Presbyterians Today | 2016 Advent Devoional A JOURNEY OF MEMORIES During Advent—the time before Christmas—we watch, wait, and prepare for the coming of the Messiah. We read Scriptures and practice church traditions that have been around for 2,000 years. This 2016 devotional is a journey of memories—of the many sights, smells, tastes, and sounds that point to the promises of God in Jesus Christ. These are the daily incarnations of our faith. When does a touch remind us of Jesus? Can a candle bring God’s hope to a dark room? Can a smell take us to a holy place? Taiwanese (Traditional …
In Isaiah 58, God issues a call and a challenge—to love one another more deeply by sharing what we have with those in need. One Great Hour of Sharing is our direct response to the ways in which God has called us to share.
Do you or your congregation have a passion for One Great Hour of Sharing that you want to show the world? Use our OGHS facebook header to share this offering with others.
Systemic injustice is much more difficult to recognize than overt acts of racism, making it a much more difficult problem to address. Studies have shown that social institutions—such as schools, judicial systems, banks, and government organizations—give unfair treatment to people based on race or class. Over time, this has led to unequal opportunities for people of color and hindered the growth of their communities.
This poster can be used in your church during the weeks leading up to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering.
Te llamarán reparador de muros caídos Isaías 58
너를 일컬어 무너진 데를 보수하는 자라 할 것이라 이사야 58
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Presbyterian mission co-workers are dedicated, passionate teachers, church planters, doctors, public health specialists, chaplains and human rights advocates. They teach theology, church history, Greek, Hebrew and English. They preach and evangelize. They organize and host mission teams from the United States. They accompany, they listen, they work in partnership with Christians in 50 countries around the world. We invite you to learn about their work, read their first-person accounts through their letters, and support their vital ministry in support of the gospel through your prayers and gifts.
Use this text in your blogs or church newsletters to introduce the Christmas Joy Offering to your congregation.