Prayers for Our Community, Our Nation and Our World

We can offer specific daily prayers for our community, nation and world. Between Monday, May 29 and Sunday, June 4, we'll lay before God the needs listed below.

• Monday, May 29, 2023 - That we remember those who died in service to their country.
• Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - That we put aside our self-interest for the sake of our neighbors.
• Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - That our leaders have the courage and wisdom to confront the racial divisions within our country.
• Thursday, June 1, 2023 - That all racial divisions be healed.
• Friday, June 2, 2023 - That our leaders would be honest, humble and God-fearing men and women who recognize that they are accountable to God for each decision and action.
• Saturday, June 3, 2023 - That people stop expressing their frustration through violence.
• Sunday, June 4, 2023 - That Americans put aside partisan difference so that we can address the problem of gun-violence.

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, May 21, 2023

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Sunday's Message: Being the Church in a Challenging World (The Church Endures)

Sligo Presbyterian Church: Our Congregation and Community: Sunday's Message: Being the Church in a Challengin...: The First Letter of Peter was written to a church which was confronting certain challenges that it neither chose nor wanted. You see, they w...

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, May 14, 2023

Sligo Presbyterian Church: Our Congregation and Community: The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service ...: The First Letter of Peter was written to a church which was confronting certain challenges that it neither chose nor wanted. You see, they w...

Sunday's Message: Being the Church in a Challenging World (The Church Follows)

Sligo Presbyterian Church: Our Congregation and Community: Sunday's Message: Being the Church in a Challengin...: The First Letter of Peter was written to a church which was confronting certain challenges that it neither chose nor wanted. You see, they w...

Sunday's Message: Being the Church in a Challenging World (The Church Resists)

Sligo Presbyterian Church: Our Congregation and Community: Sunday's Message: Being the Church in a Challengin...: The First Letter of Peter was written to a church which was confronting certain challenges that it neither chose nor wanted. You see, they w...

Prayers for Our Community, Our Nation and Our World

We can offer specific daily prayers for our community, nation and world. Between Monday, May 22 and Sunday, May 28, we'll lay before God the needs listed below.

• Monday, May 22, 2023 - That we resist those forces that seek to divide us.
• Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - That those in business, government and media would resist exploiting human fear or greed to shape public opinion. 
• Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - That churches fulfill their purpose as lighthouses for Christ.
• Thursday, May 25, 2023 - That those in the arts would be open to biblical world views and principles.
• Friday, May 26, 2023 - That all human trafficking would end.
• Saturday, May 27, 2023 - That we strengthen our global unity rather than casting blame and sowing divisions.
• Sunday, May 28, 2023 - That there'll be peace between Russia and Ukraine

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Today in the Mission Yearbook - Blessing the animals, Presbyterian style

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - Blessing the anima...: A service that blesses God’s critters builds community while caring for Creation May 17, 2023 The Rev. Laura Blank of Pleasant View Presbyte...

Prayers for Our Community, Our Nation and Our World

We can offer specific daily prayers for our community, nation and world. Between Monday, May 15 and Sunday, May 21, we'll lay before God the needs listed below.

• Monday, May 15, 2023 - That fathers and mothers in every American household would exercise godliness.
• Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - That American students would have a passion for God.
• Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - That nations work to secure and enhance international peace.
• Thursday, May 18, 2023 - That we chose to show generosity and compassion to the poor and the needy.
• Friday, May 19, 2023 - That Americans would lead the world in protecting the natural environment that's been entrusted to our care.
• Saturday, May 20, 2023 - That Americans be thankful for the opportunities and responsibilities we've been given.
• Sunday, May 21, 2023 - That those in business, government and media would cherish honesty, integrity and humility.

A New Devotion - Focus

Sligo Presbyterian Church: Our Congregation and Community: A New Devotion - Focus: Here's a new devotion that I wrote. It's based on the passage below. You can find a recording of this devotion at the bottom of the ...

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, May 7, 2023

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Sunday's Message: Being the Church in a Challenging World (The Church Resists)

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Today in the Mission Yearbook - Presbyterians Today columnist: Breath prayer eases anxiousness

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Today in the Mission Yearbook - Presbyterians Toda...: Ancient practice synchronizes breathing with sacred words May 6, 2023 Originally published May/June 2020 Diane Stephens Hogue Whether it’s t...

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, April 30, 2023

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Sunday's Message: Being the Church in a Challenging World (The Church Grows)

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Prayers for Our Community, Our Nation and Our World

We can offer specific daily prayers for our community, nation and world. Between Monday, May 8 and Sunday, May 14, we'll lay before God the needs listed below.

• Monday, May 8, 2023 - That children be protected from those who are not seeking their best interest
• Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - That businesses, unions and government officials would be ethical in all tax reporting and financial transactions.
• Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - That people are sensitive to the vulnerability of their neighbors.
• Thursday, May 11, 2023 - That loving families would be valued and protected by all authorities in this nation.
• Friday, May 12, 2023 - That people reflect the love and mercy of God in their daily lives.
• Saturday, May 13, 2023 - That people take seriously God's call to be good stewards of creation.
• Sunday, May 14, 2023 - That we remember and honor those women who shaped our lives.