I volunteer as mail person, responsible to open and distribute incoming e-mail or snail mail. I also manage the membership data, in conjunction with the pastoral committee.
I like playing chess, collecting stamps and doing geneology. I have little time for any of these great activities.
A also prepared for distribution 52 Catechism sermons prepared by my father 1960-1972
Confessio Augustana (Canada) Ltd is distributing nine tracts on comparing Islam and Christianity. I find them well written and thought out. Is there any attempt to provide CRC churches with similar material?
CRC news had an article on iGPS — the Inter-agency Global Partnership Strategy which I found interesting and possibly helpful.
The permission guidelines for US churches was helpful. Are the guidelines for Canadian churches identical?
Discussing what comes 'next' even though there is no indication the virus is receding and there is no cure is not a wise use of words. It indicates things are improving or safety can be lessened...
Perhaps during this pandemic situation where churches can't all be in one place, rules for communion can be adjusted to stay biblical and stay to be a blessing. What are the Catholic churches...
I think we have to adjust our thinking on this one during this epidemic where according to our 'rules' Lord's supper can only be celebrated by the pastor's family! Any suggestions?
Hi from Edmonton.
(as if the people requested do not know where they send messages to)
Doctors do have a challenging task. They can ask their patients to do something or refrain from something yet have no power to force their patients to do so. We should pray for our medical teams...
The article explains it well.
"People aren’t looking to the church for political commentary".
Interesting thought. The Jews that wanted to kill Jesus went to Pilate, a political leader.
Christian's...
Wonderful picture!!
Once I decide that an organization is worthy, I put it in a list. I edit it from time to time, in case I get bad news or good news. To choose from such a large list of worthy causes, I let a...
Personally, I try and avoid being influenced by appeals for my gifts by cleverly worded appeals. I keep a list of worthy causes and when I open the document, the software chooses one in the list...