Liturgy From the Liturgy of the Reformed Church in America: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil….
…racial/ethnic leaders, GSC staff, and a facilitator. “This was a beautiful discussion to be part of. For a time, we were able to set aside the uncertainties and divisions before us, and dream and seek God’s will for his people in the Reformed Church in America. Our thoughts coalesced in four areas: making disciples, multiplying leaders, ministry multiplication, and missional…
…made possible by your investment generate earnings that enable the CGF to make contributions to the denomination used to offer grants to new church plants, provide scholarships for young people to serve on mission trips, and fund building improvements to economically challenged yet flourishing churches. Rates of return are often higher than what can be earned from financial institutions, and…
…like to invite the family of God into a month-long season of prayer in anticipation of the upcoming General Synod,” says Rev. Judy Nelson. “As we continue in the process of discerning God’s will for the future of the Reformed Church in America, it is important that we stay attentive to God’s Word and the Spirit’s movement amongst us.” 🙏…
The Commission on Theology studies theological matters arising in the life of the church, referred to it by the General Synod, or initiated within the commission itself (BCO Chapter 3, Part I, Article 5, Section 9). Background In 1958, General Synod was asked to give serious consideration to the establishment of a commission for the purpose of producing a document…
…in clergy networks such as ours; these are vital components that cannot be forgotten. Our group meets again soon. We can’t wait! Scott DeBlock recently served as senior pastor of Niskayuna Reformed Church in New York and now serves as a coach to RCA pastors and congregations; he writes here on behalf of his lead-pastor affinity group, which includes Tom…
…the full-time chaplain in the Brant Community Healthcare System. On June 30, 2015, Dirk Kramer, pastor of Drayton Reformed Church, retired from full-time ministry. We thank Dirk for his many years of faithful ministry. On August 20, 2015, Al Plat was ordained as minister of Word and sacrament. Al has accepted a call to Athabasca Reformed Congregation, in Athabasca, Alberta….
…Luke 9:1-2 And/or Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the…
…sky a great big rainbow. Trillions of dollars spent on weaponry will now be available to rebuild our cities and retool our industries, and to make health care and education available to everyone. There really is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Louis Lotz is pastoral leader of Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. …
…my two-year-old daughter. My wife and I own a small farm along the Oldman River, and my daughter often accompanies me on walks in our coulees, the valleys that run through our land. I hope she comes to love and care for the prairies as I have. Lee Moltzahn is a member of Monarch Reformed Church in Monarch, Alberta….
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