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Presbyterians 101 for Everyone
Why do we worship on Sunday morning? Most people would guess that it is because of the Ten Commandments’ teaching about honoring the Sabbath, but that is the seventh day of the week (God created the world in six days and on the seventh rested) and Sunday is the first day of the week.
Why do Presbyterians say “debts” in the Lord’s Prayer while some other Christians say “trespasses”?
Why do we baptize babies while some other churches only baptize adults?
What is our understanding of the Lord’s Supper and how is it different than that of other churches?
Does God answer prayers?
What are ways that I can grow in my faith?
What is the first season of the church year and what does it have to do with Jesus coming in the future?
Why was Pentecost more important to the early church than Christmas?
How can I better understand the Bible?
To whom did Jesus say he came to preach good news?
What is the Kingdom of God that Jesus often talks about?
What is the only miracle found in all four gospels?
How is our new Brief Statement of Faith written in 1980’s more biblical than the Apostles’ Creed?
Who was John Calvin? John Witherspoon? Maggie Kuhn? Eugene Carson Blake? Sam Walton?
Why are there so many Presbyterians in Congress (ten times more in proportion to our church membership than in the general population)?
Why is there such a high proportion of college presidents who are Presbyterians (one in ten)?
What is happening at Meeting Ground now?
What is the latest about Habitat for Humanity in New Castle County?
About 4 times a year, our pastors will offer an Inquirers’ class for people interested in exploring the meaning of church membership. This class is not only for potential new members, but also for long-time members interested in a “refresher” class abut the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone is invited to a light lunch followed by a series of presentations by our pastors. There will be opportunities for questions and discussions. Topics to be covered include why we worship the way we do (an explanation of the Sunday morning worship service including the sacraments as well as helpful resources for personal and family worship), basic beliefs of the Presbyterian Church (using our new “Brief Statement of Faith”), church history and missions and practical ways to grow in your faith.
Questions? Please call Pastors Bruce & Carolyn Gillette (office: 994-5646 or home: 994-0220). Join us and bring a friend!