Hiding in Plain Sight
Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard
Transitional Leader of
Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy
Earlier this year, I purged the files in my office as part of our move. As I began to go through the hundreds of folders, binders, and files, I was amazed at the good and thorough work the volunteers and staff of the presbytery had done. In many cases, I was able to trace back the origins of a decision or policy, which we now take for granted. I found answers to many questions and used some of the documents to begin plotting a course for the future of the presbytery.
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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Weekly Prayer Basket Update
- Please pray for those who are displaced and struggling, from the California
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What's Happening? Did you know?
- The Presbyterian Mission Agency has created a scholarship fund to honor the name and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, a pioneer and legend in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Cannon, a leading voice in the subjects of womanist theology and women in religion and society, was a renowned lecturer on theological and ethical topics and the author or editor of numerous articles and seven books, including Katie’s Canon: Womanism and the Soul of the Black Community and Black Womanist Ethics. Read the complete article here.
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Support Ministry
Help Wanted
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Upcoming Team Meetings - Locations Listed
(Wednesday to Tuesday)
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PLEASE NOTE: The Oaks Conference Room (Oaks) and St. Andrews Conference Room (St. Andrews) are both located at the new Presbytery office, 1001 Craig Rd., Suite 170, St. Louis, MO 63146,
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This Week....
Thurs., Aug. 23
Presbytery Gathering
(First-Edwardsville)
10 a.m. - Pre-Session (Neighborhood Walk)
11 a.m. - Pre-Session (Personnel Training)
12:30 p.m. - Gathering Registration
Mon.., Aug. 27
1 p.m. - Dismantl Racism/Privilege (Ladue)
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Next Week:
No Meetings Scheduled
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Mon., Sept. 3
- (Labor Day)
Presbytery Office Closed
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It's Session Records Review Time
The Stated Clerk is responsible for the review of session records (Minutes, Rolls and Registers) on behalf of the presbytery. The Book of Order requires sessions to have their session and congregational minutes, rolls and registers reviewed by presbytery annually. For information about what is needed at the review, please visit
https://www.glpby.org/resources/session-records-review/
The dates selected for review are:
- Saturday, September 22 - 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Washington. Directions can be found here.
- Saturday, October 20 - 2 p.m. - Location To Be Announced
- Saturday, October 27 - 10 a.m. - Location To Be Announced
If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact Stated Clerk, Rev. Joy Myers at
[email protected] or by calling 314-772-2395.
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Presbytery August Gathering - Thurs., Aug. 23
There will be two Pre-Sessions offered and we encourage all Congregations, within the presbytery, to send representatives to either or both.
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Presbyterian Women Welcome your help!
The Presbyterian Women of Giddings-Lovejoy are seeking cleaning supplies to send to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in their support of victims of natural disasters. They will be collecting these supplies at the August Presbytery Gathering. If you can help support this mission, please see the
information flyer here.
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Celebrate 200 Years of
Saint Charles Presbyterian Church
Founders' Day 2018 - Sunday, August 26
Celebrate the 200th year of Saint Charles Presbyterian Church! Arrive for registration at 8:00 a.m. found in the Java for Jesus area, and stay and enjoy activities and fellowship for everyone throughout the day!
Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by a lunch. Please call the church office to register for lunch at
(636) 946-4467
. Participate in activities and celebration until the Service of Thanksgiving and the dedication of the new window at 3 p.m. You will be inspired, and the day will be a wonderful way to celebrate the birthday of the church! The church is located at
131 Gamble St, St Charles, MO 63301.
Learn more about the St. Charles Presbyterian Church
here.
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75th Anniversary Celebration
Affton Presbyterian Church welcomes all to celebrate with them, the 75th Anniversary of their church. There will be a celebratory worship service beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 16, followed by a luncheon. Please call 314-631-9217 for more information and to register for lunch. Learn more about the congregation
here.
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Ivory Perry Park Concert
Working To Bridge the Delmar Divide
The final concert for this year will be held on Sunday, August 26 and will feature one of the best blues bands in the St. Louis area. Skeet Rodgers & The Inner City Blues Band stars vocalists Sandra Carter and Charles "Skeet" Rodgers who are greatly inspired by the harmonics the band expresses.
This event is sponsored by UC Ministries, supported by member congregation, Westminster Presbyterian – St. Louis. For more information visit www.UCMinistries.com or call (314)367-2112.
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Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering Date Set
You can participate in Presbyterian Women of the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbyery, by attending their Fall Gathering on September 29
th at John Knox Presbyterian Church. Directions can be
found here.
Are you interested in Presbyterian Women, but have questions? Please email Cindy Fieg, Giddings-Lovejoy Presbyterian Women Moderator
here.
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Educational & Missional Opportunities
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Kaleidoscope Conference is Fast Approaching
September 24 - 26, 2018
St. Louis, MO Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all who are passionate about stewardship and generosity.
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Current Ministry Position Openings
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Accompanist Needed
Washington Presbyterian
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P/T Treasurer
Cote Brilliante Presbyterian
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Communications Coordinator
Webster Groves Presbyterian
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Part-Time Music Dir.
First Presbyterian - Ferguson
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Children's Music Director
St. Mark Presbyterian
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Keep Connected
We love to hear about the work of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Congregations. 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. Help keep us connected by simply emailing your information to
[email protected]
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