As the summer wraps up, we had a team debriefing session before our Junior High workcamp in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. For three of us, Harrisburg was our first workcamp! It was quite an experience to simultaneously step into a directing role as a team. We had the opportunity to serve with several organizations around Harrisburg for
God’s presence
Abel’s Daughter – A success story
Written by Rhoda (secretary for the Nigeria Disaster Team) Abel was a staff member of EYN Headquarters. He worked in Mubi before the Boko haram attacked that community. In November he was assigned a new position as Medical Officer with the Relief Team. He has a 14 year old daughter named Sarah. In October she
A troubled soul
John 12:20-36 Question: What is your deepest need at this moment? How do you sense God’s presence with you in the midst of your need? Prayer: O God, in our brokenness, and in that of others, we know You are present. We know that through Christ Jesus, there is nothing that separates us from Your
What a day . . .
Isaiah 60:15-22 Question: What darkness are you facing right now? In searching and allowing God’s presence, where can you find God’s light, even if it is just peeking through? Prayer: Creator, we are honest with you. Sometimes we are stuck in a rut and find ourselves in a place of ignorance or distrust, confusion, or
In waiting
Not seeing today’s post? Hit the “refresh” button on your browser. Psalm 27, of David Question for reflection: There are many times when we find ourselves waiting. Do you give yourself room for patience? Can you reflect on some moments from the past week that you recognize God’s presence through grace and patience? Prayer for
Communal fasting and healing
Acts 13:1-3; 14:19-23 Prayer for the day: God, help us to anticipate your Spirit’s presence with us, in the ordinary and the unusual. Question for reflection: When have you experienced God’s presence most tangibly in your life? What were the circumstances? ~ Tim Heishman, National Youth Conference Coordinator Congregational Life Ministries of the Church
Blessed are the introverts
Mark 6:30-32, 47-52 Prayer for the day: Creator and Sustainer of Life, we are grateful to be reminded by scripture that when we are afraid, you will not pass us by. Instead, you make your presence known to us by whispering into our darkness, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” May
Doubt
Luke 1:18-25 Prayer for the day: Adamant Lord, I praise you for your constant presence, even when my belief becomes mute. Let me cling to you in my darkest hour. Not turning my back to you, the candle of hope. Question for reflection: What could your world look like if you cast your doubt aside?
A genealogy of grace
Matthew 1:17 Prayer for the day: Surprising God, like those who experienced the first Christmas so many generations ago, we stand amazed in your presence. Thank you for giving us the gift of Jesus, whose birth we celebrate and whose life we emulate. God of grace, help us to use this Advent season to
God’s witnesses
Isaiah 43: 8-15 Question for reflection: When you look back in your life, when do you remember the presence of God being most with you? Have you shared this story with others? How has the story changed in each retelling as you have a better understanding of how it is part of God’s will