In Case You Missed It (October 2020) Each week, dozens of new posts are added on The Network. Because of this, it can be easy to miss or forget about posts. To help, I’ll be sharing a roundup of timely posts (dubbed In Case You Missed It) at the beginning of each month. Be sure to pass along any articles that you found helpful!
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 GEMS Celebrates International Day of the Girl
by Alecia Van Hulzen
GEMS celebrates International Day of the Girl, a global holiday created by the United Nations to celebrate girls around the world. Check out our unique twist on this international day!
Children's Ministry  Children's Ministry Meet-up: October 13 by Faith Formation Ministries Join Mimi Larson and other ministry leaders as we share ups and downs and spend time brainstorming innovative ways we can engage children during this pandemic. Network News  In Case You Missed it (October 2020) by Staci Devries Each week, dozens of new posts are added on The Network. Because of this, it can be easy to miss a post. To help, I'll be sharing a roundup of timely posts (dubbed In Case You Missed It) at the start of each month. Pastor Search Committees, Pastors  Pastors, Here's How the CRCNA Can Help You Find Your Next Call by Sean Baker This article for pastors highlights how the denomination can help them discern their call and connect with ministry opportunities. Faith Nurture, Intergenerational Ministry  Faith at Home . . . Together by Trudy Ash How one church is helping members connect daily through a faith formation activity, even in the midst of a pandemic. Coffee Break, Leaders  Praying for Hope by Marian Lensink Have you noticed that Paul's prayers don't contain long lists of physical concerns? His prayer is simply that we might know God better. Faith Nurture  Hope by Linda Roorda October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Diagnosed in 2014, I remain cancer free. Because grieving is normal when diagnosed, I share my story in the hope it helps someone else. Evangelism  Making Disciples Who Make Disciples by Marian Lensink Discipling someone to know Jesus is strengthened as they begin to share their faith with someone who doesn't know him. Disciples make disciples! Multicultural, Racial Reconciliation  Meet Scholarship Recipient: OnYou Song by Race Relations The Office of Race Relations is privileged to introduce you to OnYou Song, one of the recipients of the 2020/21 Multiracial Student Scholarships. Prayer  Denominational Call to Prayer by Diane Dykgraaf All CRC pastors, church staff, and denominational staff are invited to pray bi-monthly beginning Nov. 11. Church Renewal, Fresh Ideas, Youth Ministry  Is Facebook Evil? How About Tik Tok? by Larry Doornbos Is Facebook evil? How about Tik Tok? Take time and learn from two resources and decide on your own. Network News  "Censorship" on The Network by Kristen Vanderberg Recently you may have noticed Network staff being more stringent about deleting comments and taking down posts. This has caused some frustration in our readers. Here is a bit of an explanation behind this change. Faith Practices  Gratitude: Responding to God's Goodness by Chris Schoon The practice of gratitude is about recognizing, trusting, and responding to God's goodness and abiding presence with us. Church Admin & Finance, Finance  Financial Shalom's Resource Roundup (October 2020) by Nathan Rauh-Bieri Financial Shalom is a program designed to support and sustain you as a pastor. Check out our fresh opportunities and resources for your financial well-being! Multicultural, Racial Reconciliation  Pocahontas - The Birth of a Myth by Viviana E Cornejo There's a famous painting depicting the baptism of Pocahontas hanging in the rotunda of the American capital. But the true story behind the myth is not one to be celebrated or Disney-fied. Do you know the true history? Pastors  COVID-19, Church, and Contradictions by John Lee Self-giving and self-protective. Adaptable and anti-change. Gracious and grumbling. This is the church in 2020. Perhaps this has always been so. Biblical Justice  Church Between Borders Virtual Workshops by Office of Social Justice As part of the relaunching of our Immigrants Are a Blessing, Not a Burden campaign, we are offering our Church Between Borders workshop virtually! Biblical Justice, Indigenous Justice  Indigenous Justice Book Suggestions (Kids) by CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer Shannon Perez's has provided her Top 5 kids reads on Indigenous justice.
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