Foundation - Freedom - Faith
As we enter Big Tent this week and journey toward the 223rd General Assembly, may we heed this directive from our forefathers.
Race, Reconciliation, and the Reformation
Happy Independence Week!
See you at Big Tent!
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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This week's prayer basket...
Please pray for the mission trip to Nicaragua. Seven people will be leaving Friday, July 6th and returning July 16th. The itinerary is: 1 night in Managua, 5 nights in Plan Grande #2, 2 nights in the Matagalpa area.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Click here to add a prayer slip to our basket, and please visit our prayer page often in unity and love of those who are listed there. You can find the page here.
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Mon., July 3 - Fri., July 7
The Presbytery Office Will Be Closed as
Staff Attend and Participate in Big Tent.
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2017/2018
Planning Calendar
NOW AVAILABLE
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Upcoming Ministry Team Meetings
(Some teams will recess in July please check with your team's moderator)
Wed., July 12
3:30 p.m. - Com on Local Arrangements
Thurs., July 13
3:00 p.m. - Com on Representation/Nomination
5:00 p.m. - Congregational Vibrancy
Tues, July 18
1:00 p.m. - Mission & Outreach
Thurs., July 20
9:30 a.m. - History Team
10:00 a.m. - Stewardship
4:00 p.m. - Vision Team
6:30 p.m. - Com. Preparation for Ministry
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Blessing Belleville Banquet
Ally Dyer, Blessing Belleville organizer, is seeking sponsorships and support for the
second annual Blessing Belleville Banquet, and she hopes you plan to attend!
All profits from this banquet will go to support Beacon Ministries, Caritas Family Solutions, and Project Compassion. All three local charities do a great deal in Belleville to help families and children in crisis.
This years event will take place on August 12 at 6 p.m. Please click here for more information.
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Mediation Skills Training Institute
for Church Leaders (MSTI)
This seminar is for pastors and all persons in positions of leadership that addresses the types of conflict faced by participants. Active and practical in focus, the sessions include lectures, discussions, and guided practice in role-plays. This inter-denominational event will be hosted by St. Mark's Episcopal Church
in Glen Ellyn, IL from August 7-11, 2017
. The deadline for a $200 early-bird tuition discount is July 14.
For further information about LMPC, our mission, and all our course offerings (including registration forms and discount coupons), please contact me directly or visit our website at
www.LMPeaceCenter.org
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Seeking Craft Vendors
The Maryland Heights Presbyterian Church, located at 200 Harding Ave. will be hosting a craft fair/bake sale on Saturday, October 7th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We are looking for vendors.
If you are interested in participating and would like an application, please email Pat Libhart at [email protected] or call (314) 739-4721. We will begin accepting applications on July 11th through September 8, 2017.
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Extended Pulpit Supply ”Plus” Needed
A local Presbyterian Church (just outside St. Louis County) is seeking a pastor who is willing to serve on a part-time basis for a limited period of time.
The church has a membership of less than 70, with 25-30 in regular attendance each Sunday. The amount of time per week is flexible; ideally the candidate would be willing to put in 19 hours. This would include sermon preparation, coming to the office one day a week, handling any visitations, and Sunday morning preparation. To apply contact Sharon Cardwell of the PTCC committee at: [email protected]
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Seeking Organist
Affton Presbyterian is looking for an organist. Worship is at 10 a.m. every Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Rev. John Harrison at 404-861-0848, or email your inquiry or interest to [email protected].
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Food Pantry Needs Volunteers
Winger Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help on Wednesdays: one shift would run from 11:00am-1:00pm and involve processing Operation Food Search items; the other shift would involve helping clients carry bags from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Please contact Stacey Carman at
[email protected] for more information. Winger Food Pantry is located at Trinity Presbyterian Church, located at 6800 Washington Avenue, University City, MO 63130.
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Children’s Ministry Assistant
First Presbyterian, Kirkwood is seeking a
Children’s Ministry Assistant will work closely with the Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries, the Director of Music Ministries, the Children and Family Committee of Session, volunteers, and staff to facilitate the faith formation of the children of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, MO. The Children’s Ministry Assistant will be supervised by the Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries. The position description can be found here. If interested please email, [email protected]
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We love to hear about the work of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Congregations. Help keep us connected by
simply emailing your information in to
[email protected]
Have an event, fundraiser, or concert and want to get the word out? Simply email that information in
by
6 p.m. on Monday
of the week you want your event published.
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