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General Assembly bulletin inserts – GA224 in 2020

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What's coming to the 2020 General Assembly?  How will you explain the actions of GA to the congregation? The 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meeting in June 2020 is shaping up to be an assembly like no other.  For the first time, GA will be held virtually. This year's assembly will consider critical business and elect a new team of moderators (co-moderators or moderator/vice moderator). Help your congregation know what's coming to GA and give your church members a fast, accurate and fair account of what happened after the votes are taken. We know many congregations are facing unprecedented financial challenges this year.  So, we are offering our balanced, trusted GA bulletin inserts for a special price.  You will receive both the pre-GA and post-GA inserts for the price of one in a full-color, easy to read format that you can easily email to all members of the congregation. Only $20 for congregations of less than 200 members and $30.00 for … [Read more...]

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That the people of God may flourish: Serving as a deacon or ruling elder

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90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar On-demand replay Presented by Paul Hooker Recorded March 26, 2020  Are you a deacon or ruling elder wondering what you’ve signed up for? This webinar will explore what serving in the church’s ordered ministries is all about (including what we mean by “ordered ministry”) and how the Book of Order can be an important resource for you in your work. During our time together, we’ll look at what we mean by “church” and why that definition matters. We’ll pry open the historical lid on the early American Presbyterian experience and look at how the commitments of our forebears continue to influence our common life. And we’ll look at the definitions of the orders of deacon and ruling elder as resources for how you serve the church. Who should attend? If you’ve accepted the call of your congregation to be a deacon or ruling elder, or you are sensing the tug of the Spirit to consider such a call, this webinar is for you. On-demand replay— … [Read more...]

Hymns for Lent and Holy Week (Year A)

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Presbyterian hymn writer, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, composed Lenten hymns based on the lectionary Scriptures set to the tunes of well-loved hymns. Individual hymns are $10. Your hymn purchase includes downloads of  a PDF of the lyrics scored with the music for a half-page regular sheet of paper, a second PDF of the lyrics scored with music for a half-page of legal-sized paper (large print) and a document with lyrics only. You have permission to print as many copies as needed for your use. Lenten hymns — package 1 See! Now is the Time! (Ash Wednesday) One Person’s Sin Changed Every Life Nicodemus Sought Out Jesus The Water God Gives Us A Man Who Could Not See You, O Christ, are Resurrection Lord, What a Parade! (Palm Sunday) On the Night He Was Arrested (Maundy Thursday) Surely He Has Borne Our Suffering (Good Friday) We are His Witnesses (Easter Sunday)  Purchase package 1 for $100 Lenten hymns — package 2 When Giving Your Gifts (Ash … [Read more...]

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Lenten devotions — Year A (2020)

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Are you looking for theologically sound, inspiring and affordable Lenten devotions for the congregation? 5 weeks of Lenten devotions plus bonus prayers for Holy Week — $19.99 Letting go and holding on The liturgical season of Lent invites us to refocus on God as we prayerfully examine our priorities, actions, thoughts and expectations. Often, we give something up for Lent as a way of reminding us daily of Jesus’ sacrifice. We might also take on additional spiritual practices or acts of service so as to follow Jesus more closely. These devotions invite you to both let go and hold on. Each week offers you the opportunity to let go of that which distracts from discerning God’s presence and instead hold on to that which God promises. Week 1 asks us to let go of that which separates us and hold on to communion with God and others, trusting God’s promise to never leave us. Week 2 calls us to set aside empty words and hold on to God’s wisdom, knowing that God promises to give … [Read more...]

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Helping churches talk about racism

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90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar on-demand replay Recorded October 29, 2019 Presented by Carolyn B. Helsel If you are in one of the many predominantly-white Presbyterian congregations across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), chances are that racism isn’t a topic that gets addressed from the pulpit unless there’s a major news event of a hate crime. Many people avoid talking about racism for a number of reasons: worry that they will say the wrong thing, the belief that avoiding the subject will make race less significant or the fear of creating conflict in the church. As a white preacher and professor of preaching, Carolyn Helsel has written two books to help churches begin these conversations, and people of different races have commented on how her books have helped them engage in deeper conversations with one another on racism. During this webinar, she will help congregations start having meaningful conversations about race. On-demand replay— $29.95 (1-6 participants … [Read more...]

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Storytelling and stewardship: How stories form the church into generous stewards

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90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar Recored August 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) – On demand replay Presented by Sean Mitchell Stories are told everywhere — at the dinner table, in the store and in the classroom. Stories shape us and influence our formation and decision-making. And, storytelling informs and shapes practices of discipleship as well. Join Sean Mitchell in this webinar as he presents storytelling as a core practice for equipping the saints to mature as generous stewards. He will discuss examples of stewardship storytelling from Scripture and church history and provide a framework for developing a storytelling model for church leaders. On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar Who should attend? If you are a pastor, elder, congregational leader of a stewardship ministry team or involved in planning a church fundraising initiative, this webinar will teach you how and when to tell stewardship … [Read more...]

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