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Where To Go?
I remember back to the start of 1985. I was making a pro-con list for what I would do with my life when I graduated that May. It wasn’t clear which road I would take yet, but I felt confident that I could handle any path I chose. There would be challenges, but I welcomed them. It was just me, God, and opportunity. Fast forward to this first week of 2021. I’m looking down…
New City Catechism
As mentioned in a previous post, we will be using New City Catechism this year for our CPC Kids class materials. Other Resources: This catechism has excellent apps. | Mobile Apps | Web App YouTube videos. | Watch Videos | Listen to the Songs Book, The New City Catechism Devotional | Purchase Why catechism? Melanie Lace, one of the writers of the New City Catechism,…
Wait For It
In March, I was waiting for Easter dinner with the family. In May, I was waiting for our vacation out West. In July, I was waiting for meeting in homes again, Sunday worship without masks, and Ravens games at M&T Bank stadium. I’m still waiting. We are all still waiting. As I take a moment to reflect on how I have been reacting to these last six months, I can see how…
Motivated by Love and Strengthened by Grace
30 Days of Prayer
Today marks the first day of a month of prayer. Our denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), has put together a 30 day guide that prompts our prayers for the Church, the nation, and the world. You can access the prayer guide at the following: Interact on General Assembly website Download the pdf The Apostle Paul encouraged the Church in Rome: “Rejoice in…
Quote from Sunday’s Charge
Hello Church, I am thankful that yesterday went off without any technological glitches. We pray that the live stream facilitated your personal and family worship. I mentioned we would make available the quote read at conclusion of the worship service. It at the bottom of this post. SUNDAY WORSHIP Visit our sermon page for Sunday’s sermon text, and audio; we also…
New Arrivals to our Library
New Arrivals – March 2020 Our first new books for 2020 have arrived! Check to see what might interest you. There are title spanning a wide range of interests from children’s books to commentaries. The links will take you directly to the item’s location in the CPC Library online catalog, where you can find further information. NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS: From the…
CPC Stories: Melissa Lander Shares Her Journey
CPC Stories is a time during our Sunday worship service when we can hear from each other about what God is doing in our hearts and in our midst as a church body. This past Sunday, Melissa Lander shared with us the story of God’s faithfulness in her life as reflected in her journey as a musician and…