New Posts on The Network | December 24, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 12.24.19 The Hope of Christmas Merry Christmas! This can be a hard time of year for many. Praying the reality of Immanuel, God with us, brings joy and peace today and in the year ahead. You are a blessing to me! Featured Posts Global Mission 3 Things I Learned Working With People From a Variety of Cultures and Faiths by Laura Osborne Many times there are barriers to starting a conversation with someone from another culture. Here are three tips to guide you. Faith Nurture Would I? by Linda Roorda What if I had walked where Jesus walked when he lived on the earth? Would I have understood the truth he was teaching without the written Word in my hands? Church Communications The McDonald's Method by Matthew Hooper Here are a few simple tips for how to create and execute your church's new look. Ecumenical & Interfaith, Muslim Ministry Christmas and the Real Night of Power (Lessness) by John Span In Islam, there is a special night called the Night of Power/Destiny (or in Arabic, laylat al-Qadr). Here I compare and contrast that night with Christmas Eve. Faith Nurture, Stewardship Learning to Walk Boldly With God by Sonja Hodgen Am I using this short time here to glorify God, or am I squandering my time in fear and distractions? Deacons, Leadership and Administration, Ministry in Canada Sparks Fly at Maritime Gathering by Karla Winham The annual day of encouragement and learning for deacons and church leaders, held bi-annually in the Maritimes, has gotten a makeover! Worship, Special Times, Advent - Christmas The Network Christmas Playlist (Dec 2019) by Staci Devries I hope this Christmas playlist is a blessing to you! Faith Nurture, Family Ministry Equip Families By Sharing These Fabulous (and Free!) Dwell Resources by Jill Benson Your church helped families form faith during Advent, but now what? Share these ideas to keep the faith formation momentum going in 2020. Biblical Justice, Global Mission Matthew 2 and The Beauty of a Small Gospel by Nathan Groenewold The gospels are constantly pointing to the overlooked as the ones who 'get it,' and that always catches me off guard.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Youth Ministry Book Recommendations? by Melissa Deelstra Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Director of Community Connections and Outreach at Ivanrest CRC in Grandville, MI by Ivanrest Church More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration by Idella Winfield Communion Set Items Needed by Pastor Church Resources Need Ministry Help? If you're involved in a church ministry and wondering if your denomination can help with something, just: CALL 800-272-5125 CLICK www.crcna.org/Resources CHAT from any page on crcna.org or The Network We're here to serve, and would love to connect you with people and resources to support your church's ministry. Follow us!    You are subscribed as drvitus2.love@blogger.com. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the CRC Network newsletter on our website. This is a weekly summary of the latest content posted by our Network guides. Update Profile/Preferences  |  Unsubscribe From All Forward to a Friend | Email Us |  Follow on Twitter | Follow on Facebook Copyright © 2019 Christian Reformed Church in North America. All rights reserved. 1700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1407 | 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8