Sunday Morning Prayer Guide | CRC Network - Christian Reformed …
2022年11月17日 · Sunday morning worship is one of the most important gatherings of each congregation each week. Often, more time and resources are dedicated to public worship than other programs or gatherings in the weekly life of the church. Whether we are the preacher, the music leaders, or a congregants, we long for the presence of God to be palpable and for the …
Preach the Word of God faithfully at least once per week on Sunday morning. b. Administer the sacraments. c. Provide a mid-week study/prayer meeting. d. Shepherd the congregation according to scripture and CRC Church Order. e. Lead worship services on other special days of the church calendar. 2. In collaboration with the Council, other tasks ...
Four Steps to a Great Deacons' Meeting! | CRC Network
2010年8月30日 · Deacons need to be able to look it over a couple of days in advance so it can “percolate”; we all need time to clarify our own thinking and decide what we want to say in the meeting. We might even want to call someone to check something out before the meeting. Having a good agenda in hand 2 or 3 days before the meeting is important. 2.
Devotions For Deacons | CRC Network - Christian Reformed Church
2012年1月10日 · How do you start your deacon meetings? Diaconal Ministries of Canada (DMC) has created a set of 12 devotions, designed specifically for deacon meetings, based on the charge to the deacons. These short, but insightful and inspiring pieces, are all based around the theme of "Live As Examples of Christ Jesus". Often I hear deacons express an uncertainty …
What Refreshments (If Any) Does Your Church Offer Before or …
2018年2月7日 · Coffee is available before the service in our narthex area, which is nice for people who are at church early, like Gary mentioned. We also have coffee and lemonade available after the service. We also provide goodies, such as bagels on the first Sunday of the month, donut holes on the third Sunday of the month, and cookies on all other Sundays.
Faith Lessons From the Prayers of the Black Church
Last year was a weird year. The virus pushed us to into unchartered waters. There has been much disruption in our lives, disruption that we experience as loss. We miss so much of what life was like before. It may be an emotional strain to celebrate in different ways than we have in the past. As I think about the challenges, I find comfort in the prayers I heard from my African …
The Power of Connection | CRC Network - Christian Reformed …
2014年9月11日 · In the late 1970’s, people in my denomination, the Christian Reformed Church, began talking together, meeting, planning for how the churches could minister with people who had disabilities. Rev. Ted Verseput, and Rev. Dr. James Vanderlaan, my predecessors, served as directors of Disability Concerns, They and numerous other Disability Concerns ...
Pastor Connections on Sunday | CRC Network - Christian …
2017年11月6日 · but I favor dispensing with the "council meeting" before the service. Usually it is a polite sitting around and 30 seconds before the service is to begin, someone looks at a calendar to decide whose turn it is, and then there is a short prayer. Much better, I think, if all these leaders would be out meeting, greeting and ministering to the people.
What Should Be Included in a List of Best Practices for Deacons?
2011年5月16日 · One of the things that has stumped me as a Deacon is trying to translate the broad descriptions of the office of Deacon into practical tasks that will support that vision. I realize that the "to do" list of a deacon will vary quite a bit depending on each churches culture, needs and community. I also realize that it would probably be impossible to put all of the work of a …
So Now You're a Deacon | CRC Network
2010年1月22日 · RULE 1: Plenty of prayer. RULE 2: Don’t go it alone. Work at making your spouse, a close friend, or another deacon your support partners in your work. RULE 3: Look for ways to humbly and assertively make the contributions God has equipped you to make. RULE 4: Anticipate God’s blessings on your church and your council and your deacons.