New Posts on The Network | December 31, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 12.31.19 Thankful for Small Things How can we measure the impact of a timely resource, encouraging comment, or thought-provoking blog? How about a job opening or recommended book? Perhaps we can’t. But I know the difference they have made in my life and pray the same is true in yours! Thank you for your small acts of faithfulness; I stand amazed at how God uses them. Featured Posts Let's Talk About... What Are Some of Your Goals for 2020? I Want to Hear Them! by Staci Devries Did you set any goals for the year ahead? If so, I'd love to hear them! Campus, Faith Nurture 2019 Year in Review - Areopagus Campus Ministry Blog by Tyler Helfers A look back at the most popular posts from 2019, as well as some book reviews for your 2020 reading list. Safe Church, Sexual Abuse A Post-Christmas Reflection by Bonnie Nicholas As we celebrate and care for our wonderfully created bodies, we must acknowledge a tendency to place evil there, in our flesh, in our bodies. 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?   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: Lead Pastor at The Journey, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada by Emily Vandonk 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:  Free Bibles and Hymnals Available by Dave Van Harten 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration by Idella Winfield Wooden Figures for Children in Worship? by Sandy Lemmen 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