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In the programming of church services, we can easily neglect an important aspect of our worship gatherings: how we welcome first-time visitors. First impressions matter. Oftentimes in the programming and planning of church services, we can quickly neglect an…
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July is National Ice Cream Month! National Ice Cream Month is held in each year in July in the United States. Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month in 1984. He also named the third Sunday in…
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Practical ideas to leverage Independence Day for rural, suburban, and urban outreach Celebrate the Fourth of July in your community—whether it’s rural, suburban or urban. Rural —Be the hub of the community celebration —Plan old-fashioned activities for children and families,…
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By Steve Sjogren The words in chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah have affected me for years. In that Scripture, God tells us the Father sees our relationship with the poor (or lack of it) as something serious. It…
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Bobby Gruenewald: How can we transition the church of today into the church of tomorrow? It starts with each of us. The future of the church can appear pretty bleak based on some of the studies circulating these days: We’re…
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