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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 7.28.20 Those Who Hope in the Lord Will Renew Their Strength Hi friends! Staci (Network Community Manager) here. Lately I’ve been feeling like I’m running in mud; mentally and physically exhausted. Have you been there? Yesterday God put the words of Isaiah 40:31 on my heart and I was struck by the fact that our strength is not a finite resource, but is renewable. Praying this truth brings you hope and strength in the week ahead. Cheering you on! Featured Posts Faith Nurture 10 Questions for Coping With COVID by Cindy Verbeek How have you been coping with the changes brought about by COVID? Faith Nurture, Pastors Running in Mud: Life Lessons From the Farm by Julius Medenblik It's a muddy time and we should just name it and let go of that image of running fast or any false gods of productivity that we carry. Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum, Faith Nurture How DWELL's Simplified Session Plans Will Equip Churches this Fall by Jill Benson This FREE resource will help you easily adapt any DWELL session to a simple outline that can be used in a variety of settings. Biblical Justice, Worship How Long, O Lord? (Day of Justice 2020) by Jodi Koeman On August 16, 2020 we invite all congregations to participate in CRCNA Day of Justice as part of communal praying and crying out to God together. Church Renewal, Fresh Ideas, Let's Talk About... Jesus, John Wayne and a View from the Balcony by Larry Doornbos Kristin Kobes Du Mez's book Jesus and John Wayne helps evangelicals to see their family story. Children's Ministry, Dwell Curriculum Happy First Birthday, Dwell Digital! by Faith Alive Here's the story behind Dwell Digital and the plans to assist churches in the immediate future. Disability Concerns, Accessibility Happy Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act! by Mark Stephenson 30 years ago today, the US adopted landmark civil rights legislation called the Americans with Disabilities Act. The worst barriers faced by people with disabilities usually result from attitudes and environments that we all create and could change. Deacons, Stewardship, Stewardship Expanding Our Definition of Stewardship by Diaconal Ministries Canada Stewardship is the faithful management of all that God has entrusted to us so that creation and all who live in it may flourish. Worship Fruit of the Spirit - a Modern Day Hymn by Glen Foster Fruit of the Spirit, composed and recorded by Glen Foster, a CRC member in Nanaimo, BC Canada. Sheet music and lead sheet are available here for use at no charge. Biblical Justice, Abortion Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Worship Materials by Office of Social Justice The CRC Office of Social Justice has worship materials to help your church honor Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on January 17, 2021. Urban What Will We (You) Do With the Unnecessary Deaths of God's Precious People? by Lisa Etter-Carlson There are gaping wounds in our policies, structures, and hearts that contribute to precious people dying. We, as Christians, must engage in more than just public discourse, prayer, and lament. Church Renewal, Fresh Ideas Restart Churches: Seeing What's Next for your Congregation by Larry Doornbos Restart Churches gives important insights into how churches can wisely and practically restart their life as a congregation. Community Engagement Re-engaging Your Community in the Wake of COVID-19 by Chris Hunt At this new crossroads, what opportunities for outreach do churches have in our communities? Biblical Justice, Indigenous Justice Indigenous Justice - 3 Sunday School Lessons by CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee Are you talking about Indigenous justice with the kids in your church? Here are a few lesson ideas to get your started! Leadership Development, Mission/Vision Church Now Conversation: Kara Powell by Larry Doornbos The August Church Now Conversation features Kara Powell. Named by Christianity Today as one of "50 Women to Watch," Kara is coauthor of Growing Young (2016).   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Hybrid Ministry Approaches? by Kristina Jipping How Will Your Choir Look This Year? by Kristina Jipping Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Lead Pastor at Maranatha CRC, Belleville, ON by Dave Botting High-School Ministries Director at Covenant Life Church (Grand Haven, MI) by Nelson Miller Bilingual Canadian Council of Churches Part Time Job Opportunity by Michael Wagenman CRCNA Job Openings (Pastor Church Resources) by Teresa Jones More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  Zoom Event: Putting the Pieces Together for a Discovery Bible Study by Raise Up Global Ministries Need Ministry Help? 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