The Kiski Weekly - August 9, 2026

Below is the most recent edition of The Kiski Weekly, the newsletter of the Presbytery of Kiskiminetas.

Prayer Requests to be shared during Sunday’s service

On Sunday, August 16, Sligo Presbyterian Church will lift to God the needs below.

• Alan McCall
• Antonio Jimenez
• Bade Mohn
• Barb Smith
• Barbara Yarchuk
• Betty Phillips
• Betty Terwint
• Bob Varner
• Brooke
• Bruce Campbell
• Butch, Cass's brother
• Cara Maguire Defibaugh
• Carla Hepler
• Cathy Hale
• Corbin
• Dan Wallace
• Denny Myers
• Denny Painter
• Duane Quinn
• Eddie Conner
• Evelyn Barkafelt
• Fred Summerville
• Gabby
• Gabe
• Gavin Blazosky
• Jan Glatt
• Jane
• Jason
• Jayden Shorts
• Jeb Rapp
• Jeff Raybuck
• Jerry & Tracy Hawks
• Jim Mahle
• Jim Mason
• Joann Klamer
• Joe Amato
• Joe Rainey
• Karen Defibaugh
• Kaylyn Bashline
• Kirby McCall
• Lana Todd
• Landdon Chalmers
• Len Gaulin
• Levi Jack
• Marcy
• Mary Young
• Mason Martin
• Matt
• Mike Curran
• Nancy Blauser
• Pamela
• Patty Divins
• Penny Selker
• Rev. Bruce & Fab Gander
• Robin Marlow
• Ron & Shelly Haines
• Ron Lerch
• Rowan Pinson
• Rudy
• Ryan Cornecki & Family
• Sam & Carol Mason
• Tadd French
• The Family of Sandra Marwick
• TJ
• Tyler & Tamlynn
• Van Watkins
• Vickie White Templin
• Wes Summerville
• Zach Schieberl

Within the Body of Christ: Exploring the Different Belief Systems within Christianity (Arminianism)

During this series, we’re looking at the different belief-systems found within the Body of Christ. In the discussions, we consider what those beliefs are, how they developed and why they’ve been important. Specifically, we’ll look at the following:

• Session 1 - Christianity
• Session 2 - Roman Catholicism
• Session 3 - Eastern Orthodoxy
• Session 4 - The Protestant Reformation
• Session 5 - Lutheranism
• Session 6 - Calvinism
• Session 7 - Anglicanism
• Session 8 - Arminianism
• Session 9 - Methodism
• Session 10 - Pentecostalism
• Session 11 - Mormonism
• Session 12 - Jehovah’s Witness
• Session 13 - Christian Science
• Session 14 - Adventism
• Session 15 - Unitarianism and Universalists
• Session 16 - So What

In our eighth session, we discussed Arminianism. Below is the discussion and slides from the presentation.

Bible Readings for August 14, 2026

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The Program and Bulletin for the SPC Worship Service - Sunday, August 16, 2026

Jesus reframes the ten commandments from a list of external rules into matters of the heart. He taught that true righteousness is not merely about avoiding bad actions, but about harboring pure thoughts and actively demonstrating love for God and humanity. During the months of July, August and September, we’ll consider the Ten Commandments Through the Eyes of Jesus, focusing on the following topics: 

• July 5 - the Ultimate Summary
• July 12 - No Other Gods
• July 19- No Idols
• July 26 - Do Not Take God's Name in Vain
• August 9 - Keep the Sabbath Holy
• August 16 - Honor Your Father and Mother
• August 23 - Do Not Murder 
• August 30 - Do Not Commit Adultery
• September 6 - Do Not Steal
• September 13 - Do Not Bear False Witness
• September 20 - Do Not Covet

On Sunday, we'll discuss the Fifth Commandment: 

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you. [Exodus 20:12, CEV]

Below is the bulletin and program for the service. You can stream the service by going to the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).  You can hear a podcast of the service at the Sligo Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel or the Sligo Presbyterian Spotify Page.

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Bible Readings for August 13, 2026

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