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THE ASSOCIATE REFORMED
PRESBYTERIAN
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May/June 2022
Moderator’s Challenge - Pray Without Ceasing We all face the reality of spiritual warfare. What we do points to our level of engagement and commitment. —Patrick Malphrus
Synod Emphasis - Learning the Plow We are reminded that Jesus has placed His hand over ours on the plow, and keeps on reminding us to keep our eyes straight and not look back. —Rev. James McManus
8 On A High Errand Celebrating the 1822 Anniversary of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South. —Rev. John Paul Marr
26 Feature - ARPC Chaplains in the Field Learn more about The Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains (PRCC) and how they spotlight 25 ARPC military and civilian Chaplains.
27 Cayce Presbyterian Church It’s not a new church in our denomination. Read about the steps they have taken to keep their mission and connected to the community all while looking at their core values. —Dr. Brad Anderson
29 Devotion - The Truths of the Bible We, as a denomination, believe that the scriptures are infallible, inerrant, and the absolute truth of our Triune God as stated by the Lord Himself. —Rev. Andy Ward
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12 Erskine College 13 Erskine Seminary 14 Outreach North America 15 World Witness 19 Women’s Ministries
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16 Family Pages 17
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22 ARPinterest 23 News In Brief 30
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