Is There a Spiritual Gift of Prayer?

Is There a Spiritual Gift of Prayer?

By: Herb Seigler As Christians, we all know “prayer warriors” in the church, the body of Christ. Brothers and sisters, saints who we depend on when we need more help storming the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). Moses, Aaron, and Samuel were noted for their prayers...
Music Ministry

Music Ministry

By: Susan Tanner Rachel Spencer, 96, has been playing the piano for a church for 83 years! She was just 13 years old when she started playing for a church in Covington, Virginia. Her father, Walter Hickman, would let her drive their car to church then as well....
Why is This Here?

Why is This Here?

By: Emily Woodard, Women’s Ministries Spiritual Life Chair Have you ever wondered, after reading a particular passage of Scripture, “Why is this here?” Of course, the fundamental answer to that question is found in Paul’s familiar words to Timothy that all Scripture...
God’s Timing

God’s Timing

By: Chris Reeder On October 6, after about 10 long years of trying and one failed adoption last September in which the birth mother changed her mind at the last minute, my wife and I adopted a five month old baby boy. We’ve named him Timothy James “TJ” Reeder after...
First Presbytery Is Multiplying

First Presbytery Is Multiplying

During the General Synod 2018 meeting, the following Memorial was approved with no discussion. This was done in peace and unity and not a matter of division but a matter of multiplying. FIRST PRESBYTERY MEMORIAL #2 (Establishment of a new Eastern NC Presbytery):...
World Focus 2018

World Focus 2018

By: Jon Hyatt World Focus 2018 was a time of fellowship and education about the ARPC’s involvement in international missions. Immediately following the meeting of General Synod, World Focus allowed ARPs to meet, talk with, and learn from international missionaries...