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Moderator’s Challenge - Tears Repeatedly, the scripture calls us to humility. —Rev. David Walkup


ARP 101 - Our Second Mission A new work in Mexico.—William Holiman


Synod Emphasis - Bonclarken Bonclarken has stood as a beacon, calling ARPs from around the world to gather for fellowship, friendship, and worship of our great God.


—Chip Sherer


Synod Emphasis - Dunlap  Dunlap, embodies the compassion of our Heavenly Father.


—Rev. Trevor Raborn


20 ARP Women’s Ministry - Prayer Emphasis 2026 We hope that a Prayer Emphasis program can be a time for the women in your church to encourage one another toward the regular practice of corpo- rate and personal prayer. —Emily Woodard


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28 A Request that Never Grows Old “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). —Neal Mathias


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