Friday, October 30, 2026
Bible Readings for October 30, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Mission Yearbook: YAV participates in ‘Girls on Fire’ panel at CSW in New York
The Program and Bulletin for the SPC Worship Service - Sunday, November 1, 2026
Even though life can seem threatening and overwhelming, Isaiah 41:10 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, November 1, we'll discuss how God calms our fears and anxieties through his power.
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.
Study, Learn and Grow: Bible Readings for October 29, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Mission Yearbook: Pastor uses parable to speak to injustices of today
Power in Weakness: The Message of 2nd Corinthians (Treasure in Clay Jars - 4:1-15)
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- 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 fifth session, we discussed why Paul didn't lose heart (2 Corinthians 4:1-15). The discussion and passage follow.
2 Corinthians 4:1-15 [New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition]
Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful, underhanded ways; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing clearly the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’s sake. For it is the God who said, “Light will shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way but not crushed, perplexed but not driven to despair, persecuted but not forsaken, struck down but not destroyed, always carrying around in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For we who are living are always being handed over to death for Jesus’s sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us but life in you.
But just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture—“I believed, and so I spoke”—we also believe, and therefore we also speak, because we know that the one who raised Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and will present us with you in his presence. Indeed, everything is for your sake, so that grace, when it has extended to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
Clarion County dancer finds national success
The following articles and pictures are from The Leader Vindicator, October 22. It was written by Kenn Staub, L-V Correspondent.
“I was really excited that I got a top 10 because it’s a very big thing,” remarked Anistyn, a student at Union High School. “There were 20 contestants and I got a top 10 out of those. I was very happy representing the Pennsylvania chapter at Dance Masters of America, my home studio [Dancer’s Studio in Clarion], and the community that really pulled through for me.”
At the Junior Miss Dance competition, Anistyn was required to demonstrate her abilities in four styles — ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics.
Explained Dancer’s Studio owner and director A-Jo Gallagher, Anistyn’s mother, “Jazz is a more upbeat, faster genre; it incorporates a lot of leaps, turns and stylistic elements. Acro [acrobatics] is all tumbling, aerials, flips; it’s also based on strength, flexibility. You have to be strong for acro.”
A-Jo continued, “She is super strong in all the genres, but her best style is contemporary, which is not one of the audition [competition] classes, but it’s a style we offer here [at Dancer’s Studio]. We need to give credit to Kelly Peterson and Shannon Scott [who teach acrobatics and ballet, respectively, at Dancer’s Studio].”
Of the four audition styles, Anistyn’s favorite is jazz, while she is somewhat lukewarm when it comes to tap.
“In jazz you can show your personality,” she said. “It has a lot of energy and you can have a lot of fun in that genre.”
“Tap is not my favorite, it comes hard for me. I get all the easy and medium stuff, but the more advanced steps are what’s hard. You should do tap because you can learn musicality. It’s good for you, it’s just not my favorite.”
Though Anistyn will relinquish her state junior title in a few weeks, being unable to compete due to having already won once, she isn’t slowing down.
Just this past weekend (Oct. 16-18) she was in Mobile, Ala. serving as a Pro Reveler, an advanced dancer selected to assist Revel Dance Convention faculty.
“Dancers audition at a city and they pick 200 of the best dancers [Pro Revelers] to assist with classes and represent [Revel Dance Convention],” A-Jo contributed. “They perform in the closing show at the end of the weekend’s showcase, as well as assist the faculty in classes throughout the weekend’s convention.”
“They [Pro Revelers] had to attend an orientation in August in Tampa and have a minimum of five cities they have to attend. In addition to Mobile, she chose Pittsburgh, her home city, Boston, Charlotte, and Rochester [New York].”
Additionally, Anistyn will be traveling as an ambassador with the GuiDANCE experience, with A-Jo noting, “With this dance company she travels to Texas for orientation and this requires [travel to] three cities. She assists faculty during classes, works backstage during the competitions, helps at the merch tables. She has seminars during the year via Zoom.
“This is a YPAD-based company [Youth Protection Association in Dance]; their values are a family-friendly environment, age-appropriate standards, inclusivity, a body-positive culture, and supportive community.”
Anistyn will also compete six times with her Dancer’s Studio team during the next year.
As to the future, Anistyn would like to dance professionally and eventually take over her mother’s studio. Further, she wants to hold each age-group championship awarded by Dance Masters of Pennsylvania, someday earning a Dance of America title.
“She was already Miss Petite Dance Pennsylvania [ages 7-9] and now she’s Miss Junior Dance Pennsylvania [ages 10-12],” said A-Jo. “Her goals are to be Teen [ages 13-15] and the Miss [ages 16-18], win all four and represent Dance Masters of Pennsylvania [at national competitions].”
More than simply earning accolades, Anistyn has acquired life skills through dance which have had multiple benefits, using them to achieve such things as becoming a straight A student.
“She said, ‘I learn more on the Marley than I do at a desk,’” reported A-Jo, referencing the vinyl flooring used in dance studios and on performance stages. “She’s learned about being humble, determination, perseverance, a work ethic — it’s shaped her.”
As for Anistyn, it’s all about dancing.
“‘What I like about dance?’ Everything honestly,” she observed. “I love meeting new friends, getting to hang out with friends. I like cheering for others and supporting others. Traveling is one of my favorites.”
“I just love dancing; I like being in the studio learning new things.”
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