50 years ago — April 6, 1970 The General Council of World Presbyterians, held August 1970 in Nairobi, Kenya, developed a Bible..
A Presbyterian woman who grew up during the Great Depression – when bread and jelly was the only treat – realized only..
Stephen Williams writes from Savannah, Georgia, that Iglesia Presbiteriana, Montiflores, in Puerto Rico and First Presbyterian Church in Savannah are developing ties..
The minister in a New Jersey church painted signs that read “Reserved for the preacher” on the two best parking places. Some..
Many Presbyterian churches, including Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church in Katy, Texas, host book clubs where avid readers meet monthly to read and..
40 years ago — March 17, 1980 “During the first four years of the 1940s, a little Huguenot village perched on a..
Northside Presbyterian Church — Blacksburg, Virginia We are small – no doubt about it – and we are older than we used to..
A third-grade Sunday school teacher asked his class, “How do you explain God to your friends in regular school?” One lad answered:..
Presbyterians often say their favorite offering is One Hour of Sharing. They say this offering helps to “serve in the breach” and..
30 years ago — February 19, 1990 A few days before the remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth, the state of..
Frankville Presbyterian Church — Postville, Iowa Each year the Frankville Presbyterian Women host a Fall Fun Day. Community members, both young and old,..
A Presbyterian elder who played golf with his buddies in South Carolina on Sunday afternoons always seemed to win. To irk his..
A successful mission program in Northern Ghana is under the Northern Outreach Program. Many people have now embraced Christianity. The congregation loves..
“Asked to state her opinion of the current status of the PC(USA), she responded: ‘I think it faces a lot of problems...
First Presbyterian Church — Russellville, Kentucky Once a month, First Presbyterian Church invites veterans of all service eras – whether they served..
In a junior high Sunday school class in Nevada, a young lady went on and on about her upcoming birthday. One lad..
Back in the 1980s, one Presbyterian church in the South started taking in cans of soup on Super Bowl Sunday. The idea..
10 years ago — January 11, 2010 “The time has come to turn the page from a black and blue magazine …..
Southminster Presbyterian Church — Boise, Idaho Southminster is a church that takes hospitality seriously. Fair warning: If you don’t like being hugged..
80 years ago – December 20, 1939 There are some days that stand out from the others like Thanksgiving and New Year’s..
A youth group in Texas were asked, “Why is it important to go to church?” One young lad answered: “You should always..
The Presbyterian Mission Agency realizes that many little churches or small groups want to help with mission outreach. So, they put out..
Hebron Presbyterian Church — Staunton, Virginia Hebron Presbyterian Church started a new committee: the GROW team. Our focus is not..
Community Presbyterian Church — Clarendon Hills, Illinois WELCOME. It’s a simple word, but it defines Community Presbyterian Church of Clarendon Hills. Fellowship..
Recently I drove by a Presbyterian church with a sign that surprised me: “Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the snake, and the..
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