Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley
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"partner with and equip present and emerging
PC(USA) faith communities in central Alabama
to serve Christ and our neighbors"
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The Members of Southminster Presbyterian Church
proudly invite you to join us as we celebrate
the Installation of our New Pastor,
Rev. Dr. Tom Bryson
We will celebrate this blessed occasion through worship and with God's Word.
Your presence will make this event a memorable experience
for the Bryson family and for our congregation.
Sunday, May 20th, 2018 ~ 3:30 p.m.
Southminster Presbyterian Church
1124 Montgomery Highway
Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216
(205) 822-1124
A reception will be held in Grace Hall immediately following the service
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YOUTH MINISTRY ACADEMY
Lindsey Becker and Daniel Killilea are working with the Youth Ministry Institute to put together a Youth Ministry Academy –
essentially another offering for a youth worker’s conference
– in Montreat next year and would like your feedback on what would be most helpful to you. If you have a minute to fill out this 5-question survey, we would be most appreciative!
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APPLY FOR YOUTH COUNCIL
Hey Youth Ministry village,
Just a reminder to encourage your youth/adults to apply for Presbytery Youth Council!
A great opportunity to accompany youth desiring to participate in church leadership!
A great opportunity to affirm adults who have gifts of youth ministry!
Application and Session Recommendation Form
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PENTECOST CANPAIGN
Alleviate Hunger in Central Alabama
May 20 - July 1, 2018
Why have a Pentecost CANpaign?
This time of year, the cupboards are bare at food pantries...
read more...
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BYG EVENT @ SOUTHMINSTER
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018
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PLANNING CALENDARS
The Presbytery office has ordered the new
2018-2019 Planning Calendars. They should arrive late May to Early June. If you would like to place an order at a discounted rate (
$9.00 each), please reply to
Tammy Strickland with the total amount of calendars you would like and your church name.
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Rev. Sid Burgess has published a new book,
EDGEWOOD SAINTS: Home Forever. It is available in both soft cover and Kindle editions via
Amazon.com.
The following plug appears on the back cover:
This book presents the stories of ordinary people who were part of an extraordinary congregation, the Edgewood Presbyterian Church, “an open-minded, open-hearted” congregation in Birmingham, AL. Most were members of long standing, but a few were brought to us as their first stop in the afterlife. Many died after long and faithful lives; others, when their lives were cut short by injury or illness. As their pastor at the time of their deaths, I tried to put their lives into biblical perspective. What’s more, it was my privilege to share some of the rich theological resources of the Presbyterian Church USA regarding life and death.
"To all God's beloved...who are called to be saints...(Romans 1:7a)
"All, all are sleeping, sleeping, sleeping on the hill."
Edgar Lee Masters,
Spoon River Anthology, 1915
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Apply
to the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program
today
!! Final round for the 18-19 season open until June 1. National sites only are available.
Program benefits include a regular stipend, housing, transportation and
student-loan repayment options
throughout the duration of the service year. For more info, visit the FAQ tab at the top of the
YAV homepage
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Also, follow
@yavprogram
as current YAVs take over the account. Help plants seeds of service and spread the word!
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MAY PRESBYTERY MEETING
Our Spring Stated meeting will be
May 17, 2018
First Presbyterian Church, Livingston
105 Washington Street
Livingston, AL 35470
205-652-2550
Registration begins at 9:00 AM
Opening Prayer will begin at 9:45 AM
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MISSION NOTES
Please be in prayer for the mission of our congregations, our presbytery and our mission partners overseas.
Pray for peace in Congo and the safety of our mission co-workers: Jeff and Christi Boyd-Congo; Gwenda and Dr. John Fletcher-Congo.
If you would like to support our mission co-workers, click the link below and type in their name. You will be led to their personal page with more information on their mission story and how to give.
We hope you will continue to visit our
website
for Mission projects. We are sharing ideas, publicizing and celebrating all the mission projects that the churches in the Presbytery perform.
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PHFC THRIFT STORE MONTHLY DONATION DAY AT SVPC
The next collection date is Saturday,
May 5. Bring your usable discards, gently used clothing, etc., to the Presbyterian Home for Children's reception center in the rear parking lot, below the playground of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church. Terry Tingle will be serving as host. Volunteers will be on hand to unload your vehicle and to give you a receipt for your tax-deductible donation. The center will be open from 8 AM - 12 noon. To volunteer or for more information, email
Terry Tingle.
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Our Presbytery sponsors
an excellent ESL program:
Monday evenings at
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Registration for summer camp 2018 at Living River is now open
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Don't miss out on a summer of fun, growth, spirituality and community. This summer we are introducing some new concepts to our camping programs including; new camps, longer camps, new volunteer positions and new activities! This summer everyone at Living River will be able to experience a loving, intergenerational Christian community. Registering someone for camp is also an excellent Christmas gift! It is truly the gift that will help children and youth develop some lifelong friendships and some of the most important skills they need in every part of their lives.
Register now!
Living River is looking for
new volunteers
who would like to have an impact on the lives of campers. This summer we are introducing two new positions to anyone who is capable and interested. The first position is that of
Camp Healthcare Provider
. This position is crucial to keeping all of our participant's safe and healthy while at camp. To qualify for this volunteer position you must be a paramedic, nurse or doctor that has all of the necessary, and up to date, certifications or degrees. The second position is just as important for the campers well being, the
Camper Advocate
. The Camper Advocate is just that, and advocate for the campers. They are an adult on site that is there for the campers when they need it. Home sick, tired, medically sick, frustrated or any other emotion or thought that camper might have that needs some extra attention, the Camper Advocate is there to help. The only qualifications required are the desire to help children when they are away from home. Both of these positions are crucial to the health, comfort and safety of our campers and come with some perks. All of our volunteers are given a free place to stay at camp and free meals all week long. We ask if you can help the campers and Living River, please do so.
SAVE THE DATES
Sunday-Monday, November 11-12 will be an overnight retreat for elementary children during the Veteran's Day school holiday.
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PRESBYTERY FINANCES -2018
YTD MARCH
ACTUAL BUDGET
REVENUES $184,284 $180,684
EXPENSES $139,263 $115,395
NET $ 45,021 $ 65,289
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Our General Presbyter, Jay Wilkins, has started a new blog page on our website. You are encouraged to visit, read and converse with Jay. We are sure you will find interesting conversation on the blog! The blog is located at the bottom of our home page in the blue area on the left hand side.
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Jay Wilkins
General Presbyter
Ralls Coston
Volunteer Mission Coordinator
Patrick Harley
Birmingham UKirk Minister
Tammy Strickland
Presbytery Administrator
Assistant to the Stated Clerk
Tom Winter
Stated Clerk
Linda Burrowes
Recording Clerk
Jean Russell
Treasurer
Bookkeeping
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Independent Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)
Birmingham, AL
Position Title: Director of Youth Ministries
Status: Full Time
Reports To: Associate Pastor for Discipleship (Christian Education, "CE")
FLSA: Exempt
Supervises: Youth Ministry Support Staff, Youth Ministry Interns
First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
, AL is seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministry (10-12 hours/week). We are looking for a dynamic individual able to relate to youth of all ages and walks of life, run a creative youth program, and has a mature faith with the ability to communicate that faith to all ages. Experience with youth ministry and background in Presbyterian Church (USA) is preferred. Strong organizational, communication and computer skills are a plus. Must be available on Sundays for youth meetings. To apply, please send resume to
[email protected]
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3603 Lorna Ridge Drive ~ Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: 205-978-0320 ~ Fax: 205-978-0330
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