by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | December 17, 2016 | AdventAlbPresbybaby jesuschrist childisaiahPCUSASyria | Blog
Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary... Read more
by Albany Presbytery Communications | November 21, 2016 | LebanonSyria | Blog
I asked a dear friend to write of her experience. I have watched her grow from a student to a graduate, to now pastoring her home church in a place of great conflict and violence. Women have not been ordained to pastoral service, however, the displacement and... Read more
by Rev. Kate Kotfila | January 18, 2016 | Syria | Blog
I first met Eleanor, Matthew, and Lutha in 2010 when I was visiting the church their father pastored. Having PK’s (pastor’s kids) of my own, I was delighted that they too had that sense of ownership of the church building that only PK’s can have. They showed me around... Read more