Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 47; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Sermon by Lance McKinnon (from Acts 1:11) When Jesus Goes Over Our Head Introduction [Note to preacher: in some nations, including the USA, today is Mother’s Day. If you are in one of those nations, you will want to add material, perhaps in the introduction, … Continue reading "Sermon for May 13, 2018 (Ascension Sunday)" Read the article
This article is from Grant Forsyth, GCI Pastor in Kenockee, Michigan. Last January, a member of the local farm museum event committee called. She said they were planning the museum’s annual late summer event (one that draws a couple thousand visitors to a celebration of the history of farming and rural life). She then said … Continue reading "Relate to your community" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GCI pastor Lance McKinnon. As we celebrate the special days in the Christian worship calendar, we are swept up in the grand narrative of Holy Scripture and our thinking is transformed. That being so, I want to give you a “heads-up” concerning May 13, which this year is Ascension Sunday. … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Give your kids a lift" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 10:44-48; Ps. 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Sermon by Martin Manuel (from John 15:9-17; Acts 10:44-48; 1 John 5:1-6; Ps. 98) The Circle of Love Introduction Today is the sixth Sunday of Easter, and Ascension Day is this Thursday. Today’s readings remind us of two truths related to Jesus’ ascension: first, … Continue reading "Sermon for May 6, 2018" Read the article
Dear pastors of churches and facilitators of fellowship groups, This week marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Though it has been 50 years since his tragic death, Dr. King’s influence for good in the world continues on. That’s how gifted he was in his … Continue reading "From Greg: Pursue healthy church" Read the article
GCI is committed to giving its leaders high support and high challenge. This issue of GCI Equipper extends multiple challenges and offers help in meeting them. Also included are RCL-synced sermons for May. From Greg: Pursue healthy church A challenge to pastors and facilitators to equip their members for ministry. Relate to your community A challenge … Continue reading "Challenges for GCI church leaders" Read the article
Here from Cathy Deddo is part 2 of her two-part essay on the Christian life, based on material Cathy presented at GCI's August 2017 Denominational Conference in Orlando. For part 1, click here. For a GCI.org article that includes both parts, click here. Wholehearted, part 2: Finding Personal Wholeness in Jesus In part 1 of this … Continue reading "Wholehearted, part 2" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 8:26-40; Ps. 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Sermon by Cathy Deddo (from John 15:1-11) On Being Branches Introduction What is the heart of the Christian life? That important question is answered in our Gospel reading today in John chapter 15, where Jesus is teaching his disciples concerning the vine and branches. Having left … Continue reading "Sermon for April 29, 2018" Read the article
This issue of Kid’s Korner is from long-time children’s minister Georgia McKinnon who recently was appointed to serve as Registrar for Grace Communion Seminary, starting in April. I’m often asked, “What curriculum should I use for our children’s ministry?” While there is no one answer that fits the needs of every congregation, Kid’s Korner this … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Children’s ministry resources" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 4:5-12; Ps. 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Sermon by Sheila Graham (from John 10:11-15; Ps. 23; 1 John 3:16-24; Acts 4:5-12) It’s About Sheep Introduction Rock, vine, lamb of God, bread of life, light of the world, many are the metaphors used for our Savior, but one of my favorites is … Continue reading "Sermon for April 22, 2018" Read the article
