News From the Center

March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Easter Day Acts 10:34-43  Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 I Corinthians 15:1-11  John 20:1-18  Call to Worship (inspired by Acts 10)One:  Alleluia!  God anointed Jesus with the Spirit and with power.Many:  Alleluia!  God was with Jesus as he did good and healed many.One:  Jesus was betrayed, put to death on a cross, and buried.Many: But […]

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The search has begun…

The Center for Faith and Giving Ministry Opportunity March 21, 2024 Ministry Opportunity The Center for Faith and Giving is seeking the next Minister for Faith and Giving to serve as Executive Director. With Reverend Bruce Barkhauer’s retirement, we are looking for an energetic, passionate, and well-studied biblical stewardship catalyst. We seek a Minister with a strong […]

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Posted on March 22, 2024
Filed under: News and Updates
March 24, 2024 (Passion/Palm Sunday)

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Palm Sunday Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Mark 11:1-11  Call to Worship   L: Humble and riding on a donkey,P:  we greet this teacher.L: Acclaimed by crowds and caroled by children,P:  we cheer this leader.L: moving from the peace of the countryside to the corridors of power,P:  we salute this truth-teller.ALL:  HOSANNA!  Blessed is the one […]

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March 17, 2024 (Lent V)

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent VB Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-12  Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 Call to Worship  (unison, adapted from Psalm 51) From north and south, east and west, we gather to praise God!This God teaches wisdom, washes us clean, and puts a right spiritwithin each of us.  So we sing our joy, […]

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Bruce Barkhauer to Retire

MINISTER FOR FAITH AND GIVING ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Rev. Bruce Barkhauer, Minister for Faith and Giving and Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Giving (CFG), has shared his intention to retire from the CFG. Bruce’s intended date of retirement is August 31, 2024. Bruce has served in this role since the inception of the CFG in 2010. Under his leadership, the […]

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Posted on March 14, 2024
Filed under: News and Updates
March 10, 2024 (Lent IV)

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving 4th Sunday of Lent Numbers 21:4-9  Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 Call to Worship (unison), inspired by Psalm 107 We’ve come to give thanks to the Lord, who is always good.Gathered in this place, some in person and some on-line,we remember how some cried in their […]

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February 25, 2024 (Lent II)

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent IIB Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:23-31 Romans 4:13-25Mark 8:31-38 Are you a Disciples of Christ congregation using Vanco for your electronic giving? Did you know you can save money just by asking for a “Disciples” discount? The Center for Faith and Giving has a preferred partnership […]

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Posted on February 13, 2024
Filed under: Lectionary, Lectionary Based Worship Resources, Worship, Worship Resources
February 18, 2024 (Lent 1)

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent 1 Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 The 40 day season of Lent began with Ash Wednesday and runs until Easter Day (3/31).  Traditionally observed as a season of penitence, Lent is often marked by fasting, praying and alms-giving (providing for the poor). As […]

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Posted on February 5, 2024
Filed under: Lectionary, Lectionary Based Worship Resources, Worship