1st Sunday in Lent — February 18, 2018
Mark 1:9-15 Lent 1B Mark’s Holy Spirit dove does not sit cooing on a nearby branch, placidly watching. No, Mark’s version of..
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Way Forward Commission approves its report to General Assembly; discussions continue regarding A Corporation
The Way Forward Commission voted Feb. 15 to approve six recommendations to the 2018 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Three..
Regarding ruling elders: Community prayer
“What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God..
Vital Congregations Revitalization Initiative gets underway
LOUISVILLE — As Kathryn Threadgill introduced the Vital Congregations Revitalization initiative to Newark and Trinity presbyteries this month, she felt both fear and..
Presbyterian leaders reach out to Parkland, Florida, following school shooting
(PNS) Ash Wednesday turned deadly in Parkland, Florida when a lone gunman opened fire at the Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17..
Saved by Faith and Hospitality
Joshua W. Jipp Eerdmans, 220 pages Reviewed by Sharon K. Youngs The title is enough to catch one’s attention after commemorating the..
Prayer for Parkland, Florida
Lord God, on this Ash Wednesday when we repent and turn to the gospel, we once again turn to you with cries..
SDOP disburses over $100,000 for nine self-help projects
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People(SDOP) approved grants in 2017 totaling $133,753 to fund six self-help projects..
Prayer for Ash Wednesday
Lord to whom we belong in life and death, our only comfort, we come before you aware of our failings and awed..
Leadership of saints and sages
Do we need more leaders like Martin Luther? In the 500th anniversary year of Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses, attention was..
Way Forward plans to vote on recommendations this week, concerns voiced by the Governance Task Force
On Feb. 15, the Way Forward Commission is expected to formally vote to approve its recommendations to the 2018 General Assembly —..
Churches in Puerto Rico still struggling five months after Hurricane Maria
A hurricane damaged home in the mountains of western Puerto Rico. (Photo by Rick Jones) LOUISVILLE — The long, slow return to..
Going after the one: Leadership lessons for church planters
I am a little suspicious of people who like church. I grew up in the church, I’m an ordained pastor and..
Bible study at GA223 will explore “kin-dom” versus “kingdom”
LOUISVILLE (OGA) “Kindom Building for the 21st Century” is the theme of Bible studies planned for commissioners to the 223rd General Assembly (2018)..
What’s right about St. Andrews Presbyterian Church?
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church — Kilmarnock, Virginia In December, St. Andrews was the setting for a presentation that celebrated Sibley Towner, professor emeritus..
Presbytery of Charlotte calls Jan Edmiston as general presbyter
On Feb. 10, Jan Edmiston, co-moderator of the 222nd General Assembly, announced that the Presbytery of Charlotte in North Carolina has called..
Women of Faith Awardees named by the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Three women were named recipients of the 2018 Women of Faith Awards by the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the..
Proposed per capita increase will go to General Assembly
LOUISVILLE – With no debate, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board voted Feb. 9 to approve a sizeable proposed increase in General Assembly..
South Sudan churches call for Feb. 10 day of prayer to support peace talks
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — Critical peace talks began in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Feb. 6 aimed at ending the ongoing civil war in..
Transfiguration Sunday — February 11, 2018
Transfiguration of the Lord Mark 9:2-9 Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips come to mind when I read the account of the Transfiguration..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board is collaborating but keeping its options alive
LOUISVILLE – The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board voted Feb. 8 to authorize its Governance Task Force “to pursue each of the available..
Some governance changes move ahead; some still being discussed
LOUISVILLE – The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board voted Feb. 8 to approve some changes in its manual of operations regarding the size..
God and the games – 2018 Olympics
(RNS) — The 2018 Winter Olympic Games, the 17-day athletic love-fest kicking off to the beat of the Korean janggu drum in Pyeongchang..
Trump at prayer breakfast says US ‘strengthened by the power of prayer’
Speaking to @donnacsr, who heads @EIETweets, at the #NationalPrayerBreakfast in Washington this morning. She's been attending the event since 1988. pic.twitter.com/Tx6wBoCGJr —..
New Presbyterian network seeks Korean reconciliation
The Presbyterian Peace Delegation visited the Cheorwon Peace Observatory in Cheorwon-gun, South Korea, during their visits in November. From the observatory, visitors..
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