Erin Presbyterian Church

DAILY BIBLE READINGS APRIL 27-MAY 3

April Cyr — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:23:45 +0000

I believe the primary message of Matthew’s Gospel is that, through Christ, God is with us always. Yet sometimes, it’s hard to see how God is with us. What are some things that make it hard for you to recognize God is with us? What are some things that open your eyes to God’s presence?

MONDAY Exodus 3:1-14

TUESDAY Psalm 100

WEDNESDAY Proverbs 3:13-18

THURSDAY Hebrews 1:1-4

FRIDAY Psalm 66:8-20

SATURDAY Luke 24:13-27

SUNDAY Luke 24:25-35

DAILY BIBLE READINGS APRIL 20-26

April Cyr — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:20:04 +0000

A few weeks ago our Pub Theology group discussed how each of us pictures or understands God. Scripture paints portraits of God in a variety of different roles, including creator, liberator, and sustainer. How can we know God better? How does knowing God help us to love God and neighbor more fully?

MONDAY Ezekiel 34:17-23

TUESDAY Ezekiel 34:23-31

WEDNESDAY Proverbs 3:5-12

THURSDAY Genesis 12:1-3

FRIDAY Psalm 31:1-5

SATURDAY I Peter 2:2-10

SUNDAY John 14:1-14

DAILY BIBLE READINGS APRIL 13-19

April Cyr — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:24:36 +0000

Presbyterians have long emphasized covenantal theology, which places trust in the promises of God. Almost from the very beginning, church folks have tried to put a fence around those promises. How do we make room for one another as we seek God’s promises together? With whom is it hardest to share those promises?

MONDAY I Corinthians 15:12-20

TUESDAY I Corinthians 15:19-28

WEDNESDAY Proverbs 8:32-9:6

THURSDAY Exodus 24:1-11

FRIDAY Psalm 134

SATURDAY I Peter 1:17-23

SUNDAY Acts 2:14a, 36-41

DAILY BIBLE READINGS APRIL 6-12

April Cyr — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:43 +0000

Scripture tells the story of God’s relationship with God’s people, teaches us to recognize what God is doing in the world, and equips us to faithfully respond to and participate in that action. Where have you seen God working in an unexpected place?

MONDAY Exodus 14:10-31

TUESDAY Exodus 15:1-8

WEDNESDAY Song of Songs 2:8-15

THURSDAY I Corinthians 15:1-11

FRIDAY Psalm 16

SATURDAY Acts 2:14a, 22-32

SUNDAY John 20:19-31

The Beacon – Current Issue

Erin Webmaster — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:10 +0000

The April issue of the Erin newsletter The Beacon is now available.

To visit our archive of past issues, please click here.

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VBS 2026

Erin Webmaster — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:03:48 +0000

Vacation Bible School
July 6-9 (Mon-Thu)
9:30 am-Noon
Family Life Center

Kids 4 years old – Rising 5^th Grade
Drop-off and Pick-up at the playground entrance

Registration Deadline: May 20th

Open to Erin Church members and grandchildren, and friends, ages 4 years old – rising 5th Grade. Middle school youth serve as Jr. Assistants and will receive service hours, if needed for a school/extra curricular activity.

Join us on a summer safari as we travel deep into the jungle to explore the nature of God! Kids will learn that God is:

Creator
Provider
Protector
Savior

Each day is full of fun, hands-on, activities: Bible Story, Music, Crafts, and Games!

Contact Joy Bornhoeft, Family Ministries Leader
865-588-5350
cec@erinpresbyterian.org

DAILY BIBLE READINGS MARCH 23-29

April Cyr — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:57:12 +0000

Wisdom is a gift, a practical spirituality that engages with the world as we find it. Pursuing understanding helps us encounter the divine in the mundane, and to be changed by the God who is Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of all that is around us. What connections do you see between Wisdom Literature and the Gospel? How will you pursue wisdom as we approach Palm Sunday and all that follows?

MONDAY Job 42:1-6

TUESDAY Proverbs 2:1-12

WEDNESDAY Song of Songs 8:6-7

THURSDAY Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

FRIDAY James 1:19-25

SATURDAY Daniel 2:20-22

SUNDAY Matthew 21:1-11

DAILY BIBLE READINGS MARCH 16-22

April Cyr — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:10:05 +0000

True wisdom distinguishes itself from self-flattery in part by finding actual expression in our lives. It is not enough to say “we love wisdom,” our behavior actually has to change. How do your actions show what you value, and what you believe? How can you move a little (even just 1%) closer to showing the wisdom that comes from above?

MONDAY Matthew 5:43-47

TUESDAY I Kings 11:41-43

WEDNESDAY Amos 8:9-12

THURSDAY Psalm 130

FRIDAY Ephesians 5:8-14

SATURDAY Proverbs 28:1-8

SUNDAY James 3:13-18

DAILY BIBLE READINGS MARCH 9-15

April Cyr — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:26:59 +0000

Human Wisdom has its limits, and even the furthest reaches of human wisdom cannot fully shield us from sorrow and grief. Are there times when it’s better to say nothing than allow words to increase? How have grief and sadness helped you to grow in faith and wisdom?

MONDAY Song of Songs 8:1-7

TUESDAY Matthew 25:1-13

WEDNESDAY Isaiah 53:1-8

THURSDAY I Kings 9:1-9

FRIDAY Proverbs 26:4,5

SATURDAY Matthew 20:17-23

SUNDAY Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:4

ERIN JOINS THE MATTHEW 25 INITIATIVE

Erin Webmaster — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:08:03 +0000

Then the king will say to those on his right, “Come, you will receive good things from my Father. Inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world began. I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me.”

Then those who are righteous will reply to him, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger and welcome you, or naked and give you clothes to wear? When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?”

Then the king will reply to them, “I assure you when you have done it for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it to me.”

Matthew 25:34-40 (CEB)

The Matthew 25 initiative as a partnership among many PC(USA) congregations and mid-councils to implement the teachings of scripture as the Spirit gives us ability. Our Session has committed our congregation to working on the three core areas of this mission:

Building congregational vitality by challenging congregations and their members to deepen and energize their faith and grow as joyful leaders and disciples actively engaged with their community, seeing new disciples engaged in ministry and longstanding believers develop in faith as the gospel of Jesus Christ is shared in word and deed.

Dismantling structural racism by fearlessly applying our faith to advocate and break down the systems, practices, and thinking that underlie discrimination, bias, prejudice, and oppression of people of color.

Eradicating systemic poverty by acting on our beliefs and working to change laws, policies, plans, and structures in our society that perpetuate economic exploitation of people who are poor.

Although we are proud of what God is doing through us, we also acknowledge that there is always more to do. God is the only one who gets to say “it is finished.” Therefore our efforts are not accomplishments, they are an ongoing pursuit of healing, restoration, and peace for our relationships, systems, and societies.