Bible Readings for October 12, 2026

Study, Learn and Grow: Bible Readings for October 12, 2026:   Let's read the Bible together in the next year. Today, our passages are Jeremiah 19:1–21:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-28; Psalm 82:1-8; ...

Bible Readings for October 11, 2026

Study, Learn and Grow: Bible Readings for October 11, 2026:   Let's read the Bible together in the next year. Today, our passages are Jeremiah 16:16–18:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:3; Psalm 81:1-1...

Prayers for Our Community, Our Nation and Our World

Pray, Praise and Worship: Prayers for Our Community, Our Nation and Our World: We can offer specific daily prayers for our community, nation and world. Between Monday, October 12 and Sunday, October 18, we'll lay b...

Mission Yearbook: Faithful Resistance to ICE’ panel discussion draws hundreds

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Mission Yearbook: Faithful Resistance to ICE’ pane...: Nearly 400 people joined the recent “Faithful Resistance to ICE” discussion among three Presbyterian clergy who’ve cared for their immigrant...

Mission Yearbook: Presbyterians explore new paths to interfaith dialogue and peacemaking in Oman

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Mission Yearbook: Presbyterians explore new paths ...: Image The Rev. Cathy Chang, Luciano Kovacs and the Rev. Dr. Elmarie Parker visit the Al Amana Centre. (Photo courtesy of Luciano Kovacs) Sta...

Bible Readings for October 10, 2026

Study, Learn and Grow: Bible Readings for October 10, 2026:   Let's read the Bible together in the next year. Today, our passages are Jeremiah 14:11-16:15 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:10-3:13 ; Psalm 80...

Mission Yearbook: Faith communities join Indigenous partners in resisting harmful extraction

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Mission Yearbook: Faith communities join Indigenou...: Image Photo by Mauro Lima via Unsplash Faith and partnerships are playing an increasingly important role in standing up for the rights of In...

The SPC Kindness Kids Draw Birthday Cards for Jodike

Through Word Vision, Sligo Presbyterian Church sponsors Jodike Bimenyimana, a child from the African country of Burundi. Since he'll be turning eight on December, our Kindness Kids made some birthday cards that we'll be sending him along with a contribution offered by the congregation. If you'd like to read about Jodike and his community, click here. 

We thank Debbie Rudiger for leading our Kindness Kids, our young people for their dedication and Coco Chanel for her supervision. The SPC Kindness Kids meet every Sunday morning during the Sligo Presbyterian worship service. 

Prayer Requests to be shared during Sunday’s service

On Sunday, October 11, 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
• Ed Males
• Eddie Conner
• Eric Mortimer
• Evelyn Barkafelt
• Fred Summerville
• Gabby
• Gabe
• Gavin Blazosky
• Jan Glatt
• Jane
• Jason
• Jayden Shorts
• Jeb Rapp
• Jeff Raybuck
• Jermey Ferringer
• Jerry & Tracy Hawks
• Jim Mahle
• Jim Mason
• Joann Klamer
• Joe Amato
• Joe Rainey
• Joseph Delozier
• Karen Defibaugh
• Kaylyn Bashline
• Kirby McCall
• Lana Todd
• Landdon Chalmers
• Len Gaulin
• Levi Jack
• Libby Ochs
• Magnus Moscone
• 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
• Sam & Carol Mason
• Sandy Boilegh
• Tadd French
• The Family of Sherry Laughlin
• TJ
• Tyler & Tamlynn
• Van Watkins
• Wes Summerville
• Zach Schieberl

The Kiski Weekly - October 4, 2026

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

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

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 fourteenth session, we discussed the beliefs of Seventh Day Adventists. Below is the discussion and slides from the presentation.

Bible Readings for October 9, 2026

Study, Learn and Grow: Bible Readings for October 9, 2026:   Let's read the Bible together in the next year. Today, our passages are Jeremiah 12:1–14:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–2:9; Psalm 79:1-13...

The Program and Bulletin for the SPC Worship Service - Sunday, October 11, 2026

Even though life can seem threatening and overwhelming, Isaiah 40:10 reminds us that we don’t need to be afraid: Don’t be afraid. I am with you. Don’t tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories. During five worship services, we’ll consider how God can calm our fears and anxieties. We’ll consider the following:

• October 4 - His Presence (“I am with you.”)
• October 11 - His Relationship (“I am your God.”)
• October 18 - His Support (“I will make you strong.”)
• October 25 - His Care (“I will protect you.”)
• November 1 - His Power (“I will...give you victory.”)

On Sunday, October 11, we'll discuss how God calms our fears and anxieties through his relationship. 

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.

Mission Yearbook: Churches are encouraged to put down roots in Creation justice

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Mission Yearbook: Churches are encouraged to put d...: Image Siesta Key Chapel in Sarasota, Fla., known as God’s Treehouse, lost more than a dozen trees from hurricanes in 2024. (Photo by Rich Co...

Bible Readings for October 8, 2026

Study, Learn and Grow: Bible Readings for October 8, 2026:   Let's read the Bible together in the next year. Today, our passages are Jeremiah 10:1–11:23; Colossians 3:18–4:18; Psalm 78:56-72; ...

Mission Yearbook: Miami organizer builds community and fights for housing justice

Witness, Share and Evangelize: Mission Yearbook: Miami organizer builds community...: Adrian Alberto Madriz will never forget the smell of burning mattresses. After Hurricane Andrew — a violent, 1992 Category 5 storm that left...

Power in Weakness: The Message of 2nd Corinthians (A Change in Plans (1:12 – 2:4)

In Second Corinthians, the Apostle Paul explored how God’s power works best in our weakness and how God offers comfort when we’re frustrated and discouraged. He also challenged the Corinthians to give for the sake of others and to share the message of reconciliation. We’re following the outline below:

• Session 1 - Paul’s Greeting (1:1-11)
• Session 2 - A Change in Plans (1:12 – 2:4)
• Session 3 - Forgiveness (2:5-17)
• Session 4 - God’s New Agreement (3:1-18)
• Session 5 - Treasure in Clay Jars (4:1-15)
• Session 5 - Hope (4:16 – 5:10)
• Session 6 - Bringing People to God (5:11 – 6:13)
• Session 7 - The Temple of God (6:14 – 7:1)
• Session 8 - Paul’s Joy (7:2-16)
• Session 9 - Rules for Giving (8:1-24)
• Session 10 - Money for God’s (9:1-24)
• Session 11 - A Major Shift in Tone  (10:1-18)
• Session 12 - False Prophets (11:1-15)
• Session 13 - Suffering (11:16 – 12:13)
• Session 14 - A Coming Visit (12:14 – 13:4)
• Session 15 - In Conclusion (13:5-13)

During our second session, we discussed the reason for Paul not visiting Corinth (2 Corinthians 1:12 – 2:4). The discussion and passage follow.

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 [New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition]

Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with holiness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you. For we write you nothing other than what you can read and also understand; I hope you will understand until the end— as you have already understood us in part—that on the day of the Lord Jesus we are your boast even as you are our boast.

Since I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a double favor; I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia and to come back to you from Macedonia and have you send me on to Judea. Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans according to ordinary human standards, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time? As surely as God is faithful, our word to you is not “Yes and No.” For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not “Yes and No,” but in him it has always been “Yes.” For in him every one of God’s promises is a “Yes.” For this reason it is through him that we say the “Amen,” to the glory of God. But it is God who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us, who has put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a down payment.

But I call on God as witness against me: it was to spare you that I did not come again to Corinth. I do not mean to imply that we lord it over your faith; rather, we are workers with you for your joy because you stand firm in faith. So I made up my mind not to make another visit that causes you grief. For if I cause you grief, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have grieved? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came, I might not suffer grief from those who should have made me rejoice, for I am confident about all of you, that my joy would be the joy of all of you. For I wrote you out of much distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you grief but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

Bible Readings for October 7, 2026

Study, Learn and Grow: Bible Readings for October 7, 2026:   Let's read the Bible together in the next year. Today, our passages are Jeremiah 8:8–9:26; Colossians 3:1-17; Psalm 78:32-55; and P...

The Sligo Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, October 4, 2026

Even though life can seem threatening and overwhelming, Isaiah 40:10 reminds us that we don’t need to be afraid: Don’t be afraid. I am with you. Don’t tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories. During five worship services, we’ll consider how God can calm our fears and anxieties. We’ll consider the following:

• October 4 - His Presence (“I am with you.”)
• October 11 - His Relationship (“I am your God.”)
• October 18 - His Support (“I will make you strong.”)
• October 25 - His Care (“I will protect you.”)
• November 1 - His Power (“I will...give you victory.”)

On Sunday, October 4, we discussed how God calms our fears and anxieties through his presence. Below is a video of the service, a presentation of the sermon, and the bulletin & 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.