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PRESBYTERY MEETING RECAP
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Someone went home with a men's greyish brown London Fog trench coat with belt that belongs to someone else, and left their similar looking trench coat behind. Please contact the Presbytery office 414-292-2740 or [email protected] if you are that person, and we will make the switch. Thanks!
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SHARING THE MINISTRY
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Our Children
"My son was my dream. My dream has been killed." Father of Pakistani youth.
The massacre of 131 students in a Pakistani school has placed a shadow over my heart, and a gloom in the "holly, jolly Christmas" season. The gift and bane of global media has enabled us to experience the shock and horror with an immediacy and palpable reality. As Americans, we can list the differences between our culture and that of Pakistan. From our religion to our foods; geography to lifestyle, we are very different nations.
But we all love our children.
During the Christmas season we exchange gifts as we show our appreciation and love for one another. Yet our children remain our primary focus during the season. We have children programs at church, watch holiday specials featuring Ralphie and a young Natalie Woods. We have angel trees and Toy Stores in hopes that every child receives a gift no matter what their economic status. We want to see our children light-up with joy, and watch them play and experience patience rewarded, and dreams come true.
In Pakistan 131 children were massacred. They watched their fellow students shot and bloodied. They heard the screams and lived the horror. The school principal demanded the attackers shoot her instead of the children. Her body was riddled with over 50 bullets.
The promises of revenge have already been made. The prohibition of the death penalty has been removed. I'm sure the storied torture chambers of Pakistan are going full force.
Can we find the words to pray? Can we connect to the pain and sorrow of the parents, grand-parents, wounded students, and a nation that has been rocked by this violence, and pray? Can we take a moment and realize the meaningless deaths in nations all over the world and pray? Can we find the faith to pray for our enemies and believe the prophet who said:
They shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more?
Craig M. Howard
(To respond to Craig, go to [email protected])
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DISCOVERY DAY - FEBRUARY 21, 2015
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The Milwaukee Presbytery's 2015 Discovery Day will be held on Saturday, February 21st at Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon from 9:00am to 4:00pm in conjunction with the February Presbytery Meeting. The theme for the day will be "Communicating Faith in the 21st Century." Registration will soon be available.
Setup help - This year, we are asking churches in the Milwaukee Presbytery, especially those in closer proximity to Crossroads Presbyterian Church, to help with the setup for Discovery Day. Our brothers and sisters at Crossroads graciously provide their facility for the event, but we need help during the event as well as both preparing for and cleaning up after the event. Setup will begin on Friday, February 20th at 9:00am and will end when setup is complete. We ask that all those who are able to help come in the morning at a time that works best for you. Following the event, help is also needed to restore the building ahead of Sunday worship. Many hands make light work! Click here to volunteer
Common Mission Offering - The 2015 Discovery Day Common Mission Offering will support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance gifts of the heart kits - specifically, the School Kits. Items needed for each kit include:
1 - pair of blunt scissors (rounded tip)
3 - 70-count spiral notebooks or notebooks
(total 200-210 pages/no loose-leaf or filler paper.)
1 - 30-centimeter ruler (12")
1 - hand-held pencil sharpener
6 - new pencils with erasers
1 - large eraser
1 - box of 24 crayons
1 - cloth bag, 12" x 14" to 14" x 17" finished size, cotton or lightweight canvas, cloth handles Instructions
All items must be packed into the cloth bag. The value of the kit is approximately $15. Please encourage your congregations to begin collecting items for the Common Mission Offering. Cash donations will also be accepted. For a printable half sheet bulletin insert click here.
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Church Treasurers: The last day to submit checks to be posted in 2014 is January 9th. After that day all checks will be posted to 2015.
HYMNAL AND PEW BIBLES AVAILABLE:
Delafield Presbyterian Church has 55 copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal (1990) and 76 copes of the Good News Pew Bible available for the pickup. Please call Bob Jensen, 262-646-2323 or [email protected], if you have use for these gently used worship resources.
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The office will be closed December 24-26 for Christmas.
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HIGHLIGHTED CONGREGATION
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We lift up one of our congregations each week in Fresh Impressions, inviting you to learn more about your sister congregations and keep them in your prayers. This week we are lifting up:
First Presbyterian Church
in RacineClick to see their website
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On Sunday, December 21st, the choir of Brookfield Presbyterian Church will perform the cantata "Ceremony of Candles" for the second half of the service. It will include special candle lightning, guest soloists and a guest violinist. Come join us for this joyous celebration in word and music!
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From the Fellowship Community -
Practical Spiritual Leadership-
January 24, 2015
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Rockford IL
Teaching Elders, Commissioned Ruling Elders, Ruling Elders, Deacons and interested lay leaders are invited to learn more about what it means to be a spiritual leader. You'll learn about the roles of ruling elder and deacon, being and growing disciples, and what it means to be "missional." You'll be introduced to The Fellowship Community. You'll meet brothers and sisters from other Presbyterian churches and take home helpful resource materials. Whether you are new to your leadership role or an "old hand," this conference will energize you for ministry and mission in 2015!
The registration fee is $25 before January 1, 2015 and $35 January 1, 2015 going forward, and included a morning snack and a box lunch. The deadline for registration is January 20, 2015. For more information and to register, go here or use the flyer/registration form.
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Longest Night/Blue Christmas - Called The Longest Night, this service, which is sometimes also referred to as a "Blue Christmas," is a way of recognizing that in the midst of what is a celebratory time for many people, for others, the emotions elicited by this season are more difficult
and complex. Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with cancer, and a number of other human situations make parties and joviality painful for many people in our congregations and communities. With simple hymns, prayers, readings and scripture, participants are invited to come together, be where they are, and feel what they feel, knowing that in the midst of their struggles, they are not alone. We will observe Holy Communion and all who seek the grace that God alone provides are welcome to partake.
Sussex United Methodist, Lisbon Presbyterian and St. John's UCC of Merton churches' combined service on Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 at Sussex UMC (N63 W23523 Main Street) will create a sacred space for people living through dark times. Any who are struggling with loss of any kind this season are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Janesville, Rock Prairie is inviting everyone to their "I Need A Silent Night" candlelight prayer service on December 17th. Click for more details.
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 It is that time of year we think about Christmas and all it means to us and the children God has given us to care for. With your help, we have been able to make the lives of many children a little brighter through, Christ Presbyterian Church Children's Christmas Toy Store for 45 years. The Children's Christmas Store this year will be on Saturday December 20, 2014, 9:00am - until 2:00pm, and serves children through the ages of 10 years old. New items needed for the store includes: toys, games, coloring books, crayons, markers, stuffed animals, balls, mittens, gloves, hats, scarf's, school supplies, dolls, cars/trucks, puzzles, etc. Your donations of money help in meeting ongoing needs of the people we serve. Checks should be made out to "Christ Presbyterian Church" and can be designated to Children's Christmas Store. It would be helpful if all items are here by Tuesday, December 16th, 2014. The church office hours are 9:00am- 12:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you cannot make it during these hours, please call (414)933-4887 to make special arrangements.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PASTORAL
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Hospitality Coordinator/Kitchen Manager
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
in Mequon is seeking a part-time (20 hour/week) Hospitality Coordinator/Kitchen Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and coordination of programs and events.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment suitable for the preparation and service of food.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and related supplies in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition.
- Order supplies and food for all church related programs and event
Skills Needed:
- Knowledge of institutional food ordering and quantity purchasing
- Knowledge of institutional food preparation techniques
- Basic computer skills
- Spiritual gifts of hospitality and administration
Qualifications:
- High school graduate/GED required; College degree preferred
- Serv-Safe Certification
- Three to five years of commercial food preparation
- One year supervisory experience
- Volunteer coordination experience, a definite plus
Qualified candidates may send their resume to Mary Schigoda, Church Administrator, at [email protected].
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Brookfield Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time
Nursery Care Provider
(Sunday morning worship service from 9:30AM to 11:30AM and other church activities as needed).
Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, nurturing and fun care to a small group of infants, toddlers, and pre-school aged children in the church nursery.
- More details are available on our website: www.brookfieldpresbyterian.com
- Compensation $15.00 per hour
Qualifications:
- Dependable and love of working with infants and young children.
- Must pass background check.
- Must have current certification in Infant/Child CPR or willingness to become certified (church will pay for certification.)
Application:
- Age 21 and older are invited to apply by sending resume or letter describing qualifications and two references to [email protected] with "Attention Personnel" in the subject line, or mail to Brookfield Presbyterian Church, Attention Personnel, 1485 Brookfield Road, Brookfield, WI 53045.
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Christ Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time Office Manager (Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM). The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, diplomatic, and skilled at managing all aspects of a church office. Experience with accounting software; Church Windows preferred, the full Microsoft Office Suite, print media, e.g. Sunday worship bulletins and newsletters, and website management is required. Please send resume to the Personnel Committee at [email protected]
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Covenant PC, Racine, has an opening for a pianist to play two Sundays each month. Scheduling is flexible. The pianist will play at two Sunday services during the regular church program year and at one service during the summer months. Planned musical selections may include a prelude, offertory and postlude, in addition to the hymns, and responses at each service. Pay is negotiable. If interested, please contact Eddy Huffman by email [email protected] or phone (262) 639-8301.
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 Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church has an opening for Music Director. This person would direct the Adult, Bell, Contemporary, and Children's Choir, as well as play the organ/piano. Salary negotiable. If interested, please send a resume to the church at 1455 S. 97th St., West Allis, WI 53214 or [email protected]. Any questions, please call Pastor Kevin Tarvid: 414-588-0159.
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Feb. 21st - Discovery Day/Presbytery meeting - Mequon,
Crossroads
May 3 & 4 - 4 Presbyteries Joint Meeting - Wisconsin Dells
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