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A Sanctuary for Faith and Food
Driving up to CityLight Church in Toledo, the first thing you might notice is the baptismal tank in the front of the building.
Rise Up in Courage || Associate Pastor David Mahan
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
Reaching the Nations Starts at Home
“We believe our kids are going to change the world. They’re tough. They’re adaptable. They aren’t scared.”
4/17 Faith Friday Call with Church and Ministry Leaders
The Church Ambassador Network of CCV and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Michele Reynolds host a weekly Faith Friday Coronavirus Update Call at 10:00 am.
Dethroning Corona! || Dr. Tracy Forbes
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
Team Work Makes the Dream Center Work
There’s no “I” in “team.”
There isn’t one in “dream,” either. And making the Columbus Dream Center a reality has definitely been a team effort.
Medical Professionals File Brief to End Surgical Abortions During COVID-19 Crisis
Over 100 medical professionals and medical organizations file an amicus brief calling on the court to end surgical abortions
Strength in Chaos || Pastor Bill Herzog
Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!” Judges 6:14
Heal the Root to Harvest the Fruit
Raised in poverty by a single mom and having grown up around addictions, Joshua Shortridge has first-hand experience living Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
It Would Have Been Sufficient || Aaron Baer
Since I was a child, my family has hosted a Passover Seder.
Take Care of the Flocks But Don't Forget the Shepherds || Pastor Joshua Shortridge
Contributed by Joshua Shortridge, Pastor of Salt & Light Church and Director of Outreach at Stowe Mission in Columbus, Ohio.
4/10 Faith Friday Call with Attorney General Yost
The Church Ambassador Network of CCV and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Michele Reynolds host a weekly Faith Friday Coronavirus Update Call at 10:00 am.
The Joseph Council Forms to Serve Communities Through Coronavirus Crisis
The Joseph Council is an Evangelical and Catholic Coalition of leaders working to serve and encourage Ohio
NEW RESOURCE: Helping Neighbors
Do you want to help with the coronavirus crisis, but aren't sure how you can and still comply with all of the orders?
Sen. Rob Portman to Join Us for 4/03 Faith Friday Call
The Church Ambassador Network of CCV and the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Michele Reynolds host a weekly Faith Friday Coronavirus Update Call at 10:00 am.
When our world gets shaken, let the church be the church || Pastor Eric Tober
Contributed by Eric Tober, Pastor of Faith Community Church in Dublin, Ohio
Spreading Good in the Neighborhood
“I have watched people transition from ‘how am I hurt?’ to ‘how can I help?’”
Social Distancing, NOT Social Disengaging || Pastor Les Bowling
Watch the below encouragement from Pastor Les Bowling, the founder of Eagle Rock Ministries in Columbus, Ohio, originating president of Gospel and the Preacher Bible College, and overseer of Eagle Rock Covenant Network:
Helping Hands, Healing Hunger
“My husband kept getting laid off, and we had three little ones… I came there, and I remember a lady filled the back of my station wagon with food.”