About this Issue: Nov/Dec 2009

A dove swooping downward toward outstretched hands

Inspiration by M.P. Wiggins, www.mpwiggins.com. November/December 2009 Horizons

About This Issue
The Transforming Church

As the body of Christ, we are continually called to transformation. While we pray that God will transform us into the people of God that we are meant to be, we also seek ways to share the joy of God’s redeeming work in transforming the world. Transformation occurs both internally and in our relationships with others. The ability to transform enables the church to be relevant and dynamic in an ever-changing world. This issue highlights some of the amazing people and communities who are opening themselves up to the possibilities of transformation. We pray that God will continue to transform all our hearts, so that we may be about the work of the gospel.

How to Use This Magazine

Horizons is the magazine of Presbyterian Women. It is planned and designed for individuals and PW circles, newcomers and longtime participants in the organization. You'll notice resources are scattered throughout the magazine—in sidebars, boxes and sometimes entire articles—because Presbyterian Women is made up of leaders, both current leaders and women with leadership potential. Participants in Presbyterian Women are also active—in their congregation, community and world—so we work to include ways you can respond to what you read in Horizons.

The purpose of Horizons magazine is the same as the purpose of our publisher, Presbyterian Women:

Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit we commit ourselves:

to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study
to support the mission of the church worldwide
to work for justice and peace
to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom

In Our Next Issue
January/February 2010

Simplify

Ruth Farrell explains how food is connected to the call to live simply.

Melanie Hardison examines the personal and communcal benefits of living simply.

Melissa Florer-Bixler explores the economics of living simply for families.

Tonya Wagner reflects on God's call to care for all of creation.

The recipients of the 2010 Birthday Offering are announced.

And much more!

Current Issue
NOV/DEC 2009

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