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VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER | FORWARD TO FRIEND Network Newsletter 8.11.20 Share Something Encouraging and Be Entered in Our Giveaway Is there a song, book, or Bible verse that has encouraged you lately? Perhaps a podcast, sermon, or conversation that filled you up? Or maybe time spent outside? Post a comment by August 16 and be entered to win a $10 Starbucks gift card. Featured Posts Biblical Justice General Justice Worship Resources by Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue This collection of prayers, liturgies, kids activities, and devotions are great additions to church services or your own reflections on justice. Faith Nurture Perspiration and Perspectives by Anita Brinkman Often, others have read the same books or lived similar experiences, but have drawn different conclusions. This can feel challenging when we are in discussion, but it's a good learning opportunity. Biblical Justice, Racial Reconciliation A Tale of Two Wives: Scenes of System Racism in Canada by Jeremiah Damir Basuric This post is a poetic attempt to tackle the huge issue of systemic racism and my experience with it. Faith Nurture, Global Mission How the Church Reacts Now Will Shape Her Future in the U.S. by Tyler Helfers How the Church reacts to COVID-19 and to the rising tide of justice issues will have a significant shaping influence on her future in the United States for years to come (for good or for bad). Faith Nurture, Youth Ministry Taking a Mulligan: Youth Ministry in Fall 2020 by Ron DeVries The circumstances of 2020 have gifted us with an opportunity to learn from what we have done and apply those key takeaways as we set up for our "next shot." Safe Church, Safe Church Teams August Safe Church Webinar: Boz Tchividjian by Safe Church Ministry Join Safe Church on August 26 for a Zoom call with Boz Tchividjian, founder of GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment). Safe Church, Pornography September 2020 Safe Church Webinar With Jay Stringer by Safe Church Ministry Join Safe Church on Sept. 30 for a Zoom call with Jay Stringer, CRC minister and mental health therapist who has done years of research and uncovered the deep-rooted issues that lead to sexual brokenness. Let's Talk About... JWWM: Jesus Would Wear a Mask by Scott Hoezee Then the devil led Jesus to the entrance of the Jerusalem Farmers Market. Jesus observed that most people were wearing face coverings to protect from a severe virus that had made many in the Holy City sick. . . Faith Nurture Navigating Life's Disappointments by Deb Koster When disappointment hits hard, will we let these negative things define us? Discover helpful advice on keeping discouragement from controlling your life. Let's Talk About... Share Something Encouraging and Be Entered in Our Giveaway by Staci Devries Post a comment with something that has encouraged you lately (i.e. a book, Bible verse, podcast, etc.) and be entered to win a $10 Starbucks gift card. Children's Ministry, Family Ministry New Simple, Flexible Children's Curriculum for Complex Times by Kevin Hoeksema Faith Alive introduces Dwell Flex: 36 simple, stand-alone Dwell sessions for use in a variety of situations and across multiple age groups to help make lesson planning a little easier for Children's ministries as they navigate through these uncertain times.   Ministry Q&As Check out the latest ministry questions posted on The Network: Engaging Visitors During COVID? by Staci Devries Celebrating a Pastor Who Is Leaving? by Evelyn Oudyk Church Positions Check out the latest church and ministry openings on The Network: Interim Youth Director at Hope Fellowship CRC (Denver, CO) by Dominic Palacios Lead Pastor at Immanuel Community Reformed Church (Lansing, MI) by Michelle Chahine CRCNA Job Openings by Teresa Jones Pastor/Director of Congregational Care at Fuller Avenue Church (Grand Rapids, MI) by Nate DeJong McCarron More Posts Check out the latest Resources, Discussion Topics and other posts on The Network:  'Generosity Today' From Barnabas Foundation by Phillip Leo 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 © 2020 Christian Reformed Church in North America. All rights reserved. 1700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1407 | 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8