NEW! Devotions for Deacons

By admin | June 10, 2014 | Comments Off on NEW! Devotions for Deacons

Since the last release of a set of devotions specific to deacons and written specifically for use in deacons meetings, there have been requests for another set. Today Diaconal Ministries Canada is publishing the first devotion in a new set. In our conversations with deacons across the country, we often summarize the ministry of the…

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Too Busy to Pray? Not Necessarily…

By admin | May 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Too Busy to Pray? Not Necessarily…

A few years ago, Willow Creek Church pastor and author Bill Hybels released a cleverly-titled book: Too Busy Not to Pray.  In my mind I know it is true: so many things need to be prayed about, with so much happening in my life and so many needs in the church.  But, in my life,…

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World Renew’s Annual Refugee Sunday

By admin | April 4, 2014 | Comments Off on World Renew’s Annual Refugee Sunday

This Sunday, April 6, 2014, is World Renew’s annual Refugee Sunday. Together with World Renew (WR) and Diaconal Ministries Canada (DMC), CRCs across Canada celebrate the ministry of mercy and hospitality extended to people who have fled persecution and war.  Offerings received for Refugee Sunday support the World Renew program and refugee sponsorship in Canadian…

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