The Network | December 4, 2019

VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 12.4.19 Let’s Make a Christmas Playlist Guess what? The Network is making another worship playlist — a Christmas-themed playlist! Curious, what are some of your favorite Christmas songs? Would you help us out and share a song or two here? P.S. We just posted the worship playlist. Thanks to everyone who submitted a song. What a gift! . Featured Posts Worship, Music The Network Worship Playlist (Nov 2019) by Staci Devries My hope is that this playlist will bring you closer to our Creator, who is worthy of all our praise. Enjoy! Faith Nurture, Family Ministry Helping Families Talk About Faith by Faith Formation Ministries What's one thing your church could do that would echo down the generations? Simple: help families learn how to talk about faith together. Safe Church, Sexual Abuse May You Know How Much You're Worth by Staci Devries And it was here, in her words, that Advent found me. God found me, sending his precious son, an innocent lamb, telling us: "May you know how much you are worth." Worship, Leading Worship A Closer Look at Corporate Worship by Sandra Griffith There are all sorts of opinions and arguments about worship and what style is best. But can we please find out why we worship the way we do? Disability Concerns, Breaking Barriers, English To Give Thanks and Swallow by Michelle McIlroy Love, support, and a heaping dose of laughter have helped Michelle McIlroy trust that God is using various medications to bring her back into life with her family, church, and community. Community Engagement, Disability Concerns, Attitudes No Hidden Agenda - Friendship Ministries by Hetty Stuart Even in the midst of wheelchairs and twisted ribbons and broken zippers, each friend shows such honesty and humour. They lift my spirits each week! Faith Nurture Learning to Practice Self-Care by Deb Koster Are you feeling depleted, like you are running on empty? Consider the importance of self-care so you can have the abundant life God desires for you. Disability Concerns At Last, Six Years Without Seizures by Noel Rink Side effects from various anti-seizure medications took Jon Rink and his family on a long and difficult journey before he found relief. Worship, Special Times, Advent - Christmas An Intentional Advent: Share Your Ideas by Staci Devries Is there a devotional you plan to use this Advent? A song that moves you? A habit that stills you? Biblical Justice, Indigenous Justice Growing An Oak by CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee Read stories from people who have been impacted by the work of the Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Amending the Articles of Incorporation? by John VanderBilt Small Gift Ideas for Church Volunteers? by Staci Devries Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Full Time Pastor at Essex CRC in Essex, ON by Ashley Allen More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Retirement Plan for Commissioned Pastors and Church Staff by CRC Communications 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