christmas Joy Offering. So when members of the Student Council wanted to host a fundraiser, they decided to raise funds to give back to PC(USA) mission. The council members made food to sell… Read more »

Helping Teens Today Become Proud Adults Tomorrow

Pentecost Offering logo Grace Presbyterian Church in Crystal City, MO has a unique approach to using their portion of the Pentecost Offering. Rather than using their 40% retained from the Pentecost Offering to send their youth group to Triennium this year, as many congregations did, members from Grace Church have decided to support a local program assisting young… Read more »

Triennium Reflections

This year, I attended my first Presbyterian Youth Triennium – despite being a lifelong Presbyterian and working for the church during the last two of these tri-annual events. With my connection to the Special Offerings, I was so excited to be a part of this year’s event: the Pentecost Offering, which supports Triennium, is easily… Read more »

Minute for Mission: Presbyterian Youth Triennium

Five Days of Faith Formation that Lasts a Lifetime The Presbyterian Youth Triennium is only a five-day event, but its impact on young people can span a lifetime. Rev. Perryn Rice, one of the preachers for the upcoming Triennium in July, will shape his message to help youth leave Triennium with its lessons and impressions… Read more »

Together in Christ

“Thank you, Jesus, for this gift of everlasting life in Community. And thank you for new wineskins—the youngest adults in our midst. Equip them to be the leaders you need. And empower us through prayer and finances to make that happen.”

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Ideas to include children and youth in the Pentecost Offering

With its focus on children and youth, Pentecost is the perfect time to include the young people of your congregation in planning and execution of next week’s service. There are several ideas available here, but here are a few examples: Enlist the help of children and youth to prepare the church for the Pentecost worship… Read more »