Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a full-time Director of Children’s Ministries to lead Christian education for children from birth to grade 5. Covenant is a forward-thinking community with a culture of embracing innovation. Our location in the thriving Dilworth neighborhood on the edge of uptown has blessed us with consistent growth in children and family ministries. To learn more and apply, visit CovenantPresby.org/jobs. Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 E Morehead St Charlotte NC 28204 Job Type: Full-time … [Read more...]
World Mission’s Africa area coordinator makes the case for taking a ‘learning posture’ through partnership
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Thirty-six presbyteries in the United States have formal ties with partner churches in Africa. There are good and practical reasons for that, the Rev. Debbie Braaksma told worshipers in the Presbyterian Center Wednesday. Among them: The safety of the gospel depends on seeing how it’s lived out in other cultures. “The gospel is never safe in any culture unless there is a witness from beyond that culture,” said Braaksma, Africa area coordinator for Presbyterian World Mission, quoting the Rev. Dr. D.T. Niles, the former executive secretary for evangelism for the World Council of Churches. For her text Wednesday, Braaksma used 2 Timothy 1:3-14, Paul’s letter to Timothy, which opens with expressions of thanksgiving and encouragement. Paul’s letter includes these words: “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.” Braaksma’s sermon was the same one she wrote … [Read more...]
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Joseph Heard the Troubling News (preview)
TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM 7.6.7.6 D (“Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”) Biblical Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Tune: Piae Cantones, 1852. Arr. by Ernest C. MacMillian, 1930. Joseph heard the troubling news: Mary was expecting! What should he, a just man, do? He sought God’s directing. Joseph thought to send her home-- leave her, without blaming; Then an angel in a dream spoke of joy, proclaiming… “Go, take Mary as your wife; Joseph, don’t you fear it-- God has formed a precious life by the Holy Spirit! Mary soon will bear a son; you shall name him Jesus. When the prophet spoke of him, he said, “God is with us!” God of love, we too may face times of doubt and trouble. May we know your daily grace, even when we struggle. Just as Joseph answered, “Yes!” with new dedication, We rejoice, for we’ve been blessed by your incarnation. Text: Copyright © 2010 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Click here to go to the hymn order page. … [Read more...]
Joseph Was Troubled (preview)
ADELAIDE (“Have Thine Own Way, Lord”) Biblical Reference: Matthew 1:18-25 Tune: Adelaide A. Pollard, 1906 Joseph was troubled by what he knew! Mary was pregnant; what should he do? He wanted justice— not to cause shame. He would dismiss her, placing no blame. Joseph was sleeping; that night he dreamed. Nothing was really as it had seemed. “Don’t be afraid— make Mary your wife. God has a plan for your baby’s life.” Hearing that message, Joseph obeyed, Seeing a new path God’s love had made. He stood by Mary, waiting that birth, Seeing God’s Son there— Savior of earth! God, when our troubles seem far too great, Help us to listen, wonder and wait; Sometimes the world is not as it seems. Give us your vision; give us your dreams. Text: Copyright © 2016 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Click here to go to the hymn order page. … [Read more...]
When Mary Hugged Her Newborn Son (preview)
TALLIS’ CANON LM (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”) Biblical Reference: Luke 2:19; Luke 2:8-20 and Matthew 2:1-12 Tune: Thomas Tallis; adapt. Parker's Whole Psalter, c. 1561 When Mary hugged her newborn son, She pondered all that God had done. Could she know all her child would be-- The life he’d bring humanity? When shepherds heard the angel’s joy, They went to find that baby boy. Could they see there in Bethlehem A friend to outcasts just like them? When wise men came with gifts to share, They saw young Jesus playing there. Could they behold in one so small God’s gift most precious of them all? God, make us faithful, humble, wise To know that Jesus changes lives. May we be open to the way That he would change our lives today. Text: Copyright © 2011 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Click here to go to the hymn order page. … [Read more...]
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