To Be a PresbyterianWestminster John Knox Press, 2010 M01 1 - 118 pages In this lay-friendly introduction to what it means to be a Presbyterian, Louis B. Weeks explains the life, history, tradition, and beliefs of the Presbyterian Church. Offering more than providing a brief overview, Weeks ties his explanations to actual congregational situations. Each chapter begins with an anecdote and then examines the theme in the following pages. It is ideal for new-member classes and for those who seek a refresher course on Presbyterianism. Originally publishing this volume in 1983, Weeks has updated many of the original anecdotes and added material to reflect decades of change in the PC(USA). |
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... prayer. In the words of Paul, “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28). At several points this particular theme will recur, for in our complex and often ...
... prayer. In the words of Paul, “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28). At several points this particular theme will recur, for in our complex and often ...
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... prayers they pray, I hope you will be thinking about your own. The more these various subjects can be related to your own Christian faith and life, the more helpful the study will be. To Be a Christian S cores of us gather in xviii ...
... prayers they pray, I hope you will be thinking about your own. The more these various subjects can be related to your own Christian faith and life, the more helpful the study will be. To Be a Christian S cores of us gather in xviii ...
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... prayer service. We remember the victims, their families, and all those who have died, lost loved ones, and become ... praying, listening to and reading Scripture, remembering, and hoping together. St. Bede and Williamsburg Presbyterian ...
... prayer service. We remember the victims, their families, and all those who have died, lost loved ones, and become ... praying, listening to and reading Scripture, remembering, and hoping together. St. Bede and Williamsburg Presbyterian ...
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... prayer ser- vice, is to be a Christian first. Every congregation I have been part of enjoys special ties with Christians of diverse heritage and theology. At Highland, the links with an African American Baptist church downtown were ...
... prayer ser- vice, is to be a Christian first. Every congregation I have been part of enjoys special ties with Christians of diverse heritage and theology. At Highland, the links with an African American Baptist church downtown were ...
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... prayer of Jesus that “they may be one,” even as he was one with God (John 17:11). Presbyterians advocated rep- resentative church government, and they saw the whole church as less prone to err than any particular Christian on his or her ...
... prayer of Jesus that “they may be one,” even as he was one with God (John 17:11). Presbyterians advocated rep- resentative church government, and they saw the whole church as less prone to err than any particular Christian on his or her ...
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