Here are excerpts from the April issue of “Update” from the National Association of Evangelicals.
Evangelical Day of Prayer & Action for Immigration Reform. On April 17, a unified evangelical voice will echo through the halls of Congress proclaiming a biblical vision for immigration reform that respects the rule of law, reunites families and upholds human dignity. Join Bill Hybels, Stephen Bauman and others in Washington, D.C., to pray and advocate on behalf of immigrants. (read more)
Once-a-Month Communion is the Norm. Wine or grape juice, bread or wafers, intinction or separate actions, served at the front or in the pew. There are many decisions evangelical churches and denominations make when setting up the Lord’s Table. But the question posed in the February Evangelical Leaders Survey was on frequency: How often does your church serve communion? The vast majority (70 percent) said once a month. (read more)
Faith & Family Foundation. This NAE member Foundation was formed to build and support Christian families with biblical values. It work and resources cover all aspects of Christian family care, including pre-marriage counseling, marital guidance and counseling, family-raising, childcare, children’s education and senior care. (read more)
If the Supreme Court Legalizes Same-sex Marriage Nationally, How Should Churches and Pastors Respond? This question is addressed in the April 2013 edition of Christianity Today. (read more)