Happy Birthday, Church!
Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: Happy Birthday, Church! That’s right, we are about to celebrate Pentecost, known affectionately as “the birthday of the church,” as over 3000 people were baptized and joined the early church. (You can read the whole story...
March (to the Cross) Madness
Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: But Peter said vehemently, “Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And all of them said the same. – Mark 14:31 I once preached a sermon entitled: “March (to the Cross) Madness.” Now, you might ask: “what...
From Super Bowl Sunday to Ash Wednesday
Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: I wonder if any of you are feeling a bit of spiritual whiplash as we have gone from Superbowl Sunday to Ash Wednesday in the span of 10 days. My mind is trying to understand how to deal with the juxtaposition of two...
Thoughts on a New Year
Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: Whew! 2020 is behind us. The presidential election and transition are behind us. If only Covid was behind us! I pray that many of you are getting vaccinated and soon we will be able to see each other in person again. As...
2021 Ministerial Standing Form
All forms must be completed by January 31.
REJOICE! Christmas Special Offering
Received in many congregations on Dec. 13 and 20, 2020 PLEASE NOTE: Printed materials are not being sent to congregations for the Christmas offering. Our gifts support the work of regional ministries this Christmas. Your regional ministry works to: Connect...
Rejoice! Special Day Offerings of Disciples Mission Fund
“And now let us bring forward our tithes and offerings.” When I was a child, I never knew why the minister said “tithes AND offerings.” I didn’t understand the difference. What’s the difference between a tithe and an offering? Several years after serving as a...
Tri-Regional Men’s (Virtual) Retreat – October 24
Register for the Tri-Region Men's Retreat Today! The 2020 Disciples Men Retreat is yet another new thing happening in 2020. But this one is a good thing! It is the first time the Retreat has been a Tri-Regional event, including the Northern California-Nevada...