Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ps. 85:8-13; Eph. 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Sermon by Linda Rex from Eph. 1:3-4; Mark 6:14-29 When God Judges Elijah’s story One of the Bible stories I remember from my childhood is one about the prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal meeting on Mount Carmel with the people of … Continue reading "Sermon for July 15, 2018" Read the article
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Kid’s Korner this month is from Georgia McKinnon, a mom and children’s minister who serves as Registrar at Grace Communion Seminary. It’s almost summertime here in North America, and with the onset of summer comes a flurry of activity for children’s ministry: VBS, pool parties, picnics, summer camps, movie nights, mission activities, and more! Before … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Fun in the Son!" Read the article
This issue explores several aspects of our journey with Jesus in articles from Greg Williams, Santiago Lange and Georgia McKinnon. This issue also includes the June Prayer Guide and RCL-synced sermons for July. From Greg: Pilgrimage of the Faithful Greg Williams looks at the seasons of change and movement in our lives and compares them … Continue reading "Journeying on with Jesus" Read the article
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, We all face seasons of change and movement. For my family, April of this year was one of those seasons. My brother Mark sold his house and set out to build a new one. My son Gatlin left his apartment to join his best friend from high school in a … Continue reading "From Greg: Pilgrimage of the Faithful" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 5:1-5, 9-10; Ps. 123; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 2 Cor. 12:1-10 (Drawing on commentary from Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Exposition Commentary and Colin Kruse in The New Bible Commentary.) Encouragement for Those Who Suffer in Serving Christ Introduction As we saw in our Gospel … Continue reading "Sermon for July 8, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27; Wisdom 1:13-15 (NRSV); Wisdom 2:23-24 (NRSV); Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Cor. 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Mark chapters 3-5 God Cares Introduction Though King David said that we humans are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” we don’t always function in accordance with God’s good design. The results can … Continue reading "Sermon for July 1, 2018" Read the article
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Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Thanks for your prayers! The move of our international Home Office from Glendora, CA, to Charlotte, NC, is now complete. It’s been an exciting and busy time. Moving employees, supplies, records, furniture, etc. across 2,400 miles was no small operation! Despite some challenges, surprises and a lot of work, the … Continue reading "From Greg: Hitting the Refresh Button" Read the article
By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 8 in Rick's series on leadership. For other articles in the series, click a number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. My friend asked me if I wanted a job helping him install sprinkler systems. I didn’t know the first thing about sprinkler systems, but I needed … Continue reading "On Leadership: Multiplying Mentors" Read the article
