Newsletter
October / 31 / 2017
Power of One
Blog Post by Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard
Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Transitional Leader

Today we celebrate the 500th year of the reformation. On October 31 in 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the church door. Luther’s work was the result of personal struggle with what it means to be righteous with God, and struggle with the Catholic church over the sale of indulgences. These indulgences were a way to purchase grace. The more a person paid, the more grace they received. Luther had enough of this corrupt practice, along with others, and the 95 thesis is the result. Please continue...

Our Presbytery - Our Work
Weekly Prayer Basket Update
  • Please pray for they young and young at heart, trick or treaters, today as they navigate neighborhoods and gather goodies.
Presbytery Gathering
Sat., Nov. 4 ◦ 10 a.m.
All Day Meeting
Lunch and child care available
upon registration.
 
We look forward to seeing you on November 4, and have the following quick links to make planning and organizing your participation in this meeting easy.
†          Registration Form (submit by 5 p.m. on Nov. 2)
†          Directions from your location
†          Gathering Papers
PC(USA)
Quick Connect

Parish Paper

Now Available
Have any Presbytery Resources?
If you are finished with them, please return them to the Presbytery office or bring them to the next gathering. Thank you!
PC(USA) Book of Order
and Planning Calendars
Now Available!
Book of Order $8
Calendar $5
Email or call Leigh today!
(314) 772-2395 [email protected]
COLA CALL-OUT
Members of the GA 223 COLA Worship Team invite you and members of your church to help us create liturgies, prayers, calls to worship and litanies for this summer's General Assembly. We are seeking contributions that demonstrate the rich diversity of our presbytery as we prepare to welcome the national church to St. Louis. Please continue to read on...
Upcoming Team Meetings @ Wednesday to Tuesday
(All Teams meet at the Presbytery Center, unless noted)
This Week....
Wed., Nov. 1
3:30 p.m. - COLA
Sat., Nov. 4
9 a.m. - History Team @ Oak Hill
10 a.m. - Presbytery Stated
Meeting @ Oak Hill
Tues., Nov. 7
1 p.m. - COLA Hospitality

Next Week....
Wed., Nov. 8
2 p.m. - Pastoral TCC
Thurs., Nov. 9
5 p.m. - Congregational Vibrancy
Mon., Nov. 13
1 p.m. - Dynamic Leaders
Tues., Nov. 14
10 a.m. - Finance
4 p.m. - Admin & Support
Be on time for church!
Clocks FALL back, one hour on
Sunday, November 5 at 2 a.m.
Don't forget to change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, too!
Moving of the Presbytery
Thursday, October 19 the Vision Team voted to move the presbytery office from its current location in the Tower Grove area of St. Louis to Creve Core, Missouri. This is a shift away from a presbytery center in a historic building in St. Louis, to a presbytery office in West St. Louis County. Any move involves change, and change is often a mixed blessing. Please continue
Reminder....
If your congregation has read or is currently reading Waking Up White , we would love to hear from you. We would love for the entire presbytery to read this book, but would love to know who has either read it, is reading it, or plan to read it soon. 
If you are one of these congregations, please contact John Harrison, the Dismantling Racism and Privilege moderator at  [email protected] .  
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Have you
already read Waking Up White?
If so, we want to hear from you! Other presbytery members need to hear your thoughts on the book thus far. If you have read the book please share your thoughts with other presbytery members to encourage them to help keep the conversation going. Your contribution can be a journal entry of 400 words or less, a poem, or an artistic drawing depicting your learnings.
Church Mission Opportunities
Detroit - A Mission Trip in the Making
  The Hands-On Mission Work Group, of the Presbytery of Detroit, seeks to inspire individuals and congregations to engage in hands-on mission projects so they grow in faith and discipleship to our Lord Jesus Christ.     
We would like to welcome your group to Detroit on your next mission trip. Although we work in conjunction with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), our setup is unique. We house teams in several of our local churches and partner with several experienced project organizations; we want to match your team with the lodging and work that fits you best.
Our Community Connected
DIVAS for Jesus
The all women gospel Group, DIVAS (Dedicated Individuals Voicing a Song) for Jesus will be performing at Sullivan Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 11 at 7 p.m. More details can be found here.
Community Thanksgiving Services
Steelville Presbyterian and Sullivan Presby-terian will both host their community's Minis-terial Alliance for Thanksgiving services.

Steelville on Wednesday, November 15 at 7 p.m.
Sullivan on Friday, November 17 at 7 p.m.
Thailand Missionary Chat Hour
The First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville will welcome PC(USA )mission workers from Thailand on Wednesday, November 15 and they would like to invite anyone in the presbytery, who may be interested in hearing them speak of their journey, to attend. The chat hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of First United-Belleville.
Annual Lovejoy Service
Sunday, November 5 at 3 p.m. the music of Season of Grace will grace First Presby-terian - Alton's sanctuary at 3 p.m. The Annual Elijah Lovejoy service will begin at 4:30 p.m. Celebrating the life and legacy of Elijah Lovejoy
All Saints Concert
On Sunday, Novem-ber 5 at 4 p.m., conductor Andrew Peters leads the Second Church Chorale and Orchestra in music for All Saints Day. The concert, part of their music series, is free and open to all. For more information call 314-367-0367 or ww.secondchurch.net.
Smorgasbord for Scholarships
Trinity Chapel Presbyterian Church, locate at 1631 Highway 19, in Cuba, Missouri is holding its annual Smorgasbord on Saturday, November 11 from 4-7 p.m.
Proceeds will be used for our Scholarship Fund. Admission is $12 for adults; $5 for children 4-12 and under 4 free. Veterans are also free!
CHILI & SOUP SUPPER

 First Presbyterian Church of Brighton is having their All You Can Eat Chili and Soup Supper on Friday, Novem-ber 3rd, serving from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For more information or to order a carryout, please call (618) 372-8241
Pre-Holiday Vendor & Craft Sale
This event will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save the date to shop for those special in your life.
Tips For Caring For God's Good Earth
  Call to find out if a store is open or if it has the product you want rather than driving there to check.
"TIPS" are provided by the presbytery's Earth Care Action Team, composed of the 8 congregations of the presbytery who are certified Earth Care Congregations in the Presbyterian Church, USA. For more information, contact [email protected]. 
Ministry Postings
Part-Time Music Director/Pianist Wanted
Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church in Wildwood seeks a part-time music director/pianist to lead our congregation's music ministry. Primary duties include directing the chancel and bell choirs and providing piano accompaniment for Sunday worship. The music director works closely with the pastor and others to implement a comprehensive, theologically engaging music ministry that includes a diversity of musical styles and genres. Woodlawn Chapel (PCUSA) places value on traditional worship that is vital, fresh, and inclusive of the gifts of our congregation. For more information, please email [email protected] or contact the Rev. Christopher W. Keating, pastor, 16520 Clayton Road, Wildwood, MO 63011
Christian Education Coordinator
The Presbyterian Church of Washington is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic individual to coordinate Christian Education programs and activities. This is a year long, part-time position that involves Sunday mornings and some activities during the week. Resumes should be sent to [email protected] . A full job description is available at www.presbywashmo.org
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