Building Faith
"On the drive back to the church, the deacon was able to help the youth process the visit and to claim the truth that faith sharing is the best kind of sharing of all." Youth Group …
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This past Saturday, October 4th, was the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. It is a tradition to bless animals on this date, as St. Francis is the patron saint of …
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The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus Christ. Corporate worship is a key component to a …
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"What is it about this time and space that offers such fertile ground for young people to draw closer to God, and learn so much about the Christian faith?" Summer Camp …
Jagged, barren mountains frame the horizon, creating spectacular sunrises and sunsets, reminiscent of the high desert regions of the homeland I miss. Deployment is hot, dry and …
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"May you encounter the risen Lord in your travels, in the freedom of the open road, in the fellowship of other bikers and in each person you …
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"Come Holy Spirit, Come! Renew our lives, inside and out. With fire and wind, come to this place; gather us in, send us out." Prayer for Worship on Pentecost The …
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"After telling and showing them the story, let children play. Encourage them to tell you the story." Make a Resurrection Set Children learn through stories. In this case, …
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"How can we take a redeeming stand in the middle of the pressures and demands of contemporary family life? What are the hearty, simple and blessed soups of Christ we can offer?" A …
"The purpose of Lenten discipline is to draw closer to Jesus Christ. Full stop. Growing deeper into Christ’s love is the compelling reason to give something up for Lent; and it is …
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