The Network | December 17, 2019 | Last Chance to Share a Song

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 12.17.19 The Network Christmas Playlist Do you have a favorite Christmas song? Today is the last day to submit a song to be included in The Network Christmas playlist. Look for the playlist to be posted tomorrow on The Network Facebook page. O come, let us adore Him! Featured Posts Faith Nurture "Eternal Comfort and Good Hope" by Jennifer L Holberg "Oh, tidings of comfort and joy" goes the old Christmas carol. I might not have chosen "comfort" as joy's companion. But I was wrong. Faith Nurture, Intergenerational Ministry "Praygrounds" and Intergenerational Worship by Lesli van Milligen Read how congregations are wrestling with how best to engage people of all ages and all learning styles in their worship services. Faith Nurture, Parenting Star Words: A Bright Idea for a Family Christmas Gift by Karen Deboer The gift I'm giving my family this Christmas is meaningful, will last all year long, was prepared in a few minutes, and didn't cost more than the paper on which it was printed. Chaplaincy December Chaplains Meeting: Responding to Crisis and Trauma by CRCNA Chaplaincy and Care Chaplains encounter crisis and trauma on a regular basis in their ministries. Check out some of the key takeaways and resources shared in our December meeting. Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum, Faith Nurture How Mid-Year Training Can Strengthen Your DWELL Leaders by Jill Benson Leaders who are well equipped, resourced, and supported are a key part of every Dwell program. A great way to equip and support leaders is by planning a simple Dwell training. Disability Concerns, Breaking Barriers, English Medication's Pros and Cons by Terry DeYoung Weighing benefits, side-effects, and costs make decisions about medications challenging. Children's Ministry, Coffee Break Coffee Break Grandpas by Sam Huizenga Don DeWaard, newly elected mayor of Pella, started as a helper and now leads the story time for the three-year-olds. Church Planting, Coffee Break Planting Churches With "Discover Acts" by Sam Huizenga Find out how church planters are using Discover Acts with their core teams as they begin the process of planting a new church. Coffee Break, Faith Nurture A New Website for Discover Your Bible by Coffee Break Ministries We would love for you to visit the new Discover Your Bible website and let us know what you think!   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Spiritual Growth Survey? by Gary Mulder Amending the Articles of Incorporation? by John VanderBilt 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 Full Time Youth Pastor in Winnipeg, MB by Benjamin Verkerk Maranatha CRC in Woodbridge ON Seeking Full Time Pastor by Wilbert Lise More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Communion Set Items Needed by Pastor Church Resources Wooden Figures for Children in Worship? by Sandy Lemmen Story Hour Materials Available by Dawn Terpstra 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