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THE ASSOCIATE REFORMED
PRESBYTERIAN
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March/April 2026
Moderator’s Challenge -We Are The Church Who are we? Peter tells us, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.” —Rev. David Walkup
6 Synod Emphasis - Brice Sanders Foundation - Running the Race In today’s fast-paced world, there is a longing to be cared for.
—Bob Whittet
8 Synod Emphasis - Not Here! - ment, or the “not here” of the Resurrection? —Howard Wheeler
24 Why Church Security Is Essential and Prudent General guidelines that may be adapted to the needs of each congregation and location. —Keith Weber
Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. All rights reserved throughout the world. Used by permission of International Bible Society. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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25 Safety with AI Understanding AI and using it safely. —James Edwards
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