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Last night at our weekly Bible study, we looked at the Bible passage that has been in the news much of the week: Romans 13. It was one verse from this chapter that our attorney general, Jeff Sessions, used to justify separating children from their parents and putting them in detention centers. This caused a …
For dyed-in-the-wool Presbyterians (of which there are fewer and fewer every day…although, we’re raising a new generation of them), the word “pride” evokes thoughts of sin. For pride–in our own abilities, in our own brain power, in our own efforts–is the thing that often keeps us from God. Note some words below from John Calvin: …
Hello Friends and Members of First Presbyterian Church in North Little Rock, On behalf of the session of First Presbyterian Church in Argenta, I wanted to update you on the work and preparation that is being done as we approach the end of Reverend Anne Russ’ time with us as our pastor. The session has …
Look for some updates to our worship bags this Sunday. One of the new elements is this handy, dandy guide to help kids (and their grown-ups) keep up with what’s happening in worship. How We Worship 😀We come to worship 🎼We sing to God 😔We say we are sorry 😀We are forgiven We pass the …
As most of you know by now, Rev. Anne Russ will be departing at the end of this calendar year. As we look to the future of First Pres Argenta and our ministry here, it’s more important than ever to have the commitment of our friends and members. We’re asking you to make participation in …
The journey of Holy Week is one that we can all relate to. A story that begins with a triumphant entry into Jerusalem and ends at the cross. We have all had days, weeks, years (and even seasons) that begin with joy and promise and then turn unexpectedly to tragedy and trauma. The phone call …
Saturday, March 25 Palm Sunday 10 a.m. Worship A congregation participation drama. It’s become our Palm Sunday tradition. No worries! No one has to come up front and talk or anything. Maundy Thursday 6 p.m. We will gather around the table in the fellowship hall for a simply meal of fruit, cheese and bread, and …
Colossians 3:23 Earlier in this century, someone claimed that we work at our play and play at our work. Today the confusion has deepened: we worship our work, work at our play, and play at our worship. —Leland Ryken, author and Wheaton College professor I have grown up and grown old with Madonna, and I …
We take a break from our Lenten Devotions to celebrate International Women’s Day by remembering one of the bold, brazen women in the Bible. Luke 7:36-49 Simon the Pharisee knew it. Probably everyone who had gathered at the dinner knew it. This woman was a sinner! She was a woman of ill-repute, she was tainted, …